xt74tm71z580 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt74tm71z580/data/mets.xml Lexington, KY Pride Community Services Organization 199504 This collection contains newsletters produced by the Lexington, Kentucky based Pride Community Services Organization. Included are publications from the organization through multiple name changes, such as LinQ magazine (July 2013-2016); the GLSO (Gay and Lesbian Services Organization) News (August 1986-June 2013); the GSO (Gay Services Organization) newsletter (1979-July 1986). Accession number 2016ms055. newsletters  English Pride Community Services Organization Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Pride Community Services Organization publications LGBTQ community--Kentucky LGBTQ culture LGBTQ newspapers Gay men Lesbians Bisexual people Transgender people Sexual minorities Gender identity Drag culture GLSO News, April 1995 text GLSO News, April 1995 1995 2019 true xt74tm71z580 section xt74tm71z580 i ‘3 a}: é 3'?
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PROPOSED LOUISVILLE “DON’T ASK, DON’T CONTRIBUTED
GAY RIGHTS TELL, DON’T PURSUE” WWW BY KAY
ORDINANCE FAILS POLICY DECLARED WW MAXWELL
On Tuesday, March 28, uNCONSTITuTIONAL Parifl Of 2
LouiSVIlle’s Board of Aldermen Thursday, March 31,1995, saw 1 1:56.631: ‘0 rtne (:1: 1 I 31:”:
voted down a proposed ordlnance US. District Judge Eugene H. P132: “”1 Og’S‘y‘bne owea’r Of)’
that would have extended. equal Nickerson rule that the US. :Okes’lp aye 0);) ganIleS 35f:
fights to homosexuals m the Military’s anti—homosexual discrimi- tac ast 6:? remerp-kerih :ven “ed
workplace. nation policy is not sanctioned by the o pee s a}: Lng up 1 eth e“ oylean”
WIth a vote of 7—4, 'the Constitution. wals caug y m m er 1:210 mgt
Aldermen have for a second tune The ruling was that the policy a hargle Grays)“ t1; 4my U“ ledpan 5
defeated a proposal that WOUId give violated the right of free speech of w er; was al oud —lty<:jarlslo ' th
homosexuals. the same protectlon the six homosexual defendants, all “ . l pever,p 2:12,: WI] 0.18020 er
from discrImInatlon that heterosex- former servicemembers. gut (pys. l 61;)“ y glihs 6V}?
uals enjoy from bIrth. The judge’s ruling also wan el'ko P 3y W‘d til/ere 056 W 0
Media attention has been disagreed with the Pentagon’s :cvere flthe me, and. etrhe Vlverelgjgy
focused on Alderman Paul Blather, assertion that allowing homosexuals 6‘: 0 l eggaounh ml e a e . S
who had PreVlOUSI)’. tOId ms to Openly serve their country will an .eaEy. t SW 2h waéhgrowmg
colleagues and Fairness (Of undermine “unit cohesiveness and up Indehmgvonzfin d5“; 2156:;
Louisv111e) members he WOUId morale.” He wrote that the Opposite aropn t e 00 an ar farea. by]
SUPPO” the proposal, yet voted is true: that the disruption occurs ezries-t' memforIes 0 veiha
agaInst '1' “I voted my own when anyone keps secrets from their i1 rpodmdions rom my m0 er
consc1ence,” he . commented comrades. mc‘l‘lYe ; t h'ld' Y ’t
afterwards: lEVIdently, _hls He wrote that “Hitler taught the b ou rehnlod'fly c l . 0U can
consc1ence ls not disturbed by lyIng. world what could happen when the e my C 1 . continued on page 5
The Board meeting was attended government began to target people
by an estimated 50 supporters Of the not for what they had done but llTJ‘lSJLlDEi APEXKL:
proposal, who held Signs that read b f ' ” ‘Ga Aviator Wins Medal............2
“Waitlng for Justice.” 23 of the ecause 0 their status. He also Y .
supporters were arrested and charged spoke out agaInst the Idea that sexual Communlty News 3
with criminal tresspassing when they orientation determines misconduct. GLSO Calendar.....:.........I....I.6-7
refused to leave the chambers The The ruling applied only to the Transcript: M61 Whlte Meets Pat
Courier-Journal reported that at one six who filed the suit jointly, but the Robertson 4
point, a suPporter stood up and ACLU is optimistic that it is a big M61 White’s Mom Speaks I........5
_ step in the fight for fairness.v Some Facts on Partnerships ......2
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Published Monthly by the we domg here? On the one hand, who speculate that gay relationships are
Lexmgton Gay/LESbian we’re kicl7 .3 a
7) GLSO ANNUAL you need to have information in to discrimination based on sexual
not BOARD NOMINATIONS Karl (271-2673) by April 10. orientation. Do you think we could
tard. We are looking for community We are looking for volunteers to get Kentucky to establish a
this members who might be interested in help with the picnic on June 4 at Bell Governor’s Commission on Gay and
ples serving on the GLSO Board. Our Court. This kickoff event will offer Lesbian Youth like they have in
1 to nominating committee members are food, a mini-people’s rodeo, and Massachusetts? Jean is also
lays Chris (276-2877) and Tammy (275_ space for vendors. Call Mary to answering two letters written to the
)ng- 3037). We will be needing a new volunteer to help out. editor in the Herald Leader in
)yce secretary, someone interested in More than 400 of us showed up January and February: “Nothing
aple developing social events, and a last year, and we are hoping to see Normal about Gays” and “Gays Too
are facilitator for coming out groups. even more turn out in ‘95lv Influential”. Ruth Fiscella answered
less Our monthly meetings are open and WOMYNWEAVE PICNIC the letter 0f March 6 WhiCh was
we welcome you to attend to learn On Saturday, April 23, Womyn entitled “Homosexuals are Sinners”.
more about how we function. Our weave will be havinga picnic. For a Another happening has been
pies; April meeting is on Monday, the 6th, chance to socialize with a ton of some good contacts in the
; in' at 7:30. Call Mary (266-5904) for great womyn, call Ramona (266- community about P'FLAG~ RUth
: in more information. If you are 4672).v spoke to a group 0f Presbyterian
tore.i thinking of beoming more involved GOOD NEWS FROM clergy on March 1 about P'FLAG’S
tyisi in the gay and lesbian community, P-FLAG! work, education and advocacy
! here is a great opportunity.v P—FLAG has had some more against discrimination and in April a
rew l NEWCOMERS GROUP good news this month. Out regional member 0f P'FLAG has been invited
lalei FORMING directors, Tom and Debra Myers to speak at a senior citizens’ group.
3P,”i It is often difficult upon moving from Charleston, SC, have been Do you have an organization
ela-i to a new city to find an entrance into making the rounds of every P—FLAG that would like to hear from “5?
Thel the lesbigay community. Joe (278- chapter in their four-state area. It We’re ready! Don’t forget our
5 in‘ 5032) has volunteered to start a was the pleasure of the officers of P- meetings on the 3rd Thursday at 7:30
uall newcomers group to give people FLAG to have lunch with them, hear at Chapel Hill-V
7.1 new to Lexington a place to start. what other chapters are doing and LESBIGAY TRAVEL
; of Even if you’ve been in Lexington for share our progress here in OPPOSTUNITIES
; or a while, this group may be of help to Lexington. The fOikS at our friendly neigh-
ude you-V Besides this, Jean MB Genasci, borhood travel agency, Pegasus
ried PRIDE MONTH COMMITTEE the head of all the regional directors Travel Inc. Want you all to .know that
. If your organization is interested and a P'FLAG Board Member two leading travel companies, RSVP
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wer April meetings are scheduled for Jean, from Massachusetts, is Club RSVP has set two datesfor
3T0" Monday, April 10, and Monday, fortunate to live in one of two states on all-incluswe land resort vacation
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;e 8 continued on page 8
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 uPDATE; MEL WHITE- be upon it. In Jesus ‘ name. Amen. For you, my good friend, I would -
PAT ROBERTSON Mel: Amen. This IS the. total content pray that you would reconsrder. l
of my meeting. Since you’re know you’ve gone through an awful
MEETING together (Mel hands us letter) Can lot, but I, you know I don’t approve
At 8 pm, March 8’ i995? Pat you read my printing, or should I of it.
Robertson and spokesperson Ge'ne read it? Me]: And that’s perfectly legitimate
Kapp went to_Viigihia Beach. City Pat: Well, I can read it. for you to do that. It’s the other stuff.
‘iaii to meet With 'Dt' Mel White on Me]: You can look over his shoulder, It’s the threat to the American nation
thel23rd day Of hie fast. 'White had Gene. that because we’re tolerated
1nsrsted on .discussmg with Gene: Sure. (There is a pause, as God brings earthquakes and fires.
Robertson the use Of hate crimes Pat and Gene silently read Mel’s That’s the excess stuff that I’m
against God’s gay and lesbian letter.) worried about. But again, that’s all
children. iii the short meeting Pat: (After we finish reading the my only agenda. I’d love to talk to
arranged by Sheriff Frank Drew, letter) All right. Do you want to you at length about it but probably
White asked Robertson to do two keep this? Would I get an answer on those
things: first, publicly acknowledge Gene: Yes, sure. two requests?
the rise i“ hate crimes against gay Mel: That’s my only thing for you to Pat: I’ll check about the other. I’m
and lesbian Amerlcans; and second, consider, and after that I’m out of going out of the country, and 1 just
to publicly condemn anyonewho here. Thank God. don’t know whether I this has
commits or incrtes these crimes. Pat: OK. Well, that’s good. Mel, I been rather trying this whole
White’s other request of Robertson want you to know I received word experience, and I don’t want to
was to meet With a oeiegatioh from from your dear parents, your mother prolong it.
PFLAG to hear the” stones. and father, and they’re good Me]: I’m sorry. No, I’m out of here
Robertson assured White that he supporters. They love you very no matter what. Just to see your
would respond to these requests much, and they’re very concerned smiling face, and I’m out of here.
within the next few days. about you. (laughs)
Immediately upon Robertson’s Mel:lkn0w. Pat: We’re dropping the trespass
departure, Sheiitt Drew. informed Pat: They don’t agree, as you know, charges, and I think you won’t have
White that all charges against hit" as with your lifestyle, and I don’t either. to put up bail, or anything.
been dropped. Followmg is a But that doesn’t mean that we don’t Mel: Oh, really?
transcript of Pat Robertson & Mel love you. Pat: Yes.
White meeting at the Virginia Beach Mel: Thank you. Me]: You guys have been gracious.
City ‘iaii.0ii March 8’ i995‘ _ Pat: And I have never preached any Pat: Well, I got a letter for you. You
(Editor’s note: A letter White hate against homosexuals or can read at your leisure about my
hands Robertson and Kapp lesbians. Andlwould never condone position on this, and why I’m here
outlines two requests: that violence or encourage violence. and your dear parents.
Robertson. publicly acknowledge (note: “Pat” has equated Mel: By your coming to visit me in
and repudiate hate crimes tighiiiSt homosexuals and lesbians with jail, I think you win.
homosexuals, and that he meet satanists and nazis on his program, Pat: Well, I don’t know well,
With ti group 0t parents 0t he has also stated that acceptance nobody wins.
homosexuals from P'FLAG). of homosexuality is one of the signs Mel: Well, nobody well I don’t
Mel: Would you, one of you iike to ofthe decline ofour culture). think I think that you’ve shown
lead us iii a prayer? Oi would you Me]: Absolutely not. your graciousness and I love you for
iiite me to? _ Pat: 1 really wouldn’t. And, I would it and I thank you for it.
Pat: _No’ i ‘yiii' Father, take control of course again encourage people not Pat: Well, I receive that.
of this meeting and let Your blessmg to be violent against people like this. Mel: Thanks, Gene. You’ve been
GLSO News Page 4

 from the front page of the bad things that kept and afraid of them.
“Why don’t you bealittle lady!” happening to me was that boys In breastfeeding both of my
“AM you ever want to wear are began making sexual advances sons, I finally learned to stop hating
those dirty 01d bluejeans!” toward me, and I was both hurt and my breasts; in doing Lamaze
“Why don’t you IUSt be like the confused that I wasn’t being childbirth with my second delivery,
other little girls!” allowed tojust be friends with boys: I learned to stop hating the rest of
In elementary and junior high They all seemed to have another my sexual organs and could enjoy
school, I played baseball, ShOt agenda, and one that I did not like! being a woman. I was, however,
marbles, played basketball, tried to I had one male friend during this continuously sexually and
play football but dIdh,t like It when period who still let me be “one of emotionally abused by my alcoholic
the boys tried to get me to play the boys” and he tried to protect me husband, and had never experienced
offensive center so they could touch when other boys made those orgasm except through masturba—
my crotch hard while waiting for unwanted sexual advances toward tion. Each time he made sexual
me to center the ball! I started my me. advances toward me and I rebuffed
periods when I was ten, and my I graduated from high school at them, he would call me a lesbian.
mother tried to force me into sixteen. I was offered a Ford This worked well for him astould
wearing a bra in the fifth grade, Foundation scholarship in then submit to his advances and
finally succeeded in the SIXth grade. Mechanical Engineering from UK stop pushing him away. I don’t
I WIII always remember that but my mother refused to sign the believe I let him kiss me after I was
afternoon when I was playing paperwork so I could accept this about 25 because, for him, every
football With the neighborhood scholarship because “well-bred kiss led to an erection, and every
boys in front Of my house. It was young ladies do not go into that erection led to intercourse.
hOt and we all tOOk Off our shirts. field!” So I became a Physical I believe we stayed together
Suddenly one Of the boys started Education major and drank my way those 22 years because I contracted
pointing at my chest and yelling at through the fall semester, 1961, with him, coached with him, and he
the other boys to melt at my “tits.” dropped out with a 0.6 GPA at the didn’t try to force me into “woman
I was mortified, ashamed, and ran end of the semester. The 22-year things” and dresses, accepted that
into the house to die! Ilearned that old alcoholic who had been “male” part of me. Also, I was a
day to hate my body, especially pursuing me for two years asked me wonderful enabler for him. We both
those breasts that suddenly made to marry him, told me he loved me, continued to get sicker, both together
me so very different from the boys. and I accepted since he was the first and individually. I was introduced to
Suddenly I didn’t fit in WIth my person who had ever said this to me. tranquilizers at age 19 when I was
friends anymore, suddenly I became Like most of my peer group, I first treated for an ulcer due to the
a girl! married to get out of my parents’ stress of my lifestyle. I spent the
Injunior high,Iwas forced into home. next 20 years self-medicating with
the “girl mode” because older boys I first read about “lesbians” drugs, then later alcohol, until I put
found me physically attractive, and when I checked out Masters and him out and joined lZ—step programs
they wanted to date me rather than Johnson’s Human Sexual Response in early 1984. By then I had tried
to play sports WIth me. When I was and Human Sexual Dysfunction suicide and was emotionally and
twelve, ICOUId pass for eighteen. In from the UK Med Center library spiritually bankrupt, as well as
SIXth and seventh grades, I tOOk when I was 22 years old. By this physically exhausted from living
ballroom dancing and became quite time I was pregnant with my first with him and from the cancer
goodhat dancing the jitterbug, child and my husband and I were surgery I had in 1983.(End ofPart 1)
whic was very popular att at time buying our first house. In reading
in my school. Ieven taught several these books, I first learned about Sic SIBEIBtB/EI’ISSZHEEIEEUZ!
boys to dance during this time. One lesbians, was both curious about 0 Tammya1275_3037’
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 under a lot of pressure too and White’s parents said they are acknowledge or denounce hate
3 you’ve handled this with elegance. evangelical Christians who regularly crimes against homosexuals or to a
_ And you look good on all those watch Robertson’s 700 club and meeting with a delegation from
J’Sh pictures they keep sending (laughs). have given over $1,000 a year since PFLAG. He simply said he would
2:" Gene: I appreciate it. And again, the early ‘70’s. They have even consider it, but would be out of the
s we’re here in good faith and in good designated country for a few weeks. Bearing
90' spirit. $100,000 in their will for Witness will continue to monitor the
”6d Mel: Hey, I’m gonna say exactly Robertson’s evangelist empire. CBN broadcasts and publications in
CSt’ what I gave you that’s not to Robertson’s camp claims that this an effort to further Mel’s mission to
em pressure. I’m gonna say you came disclosure is not what influenced help stop harmful rhetoric which they
ner. graciously to me at a very busy time Robertson’s decision to go to the jail believe incites violence and suffering
0‘15 of your life, and I’m grateful. and meet with Me] after repeating to God’s gay and lesbian children.
and Gene: Very good, Mel. stating that there would be no To set up interviews with Mel or for
I be Mel: That’s all I wanted. meeting. more information about Bearing
tern Pat:Thank you.v White’s mother said she and her Witness call (804) 543-2460.v
husband have left their son in God’s
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on MOTHER him [Robertson] away to save face, institution builder and visionary. I
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fled Robertson stated that it was Mel feelings.” But he said that he century 15 Wl’ltlefl, there are tWO
gay White Parents’ letters that persuaded disagreed with Robertson’s preachers who, 1" fact, shaped
lure him to meet with White, Minister of statement that he and his wife were much 0f the domestic/political
tact Justice for the UFMCC’ March 8’ grieving over his son’s lifestyle. debate 0f post-World War II
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;ide has been quoted as calling Robertson Robertson was, “We are proud of our white. One was Martin Luther
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we hadn’t written him,” she mused. White’s request for him to publicly
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 So WE’VE HEARD... “The simple truth is, (US. Rep.) on earth wouldn’t such a person use
Today I phoned Speaker Richard Armey (who made the the term ‘fag’? It would at least render
Gingrich’s office to express my ‘Barney Fag’ remark) has a thing his rhetoric consistent with his
support for the Gingrich-Elders plan. about homosexuals. He believes they beliefs.”
This is the proposal for public schools are depraved human beings who —Andrew Sullivan, editor of The
to set aside a few minutes each day for engage in immoral behavior, which New Republic.
silent masturbation. should be stopped or discouraged. “ .
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homosexuals should be hunted down gffa commhunlltjy :1 at u yhergoys
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it’s 'ust common ” subjected to mandatory testing if