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COMING SOON!
~t;RLAND"S
SPRING
RETREAT
APRIL 30 - MAY 2
at Roman Nose State Park
Come and enjoy a fun-filled weekend
of food and fun ...
WORKSHOPS, POETRY READINGS
OUTDOOR & SPORTING ACTIVITIES
and ENTERTAINMENT
FEATURING
HATE CRIMES BILL DEFEATED
HB1211, the Hate
Crimes Bill, authoredby Repo ng es on
resentative Don Ross (Tulsa)
Benson, Blackbum, Braddock,
and Senator Ben Brown
Cofflns,Covey,Cox,Culver,
(OKC) was defeated by a 35Deutschendod, Ervin, Gilbert,
65 vote of the Oklahoma
Glover, Glll'f, Kinnamon, Kirby,
Leist Undley, Nations, Paulk,
House of Representatives on
Plunk, Roach, Ross, Seikel,
March 10. The bill would
Sellers, Dale Smith, Staggs,
have increased the penalties
Stanley,
Stites, Sweeden, Taylor,
for hate crimes and expanded
Thomas, Toure, Turner, Tyler,
the definition of hate crimes
Weaver, Wells.
to include crimes committed
against someone because they L------------1
are gay, lesbian or bisexual.
The House of Representatives had previously passed measures affecting the parental rights oflesbians and gays . House
Bill 1224, authored by Representative Tim Pope, would expressly prohibit homosexuals, lesbians, and other unmarried
couples from adopting children. House Bill 1802, authored by
Representative Bill Graves, declares that in considering child
custody it will be presumed that "it is not in the best interests" of
a child to grant custody of that minor to a parent who is either gay
or lesbian. Both HB1224 and HB1802 passed the House with
only two dissenting votes - Representative Don Ross and
Representative Opio Toure.
In the Senate, HB1224 and HB1802 were referred to the
Judiciary Committee. At press time, the committee had not
reported either bill out to the Senate floor. If not reported out of
the committee by March 25, the bills will die for the current
legislative session.
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AN EVENING OF POETRY
Kirsti Pollard
JOIN IN THE FUN!
REGISTER NOW
A registration form has been included in this
issue for your convenience.
NOTE; A photography workshop will be offered. Interested persons are
encouraged to bring a camera.
Volume 17Number4
Celebrating April as National Poetry Month, Herland will
again hold an evening of poetry. On April 10, several local poets
are scheduled to share their work along with one ofHerland's
favorite emcee.
For the second time, Herland will be host for a lively group
of artistic talents, who write on topics of childhood memories,
violence, relationships, sexual experience, and lots of humor.
Last year, a dozen women read, and one treated the group to a
spiritually sung verse. Anyone else interested in reading poems
that evening is welcome; call the bookstore and leave a message
if more information is needed. Light refreshments will be served.
Readings will start at 7:00 p.m. but come early and meet with
these gifted women- an audience is encouraged. Donations will
be accepted.
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Herland Sister Resources
2312 N.W. 39, OKC, OK 73112
LESBIANS AT INCREASED HEALTH
RISK
by Jeri Schaben
The most serious health issue for lesbians is the fact that an
overwhelming majority ofus are not comfortable seeing a doctor
when we need one. This has led to a higher risk ofbreast, ovarian
endomctrial carcinoma and heart disease.
Once we 're in a doctor's office, it can be extremely unpleasant "coming out" to a physician and understandably so. Most of
the medical system continues to be anti-lesbian as well as antiwoman. And when we do come out, we are at risk of having this
information documented in our medical records (which has been
my case).
According to Dr. Katherine O'Hanlan, assistant professor
of gynecology and obstetrics at Stanford University, even the
office questionnaire can be alienating when the only options
given are "single," "married," "divorced" or "widowed." She
also notes that doctors can inadvertently alienate lesbian patients by presuming that all patients are heterosexual. Further,
internalized homophobia - an internal message, taken from
society, telling us we not worthy- diminishes a person's selfesteem. This extra emotional stress leads to increased alcoholism, drug addiction and mental health problems.
Currently, the Human Rights campaign is identifying and
addressing the health needs of lesbians. The following are
specific health issues that HRC is encouraging policy makers to
address:
- Research inclusive of the racial, cultural and behavioral
diversity of the lesbian community.
- Health care practitioner and caregiver education programs
which remove barriers to care and promote culturally-sensitive
and language-appropriate
patient care.
- Research on cancer risk factors among lesbians and the
gynecological/obstetrical needs of lesbians.
- Research, education and prevention addressing lesbian
HIV/AIDS risk.
- Funding for mental health and substance abuse treatment
programs that consider the lesbian identity and experience.
Hopefully, in the future, we will begin to see changes that
will benefit us all - lesbian, gay and straight.
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NATIONAL LESBIAN RIGHTS SUMMIT
Activists from across the country will participate in the
Lesbian Rights Summit, a feminist strategy session for lesbians
and allies, organized by the National Organization for Women
(NOW) and sponsored by more than 70 other organizations, in
Washington, D.C. on April 23-25, 1999.
Roundtable and working group topics will cover the gamut
offeminist issues. They will address lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and
trangender (LGBn issues and incorporate multiple goals such as
attaining economic justice; eliminating sexism, racism and ableism; assuring freedom from violence; electing feminists to political office; and educating the nation on the importance of civil
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rights for all.
LANGE PHOTO EXHIBT
In honor of National Women's History Month, the
International Photography Hall ofFame (IPHF) is offering a rare
exhibit of special interest to women. Out ofObscura, highlights
the works of historical and contemporary women photographers,
including Dorothea Lange, Imogen Cunningham, Diane Arbus,
Mary Ellen Mark, and many others. The exhibit opened March
15th and continues through May 31n. The IPHF is located on the
second floor ofthe Kirkpatrick Center Omniplexat N.E. 52ru1 and
Martin Luther King Boulevard and admission is free.
SPRING
CLt;ANING
atHerland
APRIL 18th at 11:00 a.m.
BRING t=LO'W~RS
TO PLANT
Rt;t=Rt;St-lMt;NTS
WILL BI; St;RVt;D
Female seeking female roommate to
share large home in Norman.
$375.00 plus 112 bills. 321-6193
The Voice is published by: Herland Sister Resources, Inc. 2312
N.W. 39th, Oklahoma City, OK 73112.
The Voice is offered as an open forom for community discourse.
Articles reflect the opinions of the author and not necessarily those of
Herland Sister Resources. Unsolicited articles and letters to the editor
are welcomed and must be signed by the writer with fuU name and
address. Upon request, letters or articles may be printed under a
pseudonym ot anonymously.
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Subscriptions to The Voice are free upon request although a donation
is requested to meet pubHcation and distribution costs.
PACKING FOR THE RETREAT
Screenwriting Workshop: Are you an aspiring screenwriter? Bring your ideas for screen plays or any prose you would like to turn
into a screenplay for readings at the retreat. Be sure to bring as many copies as there are parts.
Photography Workshop: Bring your camera and examples of your photography and participate in this workshop to sharpen your
photography skills.
Poetry/Creative Writing: Bring samples of your writing to read and discuss with others. Plans are still shaping up for a writing
workshop but be assured there will be opportunities to enhance your skills and to share them with others.
Open Mic: Whether you are a comic, poet, serious musician, or just sing In the shower, whether you've never performed in public
or you are a seasoned entertainer, the Saturday afternoon open mic offers the opportunity to perform for a supportive audience. Bring your
props, guitar, flute or kazoo. We'll furnish the mic and friendly audience.
Sports/Recreational Activities: There's lots of open space for recreational activities (of the sporting kind) in the group camp. Come
prepared with your volleyball, soccer ball, and/or softball equipment and join the fun. If golfing is more your bag, Roman Nose State Park
has a golf course that has been recognized for its unique design which incorporates the natural features of the canyon to create a challenging
course. There's also horseback riding available in the park.
Food! So you're not a screenwriter, poet, musician, funny person or great athlete --you've still got something to share. Bring all the
fixings and whip up your special culinary delight for the Saturday night. OK -- so your secret recipe for chicken comes in a cute little striped
bucket -- bring it anyway.
P.S. Don't forget your sleeping bag. You might want a few minutes of sleep.
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HERLAND'S SPRING RETREAT• APRIL 30 - MAY 2
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REGISTRATION FORM
Single Person's
Annual Income
Household
Annual Income
Pre-registration
(per person)
Please choose the registration amount most appropriate
for you. On-site registration will be ~65. Deadline for preregistration is April 28 and registration is non-refundable
after April 29.
Registration fee enclosed (payable to Herland):
under $6,500
under ~13,300
~15
~6,500 - ~13,250
$13,300 - $18,ooo
$25
$13,250 - $19,500
$18,ooo - $261000
$35
$19,500 - ~30,000
$26,ooo - ~50,000
~5
over ~30,000
over ~50,000
~60
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_Saturday only Registration ~25
Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Phone: _ _ __
Address:
City----State
Zip _ _ _ __
( ) I need a scholarship to attend.
( ) I'm enclosing an additional ~--to help
provide scholarships.
) I'm bringing _ children (girls of all ages and
boys under 10 are welcome)
Return registration to:
Herland Sister Resources, 1312 N.W. 39 th Street,
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
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