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Hillary Clinton tells Police seek help in Pastor known for anti-gay
State Department locating missing gay man sermons endorses gay
employees that ‘gay who disappeared after D.C. Council candidate
rights are human rights.’ Capital Pride. Clark Ray.
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washingtonblade.com • vol. 41, issue 26 • june 25, 2010 • Still sharp after 40 years

Obama cheered at Pride reception across America,” he said. “And it


Family leave, hospital begins when these impositions of
visitation changes conscience start opening hearts
that had been closed, and when
announced at event we finally see each other’s human-
ity, whatever our differences.”
By CHRIS JOHNSON Unlike many of Obama’s
cjohnson@washblade.com LGBT critics, people at the Pride
reception welcomed the presi-
President Barack Obama dent warmly with thunderous
encouraged LGBT people to stand applause and cheers as he and
up for their rights and who they are Vice President Joseph Biden
during a White House reception entered the East Room, where
Tuesday where attendees greeted the reception was held.
him with cheers and applause. An estimated 300 people
At a celebration commemorat- were expected to attend the
ing June as Pride month, Obama event, although the actual num-
commended the invitees for their ber in attendance appeared clos-
work and said their visit was a er to 100 as the event took place.
reminder that the change he called According to people familiar
for during his presidential cam- with Tuesday’s reception, invi-
Washington Blade photo by Michael Key
paign “never comes — or at least tees were restricted to the heads
never begins — in Washington.” of state equality groups, U.S. During a White House reception keyed to Pride month, President Barack Obama said change begins not in
“It begins with acts of compas- Washington but ‘with acts of compassion — and sometimes defiance — across America.’
sion — and sometimes defiance — Continues on page 10

LGBT youth included in White


House plan to end homelessness
Administration officials released
Housing secretary the plan Tuesday during a White
socialagenda says programs will House event at which Donovan, two
other cabinet secretaries and the
New documentary looks behind the scenes aid ‘ostracized and head of the U.S. Interagency Council
of landmark film, ‘Boys in the Band.’ Page 33 targeted’ teens on Homelessness pledged to find
stable housing for most of the
nation’s homeless within 10 years.
By LOU CHIBBARO JR. Donavan, who serves as chair
lchibbaro@washblade.com of the Interagency Council on
Homelessness, said that many
The Obama administration people who fall victim to home-
highlighted the longstanding lessness face discrimination
problem of homelessness among based on their sexual orientation Washington Blade photo by Michael Key

LGBT youth this week when it and gender identity. U.S. Housing & Urban Development
announced a strategy that U.S. “What I would say is so many Secretary Shaun Donavan said a
Housing & Urban Development of those at risk of homelessness plan to address homelessness will
socialagenda Secretary Shaun Donavan called are marginalized in various help youth ‘who are ostracized and
Gay crowd cheers Nationals to win during “the most far-reaching and ambi- ways,” he told the Blade after the targeted because of their gender
annual Night OUT event. Page 45 tious plan to end homelessness identity or sexual orientation.’
in our history.” Continues on page 14
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LOCALNEWS

Star witnesses take Gay Va. man missing after


attending Capital Pride
stand at Wone trial
Police are asking for help in find-
ing a 31-year-old gay man who
was reported missing Monday
when he failed to return to his home
near Fredericksburg, Va. after
attending Capital Pride festivities.
End to month-long A spokesperson for the
trial approaches Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s
Office in Virginia said Edward
By LOU CHIBBARO JR. Roland Minnoe IV was last seen
lchibbaro@washblade.com by his roommates and friends late
June 13 at Ziegfeld’s/Secrets night-
A nationally acclaimed foren- club at 1824 Half St., S.W., in D.C.
sic scientist who emerged as a “He was seen speaking with an
star defense witness in the O.J. unknown race male inside the
Simpson murder trial challenged club, and that is the last time he Photo courtesy of Spotsylvania Sheriff’s office
key elements this week in the was seen by witnesses,” says a Edward Roland Minnoe IV of
government’s case against three statement from the Sheriff’s Office. Fredericksburg, Va. was last
gay men charged with obstruct- “He has not shown up for seen June 13 in D.C.
ing justice in the murder of attor- work as a manager at Petco in
ney Robert Wone. the Fredericksburg, Va. area, which is very unusual,” says the state-
Dr. Henry Lee testified ment. “Mr. Minnoe was last [seen] wearing a white tank top, plaid
Monday that blood found on a brown and blue shorts and flip flops.”
knife the defense says an intrud- The statement says Minnoe’s right ear is pierced with a dia-
er used to stab Wone in the mond stud, his left ear is pierced twice and had a gold stud ear-
chest in August 2006 most likely ring and a gold hoop earring. It says he was also wearing a sil-
was not wiped on the knife from ver “rainbow” ring on one of his fingers.
a towel by someone intending to D.C. police, including the department’s Gay & Lesbian Liaison
hide the true circumstances sur- Unit, are assisting in the investigation.
rounding Wone’s murder, as Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Capt. Liz Scott said Minnoe’s roommates
prosecutors have asserted. told authorities that he chose to remain at the club rather than drive
Lee also testified that the rela- home with them when the roommates wanted to leave. Scott said the
tively small quantity of blood roommates told a Sheriff’s Office investigator that Minnoe was with a
Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key
found by police and paramedics man he met at the club at the time the roommates left to drive home.
on and around Wone’s body the Katherine Wone, wife of slain attorney Robert Wone, has waited near- She said Ziegfeld’s/Secrets has cooperatied with her office and
night of the murder was not ly four years for a criminal case stemming from her husband’s death to D.C. police in efforts to find Minnoe and that the club has made avail-
unusual because there were no conclude. The trial is expected to end soon. able to authorities surveillance video from its security system, which
signs of a struggle. He said far captured images of Minnoe and possibly the man he met there.
less bleeding occurs when a vic- tion rested its case and Judge right to a jury trial in favor of a Authorities have not released a description of the man Minnoe
tim doesn’t move much while Lynn Leibovitz denied a defense bench trial in which the judge is said to have met at the club other than to say the unidentified
being stabbed. motion to dismiss all charges decides their fate. man is of an “unknown race.”
Prosecutors have argued that against the gay defendants on As the trial’s defense phase The Sheriff’s Office describes Minnoe as a white man, 5 feet 8
the small amount of blood sug- grounds that the government began last week, defense attor- inches and weighing 135 pounds. It says he has a tattoo of the
gested that defendants Joseph failed to present sufficient evi- neys sought to systematically name “Luke” on his right leg, a tattoo of a tribal band on his right
Price, Victory Zaborsky and dence to continue the case into challenge one of the govern- arm and possibly a tattoo of an Asian dragon on his left upper arm.
Dylan Ward cleaned the crime the defense phase. ment’s main theories of obstruc- Anyone with information about Minnoe’s whereabouts is asked to
scene in an effort to conceal However, Leibovitz dismissed tion of justice and evidence tam- contact the Spotsylvania County Sheriffs Office at 540-507-7111.
what happened and prevent charges of evidence tampering pering: that the knife found on LOU CHIBBARO JR.
authorities from finding out who against Zaborsky and Ward, the scene was not the actual
murdered Wone. agreeing with the defense that murder weapon and that anoth-
Lee’s testimony at the the government failed to provide er knife from a cutlery set Dana Beyer to launch Maryland delegate bid
Simpson trial in Los Angeles was enough evidence that Zaborsky belonging to Ward was used to Eye-surgeon-turned-political activist Dana Beyer will officially
considered a major contributing and Ward touched the knife stab Wone to death. launch her campaign Saturday to become the first transgender
factor in the jury’s 1995 decision found on a night stand near Prosecutors said that knife person elected to the Maryland Legislature.
to find the former football super- Wone’s body and thus tampered was found missing from the set, Beyer, a Democrat, is challenging Democratic incumbent Alfred
star not guilty in the murder of his with evidence. which had been kept in Ward’s Carr for the District 18 seat in the Maryland House of Delegates in
wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and The judge left in place the evi- bedroom closet, and noted Maryland’s Sept. 14 Democratic primary. The district is located in
her friend Ronald Goldman. dence tampering charge against they’d obtained an exact dupli- Montgomery County and includes Silver Spring, Wheaton,
Wone, a longtime friend of Price, who told police he cate of the missing knife from the Kensington and Chevy Chase, among other jurisdictions.
Price, had been sleeping at the removed the knife from Wone’s manufacturer. Evidence experts “While this will be my official kickoff, I have been working daily on
men’s house on Swan Street, chest and placed it on the night found its size and shape to be this campaign for the past many months, having personally knocked
N.W., near Dupont Circle after stand. Leibovitz also upheld the more consistent with the depth on 3,300 doors,” Beyer said in a statement. “It has been a wonder-
working late at his nearby charges of obstruction of justice and width of the stab wounds on ful experience meeting my neighbors, walking their neighborhoods
office. Police have said there and conspiracy to obstruct jus- Wone’s body than the knife and getting to know the reality of their lives where they live.”
were no signs of a forced entry tice against all three men. found on the night stand, accord- Since retiring from clinical practice as an eye doctor and surgeon in
into the house and nothing in She made it clear that her rul- ing to prosecutors. 1990, Beyer became involved in medical research while also becoming
the house was missing, prompt- ing on the charges was not a The knife found on the scene involved in civic affairs and politics in Maryland. She works as senior
ing them to dismiss the defen- predictor of her final decision in had been taken from the kitchen assistant to Montgomery County Council member Duchy Trachtenberg.
dants’ claim that an unknown the case. in the defendants’ house, and the Beyer also serves on the boards of Equality Maryland, a statewide LGBT
intruder murdered Wone after In the first week of the trial, defense has argued that the advocacy group, and the National Center for Transgender Equality.
entering the house from a rear attorneys for Price, Zaborsky intruder who killed Wone took it Her campaign kickoff event is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday
door while they slept. and Ward startled courtroom from the kitchen after entering at Wheaton Claridge Park, 11901 Claridge Rd., Silver Spring.
Lee’s testimony came less observers by announcing the LOU CHIBBARO JR.
than a week after the prosecu- three had decided to waive their Continues on page 14
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LOCALNEWS

Controversial minister endorses gay D.C. Council candidate


Rev. Wilson called
‘lesbianism’ threat
to youth, families
By LOU CHIBBARO JR.
lchibbaro@washblade.com

Gay D.C. City Council candidate


Clark Ray drew mixed reactions
from the LGBT community last
week when he accepted the
endorsement of a minister who
preached in 2005 that “lesbianism is
about to take over our community.”
Ray, who is challenging LGBT-
supportive Council member Phil
Mendelson, noted that Rev. Willie
Wilson, pastor of Union Temple
Baptist Church in Anacostia, apol-
ogized for the remarks about les-
bians and gay men in his widely
reported 2005 sermon.
Ray said he and Wilson devel-
oped a friendship while meeting
regularly over the past two years
on a wide range of issues begin-
ning when Ray served as direc-
Photo courtesy of Clark Ray for Council
tor of the city’s Department of
Parks & Recreation. D.C. City Council candidate Clark Ray (center) accepted an endorsement last week from a controversial Baptist minister.
“What we’re trying to do today
and I think what this is an example the issues and concerns of resi- Bob Summersgill, a former sions of outrage by LGBT activists gation, “Any time somebody got
of is building a bridge,” Ray said at dents in wards 7 and 8 and GLAA president, pointed to pub- and women’s rights groups, Wilson to slap some grease on your
Denny’s Restaurant in Southeast helped Wilson with several proj- lished reports and transcripts of recounted how his son had com- behind, and stick something in
D.C., where Wilson announced the ects related to city recreation Wilson’s 2005 sermon, saying plained that he could not find a you, it’s something wrong with
endorsement June 16 and pledged and senior citizen centers. Ray’s acceptance of the date for his high school prom. that. Your butt ain’t made for that.”
to work hard for Ray’s election in “We developed a very close endorsement appeared to be “He said, ‘Dad, I ain’t got Following a flurry of news reports
the Sept. 14 Democratic primary. friendship,” Wilson said. “I vigor- “pandering to one group while nobody to take to the prom about the sermon, which began
“We don’t agree on everything, ously support his campaign for alienating others.” because all the girls in my class when the Blade broke the story after
the reverend and I,” Ray said at the at-large member of the D.C. City In his sermon July 3, 2005, are gay. There ain’t but two of obtaining an recorded copy of
announcement. “And I disagree on Council. I will personally canvas Wilson asserted that black families them straight and both are ugly.’” Wilson’s sermon, Wilson issued an
a number of topics that we’ve talked my community to get out the vote were being harmed by a growing Wilson continued, “But when apology that some in the LGBT
about. But the deal is we can talk in support of Clark Ray for at- number of young women who were you get down to this thing, woman community said wasn’t sincere.
about it. And I can learn from him large Council member.” rejecting men and forming romantic falling down on another woman, “Some people in the commu-
and he can learn from me. … So I Members of the Gay & Lesbian relationships with other women. strapping herself up with some- nity were offended by the lan-
welcome the endorsement.” Activists Alliance criticized Ray for “Lesbianism is about to take thing. It ain’t real. That thing ain’t guage I used in my message,
Wilson told the gathering that accepting Wilson’s endorsement, over our community,” he said. got no feeling in it. It ain’t natural.” which I will admit was intemper-
as parks and recreation director, triggering a debate on the group’s “I’m talking about young girls.” Turning to his concern about
Ray showed a strong interest in blog, GLAAforum.org. In remarks that drew expres- gay men, Wilson told his congre- Continues on page 17

Ray faces new opponent in primary race


The boost in wards 7 and 8 that When Michael Brown, the political premium on that name, neither Ray nor Mendelson have my message out, and the folks
gay D.C. City Council candidate shadow senator, beat gay D.C. political observers have said. photos of themselves on their who are going to vote for Clark
Clark Ray may receive from his Democratic activist Phil Pannell Pannell said this week that campaign posters. “I don’t see Ray are not going to vote for
endorsement by Rev. Willie Wilson for the shadow seat two years unless Ray takes steps to differ- why I should be obligated to Michael Brown,” Ray said.
could be negated by confusion ago, Pannell and his supporters entiate between the two actually go out of my way to try to Ray added that he would like-
over the name of the newest can- expressed concern that many Browns, shadow senator Brown make it as easy as possible for ly point out at campaign forums
didate to enter race, according to voters throughout the city — but will likely capture votes that people to run against me.” and public events that his oppo-
some political observers. especially voters in wards 7 and would have gone to Ray and Shadow senator Brown, a nent Michael Brown is not the
Michael Brown, who was elect- 8 — confused the two Browns possibly some that would have political campaign consultant Council member.
ed D.C. shadow senator two years and believed they were voting for gone to Mendelson. and former Democratic National Ray said his loss to shadow
ago, has declared his candidacy the Council member. Shadow senator Brown told Committee staffer, said he senator Michael Brown in a Ward
for the at-large Council seat, joining Council member Brown is well the Blade on Monday that he strongly backs LGBT civil rights 3 Democratic Committee straw
Ray in an effort to unseat incum- known as the son of former regrets any confusion that may and strongly supports the city’s poll last week was an anomaly
bent Council member Phil Democratic Party Chairman Ron arise over his name but didn’t same-sex marriage equality law. due to Brown’s longtime involve-
Mendelson. Brown, who is white, Brown, who also served as U.S. know what to do to correct the He’s running on a platform call- ment in the Ward 3 Democratic
has the same name as D.C. Secretary of Commerce in the situation. He called requests that ing for D.C. statehood. Committee and a voting system
Council member Michael Brown Clinton administration. The he put his photo on his campaign Ray and Mendelson said they weighted by a membership
(D-At Large), who is black and Council member’s popularity in his posters unfair and unacceptable. aren’t worried about possible confu- requirement for voting. Mendelson
widely known in the city and enjoys own right as well as his associa- “Nobody puts their picture on sion over the two Browns’ names. came in first in the Ward 3 poll.
strong support in wards 7 and 8. tion with his father, has created a their sign,” he said, noting that “I am so focused on getting LOU CHIBBARO JR.
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NATIONALBRIEFS

Gates: Veto possible


of military gay ban bill
WASHINGTON — Defense
Secretary Robert Gates says
President Barack Obama could
end up vetoing legislation that
would lift the ban on gays serving
openly in the military.
Obama supports repealing the
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But according to an Associated
Press report, Gates told “Fox
News Sunday” on June 20 that
Obama probably still would veto an
upcoming spending bill that
includes the repeal — if the bill
also contains money for defense
projects he says are wasteful.
Gates wants to get rid of an air-
craft engine and additional trans-
Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key
port aircraft that some lawmakers
want to keep. They generally repre- Defense Secretary Robert Gates said this week
sent areas with defense contrac- that the bill containing language to overturn ‘Don’t
tors that would stand to lose busi- Ask, Don’t Tell’ could face a presidential veto.
ness from the cuts.

Philadelphia: Scouts should confront anti-gay rule


PHILADELPHIA — City lawyers called on local Boy Scout officials to muster “the
courage of their convictions” and challenge their national group’s ban on gays as a trial
over government funding opened last week.
The city of Philadelphia wants to end its $1-a-year lease to the local Boy Scouts
chapter unless it rejects a Boy Scouts of America policy banning “avowed” gays. The
city says the national rule violates a local law banning discrimination on sexual orien-
tation and other grounds.
Local scout chapters, including the Cradle of Liberty Council in Philadelphia, have
struggled in recent years to satisfy both public and private funders as well as their
national leadership’s dictums, the Associated Press reported. The Boy Scout oath calls
for members to be “morally straight,” which the national group interprets to mean that
gays cannot participate.
In 2004, the Philadelphia chapter agreed to ban any “unlawful” discrimination. But
the city said the policy didn’t go far enough, given that the U.S. Supreme Court in 2000
had said scouts and other private organizations can legally restrict membership.
“The city tried for years to get them to (muster) ... the courage of their convictions,”
lawyer David Smith, representing the city, told jurors June 14 in opening statements,
according to the Associated Press. “You can’t go on speaking out of both sides of your
mouth because we, the government, cannot subsidize that kind of conduct.”
The Cradle of Liberty Council sued the city in federal court two years ago, on
grounds the threat to rescind the 1928 lease violated its rights of free speech and free-
dom of association.
Chapter leaders also accuse the city of applying its lease rules selectively, since at
least two other groups with limited membership rules — a Roman Catholic parish and
a Colonial Dames of America chapter — also enjoy subsidized leases in city-owned
buildings. Smith countered that those groups pledged to open the doors of those build-
ings to all.
“They want us to change the policy and they know they can’t make us do it. And the
only leverage they have is this building,” said lawyer Jason Gosselin, representing the
Cradle of Liberty Council, according to the Associated Press.

Minn. state senator dined with gay adult film star


ST. PAUL, Minn. — A two-term Minnesota state senator facing a Republican primary
challenger said he went on a date with an adult film star.
Sen. Paul Koering confirmed a report in the Brainerd Dispatch that he dined with
Brandon Wilde on June 13, according to the Associated Press. Koering revealed to his
Fort Ripley constituents in 2005 that he is gay.
He said he met Wilde at a diversity picnic, and that media interest in his social life
is “just ridiculous.”
Koering’s re-election bid is unfolding in a socially conservative north-central
Minnesota district that sent him back to the Minnesota Senate in 2006. GOP primary
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The Associated Press reported that GOP Chairman Tony Sutton says Koering has
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Obama repeats calls to pass ENDA, repeal DOMA was barred from taking her girl-
Continued from page 1 administration reinterpreted the def- Following the White House Obama also called for an end
inition of “son and daughter” under Pride reception, the Department of of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” citing friend to prom; Janice Langbehn,
House members, LGBT people FMLA to extend family leave rights Health & Human Services made recent congressional votes to a lesbian whose inability to see
with compelling stories and a to any worker who cares for a child, public the letter that Sebelius sent repeal the statute and an upcom- her dying partner in the hospital
contingent of LGBT youth. The including the same-sex partner of a to hospitals with the request for ing vote in the full Senate on the prompted Obama to issue the
leaders of national LGBT organi- biological parent. “voluntary support” until new regu- defense budget bill to which hospital memorandum; and Chely
zations didn’t receive invitations. FMLA, enacted in 1993, allows lations are published. repeal language is attached. Wright, the country music singer
During the event, Obama workers to take up to 12 weeks of “Your actions could spare many “We have never been closer who recently came out as lesbian
addressed two changes his adminis- unpaid leave during any 12-month patients the pain of being separat- to ending this discriminatory pol- and performed earlier this month
tration is making to afford more rights period to care for loved ones, or ed from a loved one during an icy,” Obama said. “And I’m going at Capital Pride.
to LGBT people and their families. themselves, and allows employ- admission to a hospital — often to keep on fighting until that bill is Also in attendance were Reps.
The newly announced changes cap ees to take time off from work for one of the most anxious times in on my desk and I can sign it.” Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) and
off a series of pro-LGBT changes his the adoption or the birth of a child. their lives,” Sebelius wrote. The president said the “Don’t Patrick Murphy (D-Pa.), as well as
administration has made in recent Obama also touted recent In addition to announcing new Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal compro- gay Reps. Jared Polis (D-Pa.) and
weeks in apparent connection with actions by the Department of administrative changes, the presi- mise Congress pushed forward is Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.).
June as Pride month. Health & Human Services follow- dent also renewed his call for leg- the best way to approach an end Other attendees were high-rank-
The first change, formally ing through on an April hospital islative changes to eliminate dis- to the law because the measure ing members of the Obama admin-
issued earlier in the day by the memorandum. Obama’s order crimination against LGBT people. allows the Pentagon to complete istration, including White House
Labor Department, sets new rules directed HHS to work on imple- Obama reiterated his call to its review by the end of this year. Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and
to reinterpret the Family & Medical menting regulations in which repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, Obama said the review Tina Tchen, director of the White
Leave Act to include same-sex hospitals receiving Medicare and citing his belief that LGBT couples process is important not only to House Office of Public Engagement.
couples and their children. Medicaid funding must allow “deserve the same rights and have the votes for passage in Openly gay administration officials
“And in an announcement same-sex partners to have hos- responsibilities afforded to any mar- Congress, but to ensure “the at the event included John Berry,
today, the Department of Labor pital visitation rights and the abil- ried couple in this country.” He also change is accepted and imple- director of the U.S. Office of Personnel
made clear that under the ity to make emergency medical called on Congress to approve a mented effectively.” Management; Fred Hochberg, presi-
Family & Medical Leave Act, decisions for each other. trans-inclusive Employment Non- A number of high-profile dent of the U.S. Export-Import Bank;
same-sex couples — as well as The president said Health & Discrimination Act. LGBT Americans were at the Nancy Sutley, chair of the White
others raising children — are to Human Services Secretary “No one in America should be reception, including some House Council on Environmental
be treated like the caretakers Kathleen Sebelius on Tuesday fired because they’re gay,” who’ve recently made headlines. Quality; and Brian Bond, LGBT liaison
that they are,” Obama said. sent a letter asking hospitals “to Obama said. “It’s not right, it’s not Notables included Constance for the White House.
According to a statement from adopt these changes now — who we are as Americans, and McMillan, the lesbian high school
the Labor Department, the Obama even before the rule takes effect.” we are going to put a stop to it.” student from Aberdeen, Miss. who Continues on page 12

Clinton equates LGBT rights to human rights


Secretary says State permitted by law and inflamed by
public calls to violence,” she said.
governments to protect LGBT peo-
ple as well as documenting anti-gay
“I know when you’re in the
midst of a great movement of
Dept. will confront “In others, it persists insidiously abuses in the State Department’s change, it seems like it is glacial,
behind closed doors. These dan- annual human rights report. but any fair assessment — from
anti-gay abuses abroad gers are not gay issues. This is a One of the arms of the State my perspective, and I lived longer
human rights issue.” Department that Clinton com- than at least more than 75 percent
By CHRIS JOHNSON Clinton was well received by the mended for taking the lead at con- of you — is that it is extraordinary
cjohnson@washblade.com more than 400 people who attend- fronting anti-gay abuses was the what has happened in such a
ed the State Department event. Bureau of African Affairs, which short period of time,” she said.
Secretary of State Hillary She received a standing ovation she said directed every U.S. Clinton said the U.S. has come
Clinton on Tuesday equated the before and after her speech. embassy in Africa to report on the “such a far distance” in advancing
pursuit of LGBT rights to the pur- The secretary said she’s been conditions of local LGBT commu- LGBT rights, but said are there
suit of human rights as she cele- “greatly motivated” by the personal nities. Clinton noted that she’s many people within the country
brated Pride month with gay stories of LGBT people over her asked every regional bureau “to who need outreach and support
State Department employees. lifetime and that they helped shape make this issue a priority.” to “stand up and be who they are.”
During a speech, Clinton said the course of her political career. Clinton said Foreign Service “The struggle for equality is
her belief that LGBT rights are She recalled how as a first officers in the State Department never, ever finished,” she said.
synonymous with human rights lady she marched in a Pride are siding with pro-LGBT groups “And it is rarely easy, despite
Washington Blade photo by Michael Key
as a whole is consistent with parade — something a first lady overseas despite threats to per- how self-evident it should be,
remarks she made as first lady in Secretary of State Hillary had never done before — and sonal safety. She cited the partic- but the hardest fought battles
favor of women’s rights during a Clinton told State Department noted she co-sponsored a num- ipation of U.S. officials last month often have the biggest impact.”
visit to China. employees that ‘gay rights are ber of pro-LGBT bills in her pre- in Slovakia’s first ever Pride The secretary encouraged
“Just as I was very proud to say human rights.’ vious role as a U.S. senator parade as one example. LGBT people to look out for others
the obvious more than 15 years from New York, including hate “There were anti-gay protest- who may need a hand — such as
ago in Beijing that human rights coordinated the event. crimes bill and the Employment ers who became violent and the LGBT youth, whom Clinton said
are women’s rights — and The secretary compared Non-Discrimination Act. police used tear gas, which our “still, in numbers far beyond what
women’s rights are human rights LGBT rights to human rights after In an effort to continue that chargée and other diplomats should ever happen, take their
— let me say today that human describing discrimination and commitment to LGBT people, were exposed to — a quite own lives rather than live that life.”
rights are gay rights and gay oppression that many people Clinton said the State Department unpleasant experience, but a “So, I hope that each and
rights are human rights,” she said. face in other countries. She said would “advance a comprehensive service to a just cause,” she said. every one of us will recommit our-
Clinton made her remarks these abuses sometimes consist human rights agenda” that would On the domestic front, Clinton selves to building a future in
during a State Department of people being “harassed, beat- include an end to violence and dis- recognized that many LGBT which every person — every sin-
event commemorating June as en, subjected to sexual violence crimination based on sexual orien- Americans feel frustrated on the gle person — can live in dignity,
Pride month. Gays & Lesbians — even killed — because of who tation and gender identity. lack of progress on advancing free from violence, free to be
in Foreign Affairs Agencies, the they are and who they love.” She said efforts to confront this LGBT issues. Still, Clinton urged themselves, free to live up to their
affinity group for LGBT employ- “In some places, violence oppression consist of “elevating our patience and said much progress God-given potential — wherever
ees at the State Department, against the LGBT community is human rights dialogues” with foreign has already been made. they live and whoever they are.”
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Obama says LGBT teens are ‘showing us the way forward’


Continued from page 10 or 16 young people who identified said. “We felt that he really is tration’s progress was Alexandra
as LGBT — including two young working behind the scenes a lit- Beninda, a transgender D.C. resi-
Tuesday’s reception capped a people who came as part of tle bit to push our causes.” dent and Democratic activist.
series of other events this week in Keenan’s delegation from St. Louis. Garcia said the advancement of Beninda said the president’s
various executive departments “For the youth that I brought, LGBT issues is “a slow process” and remarks during the reception —
celebrating June as Pride month. it’s going to change their world,” he’s willing to give Obama “the ben- as they were during his cam-
These celebrations featured Keenan said. “They’re going to efit of a doubt” on the matter. paign — were “very hopeful and
remarks from high-profile officials come out of there different than Similarly appreciative of Obama’s encouraging and all that,” but
in the Obama administration, when they went in, but I hope efforts was George Meldrum, a gay she’s seeking more.
including U.S. Attorney General that he listens to them.” Democratic lobbyist and activist from “I do get feeling that a lot more
Eric Holder and Secretary of People at the event — many Wilmington, Del. could be done and wonder what
State Hillary Clinton. of whom were donors and con- “I like the direction he’s going,” direction we can point them in
At the White House reception, tributors to the Democratic Party Meldrum said. “I understand the terms of trying to get things
the contingent of LGBT youth — largely had kind words about nature of politics and I’m very done,” she said.
received special attention from Obama and the progress his patient, partly because of the Citing concern about the failure
Obama for what he said was administration has made on nature of the work that I do. so far to pass ENDA, Beninda said
bravely standing up for them- LGBT issues. Politics is all about compromise.” current law is creating an environ-
Washington Blade photo by Michael Key
selves and seeking visibility. Estevan Garcia, a gay pedia- Meldrum, 62, commended ment where “people are getting
“It’s not easy standing up all Rahm Emanuel, the White House trician and New York resident, Obama for making pro-LGBT fired from their jobs and being
the time and being who you are,” chief of staff, joined Thursday’s said he came to the reception changes through administrative denied jobs on a daily basis.”
he said. ”But they’re showing us Pride month reception. representing the Family Equality action, which he said enables “Basically, what it comes
the way forward. These young Council, a national LGBT family the president to move forward down to is you have an adminis-
people are helping to build a ever made to feel worthless or organization to which he noted without going through the leg- tration and a Democratic
more perfect union, a nation alone — ever.” he often donates. islative system, where he might Legislature that is allowing dis-
where all of us are equal; each of Among the LGBT youth pres- Garcia said family issues are not find success. crimination on a regular basis
us is free to pursue our own ver- ent at the White House reception particularly important to him and “He’s saying the right things and not taking the right steps to
sions of happiness.” was Morgan Keenan, an advisor his partner because he’s married and I think he’s doing the right do anything about it,” she said.
Obama said the young LGBT for an LGBT youth group based and has three children. He things,” Meldrum said. “His plate Beninda said she wants
people at the White House in St. Louis, Mo. known as described the president’s remarks is very full. We’re one of the Obama to be “a lot more forceful”
reception served as a reminder Growing American Youth. during the reception as “right on.” things on that plate.” with Congress to prompt law-
that “we all have an obligation to Keenan said prior to the presi- “We’re big supporters and But one reception attendee who makers to action on ENDA and
ensure that no young person is dent’s remarks, Obama met with 15 have been for a while,” Garcia was critical of the Obama adminis- other pro-LGBT bills.

U.S. Justice Department celebrates Pride


Attorney general ly protecting our nation’s [LGBT]
individuals from the most brutal
“Too many of the same obsta-
cles that existed then remain for
friends, to your co-workers, but
those acts of courage speak
Minneapolis Star Tribune news-
paper. Lubinski said it was most
says progress made, forms of bias-motivated vio- us to overcome.” volumes,” she said. “It’s the sin- difficult coming out to her col-
lence,” Holder said. The attorney general was well gle easiest thing that anyone of leagues, but added on that day
more work needed The attorney general also received by the more than 100 us can do to achieve equality.” she “never received so many
recognized the Obama adminis- Justice Department employees Sharon Lubinski, the first open- hugs from police officers before.”
By CHRIS JOHNSON tration’s recently announced who attended the reception and ly gay U.S. Marshal and who Recalling her experience
cjohnson@washblade.com reinterpretation of the Violence received a standing ovation serves in the district of Minnesota, becoming a U.S. Marshal,
Against Women Act to include before and after his remarks. recounted her 1991 coming out Lubinski said her sexual orien-
U.S. Attorney General Eric same-sex couples in situations Also offering remarks during story when she was serving as a tation wasn’t an issue either
Holder on Monday emphasized involving domestic violence as the event were prominent LGBT sergeant in the Minneapolis police with the Justice Department or
the Obama administration’s another measure of progress. people who were the first to hold force to demonstrate the impor- during the confirmation process
progress on LGBT issues — Additionally, Holder mentioned certain high-profile positions with- tance of being open about one’s before the U.S. Senate.
particularly at the Department the institution of a diversity man- in the Justice Department. Jenny sexual orientation. “What they were concerned
of Justice — while acknowledg- agement plan and the appointment Durkan, a lesbian and U.S. attor- Prior to that time, Lubinski about was my qualifications, my
ing more work is needed. of Channing Phillips as deputy ney for the Western District of said she was not publicly out integrity and my ability to be a
The attorney general made associate attorney general for Washington State, emphasized and it affected police work when U.S. Marshal,” she said.
his remarks during a Justice diversity, a newly created position. the importance of the Justice two gay men were murdered in a At the conclusion of the event,
Department reception com- Holder said these actions would Department’s mission within the gay Minneapolis neighborhood. DOJ Pride presented its Gerald B.
memorating June as Pride help ensure the Justice Department federal government. Lubinski noted that she had Roemer Community Service
month. The event was coordi- can “effectively recruit, hire, retain, “We are the Department of prided herself with her outreach Award to David Catania (I-At
nated by DOJ Pride, an affinity and develop a workforce that Justice,” she said. “In all of gov- to other minority populations in Large), a gay D.C. City Council
group for LGBT employees at reflects our nation’s rich diversity — ernment, we are the only ones the city — including the black member, and Maryland Attorney
the Justice Department. a department that welcomes and whose name is also a mission, and Native American communi- General Doug Gansler (D).
During his speech, Holder encourages the contributions of its an inspiration and obligation.” ties — but was unable to extend Catania has been credited with
cited the enactment of hate LGBT employees.” Durkan, the first openly gay this outreach to LGBT people leading the way to the legalization
crimes protections legislation as Still, Holder said more work U.S. attorney, said being openly because she wasn’t out. of same-sex marriage in D.C.,
among the major achievements remains to be done despite these gay can help “change hearts “At this point in time, in this while Gansler issued a legal opin-
for the Obama administration, not- accomplishments, although he and minds” to make progress on critical point, when two gay men ion saying Maryland can recog-
ing the U.S. Code didn’t have a didn’t mention any specific items LGBT issues. were murdered and I could have nize same-sex marriages per-
single line protecting LGBT peo- the Obama administration has She said studies and experi- helped, I said nothing,” she said. formed in other jurisdictions.
ple prior to the bill becoming law. yet to address. ence both show “the No. 1 “I said nothing and I was DOJ Pride also presented
“Today, the Matthew Shepard “Too many of the challenges thing” that can change a person’s ashamed of myself.” the James R. Douglas Award to
& James Byrd Hate Crimes that confronted the LGBT com- views of the LGBT community is Shortly after, Lubinski made Christopher Hook, the organiza-
Prevention Act — which the munity 16 years ago — when knowing an LGBT person. the decision to come out and tion’s president and budget ana-
president signed into law last DOJ Pride was founded — con- “It takes acts of courage to made her sexual orientation pub- lyst for the Justice Department’s
October — does just that, final- front us still today,” Holder said. come out to your family, to your lic in a front-page article of the Justice Management Division.
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NEWS

For homeless gay teens, ‘our country can do better’


Continued from page 1 extensive review of research
conducted by private and local
event. “As we’ve seen with youth, governmental agencies through-
those who age out of foster care out the country, said its findings
… [and] who are ostracized and suggest that between 20 percent
targeted because of their gender and 40 percent of all homeless
identity or sexual orientation are youth identity as LGBT.
one of the populations that are at Among other things, the report
increased risk for homelessness. found that LGBT youth were often
“So everyone has a stake in victims of violence and harass-
making sure that those who are ment in homeless shelter. The
at risk of homelessness, includ- report also noted that faith-based
ing those targeted because of shelters sometimes created fur-
their gender identity and sexual ther problems for LGBT youth
orientation, need to be part of because of certain religious teach-
this effort, and they are.” ings on homosexuality.
He said that curtailing bias “Our country can do better, and
Washington Blade photo by Michael Key
against homeless LGBT youth its leadership has an obligation to
would result in broader benefits U.S. Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius helped unveil Tuesday a plan to help homeless ensure that all people — including
for the country. Americans, including homeless LGBT youth. LGBT youth and adults — are not
“It’s also wrong for taxpayers of left without fundamentals such as
the nation, more broadly, because eliminating homelessness among cases, youth have become home- that focused on youth issues. food, safety and a roof over one’s
ultimately the costs of homelessness “unaccompanied youth” and “individ- less because of hostile and danger- “We believe they should have head,” said Task Force Executive
to our society and the taxpayers are ual adults” within 10 years. ous conditions at home and that absolute access to shelter and sup- Director Rea Carey in prepared
far larger when folks fall into home- “Youth often leave home as a reunification with families may not be port,” she said of LGBT youth. “But comments on the administration’s
lessness than if we prevent that result of severe family conflict which appropriate for groups such as vic- more importantly, we want to set new homelessness plan.
homelessness in advance,” he said. may include physical and/or sexual tims of abuse and many gay, lesbian, them on a path to employment and “While we are pleased to see
The 67-page document released abuse,” says the plan. “Some stud- bisexual and transgender youth.” transition to adulthood. We’re very that LGBT people are being con-
Tuesday, “Opening Doors: Federal ies suggest that racial and ethnic Donovan said the U.S. Interagency excited to implement the plan with a sidered in a strategy to confront
Strategic Plan to Prevent & End minority youth as well as youth who Council on Homelessness, which pre- strong focus on any homelessness homelessness, real progress will
Homelessness 2010,” calls for build- are gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans- pared the plan, consists of 19 federal among youth over the next decade.” occur when such inclusive strate-
ing on what it says have been high- gender, and questioning represent agencies, including HUD and the The Obama administration’s gies are actually implemented,” she
ly effective strategies for addressing a larger proportion when compared U.S. departments of Health & Human plan for addressing homeless- said. “Homelessness is a critical
the homeless problem that local to the overall population.” Services and Veterans Affairs. ness comes four year after the issue for the lesbian, gay, bisexual
and state governments and private The plan says that, in general, Barbara Poppe, the Council’s National Gay & Lesbian Task and transgender community. For far
charitable groups in many parts of homeless youth need shelter executive director and who is cred- Force and the National Coalition too long, too many of our young
the country have used. along with transitional programs ited with coordinating the project, for the Homeless issued what people have been kicked out of
Among other things, it calls for and services that emphasize told the Blade that experts on many LGBT activists considered a their homes, forced to live on the
eradicating homelessness among “stabilization and reunification LGBT youth and homelessness groundbreaking report on home- streets, for simply being who they
military veterans and the chronic with families when appropriate.” provided information to the Council lessness among LGBT youth. are. This has been a national dis-
homeless within five years. It calls for However, it notes that “in many through a special working group The report, based on an grace of epidemic proportions.”

Judge appears ‘skeptical’ of Wone case defense


Continued from page 4 his testimony at the trial. sure within the sac that encloses “The judge is very smart, and I
On Monday, before Lee took the heart, preventing within sec- think from her own questions she
the house from a back door that the witness stand, Ward’s mother onds the heart from beating. has shown she is skeptical of
leads to the kitchen. testified that when she gave the Defense attorneys have Lee’s testimony and the others,”
The second government theo- three-piece cutlery set to her son argued that this near instanta- he said referring to the expert wit-
ry that Lee and other defense years earlier, the knife in ques- neous mortal wound was the rea- nesses brought in by the defense.
expert witnesses sought to refute tion was not there because she son Wone did not struggle and “They were hired guns, and she
was that there was an unusually chose to keep it for her own use that no defensive wounds were didn’t seem to be buying it.”
small quantity of blood found on in her Tacoma, Wash. home. found on his arms and hands — a Sanders said that as of earlier
and around Wone’s body for such “When I gave [the set] to usual occurrence in stabbings. this week, the government had the
a serious stabbing, suggesting Dylan, it wasn’t there,” Diane The defense rested its case upper hand in a very unusual case.
that the defendants cleaned the Ward testified, according to the Wednesday, at Blade deadline. “This is not a murder trial,” he
crime scene and possibly moved Washington Post. Prosecutors said they were said. “The government doesn’t
Wone’s body from another loca- On Tuesday, another key considering presenting as many have to prove who killed Wone or
tion in their house — allegedly to defense witness, Dr. Farzad Najam, as three additional rebuttal wit- how he died and when he died.
cover up for the killer. a cardiac surgeon affiliated with nesses, with the possibility that All they have to prove is these
The lead prosecutor, Assistant George Washington University closing arguments might begin three people conspired to
U.S. Attorney Glenn Kirschner, Hospital, testified that Wone would this week. obstruct justice.”
has said the government believes have died between five and ten Local defense attorney Dale But other court observers
the three defendants know who seconds after being stabbed Edwin Sanders, who practices have said that in the eyes of
Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key
the killer is and have been lying through the heart. Najam said he criminal law and has been Leibovitz, the defense may have
A team of defense attorneys, includ- about what happened to protect studied the medical records from observing the Wone trial, said he achieved the threshold needed
ing Bernard Grimm, requested that that person. the hospital where Wone was taken doesn’t believe Lee and other to enable her to find reasonable
charges against three gay men Under cross examination by the night of the murder. expert defense witnesses have doubt and acquit the defendants
be dropped in the case stemming Kirschner, Lee said he expected He told Leibovitz that one of been effective. of most if not all of the charges.
from Robert Wone’s murder. Two to receive between $10,000 and the knife wounds pierced Wone’s “I don’t see it doing what the The gay men face a possible
charges were dropped, but the $20,000 in fees from the defense aorta artery and would have defense needs — providing a sentence of more than 30 years in
majority were upheld. to compensate him for his review resulted in massive internal reasonable doubt in the govern- prison if convicted on the remaining
of the evidence in the case and bleeding and the buildup of pres- ment’s case,” said Sanders. changes pending against them.
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INTERNATIONALNEWS

Anglicans cut Episcopalians


from ecumenical bodies
LONDON — The Anglican Communion has suspended U.S. Episcopalians from
serving on ecumenical bodies because of the election of a lesbian as a bishop in
California.
The Associated Press report-
ed that the U.S. church opened a
rift in the global communion, and
within its own ranks, seven years
ago by electing a gay man, V.
Gene Robinson, as bishop of
New Hampshire. Conservative
African Anglicans have taken a
lead in opposing moves in the
United States and Canada to pro-
mote gays and to bless same-sex
relationships.
Rowan Williams, the archbishop
of Canterbury and spiritual leader of
the Anglican Communion, had
called for a moratorium on appoint-
ing gays to leadership positions. He
asked for action against the
Episcopal Church after the Rev.
Canon Mary Glasspool was made
an assistant bishop of Los Angeles.
The Anglican Communion is
an association of 44 regional
Photo courtesy of Anglican Communion
and national member churches,
most founded by Church of The appointment of Episcopalian Rev. Canon Mary
England missionaries, with more Glasspool to assistant bishop of Los Angeles has
than 80 million members in more spurred a harsh reaction from the Anglican Communion.
than 160 countries.
According to the Associated Press, the Rev. Canon Kenneth Kearon, secretary gen-
eral of the Anglican Communion, announced June 7 that Episcopalians had been
downgraded from members to consultants in formal ecumenical dialogues, annual
meetings between Anglicans and clergy in other churches intended to build friendship
and better understand one another’s traditions and issues of mutual concern such as
points of theology and ways of worshipping.
Kearon said he had also written to the primate of the Anglican Church of Canada to
ask whether it has formally adopted a policy backing same-sex blessings, the
Associated Press reported.
The Episcopal News Service said the Rev. Katherine Grieb, an Episcopal priest and
professor of New Testament at Virginia Theological Seminary, was downgraded from
member to consultant to the Inter Anglican Standing Commission on Unity Faith & Order.
Those who were stripped of membership in ecumenical dialogues, according to
ENS, were the Rev. Thomas Ferguson and Assistant Bishop William Gregg of North
Carolina, both involved in the Anglican-Orthodox Theological Dialogue; Bishop C.
Franklin Brookhart of Montana had been a member of the Anglican-Methodist
International Commission for Unity in Mission; and the Rev. William Petersen, profes-
sor of ecclesiastical and ecumenical history of Bexley Hall in Columbus, Ohio, who was
serving on the Anglican-Lutheran International Commission.

Gay love exhibition opens in Warsaw museum


WARSAW, Poland — The director of Poland’s National Museum says an exhibition
on gay and lesbian love is designed to provoke discussion on the place of homosexu-
als in this conservative and overwhelmingly Catholic country.
The head of the National Museum in Warsaw, Piotr Piotrowski, told the Associated
Press in advance of the exhibition’s June 11 opening that the museum is already get-
ting protests from various groups.
The exhibition runs through Sept. 5 and primarily features male nudes and same-
sex couples depicted in ancient sculpture and contemporary painting and photography.
According to the Associated Press, Culture Minister Bogdan Zdrojewski last year
spoke in defense of the exhibition after an opposition lawmaker protested the project.

Thousands celebrate Berlin’s gay pride parade


BERLIN — Tens of thousands of gays, lesbians and other revelers marched and
danced in downtown Berlin last weekend for the German capital’s annual gay pride cel-
ebration, which features a colorful parade through the heart of the city.
Under the motto “Normal is different,” an estimated 250,000 people lined the route
for the Christopher Street Day parade June 19, as some 50 floats carrying dancers
wove through the city streets, the Associated Press reported.
Christopher Street Day commemorates the start of the gay rights movement in New
York’s Greenwich Village in 1969 and the parade generally draws large crowds in
Berlin, which has a history as a gay metropolis going back as far as the 19th century.
june 25, 2010 • dcagenda.com 17

LOCALNEWS

Ray, pastor ‘forged a very improbable connection’


Continued from page 6 group’s president, expressed skepticism in the Ward 8 Democratic Committee’s straw where he came in third behind Mendelson
about how much Wilson may have poll. Ray beat Mendelson, 46-28, in the poll, and candidate Michael Brown, a Ward 3
ate,” Wilson told the Washington Post. “I changed in his views on LGBT rights. with Wilson sitting in a front row seat while resident and the elected member of the
apologize to anyone who was hurt by the “I am all for building bridges across cul- Ray and Mendelson spoke at a meeting at city’s “shadow” U.S. Senate seat.
language that I used.” tures and demographics — but anyone which the poll was taken. Mendelson also beat Ray in the June 12
The Post reported that Wilson added, “I do from the gay and lesbian community Ward 8 Democrats President Jacques citywide straw poll conducted by the D.C.
not apologize for raising a very serious issue should be exceptionally wary about Patterson said the committee won’t vote on Democratic State Committee.
concerning our young girls, some as young embracing a ‘man of God’ with such a tar- an endorsement until July after the city’s Ray’s supporters said he built ties to the
as 10 and 11 years of age, who are engaging nished and divisive record,” he said. election board certifies the placement of all Ward 8 community during his time as parks
in same-sex relations.” Wilson, who is considered politically influ- candidates on the ballot. and recreation director and constituent serv-
Three months later, in October 2005, ential in wards 7 and 8, is believed to have Ray had less success last week in the ices coordinator for Fenty and former Mayor
Wilson angered gay activists on a separate played a role in Ray’s strong showing June 19 Ward 3 Democratic Committee straw poll, Anthony Williams.
matter when he reportedly blocked black
gay activist and former Clinton administra-
tion official Keith Boykin from speaking at
an African-American civil rights rally on the
National Mall known as the Millions More
Movement March. Wilson served as nation-
al executive director of the march.
Boykin was scheduled to speak at the
event following extensive negotiations
between the National Black Justice
Coalition, an LGBT group, and organizers of
the Millions More Movement. Nation of Islam
leader Louis Farrakhan, the event’s lead
organizer, initially agreed to allow a gay
speaker and didn’t object when activists
decided Boykin would be a speaker repre-
senting the black LGBT community. Wilson
objected late to Boykin taking the stage and
his appearance was scrapped.
Ray said he believes Wilson has “come a
long way” since his 2005 actions. Ray noted
that while Wilson personally opposes same-
sex marriage on religious grounds, he chose
not to become involved with efforts by his fel-
low ministers to campaign against the city’s
same-sex marriage law passed by the City
Council in December.
In a statement released this week, Wilson
said, “I have enjoyed getting to know and
working with Clark. He knows that I support
full civil equality for all residents of the District
of Columbia — including those who comprise
the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and
questioning (GLBTQ) Community.”
When contacted for comment,
Mendelson reiterated his support for same-
sex marriage and noted that he shepherded
the same-sex marriage law through the
Council as chair of the committee with juris-
diction over the legislation.
He said Wilson’s statement expressing
support for civil equality for LGBT people
was “splitting hairs” to avoid addressing the
same-sex marriage issue.
“Marriage equality is marriage equality,
and it isn’t something else,” Mendelson said.
Ray supported the same-sex marriage leg-
islation and testified on its behalf during a
Council hearing.
Ray supporter Joel Lawson, a gay activist
and Dupont Circle civic leader, said Ray’s
acceptance of the Wilson endorsement was
an important conciliatory gesture.
“I think Clark is showing leadership in
building a bridge through and across
some very uncomfortable territory,”
Lawson said. “We have gay marriage now.
We’ve won. The question now is do we
expand our discussions with one another
within this family of D.C. residents.
“They have forged a very improbable
connection,” he said of Ray and Wilson’s
relationship. “And I think that is progress.”
But in the GLAA blog, Mitch Wood, the
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VIEWPOINT

HIV leadership that will be missed Dr. Nnemdi Kamanu Elias, needs to
What Dr. Hader’s build on this momentum and not just
departure means maintain the status quo. I have confi-
dence that Dr. Elias has the experi-
for our community ence to succeed in her temporary
post. However, if we simply tread
By DANIEL O’NEILL water until the position is filled, which
I fear may be delayed until after the
Well, she’s gone. coming mayoral election, we risk
With great sadness I learned backsliding on countless problems
earlier this month of Dr. Shannon still brewing, including a housing wait-
Hader’s sudden resignation as list of 600-700 HIV-positive individuals
director of the D.C. HIV/AIDS long, a desperate need to improve
administration, effective July 15. HIV testing, inconsistencies in the
Her imminent departure has left supply of free condoms and lube, and
numerous leaders in the HIV/AIDS a call for more robust linkages to care
community wondering: How could for newly diagnosed patients.
Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key
this happen, just as we gain I hope that by 2012, D.C. will be
momentum to turn the corner on Dr. Shannon Hader, director of the D.C. HIV/AIDS administration, is resigning after serving three years at an a shining example of how to effec-
the HIV/AIDS crisis and only a agency she is credited with greatly improving. tively turn the tide against this dis-
couple years before D.C. takes ease, sending a powerful message
center stage as host of the 2012 ther than before. As a result, “her emblazoned across the front of the District’s MSM population of men to the international HIV/AIDS com-
International AIDS Conference? hands were tied” by a local govern- Washington Post on a weekly basis. who have sex with men. munities through its implementation
At the June 14 meeting of the ment that lacked the funds and the But after her arrival, she took the She also convened a series of of a cohesive plan that mirrors the
Gertrude Stein Club, Mayor Adrian vision to realize the full potential of unprecedented step of overhauling in-depth discussions among local National AIDS Strategy, a mayor
Fenty dodged questions regarding a more integrated, multi-agency D.C.’s approach to HIV/AIDS and leaders to develop an MSM HIV that conveys steadfast support of
the circumstances surrounding Dr. approach needed to address this STD surveillance, transforming it Action Plan that should be the director of D.C. HIV/AIDS
Hader’s departure and what steps public health emergency. into one of the country’s most rigor- released this summer. At her administration, and a local govern-
he had taken, if any, to retain her Whatever the reason for her ous and extensive epidemiological behest, D.C. HIV/AIDS administra- ment that champions more innova-
— adding to speculation that departure, I agree with Council systems that is the envy of most tion has already started to imple- tive and integrated approaches to
dynamics within his administration member David Catania that her state health departments. ment recommendations drawn this ever-evolving epidemic.
and the Department of Health may loss is “catastrophic.” However, I am Her wise investment in a data- from these discussions, including a Dr. Hader’s vision has laid the
have played a role in her leaving. hopeful that our community can supported, science-driven strategy request for grant applications that foundation for achieving this goal.
Larry Bryant, co-chair of DC weather this transition, if we act on to fight HIV/AIDS has been the aim to support MSM-targeted con- Now it is up to us to finish the job.
Fights Back, an organization that was the vision she has left for us and lynchpin of our recent successes dom distribution and social net- Thank you, Dr. Hader.
influential in Dr. Hader’s hiring, press our politicians to treat and will remain one of her lasting working interventions. All of these Your leadership will be
echoed the position of other commu- HIV/AIDS like the “No. 1 health pri- legacies. As a member of the HIV efforts indicate that Dr. Hader is sorely missed.
nity leaders that the Fenty administra- ority” it is. We cannot be spectators. Prevention Community Planning leaving us in a good position for the
tion offered “little support of Dr. Hader” Dr. Hader bravely assumed the Group, I saw first-hand how the time being; but at this pivotal
during her tenure and resisted the helm of the beleaguered HIV/AIDS recent epidemiological data were moment we must seize this oppor- Daniel O’Neill is chair of
undertaking of a more comprehen- administration in 2007, at a time instrumental in justifying a greater tunity, lest we risk wasting valuable the DC Center’s HIV
Prevention Working
sive HIV/AIDS strategy, including when DOH’s repeated failures and prioritization of Centers for Disease time to utilize available data. Group. Reach him at
interventions that would go much fur- mismanagement of the crisis were Control & Prevention funds to the Dr. Hader’s interim replacement, danielfoneill@gmail.com.

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Did you get an HIV test this year?
ssume nothing is that HIV is still a crisis for gay men.
The HIV diagnosis rate among gay Gay men account for more than half of infection, and if you are HIV-posi-
tive, the best way to protect your
about your partner's men is more than 44 times that of
all new infections in the U.S. every year, partners. If you’re HIV-positive
other men. Gay men also account and having sex with someone
HIV/AIDS status for more than half of all new infec- who is also positive, condoms
tions in the U.S. every year, and are and are the only risk group among can reduce your risk of becoming
By DR. KEVIN FENTON the only risk group among whom infected with another sexually
new HIV infections are increasing. whom new HIV infections are increasing. transmitted disease like syphilis.
It’s been nearly 30 years since the But there is one thing we all can HIV in the gay community is
first cases of HIV were identified do – get an HIV test, and get it at As we mark National HIV drugs during sex. Be honest with not inevitable; it need not be a
among gay men in the United States. least once a year. People who Testing Day on June 27, I urge all yourself about your risk and get rite of passage. Get tested at
Fear, misinformation, and discrimina- don’t know they’re infected account gay men to do three things: tested as frequently as needed. least once a year, and encour-
tion gripped the nation. But gay men for the majority of new sexually Get tested for HIV once a year Encourage your friends to get age your friends to do the same.
took charge, fought for research, got transmitted HIV infections in the – and more often if you’re at high tested. Ask your friends if they’ve It’s a simple step, but one that
the message out about safe sex, U.S., while infected individuals who risk. Nearly one-third of gay and been tested for HIV this year. could save your life
and, most importantly, took care of know their status can take steps to bisexual men have not been test- Talking about HIV keeps it on the or the life of some-
each other. HIV infection rates plum- protect others from infection and ed for HIV in the previous year, radar. And getting tested and one you love.
meted as a result. extend their lives with antiretroviral as CDC recommends. Gay men diagnosed early in the course of
As HIV has become more treat- therapy. Yet a Centers for Disease who are at higher risk for HIV HIV infection saves lives.
able and less visible, the sense of Control & Prevention study of gay infection should get tested at Don’t make assumptions Dr. Kevin Fenton is
director, National Center for
concern among gay men has dra- and bisexual men in five major U.S. least every six months. This about your partners’ HIV status. If HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis,
matically declined. Thirty years is a cities found that almost half of includes those who have multiple you are HIV-negative, correct and STD, and TB Prevention for
long time to maintain a sense of those who were HIV-positive did or anonymous sex partners, use consistent condom use is the the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
urgency about anything, but the fact not know they were infected. methamphetamines, or use best way to protect yourself from
20 washingtonblade.com • june 25, 2010

VIEWPOINT

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Voters immovable on marriage equality?
Study suggests ad There’s no evidence to support the
campaigns are a notion that voters move one way or
waste of time
another on marriage equality over the
By ROBERTA SKLAR
course of a four to six month campaign.
A groundbreaking study by
Patrick Egan was released last campaign. Both Geoff Kors of ply walk all over us.
week related to polling on ballot California Equality and Kate But there is no way around the
measures on marriage equality Kendell of NCLR believe that the hard work that must be done
and same-sex relationships. The reason voters don’t move is they between campaigns to educate and
study shows that voters don’t are being hit by arguments from bring our message to bear. We
Photo courtesy of Human Rights Campaign
move during campaigns. They both sides, are skeptical of all polit- need to stop whining and start
vote the way they said they would ical arguments and stick with working. It’s not up to organizations A new study shows that despite the time, energy and resources given to cam-
right from the start. “Whaaa?,” I where they were. with magic messaging. Instead, it’s paigns in support of same-sex marriage, the efforts do little to sway voters.
said to myself when I first read it This makes a lot of sense. Most up to each of us, right now, to reach
and did a double take. voters don’t think or care all that out to the people in our lives. They has been happening. When I was “Findings from a Decade of Polling
So what are all the energy, much about marriage equality in are not abstract “voters” or the “mov- coming up, I never thought that our on Ballot Measures Regarding the
time, resources and money spent the first place and with lies coming able middle” but our friends, our rights would even be considered — Legal Status of Same-Sex
about? The ads, the door knock- from our opponents, rebuttals neighbors, our co-workers, our rela- let alone put up for debate. Couples” prepared by public opin-
ing, the name calling. I said to from our side, name calling all tives. They can and will move — but And while I resent how that ion expert Patrick J. Egan, Ph.D., at
friends and colleagues: “This around – why try to sort it out? not because of a TV ad, because debate often occurs and am as www.haasjr.org/sites/default/files/
report will knock your socks off.” All this does is reinforce what we took the time to move them. impatient as anyone with the pace of Marriage%20Polling.pdf. But please
According to NYU professor we already know: a campaign is What we do know is that when progress, I am grateful to have the don’t just read it — start talking
Egan’s report, a study of 167 polls no time to start to try to change people move to our side, they stay opportunity to fight for myself and my beyond your comfort zone.
taken in 33 states over a decade, hearts and minds. So, what is it there and that they will be with us the family. But I also realize that this fight
there’s no evidence to support the for? Certainly it is there to get out next time they are casting their vote. is ultimately about how much I am Roberta Sklar is an LGBT rights com-
munications advocate and former direc-
notion that voters move one way or the vote, to reinforce those who I’m sick at heart that our rights get willing to invest in it by reaching out tor of communications for the National
another on marriage equality over support us and to counter the put up for a popular vote. But I don’t person by person, day after day. Gay & Lesbian Task Force. Reach her at
the course of a four to six month opposition so that they don’t sim- have that choice — that is where it You can read the report, robertasklar@yahoo.com.

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INDICATION:INDICATION:
REYATAZ® (atazanavir sulfate)
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instructed by your healthcare by provider.
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of prescription drugs to the FDA. Information about REYATAZ
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Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Information about REYATAZ
on the adjacent pages.
on the adjacent pages.
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REYATAZ is a registered trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners
and not of Bristol-Myers Squibb.
and not of Bristol-Myers Squibb.
© 2010 Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ 08543 U.S.A.
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FDA-Approved Patient Labeling REYATAZ® (atazanavir sulfate)


Patient Information
How should I take REYATAZ?
REYATAZ® (RAY-ah-taz) t T ake REYATAZ once every day exactly as instructed by your healthcare
(generic name = atazanavir sulfate) provider. Your healthcare provider will prescribe the amount of REYATAZ
Capsules that is right for you.
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ALERT: Find out about medicines that should NOT be taken with REYATAZ. is 300 mg once daily with 100 mg of NORVIR® (ritonavir) once daily
Read the section “What important information should I know about taking REYATAZ taken with food. For adults who are unable to tolerate ritonavir, 400 mg
with other medicines?” (two 200-mg capsules) once daily (without NORVIR®) taken with food
Read the Patient Information that comes with REYATAZ before you start using it is recommended.
and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This leaflet provides  t 'PSBEVMUTXIPIBWFUBLFOBOUJ)*7NFEJDJOFTJOUIFQBTU UIFVTVBM
a summary about REYATAZ and does not include everything there is to know dose is 300 mg plus 100 mg of NORVIR® (ritonavir) once daily taken
about your medicine. This information does not take the place of talking with your with food.
healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. t :PVS EPTF XJMM EFQFOE PO ZPVS MJWFS GVODUJPO BOE PO UIF PUIFS BOUJ)*7
What is REYATAZ? medicines that you are taking. REYATAZ is always used with other anti-HIV
REYATAZ is a prescription medicine used with other anti-HIV medicines to treat medicines. If you are taking REYATAZ with SUSTIVA® (efavirenz) or with
people who are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is the VIREAD® (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate), you should also be taking NORVIR®
virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). REYATAZ is a (ritonavir).
type of anti-HIV medicine called a protease inhibitor. HIV infection destroys CD4+ t Always take REYATAZ with food (a meal or snack) to help it work better.
(T) cells, which are important to the immune system. The immune system helps Swallow the capsules whole. Do not open the capsules. Take REYATAZ at
fight infection. After a large number of (T) cells are destroyed, AIDS develops. the same time each day.
REYATAZ helps to block HIV protease, an enzyme that is needed for the HIV t If you are taking antacids or didanosine (VIDEX® or VIDEX® EC), take
virus to multiply. REYATAZ may lower the amount of HIV in your blood, help your REYATAZ 2 hours before or 1 hour after these medicines.
body keep its supply of CD4+ (T) cells, and reduce the risk of death and illness
associated with HIV. t If you are taking medicines for indigestion, heartburn, or ulcers
such as AXID® (nizatidine), PEPCID AC® (famotidine), TAGAMET®
Does REYATAZ cure HIV or AIDS? (cimetidine), ZANTAC® (ranitidine), AcipHex® (rabeprazole), NEXIUM®
REYATAZ does not cure HIV infection or AIDS. At present there is no cure for (esomeprazole), PREVACID® (lansoprazole), PRILOSEC® (omeprazole),
HIV infection. People taking REYATAZ may still get opportunistic infections or other or PROTONIX® (pantoprazole), talk to your healthcare provider.
conditions that happen with HIV infection. Opportunistic infections are infections t Do not change your dose or stop taking REYATAZ without first talking
that develop because the immune system is weak. Some of these conditions are with your healthcare provider. It is important to stay under a healthcare
pneumonia, herpes virus infections, and Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) provider’s care while taking REYATAZ.
infections. It is very important that you see your healthcare provider regularly
while taking REYATAZ. t When your supply of REYATAZ starts to run low, get more from your
healthcare provider or pharmacy. It is important not to run out of REYATAZ.
REYATAZ does not lower your chance of passing HIV to other people through The amount of HIV in your blood may increase if the medicine is stopped for
sexual contact, sharing needles, or being exposed to your blood. For your even a short time.
health and the health of others, it is important to always practice safer sex by
using a latex or polyurethane condom or other barrier to lower the chance of sexual t If you miss a dose of REYATAZ, take it as soon as possible and then take
contact with semen, vaginal secretions, or blood. Never use or share dirty needles. your next scheduled dose at its regular time. If, however, it is within 6 hours
of your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Wait and take the next dose
Who should not take REYATAZ? at the regular time. Do not double the next dose. It is important that you
Do not take REYATAZ if you: do not miss any doses of REYATAZ or your other anti-HIV medicines.
t are taking certain medicines. (See “What important information should I t If you take more than the prescribed dose of REYATAZ, call your
know about taking REYATAZ with other medicines?”) Serious life-threatening healthcare provider or poison control center right away.
side effects or death may happen. Before you take REYATAZ, tell your Can children take REYATAZ?
healthcare provider about all medicines you are taking or planning to take. Dosing recommendations are available for children 6 years of age and older for
These include other prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, REYATAZ Capsules. Dosing recommendations are not available for children from
and herbal supplements. 3 months to less than 6 years of age. REYATAZ should not be used in babies under
t are allergic to REYATAZ or to any of its ingredients. The active ingredient the age of 3 months.
is atazanavir sulfate. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of
ingredients in REYATAZ. Tell your healthcare provider if you think you have What are the possible side effects of REYATAZ?
had an allergic reaction to any of these ingredients. The following list of side effects is not complete. Report any new or continuing
symptoms to your healthcare provider. If you have questions about side effects,
What should I tell my healthcare provider before I take REYATAZ? ask your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider may be able to help you
Tell your healthcare provider: manage these side effects.
t If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if The following side effects have been reported with REYATAZ:
REYATAZ can harm your unborn baby. Pregnant women have experienced t mild rash (redness and itching) without other symptoms sometimes occurs
serious side effects when taking REYATAZ with other HIV medicines called in patients taking REYATAZ, most often in the first few weeks after the
nucleoside analogues. You and your healthcare provider will need to decide medicine is started. Rashes usually go away within 2 weeks with no change
if REYATAZ is right for you. If you use REYATAZ while you are pregnant, talk in treatment. Tell your healthcare provider if rash occurs.
to your healthcare provider about the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry. t severe rash: In a small number of patients, a rash can develop that is
t If you are breast-feeding. You should not breast-feed if you are HIV-positive associated with other symptoms which could be serious and potentially
because of the chance of passing HIV to your baby. Also, it is not known if cause death.
REYATAZ can pass into your breast milk and if it can harm your baby. If you If you develop a rash with any of the following symptoms stop using
are a woman who has or will have a baby, talk with your healthcare provider REYATAZ and call your healthcare provider right away:
about the best way to feed your baby.  t TIPSUOFTTPGCSFBUI
t If you have liver problems or are infected with the hepatitis B or C virus.  t HFOFSBMJMMGFFMJOHPSiGMVMJLFwTZNQUPNT
See “What are the possible side effects of REYATAZ?”  t GFWFS
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t If you have diabetes. See “What are the possible side effects of REYATAZ?”  t DPOKVODUJWJUJT SFEPSJOGMBNFEFZFT MJLFiQJOLFZFw

t If you have hemophilia. See “What are the possible side effects of  t CMJTUFST
REYATAZ?”  t NPVUITPSFT
t About all the medicines you take including prescription and nonprescription  t TXFMMJOHPGZPVSGBDF
medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Keep a list of your medicines t yellowing of the skin or eyes. These effects may be due to increases
with you to show your healthcare provider. For more information, see “What in bilirubin levels in the blood (bilirubin is made by the liver). Call your
important information should I know about taking REYATAZ with other healthcare provider if your skin or the white part of your eyes turn yellow.
medicines?” and “Who should not take REYATAZ?” Some medicines can Although these effects may not be damaging to your liver, skin, or eyes, it is
cause serious side effects if taken with REYATAZ. important to tell your healthcare provider promptly if they occur.
june 25, 2010 • washingtonblade.com 31

REYATAZ® (atazanavir sulfate) REYATAZ® (atazanavir sulfate)


t a change in the way your heart beats (heart rhythm change). Call your t  FEJDJOFTGPSBCOPSNBMIFBSUSIZUIN$03%"30/&® (amiodarone), lidocaine,
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healthcare provider right away if you get dizzy or lightheaded. These could quinidine (also known as CARDIOQUIN® 26*/*%&9®, and others).
be symptoms of a heart problem. t .:$0#65*/® (rifabutin, an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis).
t diabetes and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) sometimes happen in t #613&/&9®  46#65&9®  46#090/&®, (buprenorphine or buprenorphine/
patients taking protease inhibitor medicines like REYATAZ. Some patients naloxone, used to treat pain and addiction to narcotic painkillers).
had diabetes before taking protease inhibitors while others did not. Some t 7"4$03® (bepridil, used for chest pain).
patients may need changes in their diabetes medicine. t $06."%*/® (warfarin).
t if you have liver disease including hepatitis B or C, your liver disease may t 5SJDZDMJD BOUJEFQSFTTBOUT TVDI BT &-"7*-® (amitriptyline), NORPRAMIN®
get worse when you take anti-HIV medicines like REYATAZ. (desipramine), SINEQUAN® (doxepin), SURMONTIL® (trimipramine),
t kidney stones have been reported in patients taking REYATAZ. If you TOFRANIL® (imipramine), or VIVACTIL® (protriptyline).
develop signs or symptoms of kidney stones (pain in your side, blood in your t .FEJDJOFTUPQSFWFOUPSHBOUSBOTQMBOUSFKFDUJPO4"/%*..6/&® or NEORAL®
urine, pain when you urinate) tell your healthcare provider promptly. (cyclosporin), RAPAMUNE® (sirolimus), or PROGRAF® (tacrolimus).
t some patients with hemophilia have increased bleeding problems with t 5IFBOUJEFQSFTTBOUUSB[PEPOF %&4:3&-® and others).
protease inhibitors like REYATAZ. t 'MVUJDBTPOFQSPQJPOBUF '-0/"4&®, FLOVENT®), given by nose or inhaled to
t c hanges in body fat. These changes may include an increased amount of treat allergic symptoms or asthma. Your doctor may choose not to keep you
fat in the upper back and neck (“buffalo hump”), breast, and around the on fluticasone, especially if you are also taking NORVIR®.
trunk. Loss of fat from the legs, arms, and face may also happen. The cause t $PMDIJDJOF $0-$3:4®), used to prevent or treat gout or treat familial
and long-term health effects of these conditions are not known at this time. Mediterranean fever.
Other common side effects of REYATAZ taken with other anti-HIV medicines
include nausea; headache; stomach pain; vomiting; diarrhea; depression; fever; The following medicines may require a change in the dose or dose schedule
dizziness; trouble sleeping; numbness, tingling, or burning of hands or feet; and of either REYATAZ or the other medicine:
muscle pain. t */7*3"4&® (saquinavir).
Gallbladder disorders (which may include gallstones and gallbladder t /037*3® (ritonavir).
inflammation) have been reported in patients taking REYATAZ. t 4645*7"® (efavirenz).
What important information should I know about taking REYATAZ with other t "OUBDJETPSCVGGFSFENFEJDJOFT
medicines? t 7*%&9® (didanosine).
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be listed; tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take). t .:$0#65*/® (rifabutin).
REYATAZ may cause serious, life-threatening side effects or death when t $BMDJVN DIBOOFM CMPDLFST TVDI BT $"3%*;&.® or TIAZAC® (diltiazem),
used with these medicines. COVERA-HS® or ISOPTIN SR® (verapamil) and others.
t &SHPU NFEJDJOFT EJIZESPFSHPUBNJOF  FSHPOPWJOF  FSHPUBNJOF  BOE t #*"9*/® (clarithromycin).
methylergonovine such as CAFERGOT®, MIGRANAL®, D.H.E. 45®, ergotrate t .FEJDJOFT GPS JOEJHFTUJPO  IFBSUCVSO  PS VMDFST TVDI BT "9*%® (nizatidine),
maleate, METHERGINE®, and others (used for migraine headaches). PEPCID AC® (famotidine), TAGAMET® (cimetidine), or ZANTAC® (ranitidine).
t 03"1® (pimozide, used for Tourette’s disorder). Talk to your healthcare provider about choosing an effective method of
t 13016-4*%® (cisapride, used for certain stomach problems). contraception. REYATAZ may affect the safety and effectiveness of hormonal
t 5SJB[PMBN BMTPLOPXOBT)"-$*0/® (used for insomnia). contraceptives such as birth control pills or the contraceptive patch. Hormonal
t .JEB[PMBN  BMTP LOPXO BT 7&34&%® (used for sedation), when taken by contraceptives do not prevent the spread of HIV to others.
mouth. Remember:
Do not take the following medicines with REYATAZ because of possible 1. Know all the medicines you take.
serious side effects: 2. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take.
t $".1504"3® (irinotecan, used for cancer). 3. Do not start a new medicine without talking to your healthcare provider.
t $3*9*7"/® JOEJOBWJS  VTFE GPS )*7 JOGFDUJPO
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sometimes cause increased levels of bilirubin in the blood.
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t Cholesterol-lowering medicines MEVACOR® (lovastatin) or ZOCOR® (simvastatin). Do not store this medicine in a damp place such as a bathroom medicine
t 6309"53"-® (alfuzosin, used to treat benign enlargement of the prostate). cabinet or near the kitchen sink.
t 3&7"5*0® (sildenafil, used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension). t ,FFQZPVSNFEJDJOFJOBUJHIUMZDMPTFEDPOUBJOFS
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the amount of REYATAZ in your blood. This may lead to an increased HIV viral keep medicine that is out of date or that you no longer need. Dispose of
load. Resistance to REYATAZ or cross-resistance to other HIV medicines may unused medicines through community take-back disposal programs when
EFWFMPQ available or place REYATAZ in an unrecognizable, closed container in the
t 3JGBNQJO BMTPLOPXOBT3*."$5"/&®, RIFADIN®, RIFATER®, or RIFAMATE®, household trash.
used for tuberculosis). General information about REYATAZ
t 4U+PIOTXPSU(Hypericum perforatum), an herbal product sold as a dietary This medicine was prescribed for your particular condition. Do not use REYATAZ
TVQQMFNFOU PSQSPEVDUTDPOUBJOJOH4U+PIOTXPSU for another condition. Do not give REYATAZ to other people, even if they have the
t 7*3".6/&® (nevirapine, used for HIV infection). same symptoms you have. It may harm them. Keep REYATAZ and all medicines
The following medicines are not recommended with REYATAZ: out of the reach of children and pets.
t 4&3&7&/5%*4,64® (salmeterol) and ADVAIR® (salmeterol with fluticasone), This summary does not include everything there is to know about REYATAZ.
used to treat asthma, emphysema/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned in
also known as COPD. patient information leaflets. Remember no written summary can replace careful
Do not take the following medicine if you are taking REYATAZ and NORVIR® discussion with your healthcare provider. If you would like more information, talk
together: XJUIZPVSIFBMUIDBSFQSPWJEFSPSZPVDBODBMM
t 7'&/%® (voriconazole). What are the ingredients in REYATAZ?
The following medicines may require your healthcare provider to monitor Active Ingredient: atazanavir sulfate
your therapy more closely (for some medicines a change in the dose or dose Inactive Ingredients: Crospovidone, lactose monohydrate (milk sugar),
schedule may be needed): magnesium stearate, gelatin, FD&C Blue #2, and titanium dioxide.
t $*"-*4® (tadalafil), LEVITRA® (vardenafil), or VIAGRA® (sildenafil), used to
treat erectile dysfunction. REYATAZ may increase the chances of serious 7*%&9® and REYATAZ® are registered trademarks of Bristol-Myers Squibb
side effects that can happen with CIALIS, LEVITRA, or VIAGRA. Do not use Company. COUMADIN® and SUSTIVA® are registered trademarks of Bristol-Myers
CIALIS, LEVITRA, or VIAGRA while you are taking REYATAZ unless your Squibb Pharma Company. DESYREL®JTBSFHJTUFSFEUSBEFNBSLPG.FBE+PIOTPO
healthcare provider tells you it is okay. and Company. Other brands listed are the trademarks of their respective owners
t "%$*3$"® (tadalafil) or TRACLEER® (bosentan), used to treat pulmonary and are not trademarks of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.
arterial hypertension.
t -*1*503® (atorvastatin) or CRESTOR® (rosuvastatin). There is an increased 1SJODFUPO /+64"
chance of serious side effects if you take REYATAZ with this cholesterol-
lowering medicine. 1246226A7 F1-B0001B-04-10 Rev April 2010
32 washingtonblade.com • june 25, 2010
Freddie Lutz, owner of Freddie’s Beach Bar,
arts & entertainment
answers 20 questions. Queery, PAGE 34

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A scene from the groundbreaking gay movie ‘BOYS IN THE BAND.’ Dancing to Martha and the Vandellas from left are Kenneth Nelson as Michael, Reuben Greene as Bernard,
Cliff Gorman as Emory and Keith Prentice as Larry. In the background is Frederick Combs as Donald.
Photo courtesy of Silverdocs

history of Fire Island Pines. ly allowed me access into his weekend. Visit silverdocs.com for masterpiece and a landmark in
New making-of film Crowley had written part of his world and it was a kind of gift.” ticket prices and show times. gay and pop culture.
about gay classic at seminal 1968 play “The Boys in “Making the Boys,” a 93-minute Robey discovered “Boys” “It’s a brilliant piece of work,”
the Band” there and Robey want- documentary on the story behind when he was about 16 and Robey says. “The lines are witty,
Silverdocs today ed to include him in his film. the story of “Boys in the Band” is attending a creative arts high it’s lasted the test of time, all of the
“I listened to him for about 10 being screened today at 1:15 p.m. school in Houston. Caught kiss- people involved were very brave
By JOEY DiGUGLIELMO minutes and I was like, ‘This has to at the Discovery HD Theater at ing another boy in the stairwell, a and yes, it’s a part of history but
be documented. This is some real- Discovery Communications World teacher pulled him aside and it’s also great story telling. And
One thing leads to another ly important history that’s been Headquarters in Silver Spring as gave him a copy of the “Boys” some really great performances.”
and another. At least that’s the overlooked,’” Robey says during a part of Silverdocs, a documentary script. Years later he discovered Robey’s enthusiasm for the
way it went for gay filmmaker phone interview. “I made a quick film festival that runs through the William Friedkin-directed project was infectious. He pre-
Crayton Robey. mental note and then I told him, ‘I Sunday. Other gay- and trans- 1970 film adaptation, which fea- sented it as a work in progress at
The New York resident need to know more about “Boys in themed films such as “Regretters,” tured the entire stage cast, when the Tribeca Film Festival last year
tracked down gay playwright the Band.” When I’m finished with “I’m Just Anneke,” “The Other a friend showed it to him on VHS. and producer Doug Tirola of 4th
Mart Crowley for his first docu- this documentary, I want to come City” and short subjects “Last Though some have criticized the Row Films loved what he saw.
mentary “When Ocean Meets back to this.’ It was kind of pre- Address” and “The Faux Real” play and film as dated and
Sky” (2006), which presented the sumptuous on my part but he real- will be screened throughout the anachronistic, Robey says it’s a Continues on page 50
34 washingtonblade.com • june 25, 2010

QUEERY: 20 Questions for Freddie Lutz


By JOEY DiGUGLIELMO How long have you been out and What do you believe in
who was the hardest person to tell? beyond the physical world?
Several people commented that the Seems like my whole life. I don’t know. God
Capital Pride parade felt a bit flat this My Dad I guess.
year. With no float from Freddie’s Beach What’s your advice for
Bar & Restaurant, the only gay bar in Who’s your gay hero? LGBT movement leaders?
Northern Virginia, something seemed Liberace Listen to the youth. They are the ones
off. Owner Freddie Lutz, whose elabo- who will guide us into the future.
rate floats won first place awards sever- What’s Washington’s best nightspot,
al years, says he just needed a break. past or present? What would you walk
“We decided to let someone else have a Freddie’s Beach Bar, of course! across hot coals for?
chance to win,” he says. “Last year’s was Tom Cruise
so spectacular it was kind of hard to top, What’s your dream gay wedding?
but it’s also a lot of work. I got many, Something at the beach. What gay stereotype
many comments from people who said annoys you most?
we were a noticeable absence.” Lutz What non-gay issue are you Conceited/stuck-up types
opened Freddie’s nine years ago. He’d most passionate about?
been in the restaurant business for 25 Freddie’s Beach Bar (LOL) What’s your favorite gay movie?
years but comments he got from a mini “Sordid Lives”
tiki bar he set up on the beach at What historical outcome
Rehoboth inspired him to bring the con- would you change? What’s the most overrated
cept to his native Arlington. Lutz, 59, and The vote on gay marriage in Virginia. social custom?
his partner, Johnny Cervantes, have Well, I’m kind of old fashioned. I believe
been together 13 years. They’re What’s been the most memorable in thank you notes and all that, but I
engaged and would like to wed in pop culture moment of your lifetime? don’t like it when people act like it’s
Virginia but say the wait is getting a bit Meeting Andy Warhol. something that should be expected.
long. The bar is decorated with the They have a fit if they don’t get one.
Barbie dolls — many aping celebs — On what do you insist? That’s not the right spirit.
that Lutz has been collecting “since I Perfection
was a little girl.” He’s at the bar most What trophy or prize
Washington Blade photo by Michael Key
days but likes to get away to Rehoboth What was your last do you most covet?
Beach as often as he can. An art school queens. “I do have a drag closet,” Lutz Facebook post or Tweet? Capitol Pride Hero
graduate, Lutz enjoys decorating and admits. “About two Prides ago, they High school get-together
design in his spare time. And he occa- made me do Christina Aguilera. I think I What do you wish
sionally joins the Freddie’s Follies drag looked more like Phyllis Diller, though.” If your life were a book, you’d known at 18?
what would the title be? How to apply make-up (and I still don’t
“I Am What I Am” know how … thank God for Blair
Michaels!)
If science discovered a way to change

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• Happy Hour All Night
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Tuesdays
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Wednesdays
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Thursdays
• Karaoke in the Show Lounge

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36 washingtonblade.com • june 25, 2010

SOCIALAGENDA
Friday, June 25 and movie theme songs will be played
ZIEGFELD’S CLUB REOPENING and a drink special called $5 martini mad-
PARTY is tonight. Shows at 11 p.m. and 1 ness will be offered.
a.m. Dancing before and after each show “MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION,”
with DJ Spyke. directed by Keith Baxter, will have two
COUNTDOWN TO FREE at Apex, 1415 showings today, one at 2 p.m. and another
22nd St. From 9 to 10 p.m., drinks are $3. at 7:30 p.m. at Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F
From 10 to 11 p.m., drinks are $2. From St., N.W. Originally banned from the stage,
11 p.m. to midnight drinks are free. “Mrs. Warren’s Profession” scandalized
“GLEE CLUB” is at Town tonight. audiences upon its debut. The world of the
Performances, sing-a-longs, karaoke, idealistic Vivie is turned upside down when
videos and “Glee” music. Doors open at she learns that her family’s considerable
10 p.m., show starts at 10:30 p.m. For wealth comes from her mother’s manage-
those 18-20, $10 all night. For those 21 ment of a chain of brothels.
and over, $5 before 11 p.m. and $10 after.
DIVAS OUTDOORS at Hillwood Estate, Monday, June 28
Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Gay “American Idol” runner-up ADAM
Avenue, N.W. screens “My Little LAMBERT performs tonight at the 9:30
Chickadee,” staring Mae West and W.C. Club, 815 V St., N.W. Doors open at 7
Fields at 8:30 tonight. At 7:45 p.m., judging p.m. Also featuring Orianthi and Allison
of best picnic spread begins with winners Iraheta. The concert is sold out but a tie-in
being announced at 8 p.m. $15 public and event called “After Adam” is at Town.
members, $10 college students and chil- Doors open at 9 p.m. Free with concert
dren and teens 6-18. To order tickets, call ticket, $5 without. 18 and over.
202 686-5807. For more information visit
oneinten.org or hillwoodmuseum.org. Tuesday, June 29
QUEER PULP FOR THE GIRLS AND Join BURGUNDY CRESCENT
BOIS at Black Squirrel, 2427 18th St., VOLUNTEERS to help pack safer sex kits
N.W., is tonight at 9. No cover charge, 21 tonight from 7-9 p.m. at EFN Lounge, on
and over to enter. 9th Street between O and N streets.
GAY DISTRICT, a weekly, non-church
affiliated discussion and social group for Wednesday, June 30
GBTQ men between 18 and 35, meets American College Personnel Association
tonight from 8:30-10:30 p.m. at St. presents “THE THREE BS: BINARIES,
Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 1820 BOXES, BUDGETS,” a student affairs
Connecticut Ave., N.W. For more informa- focused workshop, in the Atrium Room in
tion, e-mail gd@gaydistrict.org. Celebrate the Adele H. Stamp Student Union at
Shabbat services, 8:30-10 p.m. at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Washington, D.C. Jewish Community Registration and continental breakfast at
Center, 1529 16th St. Services are fol- 8 a.m. The session will run from 8:30
lowed by an Oneg social. Photo courtesy of RCA
a.m. - 4 p.m. with a break for lunch. For
more information and to register online,
Saturday, June 26 ‘American Idol’ sensation ADAM LAMBERT, who came out after appearing on the visit myacpa.org.
BURGUNDY CRESCENT VOLUNTEERS show, plays the 9:30 Club Monday. YAPPY HOUR: HAPPY HOUR FOR
helps with food preparation and packing DOGS AT LARRY’S LOUNGE, 1836 18th
groceries for Food & Friends at its new weather is Sunday. PETS-DC is dedicated prised of multi-instrumentalists Samantha St., N.W., is today from 4 to 8 p.m. featur-
facility near the Fort Totten Metro Station, to improving the health and well being of Wandtke and Mark Peterson. Night and ing drink specials and giveaways.
219 Riggs Road N.E., at 8 a.m. people living with HIV/AIDS or other dis- the City is from Washington and com-
DC FRONT RUNNERS fun walk/run at Rock abling conditions and their companion pets. prised of Christin Durham, Christopher Thursday, July 1
Creek Park is today from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information visit petsdc.org. Goett, S.L. Noon, and Greg Svitil. They Atlas Performing Arts Center presents
The walk goes from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and Etxe Records & Productions and Sasha have formerly played in the Antiques, Girl SUMMER FILM SERIES: GAY 101
the run goes from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Lord present Night and the City, FANGS Loves Distortion and Victor Victoria. SHOWING “BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S”
PETS-DC presents PRIDE OF PETS at OUT AND PROM CONCUSSION at starring Audrey Hepburn at the Paul
Dupont Circle today. $25 unlimited entry or Comet Ping Pong, 5037 Connecticut Ave. Sunday, June 27 Sprenger Theatre, 1333 H St., N.E., at 8
$6 per individual class. Check in begins at 2 N.W., tonight at 10:30. All ages. Fangs Out HOMOWOOD KARAOKE at Cobalt, p.m. Buy tickets at atlasarts.org or at the
p.m., show starts at 3. Rain date for adverse is a two-piece band from Toledo com- 1639 R St., N.W. is tonight. Show tunes box office one hour prior to the movie.
june 25, 2010 • washingtonblade.com 37
38 washingtonblade.com • june 25, 2010

SOCIALAGENDA
National HIV Testing Day is Sunday
Whitman-Walker Clinic of People with AIDS launched the
annual campaign “in response to
“The struggle is to let the desire
to survive supersede the unease.
GREATER BADEN MEDICAL
SERVICES, Suitland Health
to offer free services the growing number of HIV infec- Know that if you discover your sta- and Wellness Center, 5001
tions in communities of color and tus is positive, the best way to Silver Hill Rd., 2nd Floor,
in greater D.C. area other heavily impacted communi- guarantee survival is to get treat- Suitland, Md., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ties.” Each year on June 27, ment, which you can only get after
By SARAH McKIBBEN NAPWA works with thousands of a diagnosis,” he says. “An HIV- SATURDAY
community-based organizations, positive diagnosis is a scary thing Benning Neighborhood Library,
Nationwide, more than 1 million businesses and health departments for a lot of people, but without a 3935 Benning Rd., N.E., 11 a.m.
people are living with HIV. Yet up to to encourage routine HIV testing doubt it saves lives.” to 3 p.m.
Photo courtesy of Whitman-Walker Clinic
250,000 are unaware that they’re and to spread the message to “Take For those who test positive, Giant, 1050 Brentwood Rd,
HIV-positive, according to the the Test, Take Control.” Whitman-Walker offers the N.E., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Experts acknowledge that getting
Centers for Disease Control & Although National HIV Testing resources necessary to under- tested for HIV can be an intimidat-
Prevention. For those unaware of Day effectively puts the issue into stand the diagnosis and lay out a SUNDAY ing prospect, but say the ability to
their status or due for what experts the spotlight, Williams believes plan of action to treat the virus. “GOD’S PEOPLE ARE get treatment far outweighs the
recommend as a yearly test, this the best way to promote testing is “The first thing we do is try to GETTING TESTED” INITIATIVE, anxious feelings.
weekend is the perfect time to get by word of mouth. “The power assess the mental and physical Christ Lutheran Church, 16th and
tested as Sunday is National HIV behind days like this is when health of the person,” Williams says. Gallatin Streets, N.W., noon to 3 p.m. TUESDAY
Testing Day. Several local events community members talk to their “We take confirmatory tests to veri- MLK Memorial Library, 901 G Elizabeth Taylor Medical
are planned. friends, family, coworkers and fy the presence of the virus in their St., N.W., 1 to 4 p.m. Center, 1701 14th St., N.W., 9
Washington’s Whitman-Walker associates about getting tested,” system and then our providers a.m. to 5 p.m.
Clinic will sponsor free and confiden- Williams says. “It’s about the measure their overall health and MONDAY Max Robinson Center, 2301
tial rapid testing and outreach events involvement of family and friends look for associated illnesses like Elizabeth Taylor Medical Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., S.E.,
today through Tuesday. Rapid test- who can gain the ear of those hepatitis or other STDs.” Center, 1701 14th St., N.W., 9 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ing uses a quick finger prick to obtain people who need to hear it most.” a.m. to 7 p.m. GREATER BADEN MEDICAL
a small sample of blood and offers For those who may be afraid to Max Robinson Center, 2301 SERVICES, Glenarden Apartments
results within 20 minutes. get tested, Williams assures that Schedule of Events Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., S.E., Health Center, 3028 Brightseat
Pernell Williams, community their fear is “absolutely normal.” TODAY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rd., Suite 104, Glenarden, Md.,
outreach manager for Whitman- “I haven’t met a single person Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, GREATER BADEN MEDICAL 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Walker, suggests routine testing. who was not afraid to get tested 1701 14th St., N.W., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. SERVICES, Glenarden Apartments Gay Men’s Health & Wellness/
“The CDC recommends getting and who did not catch their Max Robinson Center, 2301 Health Center, 3028 Brightseat STD Clinic, Elizabeth Taylor
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FITNESSAGENDA
Weight training is for women, too
and does not require energy to assist in warding off depression. your flexibility. Bigger and stronger
Leave assumptions maintain it. Fat just sits there not Weight training decreases your muscles do not get in the way of flex-
at the gym door burning calories and makes you look risk of diabetes by increasing glu- ibility. On the contrary, if you perform
flabby. Muscles, on the other hand, cose utilization in the body. exercises through their full range of
By KEVIN M. NORRIS are metabolically active, burn calo- Weight training helps fight motion, flexibility will increase.
ries, raise metabolism and increase heart disease, the number one Weight training does not spot
When I consult with a new the rate at which your body uses killer among women. This is reduce any one area of the body
female client and the topic of weight energy. The more muscle you have, attained by improving your blood that needs improvement. Weight
training comes up as one crucial the more overall fat your body will pressure and lowering sugar and training increases lean mass
component of their exercise pro- burn and the less fat is stored. bad cholesterol levels. throughout your entire body and
gram, concern and confusion is Weight training increases Weight training tightens loose as a result those problem areas
generally expressed. There are bone density, fights arthritis and ends and changes the overall will be aided as well.
numerous myths and false miscon- osteoporosis, a disease more shape of your body, creating a Weight training is a crucial
ceptions concerning women and commonly found in women. firmer and more solid body. A firmer component in losing fat. One
weight training. Weight training makes you body creates less “jiggle.” cannot lose fat only through car-
Lifting weights and muscular stronger. Women tend to be two- Remember, muscles are under- diovascular activity.
development is stereotypically a thirds the strength of men. Not neath the subcutaneous fat and it is Realizing and debunking
man’s world and the thought of lift- only does weight training increase the fat that needs to be eliminated. these fitness myths will better
ing weights for women is often intim- muscle strength but it also Weight training slows down equip women with the tools nec-
idating, bewildering and unneces- increases joint stability and builds the aging process. And the ben- essary to develop a lean fit body.
sary. Women, by and large, simply stronger connective tissue. efits of weight training can be The best way to transform a
don’t know their way around the Weight training improves ath- attained at any age. body is to gain muscle through
weight room, or generally feel letic performance; it makes you Conversely, weight training does weight training in conjunction
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uncomfortable lifting weights. stronger, faster, more agile and not make you bulky or masculine. with losing fat through
Women also generally feel that ing weights will make them bulky decreases the risk of injury. Women simply have too much aerobic activity and
the effects of weight training will be and masculine, provoke them to Weight training also improves estrogen and not enough testos- proper diet.
detrimental to their progress and gain unnecessary weight and balance and coordination. terone to increase muscle mass
goals. And given that weight loss is increase their risk of injury. Weight training increases brain substantially without supplementa-
Kevin M. Norris is a
a common goal among women, Don’t allow these myths to pre- power and endorphins, the feel- tion. Weight training does not health and fitness columnist
many women believe that weight vent you from reaping all the exten- good brain chemicals, and can increase masculinity without addi- for DC Agenda and owner
of Mind Your Own Body,
training is counter intuitive and will sive benefits of weight training. decrease depression. Women tend tional testosterone, which would LLC. Personal Training.
not help with weight loss. Weight training can help you lose to feel more confident and capable need to be consumed synthetically. Reach him at
Women tend to think that lift- weight. Fat is metabolically inactive through weight training, which can Weight training cannot decrease kevinmnorris@aol.com.

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THE GUIDE TO ARTS & CULTURE


HOT HITS AND OPENINGS Dillon Ripley Center. 202-633-3030.
HIDDEN JEWELS saturday, june 26 residentassociates.org.
BEAT MEMORIES FILM SERIES: DREAM OF NEW JERUSALEM. Theater J at Washington NOI PHILHARMONIC, CONCERT 3.
LIFE PRECEDED DC Jewish Community Center. 800-494-8497. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at
BY LONG FOR THE CITY washingtondcjcc.org. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.
June 27 301-405-ARTS. claricesmithcenter.umd.edu.
National Gallery of Art PLUNKETT & TREMOLO SHOW.
nga.gov LAST CHANCE Reston Community Center at Reston
For eleven years, photographer-filmmaker Stephen saturday, june 26 Town Center. 703-476-4500. restoncom-
Sebring recorded mammoth amounts of footage of ADULT STUDENT & FACULTY ART munitycenter.com.
singer, songwriter, poet, and Beat follower Patti EXHIBIT. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop.
Smith. Dream of Life is easy and diffused as Smith 202-547-6839. chaw.org. sunday, june 27
visits the burial places of favorite poets Rimbaud, STEVENS JAY CARTER: COLLECTING AN EVENING WITH GORDON LIGHT-
Burroughs, and Ginsberg, finds friends, recollects COLORS AND TEXTURES. Caos on F. FOOT. The Filene Center at Wolf Trap
her life, pursues her political aims and performs. caosonf.com. National Park for the Performing Arts.
877-WOLFTRAP. wolftrap.org.
THERE ARE LITTLE KINGDOMS sunday, june 27 DC’S HISTORIC BARRACKS ROW AND
Through July 7 AMERICAN BUFFALO. The Studio Theatre. 8TH STREET RESTAURANT TOUR.
The Keegan Theatre 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org. Smithsonian Resident Associate Program
Church Street Theater DUKE ELLINGTON'S SOPHISTICATED at Eastern Market Metro. 202-633-3030.
703-892-0202 LADIES. Arena Stage at Lincoln Theatre. residentassociates.org.
keegantheatre.com 202-488-3300. arenastage.org. SIGNATURE SINGS: 2005-2009. Strathmore.
Observe a day in the life of an unnamed Irish UNDECIDED: A DIALOG BETWEEN 301-581-5100. strathmore.org.
village and take a comic cruise through a ARTIST AND VIEWER. Del Ray Artisans. SLEEPER CELL ARTS & CRAFTS
magical world of pool-hall legends, wife- 703-838-4827. thedelrayartisans.org. 2010. The Fridge DC. 202-664-4151.
swapping Casanovas, and windscreens thefridgedc.com.
smashed below in the square--not to men- monday, june 28
tion the quare fella running the chipper who CLARENCE PAGE, NEW WORK. tuesday, june 29
does a savage turn at Roy Orbison. Montpelier Arts Center. 301-377-7800. JEFFREY KAHANE, CONDUCTOR /
pgparks.com. YO-YO MA, CELLO. National Symphony
COMMON BOND EXHIBITION Orchestra at The John F. Kennedy Center
Through July 10 thursday, july 1 for the Performing Arts. 202-467-4600.
Strathmore FROM IMPRESSIONISM TO MODERNISM: kennedy-center.org.
strathmore.org THE CHESTER DALE COLLECTION. REO SPEEDWAGON AND PAT BENATAR.
Artists Wayland House and Richard Fitzhugh National Gallery of Art. nga.gov. The Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park
return alongside some friends to host a re-invig- for the Performing Arts. 877-WOLFTRAP.
orated Common Bond, Strathmore's biennial wolftrap.org.
exhibition, which began in 1996. LIMITED ENGAGEMENT TO CATCH AN ART THIEF. Smithsonian
june 24-june 26 Resident Associate Program at Smithsonian
NSO POPS: CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR S. Dillon Ripley Center. 202-633-3030.
DA VINCI - THE GENIUS / MARTIN HERMAN, CONDUCTOR. residentassociates.org.
Through September 12 National Symphony Orchestra at The John F.
National Geographic Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. thursday, july 1
202-857-7588 202-467-4600. kennedy-center.org. IONA. Reston Community Center at Lake
events.nationalgeographic.com Anne. 703-476-4500. restoncommunity-
Featuring an array of full-scale machine inventions, june 25-june 26 center.com.
reproductions of his famous Renaissance paint- RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES. The
ings, and detailed anatomical sketches, Da Vinci - Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park
The Genius demonstrates the full scope of for the Performing Arts. 703-255-1868. ONGOING
Leonardo da Vinci's remarkable innovations as an wolftrap.org. OTHELLO. Synetic Theater at The John
inventor, artist, anatomist, sculptor, engineer, F. Kennedy Center for the Performing
musician, and architect. june 26-june 27 Arts. 800-444-1324. synetictheater.org.
FRIDA VICE VERSA BY MARIAN LICHA. R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER: THE HISTO-
The Guide to Arts & Culture is supplied by CulturalCapital.com, a program of the Cultural Alliance of Round House Theatre Silver Spring. RY (AND MYSTERY) OF THE UNIVERSE.
Greater Washington. DREAM OF LIFE: Courtesy Palm Pictures; THERE ARE LITTLE KINGDOMS: Eric
Lucas (left) and Bill McKenney (right). Photo by Jim Coates; COMMON BOND: Jacqueline Lee, "Sea
240-644-1100. roundhousetheatre.org. Arena Stage at Crystal City Theatre.
Traders." Supplied by Strathmore; DA VINCI: Studio d'Ala Battente, Codex Atlantico, f. 88 v. Courtesy REVOLUTIONARY! ISADORA DUNCAN. 202-488-3300. arenastage.org.
Grande Exhibitions. Word Dance Theater at Dance Place. LYPSINKA AND JAMES LECESNE
danceplace.org. STARRING IN LEGENDS! The Studio
Theatre. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org.
A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE. The
ONE NIGHT ONLY Keegan Theatre at Church Street Theater.
friday, june 25 703-892-0202. keegantheatre.com.
CINEMA UNDER THE STARS: PERCY
JACKSON. The Workhouse Film Institute
at Workhouse Arts Center. 703-584-2900. FREE
workhousearts.com. friday, june 25
JAZZ IN THE GARDEN: NATTYBEAUX
saturday, june 26 (JUMP SWING BAND). National Gallery
ART SALON: 32 UNDER 32. DC of Art. nga.gov.
Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
202-724-5613. dcarts.dc.gov. sunday, june 27
MENDELSSOHN'S ELIJAH. Choralis at BEAT MEMORIES FILM SERIES: WHAT
St. Paul's Lutheran Church. 703-237-2499. HAPPENED TO KEROUAC? National
choralis.org. Gallery of Art. nga.gov.
HOW TO READ A BUILDING: THE AVANTI - THE ORCHESTRA OF THE
LANGUAGE OF TRADITIONAL ARCHI- FMMC. Friday Morning Music Club at
TECTURE. Smithsonian Resident Takoma Park/Silver Spring Performing Arts
Associate Program at Smithsonian S. Center at Montgomery College. fmmc.org.
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SOCIALAGENDA: Baltimore Pride

Washington Blade photos by Michael Key


june 25, 2010 • washingtonblade.com 43

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HAPPY HOUR
FOR DOGS!
(Owners Welcome Too.)
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Corner of 18th & T St, NW
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THEATERAGENDA

Coming out on tune


Musical follows middle- about 20 years his junior. ‘A Man of No Importance’
Created by the Broadway trio Through July 11
aged man’s discoveries behind “Ragtime” (composer-lyri- Keegan Theatre at
cist team Stephen Flaherty and The Church Street Theatre
in ’60s-era Ireland Lynn Ahrens, and gay playwright 1742 Church Street, N.W.
Terrence McNally), the musical is $30-$35
By PATRICK FOLLIARD adapted from the 1994 same- www.keegantheatre.com
titled Albert Finney film, and for
Keegan Theatre’s latest offer- the most part faithfully follows that endary gay wit comes to Alfie offer-
ing — “A Man of No Importance” storyline: It’s working class ing support and inspiration in two
— is the coming out story of a Ireland circa 1964. Alfie wants to somewhat disconcerting scenes.
middle-aged gay man set to a mount a production of Wilde’s Smartly, Mauro underplays
melodic score. Under Mark A. “Salome” featuring lovely bus Alfie. With all the recitation of Photo by Jim Coates, courtesy of Keegan Theatre
Rhea and Christina Coakley’s passenger Adele Rice (talented Wilde’s prose and theatricality
deft co-direction, what might newcomer Madeline Botteri), as involved in the role, a lesser actor Buzz Mauro (left) as Alfie and Harv Lester as his imaginary confidant,
have been something a little the veil-dancing princess oppo- might have gone over the top. Wilde, in ‘A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE,’ adapted for the stage from a
sappy is instead unabashedly site young Robbie in the part of Instead, Mauro gives a powerfully 1994 Albert Finney film by the ‘Ragtime’ team. It’s being performed now
sentimental but not treacly. John the Baptist. Alfie’s plans go quiet performance; he convincingly at Keegan Theatre.
Alfie Byrne (Buzz Mauro), the awry when the parish board portrays a thoughtful but repressed
musical’s title character, spends deems “Salome” “a dirty play” and man, well-practiced at deflecting O’Shea’s (Tim Lynch) sweet a derelict East Village loft for the
his days collecting tickets on a shuts down the show. inquiries about girlfriends and paean to his late wife, “The company’s Helen Hayes Award win-
Dublin bus, but his mind is rarely On top of his very public strug- resigned to a life without love. Over Cuddles Mary Grave.” Bigger fun ning production of “Rent,” and now
on his work. When not reading gle with the church, Alfie is also the course of the longish but quick- numbers, such as “Going Up” it’s magically morphed into set
aloud to daily commuters from the grappling privately with his sexuali- paced musical, Mauro subtly con- and “Art,” show off some of the designer George Lucas’ take on a
pages of his literary hero Oscar ty. Unable to discuss “the love that veys the changes that accompany excellent 17-person cast as they no-frills Irish church hall. Michael
Wilde, the closeted bus conductor dare not speak its name” with any- Alfie’s growing self acceptance. delightfully assay the quirky and Innocenti’s moody lighting and Kelly
is either thinking about the St. one, including his domineering but Flaherty and Ahren’s pretty dubiously talented members of Peacock’s spot-on costumes suc-
Imelda’s Players, a local amateur goodhearted sister Lily (Kristen score mixes Irish folk with pop the St. Imelda’s Players. cessfully add to the illusion.
theatrical troupe whose produc- Jepperson), Alfie turns to an imag- and Broadway sounds. Particular Church Street Theater (Keegan’s “A Man of No Importance” ends
tions he directs, or mooning over inary confidante, Wilde (Harv highlights from this production permanent home) is both intimate sweetly and perhaps too neatly. But
his co-worker Robbie Fay (John Lester). Like a scepter turned out in include Alfie’s oft-reprised waltz and versatile — not long ago the in Keegan Theatre’s skillful hands,
Robert Keena) - a cute bus driver full Edwardian regalia, the leg- “Love Who You Love,” and Baldy small space transformed handily into Alfie’s story ends just right.

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PRIDEAGENDA

Dog day afternoon


expects “much fun, as usual,” ored for their natural beauty while
Pride pet benefit event including in the least obedient others portrayed characters and
slated for Saturday category which is “always very donned costumes. It’s a popular
competitive,” he says, “not category so it’s broken up into
By DAVID HOFFMAN because it’s the most crowded small, medium and large divisions
but because the pets are so dis- based on the dog’s size.
Who let the dogs out? obedient.” One year it was so Other categories include most
Answer — it’s PETS-DC and competitive that a dog who peed affectionate, terrific trick, best
all dogs feeling competitive and on a judge’s leg still didn’t man- pairs and age ranges divided
their handlers along with them age to take the dubious award. into best puppy and best senior
are welcome to join in the 17th Also calculated to provide dog. Participants are urged to
annual Pride of Pets dog show laughs is the best mirror image pre-register their dogs by calling
held to benefit the group, now in event, a look-alike contest. “You’d 202-234-7387 ext. 8 or visiting
its 20th year to improve the be amazed at how many con- www.petsdc.org. Fees are $25
health and well-being of people glomerations of dogs and their for unlimited entries for a single
with HIV/AIDS and other dis- handlers look alike,” he said. pet or $6 per individual class. But
abling conditions and their com- Then there’s most mysterious handler and pets can also regis-
panion pets. heritage, where Wells says “you ter on the day of the event,
The popular event, expected win by stumping the judges, and where check-in begins at 2 p.m.
to draw 300 plus onlookers, is it’s for sure not your AKC and competitions start at 3.
planned for Saturday at 3 in Westminster dog show here.” “Our basic purpose is to cheer
Dupont Circle. Rain date is One year, in fact, Wells recalls, up people who are very ill and
Sunday. one contestant dog “looked so celebrate the human-animal
PETS-DC executive director much like a pot bellied pig rather bond,” says Wells, who works by
Chip Wells forecasts about 75 than a dog that I had to verify by day in veterinary services at the
dogs in competitions ranging examination that it was actually U.S. Department of Agriculture.
from best tail wagging to least a dog, and it was indeed one, About 60 volunteers work with
obedient and from most glam- but to this day I don’t have any the organization, which has an
orous to best costume. idea what breed!” annual budget of about $65,000.
Photo courtesy of Chip Wells
Wells, from the beginning in In the most-glamorous catego- Services are provided through-
1990 the group’s volunteer head, ry, past winners have been hon- out the D.C. metro area. The 17th annual Pride of Pets dog show is Saturday in Dupont Circle.

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Longtime bar popular with African- Washington DC 20009 from Mount Vernon offers friendly bar, separate entrance.
American men in Capitol Hill area. FIREPLACE Alternative party for queer people billiards, outdoor patio, videos and a
2161 P St., NW featuring disco house, electro, indie pop, full store for your leather needs. PORT IN A STORM
BANANA CAFÉ Washington, DC 20037 dance and industrial every Friday night. Mostly men, but welcoming to women. 4330 E. Lombard St.
500 8th St., SE 202-293-1293 Baltimore, MD 21224
Washington, DC 20003 In Dupont Circle area; neighborhood bar REMINGTONS CLUB PHOENIX 410-534-0014
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BLOWOFF Friendly bar for men hosts regular happy 6,000 square feet of space for dancing 205 W. Read St. 410-563-2617
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Washington, DC 20001 karaoke and shirtless drink special Eastern Market Metro. 410-225-3100 area is popular with men and women
blowoff.us nights. Check web site for details. Another of Baltimore’s friendly neighbor- and offers billiards.
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held in clubs around the country; D.C.’s 1519 17th St., NW Washington, DC 20001 GALLERY Baltimore, MD 21201
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COBALT Longtime friendly Dupont Circle area and women, features regular drag per- Longtime bar and restaurant popular Sappho’s attracts a lesbian crowd
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202-319-1333 wherethegirlsgo.com 1 W. Eager St. Freddie Lutz’s Virginia establishment
crewclub.net LARRY’S LOUNGE Queer women's events in the D.C. area. Baltimore, MD 21201 includes a restaurant and friendly bar,
Men’s 24-hour gym in Logan Circle area, 1836 18th St., NW Check web site for latest info. 410-547-0069 regular specials and is popular with
featuring steam rooms, lounges, Washington, DC 20009 clubhippo.com men and women. Crystal City Metro.
private dressing rooms and more. 202-483-1483 ZIEGFELD’S/ Large club popular with men and women
Dupont Circle area bar and restaurant SECRETS featuring billiards, top DJs/dancing, karaoke,
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Gay documentary filmmaker CRAYTON ROBEY says 'Boys in the Band' is a milestone
in gay culture.

‘Boys’ doc tells story of


legendary parlor drama
Continued from page 33
‘Making the Boys’
“What he presented there was really Friday at 1:15 p.m.
the story behind the story,” Tirola, who’s Discovery HD Theater
straight, says. “I saw how these men real-
ly sacrificed their careers to portray these ‘I’m Just Anneke’
gay characters in the ’60s. You really get and ‘Regretters’
a sense of Hollywood in the ’50s and ’60s Friday at 6:15 p.m. and Sunday at
and Broadway in the ‘60s from this film. I 11:15 a.m.
knew it was a great idea for a movie and Discovery HD Theater
there’s so much here that people just
don’t know. … As soon as I met him at ‘The Faux Real’
Tribeca, I thought, ‘What can I do to help Today at 11 a.m. and
him get this movie made?’” Saturday at 10:30 p.m.
While shooting, Robey learned CBS (Screens with ‘The Devilles’)
planned to finally release the Paramount Discovery HD Theater
film on DVD — its only previous home for-
mat release had been a long-out of print ‘The Other City’
1982 VHS/Beta release. Robey had a con- and ‘The Last Adress’
nection at CBS — his lawyer worked there. Sunday at 6:45 p.m.
There was talk of Robey participating in the AFI Silver Theater 2
DVD special features but he declined after
realizing his vision was grander than what
CBS execs had budgeted. and say he gave a tour de force. Robert La
Some media outlets — including the Tourneaux as the cowboy suffered the most
Blade — criticized the DVD documentaries tragic post-”Boys” fate.
for skirting around the sexual orientations “I think it definitely affected them and
and fates of the “Boys” cast members. their careers,” Robey says. “Robert La
Robey says all that’s addressed in his film. Tourneaux wasn’t able to get another act-
Surviving cast members Laurence Luckinbill ing job and he ended up on drugs with
and Peter White, who are both straight, are AIDS. His life was horrible at the end.”
in “Making the Boys.” Six cast members, all And even though Crowley survived,
but one of whom were gay and contracted Robey hopes “Making the Boys” helps
AIDS, are dead. Obscure gay actor Reuben cement Crowley’s place in gay history.
Greene’s fate is unknown. “He’s really the ultimate artist,” Robey
“It’s a big mystery what happened to him,” says of the 74-year-old writer. “A lot of
Robey says. “He’s nowhere to be found.” people look at him as a one trick pony. He
Several of the actors showed promise but shot his load, and it was a great load, but
may have damaged their careers by appear- he shot it. … We’re basically putting it in
ing in “Boys,” Robey says. Critics and fans of historical context and it’s basically his
the film have written of Broadway vet journey. We really see the gay movement
Kenneth Nelson, as lead character Michael, come alive through his work.”
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