Vol. 41, Issue 41 - October 8, 2010

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Gay fashion designer Pink, ‘Modern Family’ Baltimore lesbian couple
Ra’Mon-Lawrence Coleman among honorees says they were kicked
prepares collection for at this weekend’s out of Ravens game
NoVa Fashion Week. HRC National Dinner. after kissing in public.
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Spotlight on bullying after rash of teen suicides
The recent suicides of four gay teens (from left) Ashler Brown, Seth Walsh, Billy Lucas and Tyler Clementi, have revived calls for federal legislation addressing anti-gay bullying.
Experts say anti-gay harassment Much of the media attention focused on the Sept. possible five-year prison sentence.
widespread in D.C. schools 22 death of 18-year-old Rutgers University freshman
Tyler Clementi, who leaped off the George Washington
A New Jersey prosecutor said Ravi, who shared the
dorm room with Clementi, left his webcam-equipped
Bridge connecting New York and New Jersey. laptop computer in the room with the intention of spying
By LOU CHIBBARO JR. University officials said Clementi took his own life on Clementi, who informed him he planned to bring a
lchibbaro@washblade.com days after discovering his roommate planted a video visitor into the room. Ravi agreed to allow Clementi to
camera in his dorm room that captured Clementi and use the room in private to host his guest.
The death by suicide of four gay male teenagers a male visitor “making out” during an apparent sexual Prosecutors said Ravi went to Wei’s nearby dorm
within a four-week period last month has triggered in- encounter and then broadcast the video online. room and used another laptop he owns to remotely turn
ternational media coverage of the topic of anti-gay bul- New Jersey authorities have charged the roommate, on the webcam while Clementi and his male guest were
lying and harassment and prompted renewed calls for Dharun Ravi, and one of his friends, Molly Wei, with
Congress to pass anti-bullying legislation. criminal invasion of privacy, an offense that carries a Continues on page 17
Locals rally around Murphy

D.C. gays plan Pa. trip to help Linsey Pecikonis, a Stonewall spokesper-
son, said Murphy’s leadership on “Don’t Ask,
champion of ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal Don’t Tell” repeal makes him one of the “stron-
gest heroes here in the LGBT community.”
By CHRIS JOHNSON “Right now when we’re struggling as a
socialagenda cjohnson@washblade.com community to have our voice represented
in Congress, we can’t lose our heroes,” she
Last weekend’s AIDS Walk featured Lynda Carter and
Local LGBT Democratic activists are mak- said. “And so, the LGBT community needs to
hundreds of participants. PHOTOS PAGE 48
ing plans to travel to Pennsylvania to help the come out and show support for our strongest
champion of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal in allies and Patrick Murphy is one of those.”
the U.S. House in a challenging re-election Murphy has been praised by LGBT advo-
campaign. cacy groups for taking the lead in repealing
The National Stonewall Democrats and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in the House.
D.C.’s Gertrude Stein Democratic Club are An Iraq war veteran, Murphy assumed
collaborating in an effort dubbed “Stein sponsorship last year of legislation that would
Storm” to bring local supporters of Rep. Pat- repeal the statute when the bill had about 150
rick Murphy (D-Pa.) to his district to help with co-sponsors and gradually built support for
his campaign. the measure.
The organizations plan to bus Murphy sup- In May, Murphy introduced an amend-
socialagenda porters from D.C. to Pennsylvania’s 8th con- ment to major defense budget legislation that
Kim Zolciak talks about her bi relationship, gressional district on the weekends of Oct. 15
premiere of ‘Housewives of Atlanta’. PAGE 39 and Oct. 22. Continues on page 6
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LOCALNEWS
Singer Goss weds in miniature golf setting

Local singer/songwriter Tom Goss married his partner of five years, Michael Briggs, last
weekend in a Quaker ceremony at the Northern Virginia mini-golf course where Goss had
proposed two years earlier.
Guests perched on a hill overlooking the 10th hole to watch the couple walk arm-in-arm
down the green as Goss’s popular song, “Lover,” played over the speakers.
Goss and Briggs were surrounded by more than 100 friends, family members and fans as
they exchanged vows. The wedding party then moved to St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in
Northwest Washington for a legally recognized wedding ceremony followed by a reception.
MICHAEL KEY
Foundry Methodist Church approves same-sex marriages

The congregation of D.C.’s Foundry United Methodist Church near Dupont Circle voted
367 to 8 on Sept. 26 to allow same-sex marriages to be performed at the church and to au- Photo courtesy of the couple
thorize its clergy to perform such marriages. Mary Kate Morris and Nicole Marchetto were removed from a Sept. 26 Ravens game and are
The action places the progressive congregation, which has long welcomed LGBT people, in considering legal action.
violation of United Methodist Church rules, which state, “ceremonies that celebrate homosexu-
al unions shall not be conducted by our ministers and shall not be conducted in our churches.”
The bishop in charge of the denomination’s Baltimore-Washington region, John R. Schol,
responded to Foundry’s action by sending the congregation a letter saying he is responsible
for enforcing the church’s same-sex marriage ban, which is incorporated in the United Meth-
Lesbian couple ejected
odist Book of Discipline.
“In the midst of these difficult matters of the church, I will do all I can to be fair and com-
passionate as I work to maintain the unity and witness of the church,” he said. “As a bishop
from Ravens game
of the church I am responsible for upholding our Book of Discipline and will process and
follow through with any complaint or charge against a United Methodist clergyperson of the
Baltimore-Washington Conference who performs a same gender wedding or holy union.”
Told to ‘stop making a out of the stadium by three police
officers. As they left, Marchetto said
Rev. Dean Snyder, Foundry United Methodist Church’s senior pastor, could not be immedi- scene’ after kissing she told the officer, “I am a paying
ately reached to determine whether he plans to risk possible disciplinary action by perform- customer and a law-abiding citizen.”
ing a same-sex wedding at the church. By STEVE CHARING Morris and Marchetto contend
LOU CHIBBARO JR. Baltimore OUTLoud their ejection resulted from the kiss-
ing and nothing else.
Reel Affirmations plans Oct. screenings With the Baltimore Ravens cling-
ing to a 14-10 halftime lead against
“Straight couples were kissing all
around us,” said Morris, who added
the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 26, that no one complained about their
Reel Affirmations, Washington’s 20-year-old LGBT film festival staged each year by the non- Mary Kate Morris and Nicole Mar- displays of affection. “As a matter
profit One in Ten, is moving its annual 10-day screening marathon to April but has three films chetto decided to hit the conces- of fact, some fans were not only ap-
slated for local screenings this month so the change won’t be too jarring for movie lovers. sion stand behind Section 538 of proving but cheered us,” she said.
“Bear City,” a comedic love story organizers say is not only for the bear community, has M&T Bank Stadium. Little did they After checking with security
proven popular at other LGBT film festivals. It just won two awards last month at the Oslo Gay know they would not get to see the personnel, Jan Hardesty, a media
& Lesbian Film Festival in Norway and will be shown Oct. 16 at Washington’s Harman Center second half of the game. spokesperson for the Maryland Sta-
for the Arts (601 F Street, N.W.). Tickets are $15 and are available at shakespearetheatre.org. The Baltimore couple saw a long dium Authority, said the ejection was
Actor Stephen Guarino, who stars in the film, will attend. line at the restroom and decided a result of “unauthorized removal
“We’re very excited to have this film,” says Larry Guillemette, chair of the festival and a to buy beer and fries until the line of inventory,” referring to the plas-
former One in Ten president. “It’s very funny, very wittily written and a real audience pleaser.” diminished. They spotted a plastic tic cup. According to Hardesty, an
On Oct. 22, a “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”-themed double feature consisting of feature film “A cup on the counter and used it to employee of Aramark, the company
Marine Story” and documentary “Out of Annapolis” will be shown at the U.S. Naval Memorial pour ketchup for the fries. that operates the concession stands,
Theatre (701 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.). Tickets are $15 each or a $25 pass gets viewers into While waiting for their orders, the witnessed the removal of the cup to
both. Tickets are available at reelaffirmations.org. couple engaged in what Marchetto pour ketchup. Each item must be ac-
The full-fledged festival will be held April 28 to May 7. Why the change? Guillemette says characterized as “casual kissing.” counted for, Hardesty said.
the economic downturn combined with the timing of the resignation of former director Marga- Almost immediately, she said, a Patrick Gleason, public relations
ret Murray last year would have made it difficult to have the festival in its usual October slot security guard and a supervisor manager for the Baltimore Ravens,
since last year’s event ended in the red. told the women to “stop making a said he raised the incident with the
Though the organization is a non-profit, it has to break even to continue. A decision has scene.” They were warned three Ravens’ senior vice president of pub-
not been made about replacing Murray. Volunteers are running the organization now. times but continued because, ac- lic and community relations, Kevin
Monthly screenings of various films of LGBT interest are planned starting in November but cording to Marchetto, “the kissing Byrne, and vice president of stadium
details are still being finalized. was heartfelt and decent in the real operations Roy Sommerhof.
JOEY DiGUGLIELMO sense and was not any different from The official response from Byrne:
what numerous law-abiding straight “We’re aware of the incident, and we’re
obituary couples were doing all around us.”
Soon afterward, the security
satisfied with the action taken by the
concessionaire, security and police.”
Stephen J. Walcutt, 46 guard demanded to see their driv- Gleason added, “Many of our
er’s licenses, and then the women game day concession stands are run
Stephen Jeffrey Walcutt, 46, died Oct. 2. He had been a resident of Columbus, Ohio, and were told to leave the stadium imme- by volunteer groups to raise money
was born March 24, 1964, in Columbus to Stephen Walcutt and the late Jacqueline Grueser diately. When they asked why they for their charities. Accounting for
Walcutt. had to leave, the guard accused drinks sold is computed by the num-
He was an attorney who lived in Capitol Hill for many years while working in legal council them of first stealing the cup from ber of cups used. If cups are taken
for Stratos in Bethesda, Md. the concession stand and then ac- or missing once the game ends, then
Walcutt was a graduate of Indiana University and practiced law in Chicago, Connecticut cused them of stealing the beer. A the respective volunteer group is re-
and most recently in Columbus. He was predeceased by his mother. He is survived by his fa- Baltimore police officer intervened sponsible for reimbursement.”
ther, Stephen Walcutt, of Hilton Head, S.C., and his brother, Robert Scott Walcutt, of Lima, Peru. and told the guards the couple did But Morris and Marchetto insist
His ashes will be scattered in Arlington, Vt., and New York City. not steal the beer. The couple has the motive for their eviction was
STAFF REPORTS receipts for all the purchases. their public display of affection. The
Nonetheless, they were forced couple is considering legal action.
LOCALNEWS
D.C. gay Dems plan trips to aid Murphy campaign

Continued from page 1
would lead to repeal of “Don’t

Ask, Don’t Tell.” The measure
passed, 234-194.
Jeffrey Richardson, presi-
dent of the Stein Club, said
his organization is planning
to assist Murphy because of
this work on “Don’t Ask, Don’t
Tell.”
“We don’t have a lot of al-
lies — particularly on the na-
tional level — these days, so
when you have a strong ally
like Rep. Murphy, we as a
community have to stand up
and do all that we can,” Rich-
ardson said. “We can’t sit on
the sidelines.”
Although Richardson said
he doesn’t have a final count
on the number of local sup-
porters who will travel from
D.C. to help with Murphy’s
campaign, he said he already
has the commitment of about
10 to 15 volunteers.
Planned activities include
phone banking and canvass-
ing the district as well as giv-
ing Murphy more visibility in
upcoming rallies planned in
Pennsylvania.
Stonewall’s efforts go be-
yond helping to transport
people from the D.C. area to
Murphy’s district. The organi-
zation has two paid organiz-
ers working with the Murphy
campaign to help with his re-
election.
Additionally, Pecikonis
said all Stonewall staffers will
be spending time in Murphy’s
district. Washington Blade file photo
Murphy is among 12 Demo- Rep. Patrick Murphy, lead House sponsor of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal, trails his GOP opponent by 14 points in a recent poll.
cratic candidates that Stone-
wall has endorsed as part of paign. He’s running in what Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal, ac- what he said was changing rick in 2006.
its “Elect Equality” initiative. pundits expect to be a Re- cording to the Bucks County his position on the issue. “Some polls have me up,
Others in this group include publican year and against a Courier Times. “As far as I’m concerned, others down,” Murphy said.
Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (D- GOP candidate he narrowly In response to an inquiry every day that goes by with “This was always going to be
N.H.), who’s facing a difficult unseated in 2006 during a about the Senate’s recent this policy still in place is a a tough race and I’m taking
re-election campaign, and Ed surge in Democratic popular- failure to move forward with disservice to all our troops nothing for granted. National
Potosnak, a gay schoolteach- ity. legislation that would end the and harms our national secu- pundits like the Cook Report
er who’s seeking to unseat Mike Fitzpatrick, now an law, Darren Smith, a Fitzpat- rity,” he said. have cited my leadership on
Rep. Leonard Lance (R-N.J.). attorney, is challenging Mur- rick spokesperson, was quot- Recent polling data con- [‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’] repeal
In a statement, Murphy phy to regain the House seat ed as saying Democrats were firms that Murphy won’t have as the reason I’m in a tough
said, “it’s been a honor” to he once held. Murphy defeat- forcing the issue too soon by an easy path to re-election fight, but I don’t give a damn
have the support of LGBT ed Fitzpatrick in 2006 by less not waiting for the completion this year. A poll published what they say — what’s right
people and to “work with than one percentage point. of a Pentagon study due Dec. last month by Franklin & Mar- is right.”
them to advance pro-equal- Pecikonis warned that 1. shall College found that he Richardson said the poll is
ity legislation and lead the Republicans view Pennsyl- “What Congress has es- trails Fitzpatrick by 14 points “concerning” but also called
fight to repeal the military’s vania’s 8th congressional sentially done here is pre- among likely voters in the the numbers a “rallying cry”
discriminatory and outdated district as a potential pickup judged the outcome of that district. for Murphy supporters.
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy.” and are devoting consider- study,” Smith reportedly said. The poll is based on phone “The reality is we can’t
“When I served in Bagh- able efforts to defeat Murphy. “If we ask the military to fig- interviews conducted be- sit on the sidelines and
dad as a paratrooper in the “We see that Republicans ure something out, why are tween Sept. 14-19. The mar- just sort of sit back and
82nd Airborne, we didn’t feel that his seat is one of [Senate Democrats and the gin of error is plus or minus say, ‘Well, he’s down in the
care about the sexual orien- the most vulnerable seats in White House] taking action 4.5 percentage points. polls. Well, OK,’” Richard-
tation of the guy next to us, the House and they’re dump- now?” But Murphy dismissed the son said. “We have to step
but rather whether he could ing millions of dollars into his Murphy said Fitzpatrick poll and noted the same dire it up and put our boots on
do his job,” he said. opponent’s campaign,” she once held the view that “Don’t predictions were made by the the ground and try to do all
Murphy is facing a chal- said. Ask, Don’t Tell” should be re- same polling firm in the days that we can to get him back
lenging re-election cam- Fitzpatrick opposes “Don’t pealed and criticized him for before he defeated Fitzpat- in Congress.”
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NATIONALNEWS
D.C. man attacked at site of historic Stonewall riots
NEW YORK — A D.C. gay man was attacked in
New York over the weekend at the Stonewall Inn,
Will Obama appeal
DOMA court rulings?
site of the historic 1969 protests that many credit
for launching the modern gay rights movement.
Ben Carver, a Shaw resident, was in New York
for a weekend of leisure with his boyfriend, he
wrote on his blog. He was harassed by two straight
men in the restroom who asked him for money, Justice Dept. has until
called him a faggot and struck him multiple times.
He fought back and was able to get away. Carver’s
Oct. 12 to decide
boyfriend called 911 and chased the attackers as
By CHRIS JOHNSON
they fled the bar. They were apprehended a short
cjohnson@washblade.com
time later. Carver returns to New York today for a
hearing. Photo courtesy of Carver
President Obama’s commitment to re-
New York police have charged 21-year-old
D.C. resident Ben Carver was attacked in pealing the Defense of Marriage Act is
Matthew Francis and 17-year-old Christopher Or- New York last weekend at Stonewall Inn. likely to come under enhanced scrutiny
lando, both of Staten Island, in the attack. They
next week when the U.S. Justice Depart-
face charges of third-degree assault as a hate
ment announces its decision on whether
crime and attempted robbery.
or not it will appeal federal court rulings
against the statute.
L.A. gay center receives historic grant Legal experts across the board are
expecting the administration to appeal
LOS ANGELES — The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center will receive a $13 million fed- the decisions as many LGBT advocates
eral grant over five years to provide services for gay youths in the foster system. grumble that the defense of DOMA in
“This landmark grant will fund the development of a much-needed model pro- court undermines Obama’s campaign
gram to protect the health and well being of LGBTQ foster youth — a program that pledge to advocate for same-sex couples.
will save lives, save taxpayer dollars and could be replicated in cities around the Richard Socarides, a gay New York
country,” said Lorri Jean, the Center’s chief executive. attorney and former adviser to President
The grant is the largest government grant ever awarded to an LGBT organiza- Clinton, said he expects the Justice De-
tion and comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The partment to appeal the cases because he
Center plans to use the money to help gay foster youth stay in school and in ac- believes the administration hasn’t shown
cepting homes. any signs of changing its position after de-
fending DOMA at the district court level.
Art depicting Jesus having oral sex draws ire “I think that they’re going to continue
to battle the gay rights movement in the
courts,” Socarides said. “I think it con-
LOVELAND, Colo. — Christians in Loveland, Colo., are disturbed by a
tinues to be one of the most unfortunate
multi-paneled art exhibit on display there that depicts Jesus receiving oral
decisions of the president’s entire first
sex. The exhibit is funded by the city of Loveland, according to media reports.
two years in office and really something
Some Christian groups are protesting the exhibit and have pressured the city
that is perhaps the most troubling part of
to pull the work in question, a collaboration among 10 artists called “The
these first two years of his presidency.”
Legend of Bud Shark and His Indelible Ink.” It’s a color lithograph by artist
Socarides said he doesn’t think the
Enrique Chagoya.
administration is compelled to appeal the
decisions to the U.S. First Circuit Court of Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key
Westboro protest case before U.S. Supreme Court Appeals even as he acknowledged that President Obama’s Justice Department must
debate has taken place over whether the decide soon whether to appeal two court rulings
WASHINGTON — One of the many funeral protests conducted by anti-gay Kan- president can decide against upholding that found the Defense of Marriage Act unconsti-
tutional.
sas church Westboro Baptist has resulted in a lawsuit from the family of a fallen a federal statute.
U.S. Marine who died in Iraq that will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, accord- “I think that it’s clear now that the
ing to reports from several major media outlets. president has the option of declining to Joseph Tauro ruled in two separate
The case stems from a March, 2006 protest — typical for Westboro members — defend laws that he believes are not con- cases — Gill v. U.S. Office of Person-
at the funeral of slain Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder, who’d been killed in the stitutional,” Socarides said. “This law has nel Management and Commonwealth
line of duty at age 20 in Iraq. Westboro members protest at the funerals of fallen now been declared unconstitutional, so of Massachusetts v. U.S. Department of
U.S. troops with outrageous signs that extol their belief that God is punishing the he could agree with the federal district Health & Human Services — that the part
country for accepting gays. Many free speech advocates have stood up for the court ... and choose not to defend it.” of DOMA prohibiting federal recognition
protesters while distancing themselves from their message. Evan Wolfson, executive director of of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
Both sides will receive a Supreme Court hearing over their competing consti- Freedom to Marry, also predicted the The Obama administration defended
tutional rights. Oral arguments were set to begin this week. A ruling will likely be administration will appeal the decisions DOMA when both those cases came before
months away. made in the DOMA cases because he the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts.
believes Justice Department officials In response to a query on the whether
think they’re required to do so. the administration would appeal the rulings,
Donations hurt Target, Best Buy in HRC ratings Still, Wolfson said the extent to which the White House deferred comment to the
the Justice Department defends DOMA Justice Department, which didn’t respond.
WASHINGTON — Three companies that previously had perfect scores from the at the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals The deadline for making a decision
Human Rights Campaign, a national gay rights organization that ranks companies would be an appropriate gauge to deter- in the Commonwealth case — filed by
based on how gay-friendly they are in multiple areas, saw their ratings plummet mine the Obama administration’s com- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha
this year after donations to MN Forward, a political group that supports Republican mitment to supporting LGBT people. Coakley — is Oct. 12.
Tom Emmer’s camaign for Minnesota governor. “I think the Justice Department can The Justice Department doesn’t have to
HRC’s annual Corporate Equality Index — this year’s version was released this argue they have to appeal, but they appeal the decision in the Gill case, filed
week — found Target, Best Buy and 3M (which made a $100,000 donation to MN should not be trying to win at all costs, by Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defend-
Forward Sept. 10) lose 15 points, going from 100 on last year’s scorecard to 85 this and they should urge the court to adopt ers, until Oct. 18 because the court didn’t
year. HRC commented on the scores in its report. a presumption of unconstitutionality for enter judgment in the case until later.
“Following significant public outcry and several weeks of good faith efforts to the cruel exclusion from marriage that Still, Lee Swislow, GLAD’s executive
assist the companies with a solution, neither company has taken any corrective they themselves admit is discrimination,” director, said her organization is antici-
action,” HRC wrote. Wolfson said.
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Gay Republican weighs run for president in 2012

Veteran GOP In 1986, Karger played a key
role in a media campaign target-
operative exposed ing three liberal California judg-
Mormon links es by lining up grieving parents
whose children were murdered
to Prop 8 by death row inmates, accord-
ing to a report by the Sacra-
mento Bee. The three judges,
By LOU CHIBBARO JR. who had a record of overturning
lchibbaro@washblade.com death sentences, lost their re-
election bids under California’s
A longtime GOP political system of electing judges, with
operative who is credited with the campaign orchestrated by
helping to develop the political Karger and his firm being cred-
attack ads that sunk the 1988 ited for their defeat.
presidential campaign of Dem- Two years later, in the midst
ocrat Michael Dukakis says of the 1988 presidential elec-
he’s seriously considering run- tion, Karger worked with the
ning for president in 2012 as an campaign of then Vice Presi-
openly gay Republican. dent George H.W. Bush to
Laguna Beach, Calif., resi- develop the now famous “Wil-
dent Fred Karger, 60, has lie Horton” campaign against
formed a presidential cam- Democratic challenger Michael
paign exploratory committee Dukakis, the then governor of
and is “testing the waters” by Massachusetts.
campaigning in Iowa and New Sacramento Bee senior edi- Photo by Adam Bouska; courtesy of Bouska
Hampshire, the first two states tor Dan Morain reported in a
Fred Karger, who is considering a run for president, founded Californians Against Hate, an independent group that waged a media
to hold a presidential nominat- profile of Karger earlier this campaign disclosing what Karger called a secret effort by the Mormon Church to bankroll Prop 8 and similar measures in other states.
ing caucus or primary. year that Karger lined up family
“My 35 years of experience members of victims of Horton, a to the Mormon Church. Palin, Karger has yet to officially president.
as a fighter in politics places convicted murderer who com- He quickly founded Califor- declare his candidacy. Due to “Her campaign paved the
me in a unique position to mitted a rape while released on nians Against Hate, an indepen- Federal Election Commission way for Jesse Jackson’s presi-
run,” Karger said in an April furlough from the Massachu- dent group that waged a me- rules, he — like the others — dential campaigns in 1984 and
news conference when he an- setts prison system during Du- dia campaign disclosing what must walk a fine line between 1988, and the election of Barack
nounced his interest in running kakis’s tenure as governor. Karger called a clandestine ef- expressing interest in running Obama as our 44th president in
for president. “Karger used the Horton fort by the Mormon Church to and saying openly that he will 2008,” Karger said.
“I have worked on nine presi- story to help to thwart Duka- bankroll Prop 8 and other cam- run. “Our movement, I think,
dential campaigns. This would kis’ presidential bid and elect paigns across the country op- However, Karger has ap- needs new blood and I think it
be my tenth,” he said. “I have George H.W. Bush,” Morain posing same-sex marriage and peared many times this year in needs somebody at that level,
managed dozens of other cam- wrote in his profile. LGBT rights legislation. Iowa and New Hampshire. Last someone to be in those debates
paigns all over the country, and Karger says he remained Among Karger’s targets was month, he ran a TV commercial who is openly gay, not just a
would bring that wealth of expe- deep in the closet during those the anti-gay National Organi- on New Hampshire’s largest fierce advocate, someone who
rience to my own candidacy.” years. Although he considers zation for Marriage, which he television station introducing has walked the walk,” he said.
Should Karger officially de- himself a moderate Rockefell- described as a Mormon front himself as a possible GOP can- “And I will be in those de-
clare his candidacy, his sta- er-style Republican, he ac- group aimed at killing same-sex didate. bates. I’m a fighter and I have
tus as an out gay presidential knowledges his work helped marriage through ballot mea- His immediate strategy, he a strategy and it’s being imple-
contender is likely to pose a elect conservative Republicans sures in California, Maine and says, is to build up enough mented.”
dilemma for many gay activists across the country, including other states. name recognition to gain ac- Christian Berle, deputy ex-
aligned with both the Republi- President Ronald Reagan. Although voters approved cess to the GOP presidential ecutive director of the national
can and Democratic parties. Now he says he’s poised to Prop 8 and the Maine bal- debates and forums in Iowa LGBT group Log Cabin Re-
In his campaign literature he become an outspoken advo- lot measure, Karger has been and New Hampshire, where he publicans, said the group wel-
makes it clear he would be a cate for LGBT causes through credited with forcing NOM to would be observed by a nation- comes Karger’s candidacy but
strong and vocal advocate for the national platform of a presi- spend large sums of money wide TV audience alongside the could not comment on whether
the entire LGBT movement’s dential campaign. to fight off campaign finance better-known candidates. the group would consider en-
agenda. Among other things, Karger became involved in investigations and complaints An official with the New dorsing him. Berle noted that
he favors same-sex marriage gay rights causes in 2006 fol- initiated by Californians Hampshire Republican Par- Karger is a Log Cabin member.
equality, passage of a congres- lowing his retirement from the Against Hate before govern- ty said TV stations and civic “His presence in the race will
sional non-discrimination bill political consulting business. mental bodies that monitor groups in the state historically raise the level of discourse on
for LGBT people, and repeal of And when anti-gay leaders campaign financing. have used their sole discretion equality issues in the Republican
both the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ launched their campaign to kill NOM leaders denied Karg- in choosing which candidates primary,” Berle said. “When Fred
law and the anti-gay Defense California’s same-sex marriage er’s allegations during the Prop to invite to appear in debates joins the Republican debates in
of Marriage Act, which bars the law in 2008 through Proposition 8 campaign and later subpoe- during the presidential prima- Iowa and New Hampshire, he
federal government from recog- 8, Karger jumped head first into naed him to testify in proceed- ries. An independent bipartisan will represent the core conserva-
nizing same-sex marriages. the fray — this time on the side ings called to determine whether commission determines which tive principles of individual liberty
But for years, before com- of LGBT advocacy groups that NOM was required to disclose candidates to invite for presi- and freedom for all Americans on
ing out as gay, Karger helped opposed the marriage ballot the names of its contributors. dential debates in the general which our party was founded.”
Republicans — some who op- measure. Karger called the subpoenas an election, but no such body ex-
posed LGBT-related legislation Using his skills as a cam- attempt to intimidate him. ists for the primaries and cau-
— win elections as a behind- paign organizer, Karger pored Like all of the well-known cuses.
the-scenes operative with the over campaign finance records prospective GOP presidential Karger compares his possi-
Dolphin Group, a California- for the committee leading the candidates, such as former ble run for the presidency to the Meet Fred Karger
based GOP campaign consult- campaign in favor of Prop 8 and Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Rom- 1972 presidential candidacy of Sunday, Oct. 10
ing firm. The firm specialized in discovered huge amounts of ney, former House Speaker Rep. Shirley Chisholm (D-N.Y.), 5-8 p.m.
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• have diabetes.
serious heart problems. Your risk for these problems
• have hemophilia. People who take KALETRA may ° Ergotrate Maleate, methylergonovine maleate
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other types of heart disease. syrup
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not • pimozide (Orap®)
° take other medicines that can affect your heart known if KALETRA will harm your unborn baby. Birth
rhythm while you take KALETRA. • the cholesterol lowering medicines lovastatin
control pills or patches may not work as well while (Mevacor®) or simvastatin (Zocor®)
Tell your doctor right away if you have any of these you take KALETRA. To prevent pregnancy while taking • sildenafil (Revatio®) only when used for the
symptoms while taking KALETRA: KALETRA, women who take birth control pills or use
• dizziness treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. (See
estrogen patch for birth control should either use a “Medicines that may need changes” and “What are
• lightheadedness different type of birth control or an extra form of birth
• fainting the possible side effects of Kaletra?” for information
control. Talk to your doctor about how to prevent about the use of sildenafil for erectile problems.)
• sensation of abnormal heartbeats pregnancy while taking KALETRA. • alfuzosin (Uroxatral®)
See the section below “What are the possible side • take KALETRA during pregnancy, talk with your doctor
effects of KALETRA?” for more information about Medicines that you should not take with KALETRA
about how you can take part in an antiretroviral
serious side effects. since they may make KALETRA not work as well:
pregnancy registry. The purpose of the pregnancy
• the herbal supplement St. John’s Wort (hypericum
registry is to follow the health of you and your baby.
What is KALETRA? • are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed if you are
perforatum)
• rifampin (Rimactane®, Rifadin®, Rifater®, or
KALETRA is a prescription anti-HIV medicine that taking KALETRA. You should not breast-feed if you
contains two medicines: lopinavir and ritonavir. Rifamate®)
have HIV-1. If you are a woman who has or will have
KALETRA is called a protease inhibitor that is used Medicines that may need changes:
a baby while taking KALETRA, talk with your doctor
with other anti-HIV-1 medicines to treat people with • birth control pills that contain estrogen (“the pill”) or
about the best way to feed your baby. If your baby
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection. the birth control (contraceptive) patches
does not already have HIV-1, there is a chance that
HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune • certain anticancer medicines, such as nilotinib
HIV-1 can be passed to your baby through your breast
Deficiency Syndrome). (Tasigna ®) and dasatinib (Sprycel®)
milk.
• certain cholesterol lowering medicines, such as
It is not known if KALETRA is safe and effective in Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, atorvastatin (Lipitor®) or rosuvastatin (Crestor®)
children under 14 days old. including prescription and non-prescription medicines, • certain other antiretroviral medicines, such as
vitamins, and herbal supplements. Many medicines efavirenz (Atripla® and Sustiva®), nevirapine
Who should not take KALETRA? interact with KALETRA. Do not start taking a new (Viramune®), amprenavir (Agenerase®) and nelfinavir
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(Mycobutin®) more from your doctor or pharmacy. It is important some people who take antiretroviral therapy. These
• inhaled steroid medicines, such as fluticasone not to run out of KALETRA. The amount of HIV-1 virus changes may include increased amount of fat in the
propionate (Flonase®) in your blood may increase if the medicine is stopped upper back and neck (“buffalo hump”), breast, and
• inhaled medicines such as salmeterol (Serevent®) for even a short time. The virus may become resistant around the trunk. Loss of fat from the legs, arms
or salmeterol in combination with fluticasone to KALETRA and become harder to treat. and face may also happen. The cause and long-term
propionate (Advair®). Your doctor may need to • KALETRA can be taken with acid reducing agents health effects of these conditions are not known at
change to a different medicine used for heartburn or reflux such as omeprazole this time.
• medicines for gout, such as colchicine (Colcrys®) (Prilosec®) and ranitidine (Zantac®) with no dose • Increased bleeding for hemophiliacs. Some
• medicines to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension adjustment. people with hemophilia have increased bleeding
(PAH), such as bosentan (Tracleer®) or tadalafil • KALETRA should not be administered once daily in with protease inhibitors including KALETRA.
(Adcirca®) combination with carbamazepine (Tegretol® and • Increased risk of certain problems when you
• pain medicines, such as fentanyl (Duragesic®, Epitol®), phenobarbital (Luminal®), or phenytoin take medicines used for the treatment of
IonsysTM, Fentora®) and methadone (Dilantin®). erectile problems such as sildenafil (Viagra®),
If you are not sure if you are taking a medicine Avoid doing things that can spread HIV infection. tadalafil (Cialis®), or vardenafil (Levitra®) with
above, ask your doctor. KALETRA does not stop you from passing HIV infection KALETRA:
to others. Do not share needles, other injection ° low blood pressure. If you get dizzy or faint, you
How should I take KALETRA? equipment or personal items that can have blood need to lie down. Tell your doctor if you feel dizzy,
• Take KALETRA every day exactly as prescribed by or body fluids on them, like toothbrushes and razor or have fainting spells.
your doctor. blades. Always practice safer sex by using a latex or ° vision changes. Tell your doctor right away if you
• It is very important to set up a dosing schedule and polyurethane condom to lower the chance of sexual have vision changes.
follow it every day. contact with semen, vaginal secretions, or blood. ° penis erection lasting more than 4 hours. If you
• Do not change your treatment or stop treatment are a male and have an erection that lasts longer
without first talking with your doctor. What are the possible side effects of than 4 hours, get medical help right away to avoid
• Swallow KALETRA tablets whole. Do not chew, KALETRA? permanent damage to your penis. Your doctor can
break, or crush KALETRA tablets. KALETRA can cause serious side effects. explain these symptoms to you.
• KALETRA tablets can be taken with or without food. • See “What is the most important information I • Allergic reactions. Skin rashes, some of them
• If you are taking both Videx® (didanosine) and should know about KALETRA?” severe, can occur in people who take KALETRA. Tell
KALETRA: • Liver problems. Liver problems, including death, your healthcare provider if you had a rash when you
° didanosine can be taken at the same time as can happen in people who take KALETRA. Blood tests took another medicine for your HIV infection or if you
KALETRA tablets, without food. in people who take KALETRA may show possible notice any skin rash when you take KALETRA.
° take didanosine either one hour before or two liver problems. People with liver disease such as Common side effects of KALETRA include:
hours after taking KALETRA oral solution. Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C who take KALETRA may • diarrhea
• Do not miss a dose of KALETRA. This could make the have worsening liver disease. Tell your healthcare • nausea
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for your next dose, do not take the missed dose. loss of appetite • vomiting
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°
KALETRA, call your local poison control center or • Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). pharmacist. Tell your doctor about any side effect that
emergency room right away. Some people who take KALETRA get inflammation of bothers you or that does not go away.
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Suicides revive calls for anti-bullying legislation

Continued from page 1 Office of LGBT Equity issued e-
mail statements to all students,
in the room. faculty and staff discussing the
He then broadcast the video September gay teen suicides
of Clementi and his guest live and reminding students of the
on iChat, according to technol- availability of mental health
ogy blogger Kashmir Hill, who counseling services and LGBT
discovered separate online student support groups on their
chat room conversations by respective campuses.
both Ravi and Clementi talking Amari Ice, president of CAS-
about the incident. CADE, a Howard University
Although the suicides of group that represents LGBT stu-
Clementi and the other three dents, said Howard doesn’t have
gay teens took place outside an LGBT resource center but has
the D.C. metropolitan area, counselors and other support
the head of D.C.’s Sexual personnel who are trained to as-
Minority Youth Assistance sist LGBT students in need.
League, known as SMYAL, Rutgers University President
said a 2007 study showed Richard McCormick issued a
that local LGBT youth are at statement last week addressing
great risk for suicide. Washington Blade file photo
the death of Rutgers freshman
Andrew Barnett, SMYAL’s Clementi.
Sivagami Subbaraman, director of Georgetown University’s LGBTQ Resource Center, said Georgetown and several other D.C.
executive director, noted that area universities held vigils or special gatherings during the past week in honor of the gay teens who committed suicide last month. “We grieve for him and for his
the D.C. Youth Risk Behavior family, friends, and classmates
Survey, which is conducted un- ban schools also report wide- September involved high school closed his sexual orientation, as they deal with the tragic loss
der the supervision of the U.S. spread incidents of anti-LGBT and middle school students. said he was attacked after he of a gifted young man who was
Centers for Disease Control bullying and harassment. Seth Walsh, a 13-year-old joined his school’s cheerlead- a strong student and a highly
and Prevention, found that 37 “Unfortunately, bullying middle school student from Te- ing team, becoming the first accomplished musician,” Mc-
percent of D.C. high school stu- and specifically bullying tar- hachapi, Calif., died Sept. 29, boy to become a part of what Cormick said.
dents who identify as gay, les- geting LGBT students very 10 days after he hanged himself had always been an all-girls “This tragedy and the events
bian or bisexual reported being much happens in D.C. area in the backyard of his home. group. Since returning to school surrounding it have raised criti-
bullied over their sexual orienta- schools,” he said. His mother reported that she after being treated for his injury, cal questions about the climate
tion during the previous year. McGinnis said the recent offered him love and support he’s been threatened with hav- of our campuses,” he said. “Stu-
Only 15 percent of heterosex- rash of gay teen suicides has when, as a sixth grader, he told ing his other arm broken, he dents, parents, and alumni have
ual-identified students reported prompted media outlets to re- her he was gay. told “Good Morning America.” expressed deep concern that our
being bullied, the survey found. port on the Trevor Project’s 24- But she and others who university, which prides itself on its
The same survey found that hour telephone “Lifeline,” where knew Walsh said he had been Local colleges sensitive to rich diversity, is not fully welcom-
32 percent of students identify- trained counselors help LGBT subjected to relentless taunting, anti-LGBT bullying ing and accepting of all students.”
ing as gay, lesbian or bisexual youth grapple with bullying and bullying and harassment by fel- McCormick noted that a gay
reported attempting suicide in other problems linked to their low students over his being gay, Officials with Georgetown student group formed on the Rut-
the previous 12 months com- sexual orientation. a burden with which he appar- University and the University gers campus in 1969, becoming
pared to just 8 percent of het- But she said media reports ently could no longer cope. of Maryland said their schools only the second gay group in
erosexual students who report- and public policy makers some- On Sept. 9, Billy Lucas, 15, were among several in the D.C. existence at the time on any col-
ed a suicide attempt. times have misinterpreted stud- hanged himself at his home in area that have campus LGBT lege campus in the country. He
“That’s almost one in three,” ies similar to the D.C. Youth Risk Greensburg, Ind., after years of resource centers and policies said the college has long been
said Barnett, in referring to Behavior Survey, nearly all of being harassed by fellow students in place that prohibit bullying, fully supportive of its LGBT stu-
the suicide attempts reported which show LGBT youth having who perceived him to be gay. harassment and other aggres- dents, but will arrange to meet
by the gay, lesbian or bi sam- a higher suicide rate than non- Less than two weeks later, on sive acts targeting students with LGBT students and faculty
ple. “It’s shocking. It’s devastat- LGBT youth. Sept. 23, Asher Brown, a 13-year- because of personal charac- in the coming weeks to discuss
ing,” he said. “That’s not think- “A person’s sexual orientation old in Harris, Texas, a Houston teristics such as race, ethnicity, how the school can improve its
ing about suicide, that’s actually or gender identity is not, in and suburb, shot himself in the head religion, sexual orientation or status as place where all people
attempting suicide.” of itself, something that makes after being subjected to taunting gender identity. “feel accepted and respected.”
The 2007 survey, the most you more likely to take your own and bullying by fellow students “I know that American Uni- In D.C., meanwhile, gay ac-
recent one conducted, did not life,” McGinnis said. “Just being who believed he was gay. versity and George Mason tivist Trevor Thomas organized
cover transgender students. gay doesn’t mean you’ve also His parents told the media, University have similar LGBT a fundraiser for the Trevor Proj-
D.C. school officials have said got the suicide gene. including the Houston Chronicle resource centers or offices that ect on Friday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m.
they plan to add a transgender “But what it does mean is and CNN, that school officials also address these issues,” at the Duplex Diner at 2004 18th
component to future Youth Risk that you are more likely to be ignored their pleas that they said Sivagami “Shiva” Subbara- St., N.W., in Adams Morgan. A
Behavior Surveys. bullied or harassed,” she said. intervene on their son’s behalf man, director of Georgetown’s donation of $10 is requested.
According to Barnett and “You’re more likely to be rejected to stop the harassment. School LGBTQ Resource Center. The Trevor Project’s 24-hour,
Laura McGinnis, communica- by your family or your church. officials dispute those allega- Subbaraman said George- seven-day help line can be
tions director for the Trevor Proj- You’re more likely to not feel wel- tions, saying the parents never town and several other D.C. area reached at 1-866-488-7386.
ect, a national LGBT youth sui- come in your community. You’re reported their son was the tar- universities held vigils or special More information about the
cide prevention group, the D.C. more likely to have a number of get of anti-gay harassment. gatherings during the past week group, including access to its
public school system has one ills associated with you, whether A fifth incident of anti-gay in honor of the gay teens who online chat site for LGBT youth,
of the nation’s most far-reaching it’s being told you’re going to go school bullying in September committed suicide last month. can be accessed at thetrevor-
anti-bullying policies. to hell or being told that homo- received national attention She said the Clementi case was project.org.
However, Barnett said many sexuality makes you less of a when “Good Morning America” especially troubling to her and
LGBT high school students in person,” she said. interviewed 11-year-old Tyler LGBT students and their sup- Trevor Project fundraiser
D.C. who frequent SMYAL’s It’s these external factors, Wilson of Ohio, who suffered a porters at Georgetown because Tonight at 7 p.m.
drop-in center on Capitol Hill McGinnis said, that lead some broken arm at the hands of two it showed that campus support
Duplex Diner
report that teachers and school LGBT youth to depression or sui- fellow students who believed systems at Rutgers University
administrators often don’t en- cide, not their sexual orientation. him to be gay and subjected did not reach Clementi. 2004 18th St., N.W.
force the policy. He said LGBT The three other gay youth-re- him to anti-gay taunts. Both Subbaraman’s office $10 donation
students from D.C. area subur- lated suicide cases occurring in Wilson, who has not dis- and the University of Maryland’s
NATIONALNEWS
A one day event for the LGBT Community
Photo courtesy of the Task Force
‘I am not either black or lesbian. I am both and much more,’ said Darlene Nipper at Saturday’s One Nation
lgbt business and professional development summit Working Together rally in D.C.
October 23, 2010

LGBT activists join rally
The Washington Post
challenging Tea Party
Lincoln Memorial event “And for civil and human rights it’s the same
as the fight for immigrant justice. And ac-
1150 15th Street NW Washington, DC includes gay, trans speakers cess to equality and education is the same
fight for the environment and green jobs.”
By LOU CHIBBARO JR. Mara Keisling, executive director of the
lchibbaro@washblade.com National Center for Transgender Equality,
appeared on the speakers’ platform with a
COMPLIMETARY SEMINAR SERIES A large contingent of LGBT leaders and group of labor, environmental and educa-
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activists joined tens of thousands of people tion advocates, who recited broad themes
PERSONAL, FINANCIAL & ESTATE PLANNING who turned out for a rally at the Lincoln Me- of unity for a progressive agenda.
morial Saturday to mobilize voters backing “The whole point is we’re all in this to-
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT liberal and progressive policies. gether,” she told the Blade after the rally.
BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT Organizers billed the event as a di- Many of the LGBT participants in
rect challenge to the Tea Party, whose the Oct. 2 rally, like their straight coun-
leaders organized a “conservative” and terparts, arrived by bus from cities and
COMPLIMENTARY VENDOR EXPO* Christian-oriented rally at the Lincoln Me- states along the East Coast, including
morial site one month earlier hosted by New York, New Jersey and Pennsylva-
Fox News commentator Glenn Beck. nia. More than 200 LGBT activists held
COMPLETE ACCESS PASS The National Black Justice Coalition, the their own smaller rally at Freedom Plaza
National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, and at 14th and Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.,
$49- CAGLCC MEMBERS the Human Rights Campaign were among where they were joined by participants
more than 40 LGBT organizations that completing the D.C. AIDS Walk.
$69- NON-MEMBERS joined mainline civil rights, labor and immi- From Freedom Plaza, the LGBT con-
grant rights groups in sponsoring the Oct. tingent marched to the Lincoln Memorial
SEMINAR SERIES AND VENDOR EXPO 2 rally called One Nation Working Together. carrying signs and banners promoting
- PLUS- “I stand here before you today as a such causes as repeal of “Don’t Ask,
proud openly lesbian African-American Don’t Tell” and passage of the Employ-
BREAKFAST AND NETWORKING SESSION woman,” said Darlene Nipper, deputy ment Non-Discrimination Act, which calls
executive director of the National Gay for prohibiting job discrimination based
& Lesbian Task Force, who spoke to the on sexual orientation and gender identity.
crowd from the Lincoln Memorial steps. The National Black Justice Coalition,
POWER SPEED NETWORKING LUNCHEON “I am not either black or lesbian. I am NGLTF, National Stonewall Democrats,
both and much more,” she said. “And and Pride at Work, an LGBT labor group
like you, I seek justice for all of us. In affiliated with the AFL-CIO, sponsored a
RECRUITMENT & JOBS FAIR* America, justice means equal rights for forum the day before the rally on a nation-
everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, al “LGBTQ inclusive social justice agen-
class, sex, gender expression, sexual da” at Howard University School of Law.
PROCUREMENT FAIR* orientation or ability.” Among those attending the Lincoln
In her five-minute speech, Nipper joined Memorial rally was former Army Lt. Dan
most of the more than two dozen speakers Choi, a national advocate for repealing
in sounding a theme of unity among all pro- “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Choi carried a
gressive groups and constituencies. sign calling for addressing LGBT teen
“We can no longer work in silos, suicide, saying ongoing discrimination
whether by campaign, issue or com- was responsible for the recent rash of
munity,” said Gregory Cendana, a gay suicides among gay male teenagers.
official with the Asian Pacific American In addition to Nipper and New York
Labor Alliance, who also addressed the City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, two
rally from the memorial steps. other prominent out lesbians spoke at the
*Business or Corporation? Become a Vendor! “There needs to be an understanding rally — Mary Kay Henry, president of the
that the fight and struggle for economic Service Employees International Union
justice and workers rights is the same fight (SEIU) and Randi Weingarten, president
and struggle for LGBT equality,” he said. of the American Federation of Teachers.
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Scandal ‘blows hinges

off church’s closet doors’
Eddie Long has history of
anti-gay activism in Atlanta
By DYANA BAGBY
George Voice
ATLANTA — Rev. Kathi Martin re-

members sitting down with Bishop Ed-
die Long in 2008 in a conference room
at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
to talk about his virulently anti-gay views
in an attempt to educate him about LGBT
people. Martin and the other Atlanta gay
pastors who attended wanted him to
meet face-to-face some of the people he
has said “deserve death.”
“He actually seemed very engaged,”
said Martin, associate minister of The
Victory Church in Stone Mountain. “We
first met with other leadership of the
church and then he came in and listened
to our stories of how his church and its
anti-gay messages set a tone for the rest
of the church, which then sets a tone for
the people in the church and the families
— that there’s a ripple effect. People are
either having their prejudices confirmed
or that prejudice is spread.”
In addition to preaching against ho-
mosexuality, Long led a march through
the streets of Atlanta in 2004 for several
causes such as better public education Washington Blade file photo
and better health care. But the No. 1 item Eddie Long led a march through the streets of At-
they were marching against was gay lanta in 2004 to protest same-sex marriage.
marriage.
“I remember seeing all the causes on his “Spiritual Sons,” that they entered into
the website for the march. There’s a call ceremonial “covenants” with Long and
for better education, better healthcare. that the renowned preacher used biblical
But the top of the list is anti-gay. Why is scripture to justify sexual relationships.
that a priority, why above all others? How In an interview with Atlanta’s Fox 5’s
is keeping queers from marrying helping Dale Russell last week, plaintiff Jamal
anything?” asked Craig Washington, an Parris spoke about the allegations he
Atlanta activist who helped organize a made against Long. Parris made it clear
counter protest to Long’s march. that he is not gay and the plaintiffs’ at-
“I remember his puffed up kind of torney, B.J. Bernstein, also stated her cli-
stance. And arrogance is just the face ents were not gay in a press conference
of a deep imbedded insecurity. When when the first suits were filed in DeKalb
he took that torch and lit it [at the eternal County State Court.
flame at the Martin Luther King Center] I Bernstein did note in the press confer-
thought it looked like a skit from ‘Boon- ence that Long has a reputation of being
docks, like, ‘He can’t be serious,’” Wash- very anti-gay and said it took much cour-
ington added. “This is chickens coming age for the young men to step forward
home to roost.” and allege they were sexually coerced
Now, Long, one of the most powerful by another man.
dcagenda
evangelical black preachers in the na- “So, while the media and the rest of
tion, is being sued by four young men the people around the city, around the
who accuse him of using his power as country look at us like how could grown
their spiritual leader to coerce them into men let another man touch him, what you
the lgbtq community’s news source sexual relationships. According to Long’s have to understand is this man has ma-
attorney, the accusations are false. nipulated us since childhood,” Parris told
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Pastor scandal is ‘chickens coming home to roost’

Continued from page 20 black church has a dire need to learn Jasmyne Cannick, who in 2005 co-au- for the folks in Atlanta, but you know, I’m
more about human sexuality and not thored profiles of black anti-gay preach- not surprised. Black closeted people will
and when they were older he would set leave the human condition to dichotomies ers heading up megachurches including always be around as long as there is ho-
his sights on younger men. of good versus bad, saint versus sinner. Long and asked if they were actually gay, mophobia in the black church.”
“This man turned his back on us when “If we do not do this work, our most said that people need to understand this Cannick, who wrote again about Long
he had no more need for us,” Parris said. vulnerable populations, youth, will con- kind of controversy occurs all the time in on her website www.jasmynecannick.
“That’s not a father, that’s a predator.” tinue to fall prey to religious leaders who the black church. com/blog after his Sept. 26 service when
Parris also gave unsettling details of have essentially been given license to do “But now it’s national news,” she said. he spoke out publicly for the first time
the anguish he said he endured due to whatever they want, in the name of God, “They think he’s the first one. I bet the about the accusations, reiterated what
the alleged abuse by Long. unquestioned.” Catholic Church is saying, ‘Whew, they’re she said about Long in 2005 — “We know
“I cannot get the sound of his voice out Black lesbian activist and journalist focused on someone else.’ I do feel sorry those who scream the loudest are guilty.”
of my head,” he told Fox 5. “I cannot for-
get the smell of his cologne. And I cannot
forget the way that he made me cry many
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Pastor Troy Sanders of preach2me.
com, who also participated in the meeting
with Long in 2008 as part of a Soulforce
in
Baltimore
intervention, said the alleged victims can’t
be forgotten as this international scandal
continues to unfold. Soulforce is a nation-
al LGBT organization that works to end
“spiritual violence.”
“The issue that takes precedence is of
the abuse, be it sexual or power or emo-
tional,” Sanders said. “Every other issue
takes a back seat. It appears both sides
are committed to playing this out in the
court of law.”
The other issues include, overwhelm-
ingly, the hypocrisy of Long, named one
of the most anti-gay black pastors in the
nation by the Southern Poverty Law Cen-
ter, if the allegations prove true that he
was having sex with other men.
“The gospel requires preachers to walk
in truth,” Sanders said.
Martin, who says she won’t be sur-
prised if the allegations against Long are
true, said the hypocrisy is “just too big, Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos, and Toys in the Attic Andy Warhol:The Last Decade
there’s no way it cannot affect the black The Walters Art Museum (September 19 – January 2, 2011) Baltimore Museum of Art (October 17 – January 9, 2011)
community.”
“My hope for [Long], however this
plays out, is that this is a call for him to
reflect what mess he’s been teaching and
preaching and who he’s been hurting,”
Martin said.
“And if these things are true, I hope he
gains a sense of self-evaluation and will
love, understand and accept himself and
then lead in a more honest way. If these
allegations are true.”
Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive di-
rector of the National Black Justice Co-
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Justice Dept. must decide

whether to appeal DOMA rulings
Continued from page 8 hate crimes law to stay on the books.
“What happens when there’s a legal
pating the Obama administration will an- challenge to, say, hate crimes [law] in a
nounce its decision for both cases at the next administration, a possible Republican
same time. administration?” Sarvis reportedly said.
“From an efficiency point of view, the “Will they defend the federal statute?”
cases are clearly connected and it would Swislow expressed similar beliefs that
make sense for the government to appeal defending DOMA would set a precedent
both of them on the same day,” she said. for subsequent administrations that
Announcing a decision to appeal both could be hostile to LGBT rights.
cases at the same time would also limit “We expect them to defend this case
the amount of negative press the White and we’re not mad at them for defend-
House would receive to one day as op- ing this case, and, yes, the process of
posed to stringing out criticism over a the Justice Department — that mandate,
series of days. really — to defend the law can help us,”
Swislow said she’s expecting the ad- she said.
ministration to appeal both lawsuits and But Socarides scoffed at the notion
said doing so means the Justice Depart- that defending laws like DOMA would
ment is doing its duty of defending fed- keep pro-gay laws safe under future ad-
eral laws. ministrations.
“I don’t think you can read much into it “I know that a lot of people make it in de-
in terms of the administration’s support in fense of the administration, but to me, it’s
general of LGBT rights,” she said. “From an entirely ludicrous argument,” Socarides
a legal point of view, they have to defend said. “That argument turns all logic on its
the law or write an official letter to Con- head. We’re not going to defend civil rights
gress on why they’re not appealing.” because some day the Republicans may
After the Justice Department appeals choose not to defend civil rights.”
the decisions to the First Circuit, Swislow In another respect, appealing the law-
said she expects a series of briefs will be suits to the First Circuit could be ben-
filed to the appellate court on both sides, eficial to same-sex couples throughout
including friend-of-the-court briefs from New England because the higher court
supporters and opponents of DOMA. has jurisdiction over more states.
Once oral arguments take place, A favorable ruling at the First Circuit
those involved with the litigation will await could invalidate part of DOMA for not just
the decision of the court. married same-sex couples in Massachu-
“We could have a decision anywhere setts, but also couples living in Connecti-
from a year from now to a year-and-a-half cut, Vermont and New Hampshire.
from now if they follow their average, and Swislow said an appeal of the DOMA
that’s all we have to go on is how long cases is “really in our interest” because
it usually takes at the First Circuit court,” a victory only at the district court level
Swislow said. would “only affect our particular plain-
Once the First Circuit has made its rul- tiffs” and not anyone else.
ings, Swislow said deciding whether or “It’s much better, in fact, to have the
not to appeal the case further to the U.S. case appealed so that the victory in the
Supreme Court would be different for the appellate court ... affects the First Circuit
Obama administration. [and] a victory in the Supreme Court af-
Swislow said Justice Department of- fects the whole country,” she said.
ficials could say they’ve “done their job” Doug NeJaime, a gay law professor at
and not challenge the ruling further — Loyola Law School, also said an appeal
even as she acknowledged her organi- in the GLAD case could be beneficial to
zation would love a win for the cases at married same-sex couples across the
the Supreme Court. nation because of the strong case made
“If we win at the First Circuit Court of by plaintiffs.
Appeals, the question of whether to take “This is a very carefully and limited chal-
it to the Supreme Court or not, I think, is a lenge seeking some federal recognition
different calculation,” she said. of married same-sex couples, but only af-
Even as many LGBT rights supporters fecting states where couples are allowed
bemoan the administration’s defense of to actually enter into marriages that are
DOMA, others say continued support for the recognized,” NeJaime said. “So, I think
law in court could have some advantages. this would actually be a good issue to have
Defenders of the Obama administra- work its way up the appellate chain.”
tion have said defending anti-gay laws Still, Socarides said the Obama ad-
such as DOMA sets a precedent that ministration shouldn’t be considered a
would prevent future administrations friend to the LGBT community for ap-
from allowing litigation against pro-laws pealing the lawsuits because the presi-
to go unchallenged. dent hasn’t said he’s appealing them for
In an article about the future of litiga- the purpose of having a stronger ruling.
tion against “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” Au- “If the United States came back and
brey Sarvis, executive director of the said we believe this is unconstitutional, but
Servicemembers Legal Defense Net- we’re going to appeal it because we want
work, was quoted last week in Politico as a ruling from a court of appeals declaring it
suggesting the administration’s defense unconstitutional, that would be terrific, but
of the law in court would allow the federal they don’t say that, do they?” he said.
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threats became too much and suicides personally. What’s media than ever before. As lbrown@washblade.com ext. 8075
all the anger rushed out of been the point of all these for those bullies, I long ago
celebration tempered me; I went after him, throwing years spent informing and forgave and even learned to
EDITorIAL
EDITor
by recent suicides punches, kicking and yelling

until the teacher pulled me off
educating readers on these
pages if kids are still killing
thank them. They forced me
to cultivate an inner strength
KEVIN NAFF
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of him and sent us both to the themselves? What progress that has served me well ever FEATurEs & MuLTIMEDIA EDITor
JoEY DIGuGLIELMo
By KEVIN NAFF principal’s office. He landed a have we made if young LGBT since. joeyd@washblade.com ext. 8081
few blows, including a punch people would rather end their I don’t wish that experi-
The milestone that all gay to the face that left me with a lives than face that long walk ence on anyone, but for gay sr. NEWs rEPorTEr
Lou ChIBBAro Jr.
men dread is upon me. I turn huge welt, but I defended my- to school? I’m sure I speak kids reading this, it really lchibbaro@washblade.comext. 8079
40 on Oct. 11, National Com- self. And it felt good. for many LGBT activists, poli- does get better. Find some-
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about the progress we’ve a rash of reports emerged movement when I say that the ance counselor — to confide
EDITorIAL INTErN
made in those 40 years, which about young kids killing them- reason we’re engaged in this in. If you can’t trust anyone, JuLIETTE EBNEr
have taken us from the dark selves after suffering anti-gay work is to ensure the next gen- contact the Trevor Project,
sTAFF PhoToGrAPhEr
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legalized same-sex marriage. Seth Walsh, of Tehachapi, the closet. We focus so much ject.org, or your local LGBT mkey@washblade.com
But just when I was ready Calif., hanged himself last on our legislative battles that community center. There’s
to pop the Champagne and month in his backyard after we sometimes forget about only one way out of the pain ProDuCTIoN
celebrate 40, a series of teen- enduring anti-gay abuse and the battles still happening on and isolation and that’s com- CrEATIVE DIrECTor
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rIChArD W.C. sKIPPoN
weeks took many of us right Asher Brown, also just 13, lifting, from Ellen DeGeneres’ It will begin a slow, gradual rskippon@washblade.com
back to that childhood play- from the Houston area, shot moving remarks on her talk process of opening up and
sALEs &
ground or bus stop or lunch- himself last month after com- show, to the Dan Savage-led coming out that will ease the ADMINIsTrATIoN
room where we were terror- ing out. He had reported “It Gets Better” video cam- burden one conversation at a sr. ACCT. ExECuTIVE
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cilessly bullied in middle and Billy Lucas, 15, from organization called “Angels only get better, but that life ACCT. ExECuTIVE
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VIEWPOINT
Deconstructing the Eddie Long scandal

Black church has erty Law Center calls the New
Birth Missionary Baptist Church
are out for financial gain. Many in
the black LGBT community are
of thousands of oppressed LGBT
men and women who for the most
sexuality while enjoying the plea-
sures of the flesh with someone of
become a hiding place leader “one of the most virulently pleased with this turn of events part are not going to stand up in the same gender behind closed
for those in the closet homophobic black leaders in the
religiously based anti-gay move-
and joined with others in the broad-
er LGBT community in hoping that
their church to defend themselves
for various reasons.
doors. What should be an oppor-
tunity for honest dialogue about
ment” and noted that he has re- Bishop Long’s homophobic “reign Many of Bishop Long’s congre- homosexuality and homophobia
By EARL D. FOWLKES, JR. ferred to homosexuality and les- of terror” will finally come to an end. gation and defenders will never in the black community has quick-
bianism as “spiritual abortions.” However, either view is rather sim- accept that these accusations ly become yet another opportunity
We all know the series of events Bishop Long has been in many plistic as there are deeper issues could be true even if he is found for people to become further en-
by now, between Sept. 21-24, four ways the poster child for those in and perhaps even consequences guilty in a court of law. In their eye, trenched in the narrow view of the
men — Anthony Flagg, 21; Mau- the black community who cham- at play here that need to be exam- he is the victim because he stood worth of millions of black LGBT
rice Robinson, 20; Jamal Parris, pion the cause of homophobia. ined much more closely. up and defended marriage as a men and women who are family
23; and Spencer LeGrande, 22 Bishop Long remains in- There are millions of African- right that only heterosexuals can members, neighbors and mem-
— filed lawsuits in DeKalb Coun- nocent until proven guilty in American evangelical Christians enjoy, and they believe that he is bers of their churches.
ty, Ga., accusing Bishop Eddie a court of law, so we have to who share Bishop Long’s view standing on the Bible every time Perhaps the lesson for all of
Long, pastor of the 25,000 mem- extend to him this courtesy. of those who are LGBT. Bishop he condemns homosexuals. us is, “what would Jesus do.”
ber New Birth Missionary Baptist He has not admitted to having Long has not been operating in In many ways, this situation And perhaps the lesson for
Church in suburban Atlanta of lav- sexual relationships with his a vacuum while building the larg- is tragic for the four young men, Bishop Eddie Long would be,
ishing gifts and money on them to four accusers, but then again est church in the state of Georgia. New Birth Missionary Baptist “He who rides the back of the
coerce them into sexual acts start- he didn’t deny having sex with He knew exactly what he was do- Church and the African-American tiger, ends up inside.”
ing when they were teenagers. them either. One would sup- ing when he started a program community. The homophobia runs
So here we have another ho- pose that a minister who makes in his church titled “Out of the Wil- so deep in the black church and
mophobic religious leader pos- millions of dollars a year would derness” that claims to help cure the black community that it has
sibly caught with his pants down have the benefit of excellent le- its participants of homosexuality. caused many oppressed men
(so to speak). You cannot help but gal counsel, so admitting any- Bishop Long decided long ago to and women to become oppres-
think of Rev. George Alan Rek- thing anywhere would not have ride the back of the homophobia ti- sors. The black church commu-
ers, Yasser Mohamed Shahade, been a wise course of action. ger to greater fame and fortune. He nity in many ways has become a
Rev. Ted Haggard, and dozens There are those in the African- and other ministers like him made hiding place for people who, for
of Roman Catholic priests who American community who have this choice to tap into the fears whatever reason, cannot come to Earl D. Fowlkes, Jr. is president/
have been in similar situations. demonized Bishop Long’s accus- and in some cases, the ignorance terms with their homosexuality. CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based
However, Bishop Long’s situation ers as young men who have been of their congregations in order to There are a number of minis- International Federation of Black
Prides, Inc.
is different. The Southern Pov- taking advantage of a mentor and build themselves up at the expense ters who preach the evils of homo-
VIEWPOINT
‘All About Eve’ still poignant at 60

Celebrating classic some old movies seem stale
— a bit moldy — decades after
ater critic Addison DeWitt (played
by George Sanders) offers snarky
to Margo’s maid Birdie (played
by Thelma Ritter). Though I love
What did LGBT people do —
how did they live — before there
film’s camp and their release, “All About Eve,” commentary at the Sarah Sid- Birdie (who catches on before was Bette Davis or her quintes-
bitchiness though dated in some ways,
isn’t a period piece. Today, it’s
dons awards dinner, to the final
moments when Phoebe (played
anyone to Eve’s creepiness and
treachery), Eve and Addison
sential character Margo Chan-
ning? LGBT people love no one
as deliciously bitchy, witty and by Barbara Bates) preens before aren’t role models for me. From more than their divas. When
By KATHI WOLFE poignant, as when it was re- a mirror wearing Eve Harrington’s a modern vantage point, they’re Bette (as Margo) says “nice
leased more than a half century wrap — “All About Eve” is one of characters from a time (during speech, Eve. But I wouldn’t worry
“Fasten your seatbelts, it’s ago. Especially to LGBT people. the queerest movies ever made. the 1950s) when lesbians were too much about your heart. You
going to be a bumpy night.” Mankiewicz was straight, a The film’s story (of a seeming- lonely predators and gay men can always put that award where
If you’re queer, you’ll remem- womanizer and is said to have ly sweet, but actually villainous, were bitter confirmed bachelors. your heart ought to be,” you know
ber exactly where you were had homophobic views. Yet, he ruthlessly ambitious younger This having been said, there’s you’ve met the uber diva.
when you first heard Bette Da- and George Cukor, who was gay, actress scheming to usurp the something breathtakingly ven- Though more of us are
vis utter this inimitable line in are the two directors of old Hol- career of an established, fa- omous and campy about Eve openly queer than ever before,
the movie “All About Eve.” As a lywood known for their sensitive mous older star) has become and Addison. Whether you’re a homophobia will always exist,
college student in upstate New work with actresses. But, even ingrained in popular culture from gay man or lesbian, I bet you’ve and we’ll never outgrow our
York watching “Eve,” I felt as if as he identified with and directed “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” to fantasized about going after a love of and need for wit, camp
I’d finally left childhood behind women in films such as “A Letter “The Simpsons.” Who hasn’t had diva (Margo Channing) with the and divas. If you’ve never seen
and gained admittance to the to Three Wives” and “All About that nightmare in which some- evil wiles of Eve or the Wildesque Mankiewicz’s brilliant film, take
sophisticated grown-up world. Eve,” Mankiewicz bristled at be- one younger than you is waiting (as in Oscar) wit of Addison. the time to learn “All About Eve.”
I’d bet that nearly every witti- ing labeled, along with Cukor, as in the wings, ready to steal your Wouldn’t you like to spout epi-
cism and gesture from this clas- a “women’s director.” job or spouse? grams such as this gem tossed
sic film starring Davis as aging “George only befriended fe- “All About Eve” was made off by Addison at the awards
Broadway actress Margo Chan- male stars, I fucked them!” he nearly 20 years before Stone- banquet, “To those of you who
ning is indelibly attached to the told an interviewer. wall when Hollywood couldn’t do not read, attend the theater ...
DNA of the LGBTQ community. Despite Mankiewicz’s ambigu- make movies with openly gay or know anything of the world in
Sixty years ago, this unfor- ous views on sexuality (or maybe or lesbian characters. Yet, it’s which you live, it is perhaps nec-
gettable movie, written and because of the contradictions in hard not to think that some of the essary to introduce myself.”
directed by Joseph L. Mankie- his feelings), “All About Eve” is film’s characters aren’t queer — “My native habitat is the the- Kathi Wolfe is a writer, poet and regular
wicz, premiered in New York soaked in a gay sensibility. From from Eve Harrington (played by ater,” Addison added, “In it, I toil contributor to the Blade. She can be
City on Oct. 13, 1950. While the opening, in which campy the- Anne Baxter) to Addison DeWitt not, neither do I spin.” reached through this publication.
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a passion for fashion

Gay ‘Project Runway’ alum to show collection at new Va. event
By DAVID J. HOFFMAN
Fashionistas, get ready for the runway. And don’t be thinking now about autumn/winter,
but spring/summer, for fashion is always forward looking.
The second annual NOVA Fashion Week is Oct. 21 to 24 in Old Town Alexandria and
designers from near and far will flock here along with buyers and the media. The entire D.C.
region — the country’s 12th largest business district — is beginning to make its fashion im-
print felt, from Chevy Chase’s “Rodeo Drive” of luxury retailers to similar offerings of Sak’s
Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus at Tysons Corner.
So the buzz is on and organizers hope this event will help establish the region as the next
big place for fashion, buyers, customers and investors in new talent.
Thus it should be no surprise that new this year among designers showing their spring/
summer 2011 collections at NOVA Fashion Week is 32-year-old Ra’mon Lawrence Cole-
man, a bright star among young designers with a flair for the bold and edgy but also fine
hand detailing and impeccable construction. Coleman, who’s gay, describes himself as “a
perpetual student.” He’s a whirlwind of energy who began his journey growing up in one of
Chicago’s predominantly black neighborhoods on the South Side in a single-parent home
with his mother, a teacher.
“I certainly wasn’t interested in fashion,” he says, but he acknowledges he had “a weird
artistic side” and was “inclined toward musical theatre and art.”
From a pre-teen love of science and math, however, stemmed a decision to plan for
pre-med studies and a career in neurological surgery, an ambition partly sparked from his
mother who he says “liked the idea of saying ‘my son, the doctor.’”
A precocious high school graduate at age 15, Ra’mon (friends call him “Ray”) entered
the University of Iowa on an all-expenses scholarship to major in biology, firmly ensconced
on a pre-med path.
But Ra’mon says during his senior year “my next stop was med school … I had to do
some critical thinking and self-analysis, and I couldn’t say ‘yes’ to the next step.” Could he
really be passionate about medicine? The answer was no.
Though he earned his bachelor’s in biology, his love for theater and the arts had cast a
spell over him and his laboratory focus on anatomy simply shifted from the physiological to
the aesthetic. Instead of the healing arts he would choose a focus on assessing how “fabric
can drape the body” in interpretations of human form and texture.
From Iowa City he moved on to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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QUEERY: 20 Questions for Max Barger

By JOEY DiGUGLIELMO If your life were a book, what would
How long have you been out and who
joeyd@washblade.com the title be?
was the hardest person to tell?
I’ve been out for about a decade. “Official Book Club Selection.” Al-
Max Barger has dabbled in lots of though I think that’s been taken already.
The hardest person to come out to was
things — he started his career as a re- myself. Admitting it to myself, saying, “I
porter and also worked as a singer/ am gay, this is who I am,” was a difficult If science discovered a way to
dancer/actor before going to law school inner dialogue. After getting over that, change sexual orientation, what
in the early ‘90s and also earned a mas- although it wasn’t easy to tell my fam- would you do?
ter’s of business administration degree. I would not wait for that to happen.
ily and loved ones, it was much easier
That led to lots of moving around. Barger, If I thought that there was funding
than embracing it and reconciling it in
who grew up on an Indiana farm, shifted to research it, I would work to keep
my own mind.
around to Los Angeles, St. Louis, Hil- such harmful, hateful research from
ton Head, S.C., and more before com- going forward.
Who’s your gay hero?
ing to the D.C. area four years ago. The No doubt about it, Larry Slagle. Larry
Bethesda firm he joined downsized and is a septuagenarian and fellow Foundry What do you believe in beyond the
in March he joined the gay-helmed gen- UMC member. Larry’s quiet courage, physical world?
eral practice firm Ackerman Legal where Really? In a couple sentences? This
bravery and perseverance, being a pow-
he does estate planning and probate law. is more like a dissertation topic. Suffice
erful man, who was also gay during a
His coming out process was almost to say, my spiritual life is very important
time when it was dangerous to be gay
as circuitous as his career path. He’d to me.
(or should I say “more dangerous?”), is
come out years earlier but was, as he nothing short of inspiring. Unnoticed,
puts it “lovingly shoved back in the Larry blazed a trail, making it easier for What’s your advice for LGBT move-
closet by family and friends who thought all of us. Never outspoken, simply wise ment leaders?
they were trying to help me.” This led to Do good. Harm no one. Stay true to
and full of integrity.
frustrating attempts at “ex-gay” therapy, the tenets that first motivated you to lead.
inspired by his conservative and reli- Washington Blade photo by Michael Key
What is Washington’s best nightspot,
gious Midwest family. What would you walk across hot
past or present?
“They were very loving and caring and sincere,” Barger says. “But they were Wherever the next Capital Area Gay coals for?
sincerely wrong and I was gullible enough to want that. I wish I could have just As an attorney, my answer is always
and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
had the courage to say no.” Barger eventually made peace with his sexual ori- “it depends.” So what are the circum-
(CAGLCC) Network Thursday event
entation and says he has a great relationship with his family now. He met his stances in which said hot coals are the
is happening! October’s is at Gucci in
partner of four years, flight attendant Edwin Rosario, at a barbecue hosted by obstacle? Is someone’s life threatened if I
Chevy Chase.
mutual friends. They live together in Arlington with their dog, Gizmo. Barger en- don’t cross? Clearly, I’d cross for that. Or
joys singing in the church choir, running, reading and blogging on legal issues is the lure untold wealth on the other side
Describe your dream gay wedding.
and enjoying wine and music. of the scorching walk? What’s my motiva-
Now that it is possible, an intimate
ceremony at Foundry UMC with Pastors tion? Am I over-thinking this question?
Dean and Dee officiating, followed by a
reception on a rooftop with a fantastic What gay stereotype annoys you
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view of D.C. and in D.C. – the city that most?
lets us get married. That all gay men are sex hounds,
motivated primarily by a base desire to
What non-gay issue are you most have sex with every man who walks by
passionate about? them. The LGBT community’s gay ste-
Personally, my family and beginning reotype that annoys me the most is that
the transition of taking care of my par- since we are gay, naturally we are all
ents after their decades of raising and dyed-in-the-wool Democrats and sup-
protecting their children. Professional- port the entire Democratic platform.
ly, educating people about protecting Let’s have a conversation before jump-
their assets, minimizing taxes and put- ing to conclusions.
Meet 250 ting a plan in place. Socially, ending
Artisans the acrimonious nature of politics and
extremism.
What’s your favorite gay movie?
“Broken Hearts Club” – Dean Cain,
in Person What historical outcome would you
John Mahoney, Zach Braff. I laughed, I
cried, it was better than “Cats.”
change?
Modern history – the outcome of the What’s the most overrated social
2000 presidential election. Ancient his- custom?
tory – Isaac and Ishmael. I’d make them, Tipping. We should pay a worker his
their mothers and their father all one big wage, not hide it in a tip. Tipping is noth-
happy blended family. ing more that civilized bribery.
What’s been the most memorable pop What trophy or prize do you most
culture moment of your lifetime? covet?
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“BRIDGING THE MULTI-CULTURAL, MULTI-ETHNIC, MULTI-GENERATIONAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC”
Janice F. Rosen, President Darryl Winston, Managing Artistic Director
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HRC President Joe Solmonese at the organization’s 2008 National Dinner.
‘Get the party started’

Pop singer Pink among songwriter Pink, receiving the Ally for
Equality Award from presenter Bette
this year’s HRC honorees
Salome photo by Scott Suchman for WNO.
Midler; and Lee Daniels, producer/direc-

tor of the 2009 film “Precious,” receiv-
By DAVID J. HOFFMAN ing the Visibility Award from presenter
Salome
Mo’Nique, who won an Oscar for her role
Human Rights Campaign has once in that film. The National Arts and Culture
again done an impressive job of booking Award will go to three members of the
talent for its National Dinner, set for Satur- cast of the hit TV sitcom “Modern family”
day in Washington, its highest profile an- — Eric Stonestreet, Jesse Tyler Ferguson
nual event, with Pink, Bette Midler, Oscar and Sonia Vergara.
winner Mo’Nique and the cast of ABC’s HRC’s agenda is wide-ranging, in-
hilarious gay-inclusive sitcom “Modern cluding pressing for action on hate
Deborah Voigt stars as the sensuous and fiendish Salome, Family” set to appear. crimes and success was finally reached
Those who don’t have tickets are likely on this front in 2009 when President
who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. out of luck. The black-tie event is sold out Obama signed into law — in the names
but a waiting list is available at hrc.org of victims Matthew Shepard and James
for the $275 tickets. More than 3,000 are Byrd, Jr. — a hate crime amendment
expected at the Washington Convention giving the U.S. Justice Department the
Richard Strauss
Salome
Center. HRC president Joe Solmonese power to investigate and prosecute
echoes a recurring theme — it’s been “a bias-motivated violence. At the time,
remarkable year,” he says, “but there is Solmonese called the law “an historic
much work left to be done.” milestone” as “the first time that we as
The program begins at 7 p.m. and a nation have explicitly protected the
includes a silent auction of many items, LGBT community in the law.”
several of which are musically themed Other priorities include promoting
such as a child’s violin and case, in- steps to protect families through mar-
Oct 10m, 12, 15, 18, 20, 23 scribed “Stradivarius anno 1725,” and
an antique, red and gold silk brocade
riage equality and relationship recogni-
tion; fighting to end the military’s dis-
grand piano cover. Also featured are a crimination through the “Don’t Ask, Don’t
Featuring Deborah Voigt and Daniel Sumegi package of air travel and hotel accom- Tell” law; and creating a fair and equal
modations to attend this year’s annual workplace through enactment of a fed-
Kennedy Center Opera House Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, two eral Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Delta Airlines round-trip tickets courtesy (ENDA), so that employees cannot be
In German with English supertitles of ORBITZ, weekend stays at Kimpton fired based on sexual orientation, gender
hotels and more. identity or gender expression.
Every year since 1997, HRC has In recent years, other LGBT-oriented
Tickets start at $25 hosted a national dinner featuring high-

profile speakers such as President
Barack Obama last year and in past
years President Bill Clinton and then-
groups have staged protests at the Na-
tional Dinner, accusing HRC of neglect-
ing to prioritize transgender rights is-
sues, among other complaints. Obama’s
Order today at www.dc-opera.org Sen. Hillary Clinton. The organization
was founded in 1980 and is America’s
presence last year made for a raucous,
celebratory atmosphere. But with re-
202.295.2400 • 800.US.OPERA
largest LGBT advocacy group. In 2003, peal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” one of the
it opened its headquarters building in movement’s top priorities, in limbo, and
Washington and Solmonese became Democrats facing dim midterm election
Wheelchair accessible seating is available in all price categories for all operas. Call 202.295.2400 or email adacoordinator@dc-opera.org. president in 2005. prospects, partygoers may not be in
Receiving HRC awards will be singer/ such high spirits this weekend.
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While the fall LGBT sports leagues are has something going on is MYOB Ad-
all in full swing, there are still many op- ventures. Its members have a zipline
portunities for individuals to get out there and outdoor adventure course planned
and get those heart rates pumping. for Oct. 23 from noon to 3 p.m. at San-
Adventuring Outdoors Group will visit dy Springs Adventure Park in Sandy
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The hikers will then visit several at- on Nov. 6 at the D.C. Navy Yards. The
tractions including the Jusserand Me- two hour session is open to 10 people
morial, Pulpit Rock, Boulder Bridge and and costs $75. Time has not been deter-
Peirce Mill. The total length of the hike
will be approximately 5 to 6 miles, with
mined. E-mail to kevinmnorris@aol.com
for more information. SHUTTERS
several hundred feet of elevation gain, Ski Bums D.C. has its fall meeting
and should be appropriate for beginner/ on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at Nellie’s Sports
novice hikers. Bring beverages and bug
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Bar. It’s a great chance to meet mem-
bers, who ski and snowboard, and
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A visit to Panorama-Marys Rock is fall trips. Go to www.ski-bums.org for
slated for Oct. 16 at 8:30 a.m. The trip fee
is $15. Marys Rock provides one of the
more information.
The Lambda Divers have a happy
BLINDS
most spectacular vistas in all of Shenan- hour Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Nellie’s.
doah National Park. The hike will begin
from the old Panorama area at Thornton
It’s a chance to meet members and find
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Gap, where Route 211 crosses Skyline planned. Go to www.lambdadivers.org
Drive between Sperryville and Luray, and for more information.
climb steadily on the Appalachian Trail to
the crest of the Blue Ridge.
The D.C. Ice Breakers, a local LGBT
ice skating social group, skates Oct. 20
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will continue on the Appalachian Trail to Iceplex in Arlington. Skating is $8 and ENVIRONMENTAL Call Today for
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cast members, including Phaedra Parks,
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Today
Danielle Staub, and now Atlanta has a claimed “southern belle.”
bisexual TV housewife. “Being a southern belle, that’s just be-
Kim Zolciak, a mother of two and one cause I’m from the South and I adore the
of the original “Real Housewives of At- South,” Parks says. “I think some people
lanta,” returned Monday for the start of
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meeting Young. husband’s past before the show and
A week later, Zolciak told “Us Maga- were a little shocked to find out, but she
zine” that the relationship was a “one- doesn’t care what others think.
time deal” and she was still involved with “I’m the only person who gets to sleep
“Big Poppa.” with him,” Parks says. “I’m sure a lot of
“I have no regrets,” Zolciak said in a people would like to.”
telephone interview last week to promote Parks recently gave birth to her first
the new season. “I don’t know if I would child, but the show features her still
do it again, I mean, I don’t have that an- pregnant and planning her baby shower.
swer. I’m really happy in my personal life.” The most difficult thing about the show
Zolciak said she and Young are still for her was having the cameras in the
friends and thinks they always will be delivery room.
since they connected on a musical The other new cast member is mod-
level first. el Cynthia Bailey. Kandi Burruss, NeNe
In a promo for the new season, Zol- Leakes and Sheree Whitfield return
ciak says it was no big deal that she with Zolciak.
slept with a woman and that everyone “Cameras or no cameras, what you
should just move on. She is now dating see is what you get,” Zolciak says. “This
Kroy Biermann, 25, of the Atlanta Fal- is our real lives.”
cons. Zolciak is 32. “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” airs
“People call me a cougar, but I’m 32, Mondays at 9 p.m. on Bravo.
FOODISTCOLONY
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Teak Wood is a new Thai restaurant in Logan Circle.
New ‘Wood’ in Logan

Thai restaurant on 14th our fair city’s herbivores.
Nage expands its menu with nine of-
among new local ferings like a late-summer wild mush-
dining openings room baklava while Nora continues the
organic tradition with vegetable pho
and ratatouille gratin. Other restaurants
By WILLIAM GEORGE jumping on the vegetarian train worth
mentioning are Zest Bistro (735 8th St.
There’s a decent Little Italy option in S.E.) in Capitol Hill, which offers not only
the region that might be a good option a “Meatless Monday” dinner option but
for Italian cuisine lovers who can’t al- a lunch option as well; Penn Quarter’s
ways indulge their cravings in New York. Poste (555 8th St. N.W.) harvests from
Ozzie’s Corner Italian is a new “mega its courtyard garden to add local flavor,
NOVA
eatery” in Fairfax Corner. (11880 Grand and Ethiopian eatery Dukem’s (1114 U
Commons Ave.). The latest venture of the St. N.W.) menu has a host of veggie-only
Great American Restaurant Group, this options all week long.
Italian concept focuses on mid-priced Logan Circle has a slick new Thai
fAshiON
entrees with an emphasis on service. choice with Teak Wood (1323 14th St.
Standouts include the lasagna, grilled N.W.). Serving inexpensive traditional
w e e k
“brick” chicken and a wonderfully light dishes and a surprisingly extensive su-
homemade foccacia. shi selection, Teak Wood is a younger
Hoping to capitalize on previous his incarnation of the Regent, though just as
previous success, master chef Roberto impressively decorated.
Donna is close to opening his third in- Rustik Tavern in Bloomingdale (84 T
10.21 - 10.24 carnation of Galileo (600 14th St. N.W.)

in the old Butterfield 9 space downtown.
Diners can feast on Tuscan-inspired
St. N.W.) specializes in artisanal pizzas
made in its wood burning oven, but the
fare is not strictly Italian. Diners can also
dishes that can be ordered trattoria-style enjoy designer sandwiches and small
10.23.10 8pm at the curved bar, or settle in for a two-, plates, but the real draw here is the exten-
Project three- or four-course meal plus dessert in sive craft beer menu. Whimsical brews
the cozy dining room. like Stone Arrogant Bastard and Flying
runway’s The highlight of the menu, if you and a Dog Raging Bitch IPA balance with more
Ra’mon- group of your friends are feeling adven-
turous (and especially hungry), is chef
traditional selections like Yuengling and
Peroni. Rustik is open every day at 4 p.m.
LawRence Donna’s “Laboratorio” concept. “Labo- with a daily happy hour until 7.
coLeman ratorio” is a reinvention of the traditional If there’s one thing chefs like to do
chef’s table in that the dinner party of 10 other than cook, it’s give each other
to 12 people is seated in a curtained-off awards. For the first time in four years,
waterfront Park
area directly in front of the kitchen. What the Starchefs.com online culinary maga-
old town follows is a tasting menu of anywhere zine is giving 16 area savory and pas-
alexandria from 12 to 15 courses guaranteed to try chefs, sommeliers and mixologists
give the diner the complete tour of Tus- their “Rising Star” honors during a walk-
cany. There is a private dining space on around tasting on the rooftop of Charlie
tickets: $10-$50 an outdoor balcony which is perfect for Palmer’s Steak on Oct. 26. What makes
gatherings. this so special is that the tasting is open
revolutionizing the The “Meatless Monday” campaign has to the public ($95 for regular admission,
art, business and started to take root in the District, encour- $150 for the VIP treatment with caviar,
social consciousness aging residents to explore vegetarian op- champagne and a pre-event reception)
of fashion. tions at least one day a week to promote and guests will be treated to signature
health and well-being. Nage (1600 Rhode dishes, wine pairings and sample cock-
Iisland Ave. N.W.) and Nora (2132 Florida tails from honorees like Bryan Voltaggio
to purchase tickets, visit Ave. N.W.), two of the District’s heavy hit-
ters have jumped on the bandwagon by
(Volt), Bertrand Chemel (2941) and Carl-
ton McCoy (Sou‘Wester). The complete
novafashionweek.com expanding their vegetarian options on list of the new Rising Stars and ticket in-
Mondays to try and capture the interest of formation can be found at starchefs.com.
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Today and more. The 2 p.m. event features the
Raging Stallion adult star Adam same performances as Friday night.
Killian will be live and nude on stage The eighth annual Cultural Affair, a
tonight at Secrets. Cover is $5 before part of Baltimore Black Pride, will be at
10:30 p.m. and $10 after. Doors open the Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute
at 9 p.m. For more information, visit se- and Cultural Center (847 N. Howard St.)
cretsdc.com. from 7 to 11 p.m. tonight.
Baltimore Black Pride starts today Logo and RCN present Morgan Mc-
with a meet and greet with the Board of Miachels and Shannel from “RuPaul’s
Directors at Club Bunns (608 W. Lexing- Drag Race” and “Drag U” tonight at Town
ton St., Baltimore) from 7 to 9 p.m. (2009 8th St., N.W.) as part of the drag
Dakshina Dance Company presents show starting at 10:30 p.m. Doors open
Mallika Sarabhai and the Darpana Dance at 10 p.m. Cover is $8 before 11 and $12
Company’s performance of Sampradayam after. Attendees must be 21 or older.
(Traditions) at the Lincoln Theatre (1215 U
St., N.W.) tonight at 7:30 p.m. This event is Sunday, Oct. 10
part of D.C.’s seventh annual Fall Festival LAMBDA SCI-FI will be holding its
of Indian Arts. Visit dakshina.org for more monthly meeting and social of LGBT science
information and to purchase tickets. fiction, fantasy and horror fans at Brunswick
The VelocityDC Dance Festival returns House (1414 17th St., N.W.) at 1:30 p.m. for Photo by Isaac Oboka; courtesy of Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company
for a second year at the Shakespeare The- the meeting and 2 p.m. for the social. For
The Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company, whose eponymous director is openly gay, performs
atre Company’s Sidney Harman Hall (610 more information call James at 202.232.3141 tonight at the Lincoln Theatre as part of the Fall Festival of Indian Arts.
F St., N.W.) at 8 p.m. featuring CityDance or e-mail to info@lambdasf.org.
Ensemble, Urban Artistry, the Washington COLAGE celebrates its 20th anniver-
Ballet and more. Tickets are $18 and can sary today from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Man- National Coming Out Day. There is a $10 Green Lantern (1331 Green Court,
be purchased at Shakespearetheatre.org. sion (O St., N.W.) Wilson Cruz, Angel cover and attendees must be 21 or older. N.W.) will host the weekly Poz D.C. happy
Factory 449 presents “The Saint from “Rent” will be emceeing the event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. hour upstairs from 8 p.m. to midnight. DJs,
Plays” by Erik Ehn tonight at 8 p.m. at Baltimore Black Pride will be hav- Mautner Project presents a stress C-Dubz, Keith Hoffman, Jason Horswill and
the Church Street Theatre (1742 Church ing a National Coming Out Day party at relief workshop tonight from 7 to T-N-T Music factory will be spinning. Jacob
St., N.W.). the Comfort Inn Downtown Baltimore (8 8 p.m. at Metropolitan Community Nathaniel Pring will host and bartend.
The Black Squirrel (2427 18th St., E. Pleasant St.) from 2 to 4 p.m. Dress is Church (474 Ridge St., N.W.). Vanita
N.W.) hosts its weekly LGBT night to- casual and comfortable. Leatherwood will lead a small group Thursday, Oct. 14
night at 9 p.m. There’s no cover charge. Pocket Gays hosts Sour Patch Sun- through six sessions of ways to relieve A new party dubbed “Homoli-
Must be 21 or older to enter. Visit blacks- day School today from 3 to 9 p.m. on the stress. There is a $30 registration fee. cious” is at MOVA tonight from 7 p.m.
quirreldc.com to see a menu. rooftop of Local 16 (1602 U St., N.W.). E-mail to jbaker@matnerproject.org or to 2 a.m. from MAG 7 Productions.
Sugarloft CraftsFestival starts today There will be drink specials and raffles call 202-332-5536 for more information Drag queen Stormy Vain and Allen
at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in including list spots to the “WTF” (What and to register. Sexton will host. Downstairs from 7
Gaithersburg from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. For The Fuck?) party at Town the same night. Masters and Slaves Together will be to midnight, Jacob Pring and Justin
more information, visit sugarloafcrafts.com. The fall festival ends Baltimore Black holding its monthly meeting tonight from Croft will bartend. Erik Lars Evans and
This is the last weekend for Gany- Pride at Club Bunns (608 W. Lexington St.) 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the D.C. Center (1318 U St., Bryan Yamasaki will spin. Upstairs Mr.
mede’s production of the gay-themed from 4 to 11 p.m. There is a $3 cover charge. N.W.). For more information about the group, Gay D.C. 2010 Aaron Alexander will
“Falsettos” at Noi’s Nook on 14th Women of Color Productions presents visit its website, mastwashington.org. bartend and David Merrill will spin.
Street. Final performances are tonight 10-10-10 The Unveiling of Epiphany Toi “Homo” snow cones will be served.
and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at Williams from 6 p.m. to midnight tonight at Wednesday, Oct. 13 Those with birthdays the week of Oct.
7. Tickets are $30. Go to www.ganymed- Remington’s (639 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E.). Rainbow Response will be holding 10 to 16 will get a free drink.
earts.org for more information. This event is the true life account of Williams its monthly meeting tonight from 7 to 8 DCBiWomen will be having its month-
shared through spoken word, musical per- p.m. at D.C. Coalition Against Domestic ly dinner at Café Luna (1633 P St., N.W.)
Saturday, Oct. 9 formances, dance ensemble and more. Violence (5 Thomas Circle, N.W.). The tonight from 7 to 8 p.m For more informa-
Cotton Candy, a new 18-and-up gay meeting is open to all who are interested. tion, visit dcbiwomen.org.
dance party from event planner Jacob Monday, Oct. 11
Pring, is tonight from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Zoom presents a picnic brunch at the
at Green Lantern. It will continue on the
second Saturday of each month. Admis-
National Arboretum (3501 New York Ave.,
N.E.) today from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be
Wilson Cruz helps COLAGE
sion is $5 but is free for those with a col-
lege or military ID. Vodka drinks are free
garden games including, twister, tug of
war and more. Attendees are to bring
celebrate 20th anniversary
from 10 to 11 p.m. DJs David Merrill and their own picnic baskets. Well-trained
Bryan Yamasaki will spin. Ten percent of pets are welcome. This event is free. Wilson Cruz, best know for his roles as an openly gay teen on “My So Called
proceeds go to the D.C. Center. West Coast Swing Flash Mob cho- Life” and Angel in the Broadway production of “Rent,” will emcee COLAGE’s 20th
Baltimore Black Pride continues with reography will be taught at Remington’s anniversary party on Sunday.
the Living Red Ribbon Campaign from 9 (639 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E.) tonight at COLAGE, Children Of Lesbians And Gays Everywhere, is a national organiza-
a.m. to noon, rain or shine, at Rash Field, 8:30 p.m. The choreography will be used tion which builds community and works toward social justice through “youth em-
at the base of Federal Hill park, in Bal- to join a group from the D.C. area doing powerment, leadership development, education and advocacy.”
timore. Representatives from the Guin- a flash mob on Oct. 16. “Family Time,” a new short film by COLAGE that chronicles 20 years of the LGBT
ness World Records are expected to at- Hope Operas, whose founder is open- family movement and will debut online later this year, will be shown and copies of
tend as attendees attempt to create the ly gay, has its second week of five new the new book “Let’s Get This Straight: The Ultimate Handbook for People with an
largest living red ribbon ever. shows tonight to raise money for charity. LGBTQ Parent” will be unveiled.
The 14th annual Human Rights Cam- The shows are at 8 p.m. at the Comedy Tina Fakhrid-Deen, author of “Let’s Get This Straight” and a former Chicago
paign national dinner is tonight at the Spot, in Ballston Mall (4238 Wilson, Blvd.), Chapter Leader, will be honored. Other honorees include Danielle Silber, who
Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Arlington. Each show benefits a differ- leads the New York City chapter, and her lesbian mom, Susan Silber.
(801 Mount Vernon Place, N.W.). The din- ent charity. Tickets are $12 per show. For Ryan LaLonde and Christopher Moody will also be honored. LaLonde led CO-
ner is sold out but people who still want to more information call 323.788.8970 or e- LAGE Metro D.C. for ten years from 1998 to 2008 and served on the Board of
attend can be added to the wait list. Visit mail lucrezia.blozia@gmail.com. Directors for five years. Moody has been a volunteer and supporter for 15 years.
hrcnationaldinner.org for more information. The party will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Mansion at 2020 O St., N.W. Tickets are
The VelocityDC Dance Festival con- Tuesday, Oct. 12 $20 for youth and $50 for adults. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit
tinues today at the Shakespeare Theatre SpeakeasyDC will be at Town (2009 colage.org.
Company’s Sidney Harman Hall (610 8th St., N.W.) tonight at 8 p.m. with
F St., N.W.) at 2 and 8 p.m. The 8 p.m. “Coming Out: Stories about revelations, – JULIETTE M. EBNER
event includes performances by EDGE- debuts and proclamations” in honor of
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as they perform in venues as varied as bars and rock clubs in New York City, a Buddhist temple, rumba and Afro-Cuban music—and, of course, flamenco—Buika is a master of coplas, or torch
and the San Francisco Jazz Festival. For CFA, their program will include Dvorák’s American songs. “Luminous…magnificent…superb!” (The New York Times)
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cobaltdc.com can men in Brookland bingo, trivia contests and other specials.
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pont Circle Metro) popular with the theater In Dupont Circle area, above Dupont Circle area bar and club popular
crowd and featuring open-mike nights, ka- Dupont Italian Kitchen. with men featuring dancing, drag and
raoke and other special events. other special events.
DUPlex Diner
aCaDemy of Washington 2004 18th St., NW Phase 1
thewashingtonacademy.com Washington, DC 20009 525 8th St., SE
Longtime organizers of drag events in the 202-265-9599 Washington, DC 20003
city; most events held at Ziegfeld’s. See duplexdiner.com phase1dc.com
web site for full list of upcoming events. Popular restaurant and bar in the twitter.com/phase1dc
Adams Morgan area; happy hour The Phase opened in 1970 and remains
annie’s ParamoUnt specials and many other special events. a popular lesbian bar and club. Features Washington Blade photo by Michael Key
steaK hoUse See web site for updated schedule. regular special events, including Jell-O
1609 17th St., NW wrestling, ’80s theme nights and more.
Washington, DC 20009 fab loUnge Check web site for details. The D.C. Cowboys performing at Remington’s two weeks ago.
202-232-0395 1805 Connecticut Ave., NW
In Dupont Circle area; popular longtime Washington, DC 20009 LGBTQ NIGHT
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renovated Upstairs Lounge. thefablounge.com
In Dupont Circle area; popular with men
2427 18th St., NW baltimore crowd, though welcoming to women
Washington DC 20009 1722 and straight patrons.
aPex but hosts regular women’s events. Party featuring disco house, electro, indie 1722 N. Charles St.
1415 22nd St., NW pop, dance and industrial every Friday Baltimore, MD 21201 leon’s/tyson PlaCe
Washington, DC 20037 firePlaCe night. Multi-level after-hours dance club 870 Park Ave.
202-296-0505 2161 P St., NW attracts a mixed crowd but remains Baltimore, MD 21201
apex-dc.com Washington, DC 20037 remingtons gay-friendly. 410-539-4993
In Dupont Circle area; popular with men, 202-293-1293 639 Pennsylvania Ave., SE leonsbaltimore.tripod.com
but check schedule regularly for other In Dupont Circle area; neighborhood bar Washington, DC 20003 baltimore eagle In business for more than 50 years,
events. popular with men. 202-543-3113 2002 N. Charles St. Leon’s is the oldest gay bar in
remingtonswdc.com Baltimore, MD 21218 Baltimore and among the oldest in
baChelor’s mill green lantern twitter.com/remingtonsWDC 410-82-EAGLE the country. Friendly bar with juke-
1104 8th St., SE 1335 Green Court, NW Popular country/Western nightclub in Longtime Levi/leather bar not far box gets especially busy on Sunday
Washington, DC 20003 Washington, DC 20005 Capitol Hill neighborhood with more than from Mount Vernon offers friendly bar, nights. Tyson Place is a restaurant
202-544-1931 greenlanterndc.com 6,000 square feet of space for dancing billiards, outdoor patio, videos and a bar located behind Leon’s with a
Longtime bar popular with African-Ameri- twitter.com/greenlanterndc and billiards. One half block west of East- full store for your leather needs. separate entrance.
can men in Capitol Hill area. Friendly bar for men hosts regular happy ern Market Metro. Mostly men, but welcoming to wom-
hours and special events, including ka- en. Port in a storm
banana Café raoke and shirtless drink special nights. toWn 4330 E. Lombard St.
500 8th St., SE Check web site for details. McPherson Danceboutique ClUb Phoenix Baltimore, MD 21224
Washington, DC 20003 Square Metro. 2009 8th St., NW 1 W. Biddle St. 410-534-0014
202-543-5906 Washington, DC 20001 Baltimore, MD 21201 Friendly neighborhood lesbian bar
bananacafedc.com Jr.’s 202-234-TOWN 410-837-3906 gets especially popular when the Ra-
Popular Capitol Hill area restaurant and 1519 17th St., NW towndc.com Mount Vernon-area downstairs bar vens play. Features billiards, music
bar (Eastern Market Metro) for both men Washington, DC 20036 Dance club and bar popular with men attracts men and women; friendly and more.
and women. Features Cuban, Mexican 202-328-0090 and women, features regular drag perfor- service.
and Puerto Rican cuisine. jrswdc.com mances. U Street Metro. qUest
Longtime friendly Dupont Circle area bar DrinKery 3607 Fleet St.
bloWoff popular with men; videos, regular special Ultrabar 205 W. Read St. Baltimore, MD 21224
815 V St., NW events. 911 F St., NW Baltimore, MD 21201 410-563-2617
Washington, DC 20001 Washington, DC 20004 410-225-3100 Neighborhood bar in Highlandtown
blowoff.us laCe ultrabardc.com Another of Baltimore’s friendly neigh- area is popular with men and women
Created by musicians Bob Mould and 2214 Rhode Island Ave., NE twitter.com/UltraBar borhood bars in Mount Vernon featur- and offers billiards.
Richard Morel, Blowoff is an occasional Washington, DC 20018 Large dance club with gay-friendly events ing
dance event popular with men. Events are 202-832-3888 and vibe located downtown near Metro billiards, jukebox and welcoming saPPhos
held in clubs around the country; D.C.’s lacedc.com Center. service. 1001 N. Charles St.
Blowoff parties are held at the 9:30 club Every night is ladies night at Lace; Baltimore, MD 21201
in the popular U Street corridor. features regular special events for women Where the girls go gallery 410-752-7133
in Brookland neighborhood. Check web wherethegirlsgo.com 1735 Maryland Ave. centralstationpub.com
Cobalt site for details on happy hour specials. Queer women’s events in the D.C. area. Baltimore, MD 21201 Part of the Grand Central complex,
1639 R St., NW Check web site for latest info. 410-539-6965 Sappho’s attracts a lesbian crowd
Washington, DC 20009 larry’s loUnge Longtime bar and restaurant popular and offers comfy couches, outdoor
202-462-6569 1836 18th St., NW with African-American clientele.
ZiegfelD’s/seCrets patio and more in its second
cobaltdc.com Washington, DC 20009 1824 Half St., SW floor location.
In Dupont Circle area; part of complex of 202-483-1483 Washington, DC 20024 granD Central
LGBT businesses at this address, includ- Dupont Circle area bar and restaurant 202-863-0670 1001 N. Charles St.
ing Level One restaurant on
street level and 30 Degrees bar.
popular with both men and women. secretsdc.com
Featuring all-nude male dancers Wednes-
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-752-7133
northern va
mixtaPe days-Sundays, drag performances, large centralstationpub.com freDDie’s
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CreW ClUb Different locations dance floor and many regular special Large entertainment complex featur-
555 23rd St. South
1321 14th St., NW mixtapedc.com events, contests and more. Large parking ing friendly pub, lesbian bar Sap-
Washington, DC 20005 twitter.com/MIXTAPEdc pho’s upstairs and a dance club on Arlington, VA 22202
lot available; located in Buzzard’s Point 703-685-0555
202-319-1333 Alternative dance party for queer men and warehouse district. the first floor.
crewclub.net women featuring electro, alt-pop, indie Freddie Lutz’s Virginia establishment
includes a restaurant and friendly
Men’s 24-hour gym in Logan Circle area, rock, house, disco and New Wave. Check hiPPo bar, regular specials and is popular
featuring steam rooms, lounges, web site for 2010 schedule of events. 1 W. Eager St.
private dressing rooms and more. with men and women. Crystal City
Baltimore, MD 21201
Metro.
moVa 410-547-0069
DC eagle 1435 P St., NW clubhippo.com
Large club popular with men and
639 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001
Washington, DC 20005
202-797-9730 women featuring billiards, top DJs/ laurel, md
202-347-6025 halodc.com dancing, karaoke, videos and more. PW’s
dceagle.com Trendy Logan Circle bar and lounge popu- Opened in 1972, Hippo’s motto is 9855 N. Washington Blvd.
The popular Levi/leather bar’s origins date lar with men features regular happy hour “where everyone is welcome.” Laurel, MD 20723
to the 1960s. Features billiards, regular and other specials. Formerly known as 301-498-8202
tournaments and other special events. Halo, MOVA re-launched in early 2010 as Jay’s on reaD pwssportsbar.com
Located near the convention center, two a environmentally friendly bar with an em- 225 W. Read St. Restaurant and bar is popular with
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HOT HITS AND HIDDEN JEWELS OPENINGS Wednesday, Oct. 13
Forever Plaid: A Barter Theatre Pro-
Wednesday, Oct. 13 duction. Wolf Trap. 1-877-WOLFTRAP.
Artisphere Grand Opening 10/10/10 New Paintings by Sheep Jones. Gallery
wolftrap.org
703-228-1850 plan b. 202-234-2711. galleryplanb.com
The Sumi - e Society Exhibition. Teza Film Premiere featuring Film-
For a full schedule of maker Haile Gerima & Actor Danny
activities artisphere.com Workhouse Arts Center. 703-584-2900.
WorkhouseArts.org Glover. Lincoln Theatre. 202-328-6000.
Arlington opens the doors to the region’s thelincolntheatre.org
newest cultural center, with four days of Thursday, Oct. 14 Thursday, Oct. 14
celebration! UK-based performance artist Jeff Daniels. Wolf Trap.
MAMORU IRIGUCHI is shown performing 1-877-WOLFTRAP. wolftrap.org Music in the Mansion: Jason Vieaux,
ìInto the Skirtî ñ among the works offered National Symphony Orchestra: Chris- guitar. Strathmore. 301-581-5100.
throughout his residency during the grand toph Eschenbach, conductor / Nathalie strathmore.org
Stutzmann, contralto, all-Mahler Program. Na- Sol Roots - Concert October 14, 2010.
opening weekend at ARTISPHERE.
tional Symphony Orchestra at The Kennedy Athenaeum. nvfaa.org
Salome Center. 202-467-4600. kennedy-center.org
Through October 23 UM School of Theatre, Dance and ONGOING - STAGE
Performance Studies: They Are of Sabrina Fair. Ford’s Theatre. 202-397-
Washington National Opera 7328. fords.org
The Kennedy Center Threaded Glass. Clarice Smith. 301-
405-ARTS. claricesmithcenter.umd.edu Circle Mirror Transformation. The
202-295-2400 Studio Theatre. 202-332-3300. studio-
dc-opera.org
More than 100 years after its debut, Sa-
LAST CHANCE theatre.org
Paddy Chayefsky’s The Tenth Man.
lome’s provocative story of a degenerate Sunday, Oct. 10 American Century Theater at Gunston
princess still has the power to shock. Raised Poetic Art Exhibition. Workhouse Arts Theatre Two. 703-998-4555. american-
in a corrupt court by a murderous mother Center. 703-584-2900. workhousearts.org century.org
and a lecherous stepfather, Salome is a ma- Relative: Recent Paintings and Draw- El caballero de Olmedo/The Knight
nipulator who always gets what she wants. ings. Gallery plan b. galleryplanb.com from Olmedo. GALA Hispanic Theatre.
Monday, Oct. 11 202-234-7174. galatheatre.org
IBEX Puppetry: Panther and Crane Rare: Portraits of America’s Endan- Solas Nua: Improbable Frequency.
October 14 - October 16 gered Species. National Geographic. Solas Nua at 111 K. solasnua.org
Clarice Smith events.nationalgeographic.com King Arthur. Synetic Theater at Crystal City
301-405-ARTS Theatre. 800-494-8497. synetictheater.org
claricesmithcenter.umd.edu LIMITED ENGAGEMENT El bosque de mis libros. GALA Hispanic
IBEX Puppetry’s Heather Henson car- Oct. 9 - Oct. 10 Theatre. 202-234-7174. galatheatre.org
ries forward the legacy of her father Jim Deez Nutz 2010. Dance Place. 202-269-
Henson through her own artistic vision. 1600. danceplace.org ONGOING - EXHIBTIONS
Panther and Crane tells the story of a National Gallery of Art 202-737-4215.
young crane’s journey of survival through ONE NIGHT ONLY NGA.gov. Arcimboldo, 1526-1593 Nature
and Fantasy. Edvard Munch: Master Prints.
Florida’s ecosystem its wild places and Friday, Oct. 8 German Master Drawings from the Wolf-
its sprawling man-made landscapes. Friday Night Eclectic: Stripmall gang Ratjen Collection, 1580-1900. In The
Ballads. Strathmore. 301-581-5100. Tower: Mark Rothko. The Body Inside Out.
Songs of the Dragons Flying to Heaven strathmore.org National Geographic 202-857-7588.
Through October 24 KC Jazz Club: Karen Briggs events.nationalgeographic.com.
The Studio Theatre Soulchestra. The Kennedy Center. 202- Geckos: From Tails to Toepads. Wild
202-332-3300 467-4600. kennedy-center.org Music: Songs & Sounds of Life. Simply
studiotheatre.org Luka Bloom. Wolf Trap.
Beautiful.
A coterie of Korean women smash conven- 1-877-WOLFTRAP. wolftrap.org
Corcoran Gallery of Art 202-639-1700.
tions of Asian-identity to bits and toss them up Musical Evening Series: Danish
corcoran.org. Spencer Finch: My Busi-
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launched a line of his own creations
Videography
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ion design. He created costumes for a on an evening shift dress to hand finish-
performance piece and discovered he ing on a sheer T-shirt, and even safari-
had an easy flair for tailoring. He entered esque menswear.
the school’s fashion design program and But in September 2008, he left Tar-
went on to earn two degrees in both fine get to compete on reality TV and take
arts and performing arts. his chances on season six of “Project Celebrate Shabbat and Your Jewish Life
Ra’mon’s next step was to head up- Runway” with the sudden-death elimi-
Bet Mishpachah
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Price Walton Couture Lab, a design stu- challenges under the judging of su-
dio known to cater to the fashion forward. permodel Heidi Klum with Tim Gunn
“It was an eye-opening experience as mentor to the aspiring designers.
for me,” he says, because Price Walton The glittering first prize was $100,000 Erev Shabbat Services, Fridays, 8:30 PM
was “very client-oriented, for people who to start a line of clothing and an all-ex- Followed by Oneg Shabbat Social
want your name (as a designer) but they penses-paid trip for two to Paris. The
also want what they want.” shows aired on the Lifetime cable net- Shabbat Morning Services, 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10 AM
He could see first hand the whims of work beginning a year later in the fall of Followed by Kiddush Luncheon
customers seeking “very specific and 2009. He survived six episodes.
high-end designs,” such as for custom- More recently, he has moved on to DC JCC, 16th & Q Streets NW
ordered evening wear for Chicago so- tackle design assignments for the Mudd
cialites and politicians. label for Kohl’s, the giant mid-priced www.betmish.org
Ra’mon’s assignments were to orga- department store chain, and has also
nize trims and hand-embellish custom- showed a spring 2010 collection dur- Rabbi Toby Manewith
made handbags but also menial tasks ing New York’s fashion week. But now
like cleaning the studio. He would spend comes the next hurdle — his spring/sum-
hours analyzing the pattern scraps he mer 2011 collection for both men and
swept up from the workspace floors and women’s wear for NOVA Fashion Week.
would then match each scrap to its fin- He has named his collection “Give Them
ished counterpart. Grace,” based, he says, around Grace
Following his early apprenticeship Jones, the actress and performer he
there, he bounced around the four world calls “an iconic, androgynous figure.”
“fashion capitals” — London, Paris, Mi-
lan, and then a stint as an intern in New
His colors will be “a little bit more
bold,” he says, “not muted at all but
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jeans and a bustier that Britney Spears
wore on an album cover.
brid of everything — from a futuristic spin
forecasting a look for the year 2033, to a Bet Mishpachah
But his first real step onto the fashion more ethnic look, but more abstract.”
stage came in Washington in 2002 when He’ll also showcase a menswear col- An egalitarian synagogue serving the GLBT community and all who wish to
the Black Fashion Museum named him lection (another was last year in New participate in an inclusive environment.
apparel designer of the year, based on York), showing what he calls “a sense of
what he now calls his “first real novice androgyny without being at all feminine.” Rabbi Toby Manewith
show,” one he did in Chicago that was “I like to be edgy,” he says. “That
part of his junior year thesis at SAIC, a might even be uncomfortable for people Erev Shabbat Services, 8:30 pm, Fridays
collection he called “Nefertiti’s Lament.” to look at, but I am what I like to think of Shabbat Morning Services, 10:00 am, 2nd & 4th Saturdays
An homage to the beauteous wife of the as a thinking designer.”
Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaton, Ra’mon His current price tags range from $75 DCJCC, 16th and Q Streets, NW
says today that “my collection was based for a knit top to as high as $3,000 for www.betmish.org
on my idea of what I would offer Nefertiti custom-designed eveningwear. His label
as a woman.” was in two stores in Minneapolis but he
“She was an empowered figure of has discontinued that arrangement and
her time,” he says, and in tribute to her is hoping now to find a retail base in New
feminine power Ra’mon created a look in York City, Los Angeles and Chicago —
silks and chiffons that made a real mark. and maybe also the D.C. area, using
“It was my first exploration of ar- NOVA Fashion Week as a springboard.
chitectural silhouettes,” he says, and
even included one garment where “the
sleeve is also the hem … it’s one of NOVA Fashion Week
those things where you just have to see Ra’mon Lawrence Coleman collection
it to believe it.” Oct. 23, 8 p.m.
In 2004, Ra’mon came to Minneapolis Waterfront Park
to be an associate designer for Target’s 1A Prince St.
Massimo label, which he has described Alexandria, VA 22314
as “a very long training course,” staying $10-$50
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