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Don t Be a Statistic, protecting yourself from crime 17
Ski . . . Oay!; SKIING HOUDAVS FOR LESBIANS & GAYS 21
The Coefee Ceeb
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The JVews
From Around the Region, the Country & the World
Gays & Lesbians Play
Key Role in '92
see the 5ki...Gay! article on page 21.)
A CNN exit poll broadcast election
evening showed 71 percent of gay vot
ers chose Clinton, 17 percent picked
Bush and 12 percent selected PeroL
Gay leaders estimated that some ten
million gay and lesbian Americans voted
Election
WASHINGTON,D.C.- Election Year
'92, already an unprecedented period
for gay and lesbian political visibility,
this year,or ten percentofthe more than
100 million reported total voters.
On November4th,the NGLTFreleased
culminated in election results that com
munity leaders say will have a profound
effect on gay and lesbian issues in the
a Transition Document urging Clinton
to make good on his promise to over
turn the Department of Defense's anti-
future.
Gay leaders pointed to several key out
comes as indicators of a surge in gay
political progress:the presidential elec
tion of Bill Clinton, who supported
responsible AIDS policies and gay civil
rights measiu-es; the defeat of anti-gay
gay discriminatory policy within his
first 100 days in office. It also urges
Clinton to appoint an AIDS "Czar,"
implement the Presidential AIDS com
mission recommendations on AIDS
initiatives in Oregon (57-43 percent);
the election ofpro-gay candidates to the
U.S. Congress, such as Carol Moseley
research, care and education, and pro
vide Presidential leadership in combat
ing the HIV crisis. The transition docu
Braun of Illinois and Barbara Boxer of
California; and the victory of several
ment also called on Clinton to: imple
openly gay candidates, including U.S.
Reps. Gerry Studds and Barney Frank,
ment the Department of Health and
Human Services recommendations on
and state legislators Karen Clark and
Allen Spear (MN), and Glen Maxey
(TX),among others.
gay and lesbian youth suicide; conduct
a meeting with representatives of the
gay and lesbian community; sign an
Executive Order barring discrimination
based on sexual orientation in federal
Atthe same time,troublesome losses in
this election year and the previous Con
gress pointed out the long road to ac
ceptance that gay Americans must still
travel. In Colorado, an initiative spon
sored by the Evangelical Far Right
passed 54 to 46 percent, prohibiting
protections against anti-gay discrimi
nation. In Tampa, FL, a one-year-old
gay rights law was overturned by refer
endum (58-42 percent).(For more in
formation on the Colorado initiative,
employment contracts; support and
work for the passage ofthe Federal Gay
and Lesbian Civil Rights Act; and to
seek out and appoint qualified openly
gay and lesbian personnel in the Ad
ministration.
Elsewhere in the election, the gay and
Lesbian Victory Fund in Washington
D.C., reported 52 openly gay and les
bian candidates running for office. A
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total of 16 won reelection, plus 11 oth
ers won for the first time, bringing the
total number of elected officials to a
Canada & Australia
Allow Gays in Military
record 75 — up from 64.
WASHINGTON,D.C. - The anti-gay
Meanwhile,the National Gay and Les
bian Task Force(NGLTF)released its
and lesbian policies of the Canadian
voting report cards on members of the
102nd Congress, which revealed an in
crease in "F' voting record grades as
more than 50 percent of House and
Senate members failed on gay related
votes. However,during the same Con
gress, 126 members,a record number,
cosponsored the Federal Gay and Les
bian Civil Rights Bill in the House and
Senate.
Looking back at the election, activists
noted that gay and lesbian issues occu
pied an uprecedented role of promi
nence in media coverage and political
and Australian armed forces have both
been overturned.
Canada,Australia,The Netherlandsand
Denmark are the only countries to re
scind their anti-gay military policies so
far. The U.S. Armed Forces Directive
1332.14 sec. HI has resulted in 16,919
gay and lesbian service members being
discharged between 1980 and 1990
alone,according to a 1992 GAO study.
The GAO study revealed that Ameri
can taxpayers paid $493,195,968 to re
place those discharged service mem
bers. The 50th anniversary of the U.S.
policy will be marked in January 1993.
President-elect Bill Clinton has prom
attention. Bill Clinton aggressively
courted the gay and lesbian vote. Ross
Perot found himself in the political
hotseat after stating he would not ap
point openly gay persons to his Cabi
net. And George Bush,Dan Quayle and
a host of speakers at the Republican
Convention attacked gays and champi
oned "family values."
forced the Navy to reinstate a service
member who had been discharged for
being gay.
"The people of America resoundlingly
1993 March On
ised to repeal the U.S.ban on gays in the
military, and a recent court decision
Get Ready For The
rejected the narrow and exclusive vi
sion offered by the Far Rightforces that
Washington
dominated the GOP,"said Urvashi Vaid
WASHINGTON,D.C.- In 1987, over
lesbian and gay community achieved
political victories in mobilization ofthe
650,000Lesbians,Gaysand theirfriends
and relatives, converged on Washing
ton, D.C.for four days of celebrations,
protests, remembrance and civil dis
gay vote, political respectability and
political power."
obedience.It was the largestcivil rights
demonstration in the history ofthiscoun
(For Texaselection results,see A Femi
try.
nist Perspective on page 41.)
On Sunday,April 25,1993,the second
March on Washington for Lesbian,Gay
& Bi Equal Rights and Liberation will
ofthe NGLTF."History will recall this
year of change as one in which the
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descend on Washington, D.C. Events
on the DC metro system, information
leading up to the March will begin
Wednesday,April 21 with the opening
on accommodations and more.
of a Historical Exhibit. Other events
For more information or to register,
send your name,address, phone num
during the week of the March will in
ber and contribution to: March On
clude: Various conferences for differ
Washington, P.O. Box 34607, Wash
ington, DC 20043-4607 or caU (202)
628-0493 (TDD: (202) 628-0471.) If
you do not wish to have your name
ent groups, including gay and lesbian
students,parentsand lesbian physicians;
a Drag Show Extravaganza; Lesbian
Gay Bands of America Concert; Mas
querade Ball; a Ceremony of Commit
included on other lesbian/gay mailing
lists, please request this when you send
in your registration.
ment; and, of course, and after-march
Rally.
The March On Washington Committee
is asking everyone who plans to attend
the march to register. This will allow
For accommodations and travel, con
tact your local travel agent, or call
Washington, DC accommodations
(800)554-2220,Reservation Desk(214)
522-5106/(800)6626988 or AdvanceDanuon Travel(800)292-0500.
the Committee to have a more accurate
count of those participating and will
help with organizing events. A contri
bution of at least $15 is requested to
help cover costs(more if you can, less
if you can't.)Those sending a donation
will receive updates and a packet in
cluding a calendar ofevents,maps,info
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What's Gokst'
A Monthly Listing Of Special Events All Around The Area
SAN ANTONIO - HeartsIn Victory,
are $20 per person ($25 after Decem
an HIV/AIDS Telethon will air on
ber 15th). Reservations are requested
by December 22nd.
Sunday, December 13th on KRRTTV, FOX 35. The telethon will raise
much needed money for San Antonio
AIDS Service Organizations whileeducatingthecommunity andraisingaware-
(LIB) will hold it's annual Holiday
ness. Volunteers are needed to answer
7:30pm at Missouri St. Station. Ad
HOUSTON - Lesbians In Business
Party on Thursday, December 17th at
phones and to help in other areas.If you
mission is $5. There will be dancing,
are intCTested in helping, contact Fran
Mendez at (210) 225-4715 or Scott
Gambuti at(210)735-2437.To donate
refreshments and a cash bar.
— watch the telethon and call in!
Metropolitan Community Church
wiU present a Christmas Concert in
DALLAS - The Turtle Creek Cho
cluding performances by their choir,
rale will present their annual Christ
mas Concert on Thursday,Friday and
Sunday,December 17,18& 20th in the
orchestra and handbells on Sunday,
Stemmons Auditorium at the Loew's
Anatole Hotel The concerts start at
church at(214)526-6221 to verify the
DALLAS - The Cathedral of H(^e
December 13th at 6:30pm. Advance
tickets are$10,$12atthe door.Call the
location of the concert.
8pm on the 17th & 18th and at 2:30pm
on the 20th. Tickets are available by
HOUSTON - The Gay Men's Chorus
calling(214)520-ARTS or(214)526-
of Houston and Heartsong (the
3214.
women's chorus) will perform their
holiday concert, "A Season For Us
All," on Saturday, December 12th at
7pm at Hammon Hall on the Rice
FORT WORTH - The Tarrant
County Lesbian and Gay Alliance
will hold it's aimual New Year's Eve
Campus.Tickets are$10and are avail
Gala,"The Fort Worth Formal," at
ableatLobo AndInklings.Please bring
the historic Texas & Pacific Building.
Blue Jeans and Black Tie are the pre
ferred attire. The evening will begin at
8pm with dancing, hors d'oevres, set
ups and soft drinks available.Proceeds
will go to benefit many Fort Worth Gay
& Lesbian service organizations. For
moreinfo,call(817)763-5544. Tickets
a gift wr£q)ped/labeled, non-perishable
food item for the Stone Soup Food
Pantry to the concert
OKLAHOMA CITY - Miss Brown
To You(with Mary Reynolds),Peggy
Johnson and Donna Desalvo will be
in concert on January 2, 1993 in the
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Littte Theatre at the Oklahoma City
Civic Center at 8pm.Tickets are $8 in
advance and $10 at the door and are
available atHerland Sister Resources.
golf FORE WOMEN
HOUSTON - Dean Walradt, Mr,
Texas Drummer 92/93 and Margon
of the Royal,Sovereign and Imperial
Court of the Single Star will present
An Incredible Christmas of Beauties
and Beasts on Sunday,December 20th
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will host a Solstice/Hanukkah Cele
bration on Sunday, December 20that
Dallas, TX 75218
6pm at the bookstore. The ceremony
will celebrate women's voices in art
and words.Please bring a votive candle
and container. The celebration will be
woman only.
DALLAS - The Lesbian Reource
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Centre will hold their annual Christ
mas Dinner on Christmas Day at2pm.
SPECIAL EVENT
A PARTY FOR YOU
They will also host a "Pea Festival"
Complimentary Chompogne,
Hers D'oeuvres & Party Favors
Everyone is welcome and you don't
and dinner on New Year's Day at6pm.
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Dear Aghubs
Answers to your questions about love,
REIATIONSHIIPS & PERSONAL PROBLEMS
Dear Agnes,
This is probably a stupid problem, but
it's driving me crazy. My lover and I
have been together for six years and we
haven't spent a Christmas together yet
Every year,she goes home to herfamily
in Illinois. Her parents don't know that
she is gay, so she won't take me with
her. My family is all gone, so I don't
have anywhere to go.
Iend up sitting at home being depressed
for a week. My friends who are also at
home and I always get together and
have lunch or something on Christmas
day, but after that I'm on my own.
I have met my lover's parents — they
think I'm just a roommate.I think they
would be happy to have me at Christ
mas just because "Sue" has told them
that my family is gone and they feel
sorry for me.But Sue won't hear of it
She thinks that if we sp«tt a week in
their house, they would figure out that
she is gay.
her plans for this Christmas, you might
consider volunteering your time at a
homeless shelter, AIDS hospice, food
bank,etc. I know it sounds cliche',but
helping others who are less fortunate
than yourself, really is a good way to
help you through tough times like this.
For next year, you might think about
giving hera trip somewhere as a Christ
mas present(ofcoiuse,you would want
the trip to take place over Christmas)—
the lure of a romantic, snow covered
cabin in the woods or a cruise to some
where warm just might do the trick.
After that, you might make a deal to do
something together every other year as
a compromise.
Try to remember that she's probably
■ feeling alot of pressure from ha- foils
as well as from you — and it's always
hard to break tr^tkm.It isn't that she
doesn't love you or think you are im
portant —it'smoreaquestionofhabit
I've ask^ her to stay home with me
and family pressure.
So,relax,do something that makes you
every year,and she alwayssaysshe will
feel good,and try something new and
— until around the end of OctobCT.
different next year!
Then she always changes her mind and
starts making plane reservations.
Iknow it's dumb,butthisalways makes
mefeellike I'm notimportantto her(Or
anyone else for that matter). Do you
Dear Agnes,
'Let me start by saying that I am a
ChristianjIatteard church(MCG)every
Sunday and occasionally during the
have any suggestions?
week.
Lonely Santa
Houston,TX
Recently, my lover of three years qtnt
going with me.It started when she got
into "crystal power", then she started
going to meditation classes.Now she's
gone completely overboard.She's been
going to seminars about out-of-body
travel, having her"aura"read and buy-
Dear Lonely,
There are alot of things you can do.
Since she has obviously already made
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you have lived with for over three years
because of her changing religious be
ing a ton of books on the occult. In the
past few weeks she's been doing some
serious studying on witchcraft.
I'm scared. She's changed completely.
I've tried reading to her what the bible
says about witchcraft and even asked
her to go with me to talk to a counselor
at my church.She refused to go with me
and told me that I could believe what I
wanted, but that she didn't have to
believe it too.
Even though she isn't trying to get me
to believe the way she does, I don't
think I can continue to live with her
under these circumstances. I believed
she was a good Christian when we met
or I would never have gotten involved
liefs tells me that you are the one with
problem. Love means tolerance and
compromise. Just because you believe
something,doesn't mean that you have
to cut out of your life all those that
believe differently. Your lover is obvi
ously willing to let you have your be
liefs withouttrying to change your mind
— you should offer her the same coimtesy.
Pray for her if you think it will help,but
don't try to threaten her into going to
church with you. If you give her that
kind of ultimatum,I don't think you'll
be the one leaving.
with her.
Whatcan I do to get her to come around
before she goes totally off the deep
end?
Born Again
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Don't Be A
Statistic
'Tis The Season — for Crime. How To Protect Yourself.
Yes, the holidays are fun — but they
are beaten by lovers, fathers and hus
can also be dangerous. From domestic
violence to burglary,crimes ofallkinds
bands. Lesbians are no exception. Ev
increase during the holidays.
More than half of the population of the
United States will experience a home or
car theft during their lifetime. More
than that will be victims of credit card
fraud,purse snatchings,forged checks,
etc. When it comes to violence, women
are particularly vulnerable. A reported
rape occurs every six minutes in this
country, many more than that go unreported. It is estimated that one in every
three women in the U.S.will be raped in
ery woman needs to know the skills to
protect herself against attack.
ON THE STREET
Protecting yourself from violence be
gins with common sense. On the street,
especially at night,be alert at all times.
Daydreaming and innattention make
you a better targetthan the woman who
walks purposely and aggressively. Al
ways walk as if you have a specific
destination in mind even if you arejust
outfor a stroll.Ifa threatening situation
herlifetime. More often than that women
develops, keep moving as you assess
Dec/Jan '92-'93 • Dimensions• Page 17
the situation. Try to stay out of high
crime areas and in well lighted areas
where there are likely to be people
around. If you are confronted, don't
scream helplessly - let out a bloodcur
have your keys ready before you get to
the door. It helps if your front door is
visible from the street Trim any shrubs
or other obstructions that would allow
dling yell and remember to scream
someone to breakin withoutbeing seen.
• Know who you are letting in before
"fire", not "help" or "r^." People,
opening the doOT.Most(notall)compa
especially in large, metropolitan areas
nies issue ID'S to employees who work
are much more likely to respond to the
with the public away from the office.
Rememberthatletting anyoneinto your
home,even if they are an employee of
word "fire".
If you jog or bike, avoid the tree and
shrub-lined paths that are invisble from
the street or park. Stay on jogging or
bike paths that are well-lit and fairly
busy.Try to geta friend tojoin you and
tell someone where you are going and
when you'll be back.
AT HOME
A home security or alarm system is the
best defense against burglary or attack
in the home. However,there are some
things you can do to reduce your risk of
a reputable company, can put you at
risk of attack. If you didn't call the
phone company to come to your home,
don't let their workmen in until you
confirm with their office that they were
sent to your address for a reason.
• When you have to be gone at night,
leave on the pwch light,a stereo or TV,
and an indoor light that can be seen
through the curtains.
• A dog that barks — no matter how
large or small—is a big help in scaring
becoming a statistic without installing
off intruders.
high-cost, high-tech equipment.
•If you live alone,list only your initials
in phone directories and on mail boxes.
You mightalsoaddnamesoffakeroom
• Keep your blinds or curtains closed at
mates to your mailbox.
computers,etc. out of plain sight. Dur
• Establish a signal, such as a special
whistle,with neighbors and roommates
night and when you are away from
home.Try to keep temptation to a mini
mum by keeping expensive stereos,
ing the holidays, don't display gifts in
windows or where they are visible from
the outside of your home.
- make sure you use it only when
necessary or for pactice drills.
• Use deadbolt locks on all outside
IN THE CAR
doors. Install the kind that lock with a
• Be sure and lock your car when you
key from the inside ifthere is a window
in the door or close enough that you can
reach through and turn the lock.
leave it and have your keys ready be
• Keep all windows locked, especially
at night. Burglar bars are an qption but
can be a safety risk in case of fire.
• Keep all entry ways brightly lit and
fore you get to your car. Fumbling
around in your purse or searching
through your pockets distracts your at
tention and gives an attacker time to
sneak up on you.
•Pay attention to where you park so you
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your surroundings.
don't end up wandering around a park
ing lot searching for your car.
OTHER TIPS
•Be sure and check the inside of the car
• Keep a close eye on your purse. For
purses with shoulderstiaps,alwayskeep
it close to and in front of your body.
Don't let it hang back over your hip.
Keep a clutch purse under your arm or
held closely across your chest Always
close (zip, button,snap, whatever) the
before you getin - many an attacker has
been known to hide out in the back seat
waiting for an opportune moment
• Don't leave the mall to put heavy
packages in the car and then go back to
shc^somemore.Eithercheck your pack
ages with mall security or put the pack
ages in the trunk of the car and drive
around the building to a new space. It
soundslike alotoftrouble,butit's worth
it
•Don'tleave your pets in the car(espe
cially small pets and/or puppies and
kittens). Not only is it too cold this time
of year, small pets are easily stolen.
•If you are traveling alone on the high
ways and run into trouble you should
stay in the car and place a "call police"
banner in the window of your car. Do
not try to hitch a ride or accept help
from strangers.Ifsomeone does stqr to
help, roll down your window only an
inch or two and ask them to call for help
atthe nextavailable phone.Remember,
don't get out of the car!
•"Carjacking"is a recent twist that has
been occurring throughout the country.
According to the crime prevention unit
of the Dallas Police Department, all it
takes is common sense to protect your
self. Keep your doors locked at all
tunes — even if you have someone
traveling with you. Avoid high crime
areas ifpossible.When ata lightorstop
top of your purse and make sure your
wallet is safe and secure toward the
bottom of the purse. The bestidea is to
take only the money, credit cards and
identification you need in afrontpocket
and leave your purselocked up athome.
• Always get the carbons from yotir
credit card receipts. Don't let the cash
ier tear them up for you,no matter how
nice he/she mightseem.Make sure you
get your creditcard back from the cash
ier and place it securely in your pocket
or wallet.
• At ATM machines,make sure that no
one is lurking around drive through or
stand alone machines.Don'tlet anyone
see you punch in your PIN number
(block their view with your body if you
have to). It is best to use machines in
grocery stores or bank lobbies where
other people are around and avoid those
lonely parking lot ATM's.And,(1know
you already know this)don't ever write
down your PIN number on the back of
the card or anywhere in your wallet or
purse. If you really can't remember
your number, disguise it as a phone
number under a fictional name in your
sign, try to leave enough room between
your car and the car in front of you so
address book.
that you can pull out and escape if
necessary. On multi-lane streets, try to
LAST WORD
travel in the middle lane. And, as al
The main enemy in any threatening
situation is panic. Fear can keep you
ways,the cardinal rule is: Be aware of
Dec/Jan '92-'93 • Dimensions • Page 19
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stait at $1385 and move up to $2119
Less than a week after the election, the
per person. The tour price includes:
Aspen City Council voted unanimously
to express their commitment to nondiscrimination and to authorize the City
Attorney to undertake litigation regard
ing the validity of Amendment #2.
Robin Tyler,a lesbian event organizer
out of Los Angeles is urging gays and
lesbians to show up in record num
bers. Tyler told the Aspen Daily News
round-trip airfare between New York
and Geneva, Switzerland: free wine
and beer on transatlantic flights; motorcoach transfer from Geneva to
Chamonix; seven nights accommoda
tions at the Hotel Morgane; breakfast
and dinner buffet daily;admission to all
International Gay Ski Week activi
ties; a welcoming party; free transpor
tation to the slopes with your lift ticket;
and discounts on ski lifts and rentals.
that, 'The blacks did not leave Ala
bama.They marched on Selma.We are
not going to the back ofthe bus. We are
An optional tour program will also be
offered (at no extra charge) that will
not accepting bigotry. We are coming
take you shopping and sightseeing in
Aspen Gay Ski Week will be held
from January 23-30, 1993 and will
the towns of the French and Italian
Alps. A special extension tour (for an
extra$349perperson/doubleoccupancy
or$449 perpCTSon/single)will take you
to Paris for three nights at the three
star Hotel International de Paris.In
ternational Gay Ski Week is spon
sored hy Holidays on Skis, United
Airlines and Swissair. For further in
formation on this wonderful ski vaca
tion, call Cinnamon at AdvanceDamron Travel. 1-800-292-0500 or
contact your travel agent.
to Aspen."
include the "First Annual Gay and
Lesbian Comedy Festival", a Gay
Film Fest,lots ofparties,and ofcourse,
skiing. In addition to the traditional
"fiin stuff", this year there will also be
protests,fundraisers and lectures. A
long list of celebrities and politicians
plan on joining in the protests.
Popular accomodationsfor lesbiansand
gays include the Hotel Jerome(1-800331-7231),the Hotel Aspen (1-800-5ASPEN-9),Gant Condos(1-800-3217025)and the lower-costLimelight(1-
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If you would prefer to stay in the U.S.
and taxis mean that most visitors won't
you might want to check out the Aspen
Gay Ski Week.Before we get into the
details, let me tell you that although
For more information contact the As
Coloradans voted 53 to 47 percent to
pass Amendm^t 2(that legalizes dis
crimination against lesbians and gays
and makes gay-protection ordinances
in Aspen,Boulder and Denver illegal),
Pitkin County (Aspen) defeated the
Amendment by a three to one margin.
(303)925-9249.
need to rent a car.
pen Gay and Lesbian Community at
Box 3143, Aspen, CO 81612 or call
For reservations contact your local les
bian/gay travel agent, Advance-Damron Travel (1-800-292-0500) or As
pen Central Reservations(1-800-26-
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ASPEN).Your travel agentshould also
be able to help you with ski packages or
from remembering what you should do.
The best way to combat panic is with
self-confidence. Remember that if you
are approached by a thief,carjacker or
mugger, your best defense is to give
them what they want and get out of the
way. Your life is much more important
than your wallet or yoiu" car.
In the event of a physical assault or
rape,you should know beforehand how
you should respond. Your local police
department or rape crisis center should
be able to help you learn how to mini
mize the risk to your body and your life.
The physical and mental alertness you
can gain from self-defense training will
also give you added confidence in other
areas of yourlife.For some women,the
mere suggestion of violence is enough
to scare them into submission. Know
ing that you can't be pushed around
bodily will allow you to stand up more
forcefully to mental abuse as well as
giving you mwe control over your life.
A self-defense course or even practic
ing your response with a friend will
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give you confidence, as well as lessen
the chance that you will panic in a real
situation. Practice will increase your
chances of escape and your ability to
fight back.
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Whast A WcMtUD,Whai'A World
1992 - The Year In Review
Januajry
The gay and lesbian community applauds
the state of Colorado as a homo-friendly
zone when an employer in Denver was
ordered to grant sick leave to a lesbian
employee to care for her ailing life parmer.
The landmark decision recognized gay and
lesbian relationships as families. This was
especially encouraging since at the close of
1991,it was estimated thatsame-sex house
holds accounted for 2% of all families, with
children living in 5% of these households.
Febrnarjr
by nancy ford
ing a cue from former boss lady, Nancy
Reagan, Bush just says no.
May
Dallas welcomes the 5th annual Texas Les
bian Conference, and stirs controversy by
inviting gay men to a round-table discus
sion so thatcommunity gender issues might
be addressed. Much to the separatists' cha
grin, not only did men make viable contri
butions to the exchange, but brought a deli
cious Bundt cake for all to enjoy.
Viaapre-election petition drive,theOregon
Citizen's Alliance registers 115,000 homo-
Robert Mosbacher, chair of the Bush re
phobes who want to make it a crime in that
election campaign meets with rejiresentatives from the National Gay and Lesbian
Task Force. Reps. William Dannemeyer
(R-CA), Newt Gingrich and other conser
state to "promote, encourage or facilitate
homosexuality..." Gays and lesbians na
tionwide heave asigh ofdismay,wondering
why all states can't have legislation as sane
as that demonstrated earlier this year in
vative Congressmen respond with a letter
stating that"The invitation was a slap in the
face to every voter who affirms the tradi
tional family." Pat Buchanan begins first
draft of speech to be delivered at Republi
Colorado.
Ross Perot tells Barbara Walters he would
not hire openly gay or lesbian cabinet mem
bers and opposes gays serving in the mili
can National Convention in Houston in
tary.
August.
In L.A., Rodney King wonders why we
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It's a big month for homos in Hollywood
can't all get along.
June
Gay and lesbian pride week is celebrated
nationwide as NGLTF sp>eaks with Ross
Perot regarding his conversation with Bar
bara Walters. He becomes paranoid,fearing
when members ofthe gay and lesbian com
munity begin to boycott Basic Instinct for
it's anti-woman,anti-lesbianmessage.Queer
Nation resptonds with bumper stickers prewaming the thriller's patrons that Catherine
did it.Silence oftheLambs wins Jody Foster
her second Oscar, but it's Silence of the
Lesbians when she is urged to come out of
the Closet Unfortunately,Jody didn'tdo it
i^rll
4000 ballots are collected from America's
college campuses by the National Lesbian,
Gay and Bisexual Student Caucus urging
Bush to rescind the ROTC's and the Depart
ment of Defense's discriminatory policy
against gays, lesbians and bisexuals. Tak
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a mutiny by caterers, florists, dress design
ers and hair stylists contracted for his daugh
ter's wedding.
July
Arm Richards becomes the butchest gover
nor her state has ever seen when she appears
leather-clad on the cover ofTexas Monthly,
straddling a Harley. Liz Taylor gets even
butcher when she suggests at an AmFAR
press conference thatjust as Dan Quayle is
stumped by"potato",PresidentBush doesn't
know how to sp>ell AIDS.
replacement bulbs.
Demonstrating campaignus inXerruptus,
Perot pulls out.
]|[ovember
An^st
Perot flies back to his office in Dallas, and
The Defense Deptartmentconfirms thatsince
1980, 16,919 gay and lesbians in the mili
boy are his ears tired. Bush and Quayle
discuss possibility of opening an Amway
tary were dismissed at a cost of more than
distributorship. Clinton contemplates re
$493,195,968 to replace them with con
firmed heteros. Crying poor mouth. Bush
refuses more AIDS funding, erroneously
room the Elvis Room. Anti-gay legislation
naming the White House's Lincoln Bed
Pat Buchanan delivers his address to the
is refused in Kentucky.Califomia,Utah and
blessedly,Oregon.In a whirlwind of politi
cal schizophrenia,voters in Colorado take a
giant step backwards saying it's okay to
National Republican Convention, making
discriminate on the basis of sexuality.
America wonder if David Duke was such a
December
Luggage is unpacked and travel plans to
winter resorts are cancelled by AmFAR,
Barbara Streisand, and thousands of bigbucks spending gays and lesbians in re
sponse to Colorado's recent election.
Whatalong,strange year it's been.Truman
Capote was quoted once as saying "The
only thing history teaches us is that history
teaches us nothing," As we approach 1993,
citing that more money is spent fighting
AIDS than cancer.
bad guy after aU.
K-M art airs a commercialshowing two men,
obviously lifemates, discussing a possible
gift for one of the men's father. Neither of
them lisped, carried a tasteful clutch purse,
nor made so much as one reference to Joan
Crawford throughout the entire 30-second
ad.
September
Tension continues to escalate in Oregon as
a gay man and lesbian are murdered when
their home is firebombed by skinheads.Gay
Christians fear for their safety when Port
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ship roster is stolen.
k.d. lang brings her 1992 "Surprise, Sur
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lesbians purchase her Ingenue headshot tshirts by the gross, and shock the fashion
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The Coeeeis Ceh#
Lesbians In The Arts• Books, Music, Movies, Etc.
This Month, Tasha Sumner Introduces:
THE
CHRISTMAS
LIST
(What to buy & what to avoid in the bookstore this year)
This is a great time of year for books,
whether it's a gift for the "bookworm" on
On Lill Street
by Lynn Kantner
your list or for yourself. The foUowing
Third Side Press
should give you some ideas for possible
stocking stuffers.
It's 1976 aiKl the lesbian/feminist move
Crazy for Loving:
ment is gaining power. Margaret is 24 and
working for peanuts at a radical women's
newspqjer. She hadn't spoken to her par
A Robin Miller Mynery
by Jane MolnrKin
before, upon her armoimcement that she
entssince they walked outon her three years
NakKi Press, inc.
This is the second in the Robin Miller Myswas good,this one is great! Robin is back in
New York City and trying to find the real
murderer of David Ross, an elementary
schoolteacher who was married to awealthy
socialite with an attitude. At the same time,
she is trying to find the man who purposely
gave a woman AIDS during a weekend in
Atlantic City. The plot twists and turns in
ways you would never imagine. A great
read.
was a lesbian. When she comes to her new
apartment in the old house on Lill Street,
Margaret finds a new family — complete
with all the love and conflict that implies.
This is a wonderful book that captures the
spirit of the lesbian/feminist/separatist
movementand the evolution ofone woman's
consciousness.
Introducing
Amanda Valentine
by Rose Beechom
Noiod Press, inc.
Detective Inspector Amanda Valentine was
Dec/Jan '92-'93 • Dimensions•Page 29
once a cop in New York City.Now she is in
New Zealand, trying hex best to catch the
Harlequin romances this is a book for you
— enough said.
"Garbage Dump Killer".The killer derives
his TUTTie from the fact that he leaves his
victims (cut into pieces) in the garbage
dumps around Wellington. Meanwhile,
Uncertain Companions
by Robbi Sommers
isn't very memorable.It is basically a for
mula mysteryAhrillcr — well written, but
Noiod Pross, Inc.
Based on experience with Robbi Sommers'
two previous books(Pleasures and Kiss and
Telll. I was prepared to dislike this book.I
was(very)pleasantly surprised!
Amanda has been experimenting with
"dream magic" when she meets the unhap
without much to set it apartfrom dozens of
pily married Veronica. As they grow closer,
Amanda is being chased by a beautiful TV
reporterfrom ashow thatis the New Zealand
equivalent ofour"Hard Copy". Although I
enjoyed this novel while I was reading it, it
similar books.
Faces Of Love
by Sharon Gjlligon
Rising Tide Press
Amanda decides to let Veronica accom
pany heron a dream trip.While in the dream
world, Veronica is kidnaptped by the moongoddess Devana. Amanda and Veronica's
husband, Jason, must track her down and
Maggie is the director of Woman Against
bring her back to this world.
Violence and Exploitation (WAVE). Her
lover of ten years, Karen, is an assistant
District Attorney in Madison, Wisconsin.
This is a totally fascinating novel.It is very
They arcstuck in arut,both in their relation
ship and in their careers—imtilCory comes
akmg. As Maggie and Cory get involved,
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twist at the end. A must read!
Karen falls ill, and their ten year accumula
tion of friends choose sides.
Although not very flashy, this novel cer
tainly captures day to day life in an extraor
Books, music and more
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for the lesbian, gay and
that most of us have faced at one time or
feminist communities.
another — love, commitment and friend
ship. I wouldn't call it "escapism", but I
would certainly recommend iL
Stonehurst
Inklings
by Bcvbora Johnson
Noiad Pross, Inc.
When Lady CatstBidra sees Alex,a woman
lil (gasp) men's clothing working in her
fatbar's sttd>les,she is at mice appdled and
tntrigued. When Cassandra's father notices
her ever increasing trips to the stables, he
banishes Alex from the property and ar
ranges ahasty wedding for Cassandra.There
is a harrowing escape — a doting, lesbian
Aunt — and, of course, an encoimter with
some mean ol' highwaymen. If you like
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your stinginess? Answer the True or
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how generous you really are.
1.1 hate sales. I would rather pay
full price than fight the crowds.
6.1 love buying expensive,fancy
gifts for my friends,family and lovers.
7.Myfriends all come to me when
they need a loan.
8. I never go grocery shopping
without coupons.
9. If I want a beer, I drink it at
home. It's siUy to pay $2-3 dollars a
bottle in a bar.
10. My credit card bills are sky
2.When I take my car on a trip with
friends,I expect them to pay for all the
gas to make up for wear and tear on the
high.
automobile.
11.1 would ratherspend money on
someone other than myself.
3.1 waitfor my out-of-town friends
to call me so I don't run up my phone
12.1 usually offer to pick up the
tab when I'm out with friends.
bill.
4.When I have aparty,it is usually
13.1 try to buy my fall and winter
clothes in the spring when they're on
BYOB.
sale.
5.Even though 1 can afford better,
I still buy clothes atsecond hand stores.
14.1 save more than 20% of my
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take home pay.
15.1 always try to pay cash - even
for a car.
about money.Yes,you ate putting back
money for emergencies and retirement,
but you also understand that spending
on yourself and on your friends is a
reward unto itself. You understand that
sometimes it's better to spend more to
get quality merchandise, but you also
love a good sale. You like giving gifts,
SCORING
Give yourself points as follows:
1.
T-3
F-6
2.
3.
T-6
T-6
F-3
F-3
4.
T-6
F-3
5.
T-6
F-3
6.
T-3
7.
T-3
F-6
F-6
8.
T-6
F-3
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
T-6
F-3
T-3
F-6
T-3
F-6
T-3
F-6
T-6
14.
T-6
F-3
F-3
15.
T-6
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your pocket.
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Horoscope
What's in the stars for you this month?
Christmas, you feel more relaxed and you
are ready for a festive New Year's celebra
ARIES
December: You'll have to keep out of the
limelight before Christmas so that you can
finish a project at work before the holidays.
Once you're finished, watch out! Going out
and having friends over dominate the rest of
tion!
January: You may feel like everyone is
picking on you, particularly at work. The
feeling wiU pass by the 10th, but then it's
you that is picking on everyone else. After
the 15th,things smooth out and you're able
to get everything back on track at work and
the month.
January: Your personal life is looking up
for 1993, but you'll have to take a serious
look at how you handle your fmances.Ahot
at home.
new romance could be in the cards. Your
social life is exciting and this could be tied
in with your new flame!
LEO
December:Focus on your work inthe weeks
before the holidays. There will be plenty of
time for social activities after hours. Pay
TAURUS
holiday bills before the Istandyou can have
a relaxing New Year's.
December: A holiday bonus or raise could
lift your spirits, but don't be tempted to
spend it all! You may be asked to host a
party or assume leadership for an organiza
tion that you belong to. Your love life gets
January: You'll have to work hard to keep
any New Year's resolutions you've made.
Some goals may have been set too high and
a boost around the 20th.
terms. A raise or promotion at work could
be just what you need.
you'll have to ^just them to more realistic
January: Your career, home and love life
are all looking up this month. If you are
currently involved in a relationship, things
will certainly be on the right track this
month. If you are single, look out for an
exciting romantic adventure that's headed
VIRGO
December: Your career is in the spotlight
and a raise or bonus could be in the works.
You may be in a mood to reminisce during
the holiday season and having old friends
and family aroimd you is just what the
your way.
GEMINI
doctor ordered.
December:Money is the main focus in the
January: Conflicting messages from coworkers and friends who say one thing and
do another may be making you crazy. Eve
rything straightens out by the 10th. A platonic friendship may heat up.This romaiKe
will be so perfect you'll wonder what took
weeks before Christmas. With a little work
and thought, you could hit the jackpot!
After the 22nd, your focus switches to fam
ily and loved ones. A love relationship that
has fallen on hard times could heat up again.
January: Try to control your temper and
you so long!
take some constructive criticism in stride.
Overspending on an unneeded item could
lead to a fmancial setback. You may be
looking for a romantic cormnitment right
now.It's likely that you will be attracted to
someonespecial toward theendofthe month
IJBRA
December:Yourfinancesarelookingmuch
better during the first weeks of this month.
An avalanche of invitations threatens to
overwhelm you toward mid-month.There's
CAKCER
December: You may be feeling short-tem
pered this holiday season. Social activities
could bring back your good will, so take
advantage of all those invitations. After
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no rest for the weary after Christmas when
you'll have plans almostevery night through
New Year's Day.
January: Someone you've helped in the
past will come back to help you in an unex
pected way this month. Romance is the high
point of this month, whether it is a current
relationship, or a brand new one.
peace and quiet to work out a personal or
family problem thathas been bothering you.
Don't worry—you'll work it out in time for
a great Ch^tmas!
SCORPIO
December: All work and no play makes
you a very unhappy girl.Everyoneis getting
into the holiday spirit and you have tied
yourself down with work. Try to sneak in
some social activities after hours.
January: A temper tantrum early in Janu
ary could cause you ptroblems throughout
the month. Yelling won't help, it's best to
shut your mouth. Your career is looking up
after the 10th, a raise or promotion may not
be in the cards for several months, but the
attention you get from higher-ups is defi
nitely working for your benefit.
January: Don't give in to the temptation to
go off on a wild sp>endmg spjree. You could
wind up in financial trouble for the rest of
the year. Take the time to expjress your
feelings to your loved ones, it will keep
them hqjpy and make you feel more secure.
Say no to all business deals after the 20th.
PISCES
December:Youmay gooverboardonholiday sptending if you don't keep a close eye
on your pxjcketbook. Work gets easier in
time to allow you to enjoy the holiday social
scene and you've never been happier to get
out of the house.
SAGHTARICrS
December: AH that hard work you've been
doing lets up for a while so you can enjoy a
holiday rest. A long trip at Christmas may
be just what the doctor ordered to help you
relieve some stress. Keep a cool head when
it comes to commitment,it's much too soon.
January: You'll need to set some goals
about what you want to do with your career
during the fct part of January. You may
have hit a "glass ceiling" in your present
January: Most Pisceans wiQ find the first
part of January a good time to relax and
make plans for the coming year. Some,
however will be so busy they won't have
time to sit down, much less relax. If your
love life has been good for awhile, it can
only get better right now,ifit hasn't been up
to prar, now is the time to get things moving
again.
comjiany and an altemative plan is called
for. Romance is put on the back bumer this
month as more pressing matters take your
attention.
CAPRICORIl?
December: A new romance could brighten
your social life and new friends come into
the picture that can make your holidays
even more fun.You may have to watch your
fmances but you should have enough to
carry you through.
January: Any partnerships that you in
volve yourself in this month wiU be aroimd
for a long time. Romantic commitments
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A Listing of Service Organizations, Businesses & Clubs
ALBUQUERQUE,NM (area code 505)
organizations
Crotaroadt Harliat - 3930 Cedar Springs - 521-8919
CiUi)S
Sue Ellan't - 3903 Cedar Springs - 5580707
Sitter Souret Cooptritivi & LttUtn Httourct Lint
144 Harvard SE-268-2116
organizations
Affirmation - PO Box 225831 75222 - 9481546
AIDS Rasourca Cantor - P.O. Box 190712 75219
AMARILLO.TX (area code 806)
organizations
Atiant A Friandt - PO Box 9142 75209 -392-3339
LttbitrVGiy Alltenet ■ PO Box 9361 79105 - 359-4219
Congregation Bath El BInah
MCC ol Amirillo •PO Box 1276•372-4557
DaHat Gay Allianca - P.O. Box 190712 75219 - 5280144
Dallas Gty/Ltsbian Historic Archives
ARUNGTON,TX (area code 817)
organizations
P.O. Box 190712 75219 - 821-1653
P.O. Box 64460 752206 - 497-1591
DaHat Gay Youth Group
300 Turtle Creek Plaza #116 - 307-7203
DaUat Outdoors - P.O. Box 35474 75235 - 2785270
Gty/Lttbitn AttocMlon of UTA
Dallas Tavam Guild - 3900 Lemmon Ave. 1220 - 5285292
P.O. Box 19348-77, m'A St. 76019•794-5140
DignHy/Dtllat - PO Box 190133 75219 - 2284101
Foundation for Human Understanding - 528-4233
AUSTIN,TX (area code 512)
GLAAD/Dallat-P.O. Box 1907t2 75219 - 528GLAD
CiUt)S
Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus
2727 Oak Lawn 75219-5282811
Ntxuf305W.5th -472-5288
Lesbian Information Line(UL)
organizations
P.O. B0X191443 75219 - 528-2426
Lesbian/Gay Political Coalttion
Afllrmatlcn (Melhodlst)- 7403 Shoal Crsek - 451-2329
Auttin Latino/i Lttbitn/Giy Organizatbn
P.O. Box 224424 75222 - 828-9882
Lesbian Rasourca Canter-1315 Skiles - 821-3999
Lesbian Visionwias•P.O. Box 191443 75219-5284087
P.O. Box 1350 78787 - 280-6107
Auttin Lttbian/Giy PoKtlcil Ctucut
Matroplai Republicans
P.O. Box 822 78767 - 462-9888
P.O. Box 191033 75219 -941-8114
Ctnter for Bbtorad Woman - (Lesbian Groi4))
385-5181 or 9289070 (hotline)
Oak Lawn Community Sarvicas
Giy/latbiin Student AtaocWIon at UT Auttin
P.O. Box 191094 75219-520-8108
4583971 -Box 275 Texas Union 78712-7338
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band
LetbiarVGay Rightt Lobby - 601 W. 18th St - 474-5475
P.O. Box 190973 75219 - 9881751
Letblan llothart - Karen - 339-8508
PFLAG/Dallas-556-6640
Lfvt Wirt Productlont - PO Box 141202 78714
SDAKinship-POBox38454 75238 - 707-1791
WANT(Woman In The Arts) 288929/823-3105
Womyn Together - 3920 Cedar Springs -528-4233
Hatropolitan Community Church
1100 Springdale Rd. - 929-3660
Oatit Ministry - 5555 N. Lamar Blvd. HI01 - 441-9191
P-Flag (Parents/Friends Lesbians/Gays)- 328-3830
Sapfdiflrtl• Lesbian Social Greup
Meeting Address -1700 S. Lamar
Mailing Address - 201 W. Stassney, S».« 321 78745-3156
Waitrtoo CounttNng Canter
DENTON,TX (area code 817)
businesses
Athena's Attic - books, jewelry, art etc.
507 Powell 78703 - 322-9654
106 N. Austin Si.-5689755
Taut Human Rightt Foundation
organizations
P.O. Box 49740 78765-4788473
COURAGE,lesbian Gay Student Org.
AIDS Legal Assistance 1-800-828-6417
P.O. Box 5067 76203 - 382-3813
The Trtahouta (Lesbian Mothers Si4>pon Group)
Harvest Metropolitan Community Church
607 Nueces Si. 78701 - 477-5822
5900 South Stemmons 76205 - 1-800-497-HMCC
DALLAS,TX (area code 214)
FT. WORTH (area code 817)
organizations
tMJSinesses
Butinatt DaHvary Syttamt
Agape MCC - 4615 SE Loop 820 - 535-5002
Affirmation (Methodist)- 4787837
RESPECT - Gay/Lesbian Association
14902 Preston Rd. 75240 - 7381108
828 Hardwood Rd. - HursL TX 76054
Advanced Eladrolytit - 3209 Premier Or. 1124
Piano, TX 75075 - 424-7147
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National Gay Alliance for Young Adults, Inc.
HOUSTON,TX (area code 713)
P.O. Box 190426
businesses
Cronroadt Mark*!• 610 W. Alabama •942-0147
Dallas, TX 752194)426 - (214) 307-7203
National Gay/Lesbian Clearinghouse
666 Broadway 4th Floor - NY, NY 10012
National Gay/Lesbian Crislsllne
Inkilnsi• an alternative bookshop
1-800-SOS43AYS
Adivnict-Dimron Trivtl
Houston 682-2002 • Statewide 800-292-0500
1846 Richmond •521-3369
National Gay/Lesbian Task Force
Kathy Hubbard • Income Tax Service •522-9000
Vlllaga Woman'a Clinic •5925 Kirby, Ste. 201 ■ 528^161
1517 U Street NW
Washington D.C. 20009 - 202-332-6483
The Fund for Human Dignity
666 Broadway 4th Floor - NY, NY 10012
Clubs
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kis. ffa ■ 9208 Buffalo Spdwy.•666-3356
organizations
NORMAN,OK (area code 405)
organizations
AIDS Foundation •3927 Essex Lane • 623-6796
AIDS HOTUNE • c/o Switchboard • 529-3211
P.O. Box 5089 73070
XTC •9212 Buffalo Spdwy.• 666-3356
Woman's Resource Center
Gay/Lasblan Students Unlvarsity of Houston
4800 Calhoun-529-3211
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (area code 405)
organizations
Gay k Lesbian Switchboard
P.O. Box 66591 77266 - 529-3211
Houston Gay PolHlcal Caucus
Oasis the Community Center
P.O. Box 66664 77266 • 521-1000
2135 NW 39th 73112•528AIDS
intagrfty • worsh'p & fellowship for Episcopalians & friends
Hariand Sister Resources,Inc.
P.O. box 66008 77266-6008 • 432-0414
2312 NW 39th 73112-521-9696
Kingdom Community Church •614 E. 19th •862-7533
Lambda ALANON • Lambda Centerfor Alchohollcs
12t4Joanne-521-9772
SAN ANTONIO,TX (area code 210)
LasblanfGay Studants-Unlv. Houston Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area 77058
Metropolitan Community Church Of The Resurrection
clubs
Country Club -115 Gen Kreuger - 344-9705
1919 Decatur-861-9149
Nexus San Antonio - 8021 Plnebrook-341-281B
Montrose Counseling Center
organizations
900 Lovett #203 77006 •5294)037
Montrose Pool League/Bllllards• PJ 863-8482
PWA Coaktlon - Houston •1475 W. Gray #163•522-5428
Womynspace-P.O. Box 980601 77098-0601
Women's Softball Leagua • 6431 PIneshade•868-6256
DIgnlty/San Antonio - 202 N. St. Mary's - 349-3632
Integrity/San Antonio
LUBBOCK,TX (area code 806)
USA (Lesbian Information SA)- 828-LISA (5472)
SALGA •San Antonio Lesbian & Gay Assembly - 733-7300
businesses
P.O. Box 150006 78212 - 684-4920
River City Living Metropolitan Community Church
202 Holland 78212 - 822-1121
Lambda Students Center -1140 W. Woodlawn Ave.
SALSA - San Antonio Lambda Students AiHance
C&D Tees• 3402 Belmont•797-6356
P.O. Box 12715 78212 - SALSA Une 7381225
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
P.O. Box 120113 78212-9313
Ellla's Garden • 2812 34th St.•796-0880
organizations
Lubbock Lesbian/Gay Alliance & Wild Wilds West Prod.
San Antonio Tavern Guild - 822-2823
P.O. Box 64746 79464 - 796-2403
Community Outreach Center & Outreach AA (Tues.@
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NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Affirmation; United Methodists for Lesbian/Gay
Concerns - P.O. Box 1021 - Evanston, IL 60204
AIDS Acllon Council - 729 Eighth St. S.E. Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003 -(202) 547-3101
AIDS 800-1-800-221-7044
Conference For Catholic Lesbians
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A FEmsnST Perspecuve
By Laurie Eiserloh, Executive Director of the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby
ELECTION RESULTS
The last election txtrught both victory and defeat to the Lesbian/Gay community.
Probably our greatest victwy was the election ofPresident Bill Clinton. His continu^
support for lifting the military ban on Lesbian and Gay people and his election night
speech,in which he discussed the need for a comprehensive natitmal AIDS policy,are
both very reassuring signs for our community.
In addition to the Presidentialelection,thejudicialraces werealsoimportant to the future
of our community. Probably the most important victory was Judge Rose Specter's
election to the Texas Supreme Court The Texas Supreme Court will be hearing Morales
et at V. State in early 1^3 and Judge Specter is considered to be a strong advocate for
civil rights issues. The Supreme Court races also brought one of the greatest losses for
our community.Judge Oscar Mauzy,a long-time civil libertarian and suRXjrter of our
community, was beaten in his reelection bid by conservative Craig Enoch.
Another important victory was Judge Mwris Overstreet's reelection to the Texas Court
of Criminal Appeals, the highest criminal court in our state. Judge Overstreet was the
only African-American running for statewide office in this election. Overstreet is very
supportive of civil rights issues.
Our community should also celebrate Barbara Rosenberg's victory over Dallas District
Judge Jack Hampton.Hampton was a well-known homophobe who becamefamousfw
handing down lighter sentences to gay-bashers. Rosenberg, on the other hand, has
campaigned in the Lesbian/Gay community and even spoke at the Dallas Lesbian
Resource Centre on International Women's Day. Another imprxtant victcwy belonged
to Dallas Judge John Cieuzot,a Democrat and civil libertarian, who ran a close race in
a heavily Republican district Unfortunately,Jerry Birdwell,the state's first openly gay
appoint^ judge,failed to be elected. Glen Maxey,the state's first openly gay elected
official, beat his Republican opponent by garnering over 70% of the vote in Austin's
Disuict 51. State Representative Debra Danburg, a Houston Representative who is a
long-time supporter of our community,also won her race.
Perhaps some ofthe best news for us was Senator Ted Lyon's failure to be reelected to
the Texas Senate. Lyon was perhaps the most homophobic senator in the state govern
ment
Finally, we must all be aware of what has happened in the Texas Senate. Because of a
redistricting plan put forth by a Republican Judge,thirteen Democrats were unseated in
this election. The addition of thirteen Republican lawmakers makes it difficult for
Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock,a long-time friend ofour community,to control anti-
gay legislation.Thus,as a community,we must work harder to preserve our civil rights.
I encourage all of you tojoin the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby ofTexas.Memberships are
$25, more if you can, less if you can't. Also, some of you have contacted us about
marriage certificates personally signed by Representative Glen Maxey and marked with
the House of Representatives official sed. These certificates are still available for $30.
For both memberships and certificates, contact LGRL at(512)474-5475, P.O. Box
2579, Austin,TX 78768.
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