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washingtonblade.com • vol. 42, issue 05 • february 4, 2011 • Still sharp after 40 years

Gays in Egypt join anti-gov’t protests

Activists hopeful ‘revolution’ will
improve conditions for LGBT citizens
By LOU CHIBBARO JR.
lchibbaro@washblade.com

A large number of LGBT Egyptians have joined the massive street

protests in Cairo and other cities and are in full solidarity with calls for
the ouster of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and the creation of
a new democratic government in Egypt, according to a gay human
rights activist.
Scott Long, former LGBT coordinator for Human Rights Watch, an
international human rights group, said he has been in contact with gay
Egyptians over the past week.
Many have informed him that LGBT people are among the hun-
dreds of thousands who have assembled in Cairo’s Tahrir Square to
demand an end to what they view as an oppressive government that
has persecuted a diverse segment of the population, including gays,
lesbians and transgender people.
“There are LGBT people marching and joining the protests, not as
LGBT people,” Long said. “They’re not marching under a rainbow flag.
But certainly friends of mine are out there.”
Long said at least two gay men he knows were arrested in the first
street protest in Cairo on Jan. 25 — not for being gay but on a charge Photo courtesy of Real Estate Radio USA
of disturbing the peace. Authorities arrested protesters on that charge
Human rights activists are hopeful that a Democratic Egypt would bring improvements for the country’s LGBT residents,
Continues on page 14 who have been targeted by government raids. Violence escalated this week as President Mubarak refused to step down.

Big boost for marriage in Md.

Lt. Gov. Brown, GOP senator announce support for bill
By LOU CHIBBARO JR.
lchibbaro@washblade.com
diningagenda
From sushi to pizza, our picks for romantic Valentine’s restaurants. In his first public remarks on same-sex marriage, Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown told the Wash-
PAGE 22 ington Blade Wednesday that he supports marriage equality for lesbians and gays and favors the ap-
proval of a same-sex marriage bill pending in the Maryland Legislature.
LGBT activists believe Brown, a Prince George’s County Democrat who is considered a potential
candidate for governor in 2014, could play a key role in defending the marriage bill against a voter
referendum in 2012 if the legislature passes it this year, as most political observers expect.
“I have always believed that all Marylanders should have an equality of rights and responsibilities
and that includes marriage equality,” he said in an exclusive interview.
“So regardless of gender, we should be able to choose who it is that we are going to marry and
hopefully spend the rest of our lives with. And so I’m supportive of that,” he said.
Brown said he has friends and acquaintances who are in same-sex relationships and he has seen
first-hand how they are “successfully raising children,” a development that has helped shape his views
sportsagenda on the marriage issue.
Brown’s expression of support for the marriage bill came on the same day that Republican State
Area football fans make plans for Super Bowl Sunday.
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LOCALNEWS
obituary
William Johnson, 73
William ‘B.J.’ Johnson, 73, a business-
man who operated adult entertainment
clubs in D.C. and Virginia in the 1970s
and 1980s, including the Lone Star gay
bar, died Jan. 5 at Holy Cross Hospital in
Silver Spring, Md., of complications from
bladder cancer and heart disease.
Johnson, who was gay, was known in
the gay community as the owner of the
An ad campaign for a new effort aimed at curbing HIV rates among black gay men in D.C. Lone Star, a club at 9th and E Streets,
N.W. that featured nude female dancers
to a largely straight clientele during the
Black gay men launch HIV testing campaign day. Johnson operated the club as a gay
Ten black gay men with HIV kicked off an “unprecedented citywide effort” in bar at night that featured nude male
January to prevent the spread of HIV in D.C. among black men who have sex with dancers.
men through a new, federally funded project organized by the National Association Shirley Dearolph, a friend who worked
of People With AIDS. as a bartender at the Lone Star and other
The Bayard Rustin Community Mobilization Project is a coalition of community- clubs owned by Johnson, said he bought
based AIDS groups, faith-based and academic institutions, and the D.C. Depart- the Lone Star from the U.S. government
ment of Health that is determined to address an alarmingly high HIV prevalence in 1978 in an auction after the IRS seized
rate among black gay men in the District, according to a NAPWA spokesperson. the club from its previous owner. Accord-
“We call these 10 men the first ‘HIV testing advocates,’ and we empower them to ing to news reports, the previous owner,
speak at bars and restaurants, churches, community forums — really any opportu- a federal employee, had been convicted
nity at which they can reach the community, educate them about HIV and testing, of embezzling money from the govern-
and change behavior,” said NAPWA spokesperson David Sheon. ment for the purpose of buying the club.
A brochure describing the project says it is named after black civil rights strate- “At the time he bought it there were
gist Bayard Rustin, an adviser to famed civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. just the go-go girls in the day,” Dearolph
and the lead organizer for King’s 1963 civil rights march on Washington. said. “It closed at 8 o’clock because most
Rustin, who was gay, died in 1987 at a time when his sexual orientation was not of the customers worked for the govern-
widely known outside civil rights group circles. He became an advocate for gay ment and nobody stayed out late.”
rights causes in the latter part of his life, prompting LGBT activists to view him as a According to Dearolph, within a few
role model for civil rights organizing. weeks of taking control of the Lone Star,
Some of the Rustin Project’s HIV testing advocates as well as organizers of the Johnson opened it at night and hired
project will be greeting the community at a booth on Saturday, Feb. 5, during a male strippers, becoming the city’s sec-
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event hosted by the Metropolitan Com- ond club to offer nude male dancers to a
munity Church of Washington at 474 Ridge St., N.W. The event is sponsored by the gay clientele.
D.C. AIDS service group Food & Friends. The Chesapeake House, a gay bar
The Rustin Project is hosting its own community forum to discuss its HIV preven- located three blocks north at 9th and H
tion efforts targeting black men who have sex with men on Feb. 14 at the Barbara Streets, N.W., began featuring male strip-
Jordan Conference Center located at the Kaiser Family Foundation offices, 1330 G pers a year or two earlier, Dearolph said.
St., N.W. The event is open to the public. Before buying the Lone Star, Johnson
The most recent data on HIV prevalence in D.C. highlight the need for the Rustin established a name for himself in 1976
Project, organizers say. Among the 16,513 people living with HIV/AIDS in D.C. as of as the first person in the nation’s capital
2008, 40 percent, or 6,722, contracted HIV through male-to-male sex. Among that to offer totally nude female strippers at a
group, 4,091, or 60 percent, are African American, the data show. nightclub he bought in the city’s then red
LOU CHIBBARO JR. light district on 14th Street, N.W., called
Benny’s Rebel Room.
Dearolph said that during that same
Virginia closes AIDS drug program for new patients period in the 1970s Johnson bought This
In a little-noticed development, the Virginia Department of Health in December Is It, another female burlesque nightclub
closed its AIDS Drug Assistance Program, or ADAP, to new enrollments except for in the infamous 14th Street strip between
pregnant women, children 18 years old or younger and people receiving treatment H and K streets, N.W. Around that same
for an AIDS-related infection. time Johnson bought Ziggie’s, a bur-
The department said it was also planning to remove from the program approxi- lesque club in Arlington, Va., which also
mately 760 clients, with the aim of helping them obtain needed AIDS medications featured female strippers.
through other programs, including short-term drug programs offered by pharma- In the late 1970s, two gay bathhouses
ceutical companies that manufacture the drugs. and a gay adult bookstore opened on the
Dr. Karen Remley, Virginia’s health commissioner, said in a statement issued 14th Street strip near Johnson’s night-
in December that the ADAP cutbacks were due to an unprecedented increase in clubs. Possibly anticipating what was
enrollment in the Virginia ADAP program and increased costs for the drugs. to come in the mid-1980s, Johnson sold
ADAP is part of the federal Ryan White CARE Act program in which states and Benny’s and This is It in 1978 at the peak
the federal government share the cost of paying for life-saving AIDS drugs to low- of their popularity but at a time when civ-
income people who lack health insurance coverage. ic activists began to complain about the
AIDS activists have called on Congress and the White House to push for an adult businesses.
increased share of federal funding for ADAP, saying the national recession has Noting they were located in the heart
curtailed revenue in many states, forcing them to cut back on their ADAP budgets. of downtown Washington and less than
“Virginia ADAP will continue to serve more than 3,000 clients who will remain in three blocks from the White House, real
the program,” a state health department statement says. “No interruption in care estate developers and some D.C. gov-
will occur for any ADAP clients.” ernment officials joined forces to “clean
As of late January, D.C. and Maryland have not put in place any cutbacks in ser- up” the area. By 1986, most of the 14th
vice for their ADAPs. Unlike many states, D.C. and Maryland do not have a waiting Street adult clubs had closed, with some
list for new ADAP patients. having their licenses revoked for alleged
LOU CHIBBARO JR. liquor law violations.
“He was a good businessman,”
Dearolph said. “He sold This Is It and
Benny’s around 1978 and bought the
Lone Star. He kept the Lone Star until we
had to close it in 1986 when they were
doing the development down there.”
Similar to the 14th Street strip, the
Lone Star and other bars and clubs
along 9th St., N.W., including the Chesa-
peake House and the gay bar Louie’s,
were displace by upscale high-rise office
buildings.
Johnson was born in Laurel, Md., and
spent much of his early years on his par-
ents’ farm in nearby Spencerville. He re-
ceived a bachelor’s degree from the Uni-
versity of Maryland, College Park, and
began his career as a teacher. He later
spent “many years as a successful busi-
nessman, owning a number of success-
ful businesses, including several bar es-
tablishments,” according to a statement
released by family members at the time
of his death.
At a Jan. 10 memorial service, friends
said Johnson lived for many years in a
townhouse he owned in D.C. on Capitol
Hill while spending time at the farm and
farmhouse in Spencerville he later inher-
ited from his parents.
“It was his pride and joy,” said
Dearolph. “He didn’t grow crops and
raise animals. He kept it manicured and
beautiful. It was his showcase.”
In addition to Dearolph, one of John-
son’s closest friends and associates,
Johnson is survived by his nieces, Deb-
orah Clark and Donna Dunn; his great-
nephew, Glenn Edens, Jr; great-nieces
Lisa Edens and Ashley Crisp; and one
great-great nephew, William Chase
Rezmer.
At the time of his funeral, family mem-
bers requested that in lieu of flowers, do-
nations be made to the William ‘BJ’ John-
son Memorial fund at the American Heart
Association and the American Cancer
Society.
LOU CHIBBARO JR.
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NATIONALNEWS

A still from Barbara Bush’s HRC video endorsing same-sex marriage.

Bush daughter makes pro-marriage video

NEW YORK — One of former President George W. Bush’s twin daughters says she
supports same-sex marriage. The Human Rights Campaign released a video featuring
the 29-year-old Barbara Bush, who calls herself “a New Yorker for marriage equality”
and says people should be able to marry the person they love. The former president
opposed same-sex marriage and endorsed a proposed constitutional amendment to
outlaw it. Advocates say New York lawmakers may legalize same-sex marriage this
year. HRC said it jumped on the chance to make the video after meeting Bush through
mutual friends in New York who knew she was gay supportive and has many gay
friends. Actors Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo and New York City Mayor Michael Bloom-
berg have also made similar videos. Former First Lady Laura Bush expressed gay
support — though not as unequivocally — during a book tour last year.

Iowa advances amendment to ban gay marriage

DES MOINES — Three Democrats joined 59 Republicans in the Iowa House Tues-
day to pass a resolution against same-sex marriage, several media outlets reported.
The proposed constitutional amendment would ban same-sex marriages, as well as
civil unions and domestic partnerships. Rep. Dwayne Alons, a Republican from Hull,
said Iowa should join the states that have passed similar restrictions. Rep. Greg For-
ristall, a Republican from Macedonia, said since the legislature and the Supreme Court
disagree on the proper definition of marriage, Iowa voters should decide the matter.
The resolution would have to be approved by the current legislature and the one
to be elected next year to get onto the ballot. It’s aimed at overturning a 2009 Iowa Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key
Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage. Three of the justices
involved in that decision were voted out of office during the November election. Some LGBT rights advocates want President Obama to require companies doing business with
the federal government to prohibit workplace discrimination against LGBT people.
With Republicans controlling the House 60-40, the outcome of Tuesday’s vote was
never in doubt. The resolution passed 62-37.

Hawaii Senate approves civil unions Obama pressured to bar job

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Senate has passed a bill creating civil unions for
same-sex couples, rushing it on a path toward becoming law. The Senate voted
19-6 for the bill last week, sending it to the state House of Representatives for
bias against LGBT people
consideration.
Democrats, who control the Hawaii Legislature, have said they plan to approve
the bill quickly this year and send it to new Democratic Gov. Neil Abercrombie for
Executive order would device the president can use to help
advance the cause of full equality, es-
his signature. Abercrombie has said he supports civil unions. A similar bill was apply to companies with pecially if the Congress is unwilling to
vetoed last year by then-Gov. Linda Lingle, a Republican.
gov’t contracts take action,” Socarides said.
Even though some companies don’t
contract with the federal government,
Illinois legalizes civil unions on ‘historic day’ By CHRIS JOHNSON Socarides said the directive would set
CHICAGO — Illinois legalized civil unions this week, a move that will give same- cjohnson@washblade.com an example for all U.S. businesses to
sex couples there many of the legal protections that are now granted to married comply with the new rules.
couples. Gov. Pat Quinn signed the law in front of a crowd of cheering residents An executive order to prohibit work- “Most people are going to want to
during a ceremony in a Chicago auditorium. place discrimination against LGBT do that — whether or not they contract
“Today is an important day in the history of our state because today we are people is receiving renewed atten- with the government,” he said.
showing the world that the people of Illinois believe in equality for all,” Quinn said. tion now that the makeup of Congress Fred Sainz, the Human Rights Cam-
The provision, which goes in effect on June 1, is called Senate Bill 1716 and cre- makes passage of the Employment paign’s vice president of communica-
ates the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act. The new law will Non-Discrimination Act highly unlikely tions, noted his organization has been
allow gay and straight couples to enter into civil unions granting them many rights for at least two years. calling on Obama to make the change
given to married couples. LGBT rights supporters are press- since the beginning of the administra-
ing President Obama to issue a di- tion as part of a broad portfolio of pro-
rective requiring the federal govern- posals.
Gay designer Charles Nolan dead at 53 ment to contract only with companies “The recommendation to issue an
NEW YORK — Outspoken gay designer Charles Nolan died Sunday at his home that have non-discrimination poli- executive order is part of HRC’s ‘Blue-
in Manhattan. He was 53 and died of cancer of the neck and head according to his cies based on sexual orientation print for Positive Change,’ which in-
partner, Andrew Tobias. and gender identity protecting their cludes the various policy changes that
Nolan said he had been disillusioned by the hesitancy of major designers to get employees. we have asked of the federal govern-
involved in, or even talk about, politics — although there was little evidence that his Richard Socarides, president of ment,” Sainz said.
own activism had negatively affected his career. Equality Matters, said an executive As it was introduced in the 111th
He began his own label in 2004 and designed the periwinkle ensemble Tipper order for LGBT workplace protections Congress, ENDA would bar job dis-
Gore wore in the famous photo of her being kissed by husband Al Gore when he ran “ought to be something the president crimination based on sexual orien-
for president in 2000. Tobias is the treasurer of the Democratic National Committee. seriously considers doing.”
“It’s definitely an administrative Continues on page 14
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NATIONALNEWS
Pentagon maps out path for open service
All troops need not be
trained before ban lifted
By CHRIS JOHNSON
cjohnson@washblade.com
Top Pentagon officials last week gave
assurances that the U.S. armed forc-
es would implement “Don’t Ask, Don’t
Tell” repeal swiftly and that training need
not be instituted throughout the entirety
of the military before an end to the gay
ban is certified.
During a news conference, Under
Secretary of Defense for Personnel &
Readiness Clifford Stanley and Vice
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen.
James Cartwright briefed reporters on
Pentagon plans for moving ahead with
open service.
Cartwright noted that ending the gay
ban doesn’t require “100 percent of the
people to be trained” and said troops in
the Reserves and National Guard may
not receive the new education before go-
ing forward.
“We’re going to try to get as a high
percentage of the units as quickly as
we can — and that will be our focus
initially — because that’s the way we
manage deployments,” Cartwright said.
“But it doesn’t require 100 percent of the
people, and we’re going to have some
challenges with Guard and Reserve that
are not on active duty right now, finding
them, getting to them, etc.”
In a statement, Aubrey Sarvis, execu-
tive director of the Servicemembers Le-
gal Defense Network, said he concurs
with Cartwright’s assessment that train-
ing need not be instituted throughout the
entire military before going ahead.
“I agree with General Cartwright that all
of the troops, from top to bottom, do not
need to undergo a comprehensive train-
ing and educational program before there
is certification,” Sarvis said. “The training
and education plan need only be in place.
The fact is education and training around
open service can be accomplished in the
first and second quarter of this year.”
During the news conference Stan-
ley echoed comments made earlier this
month by Gates and said he envisions
the implementation of repeal being a
three-step process. The first step would
be changing policies and regulations;
the second, issuing new training; and the
third, educating the actual force.
“As we do that, and we’re doing it ex-
peditiously,” Stanley said, “we’re doing it
quickly in terms of the first parts of that.”
Stanley said military services will start the
training this month, but noted each service
is going to approach training differently.
Cartwright similarly said the military
service chiefs feel the best way to move
forward with repeal is to move as quickly
as possible — even as he acknowledged
that the process of educating 2.2 million
in the U.S. military means “we’re prob-
ably going to have some discovery as
we go.”
“The service chiefs — the one key ac-
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness Clifford Stanley and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. James Cartwright
spoke last week about the path ahead for ending ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’
tivity that has probably been common to
all of the meetings has been feeling that
moving along expeditiously is better than
dragging it out,” Cartwright said. “We’ve
learned that from other services, other
nations that have moved down this path.”
Cartwright said the Pentagon has
instituted a “feedback mechanism” in
which the service chiefs would meet ev-
ery two weeks to discuss changes and
concerns as the implementation process
moves forward.
In a statement, Alex Nicholson, execu-
tive director of Servicemembers United,
said the speed with which the Pentagon
is moving with implementation of “Don’t
Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal is “promising.”
“We will continue to monitor this pro-
cess and communicate any concerns that
arise to the military leadership as the pro-
cess unfolds, but overall we are pleased
with the Pentagon’s good faith effort to
move with deliberate speed to end this
chapter in our history,” Nicholson said.
In a memo issued last week, Defense
Secretary Robert Gates tasked Stanley
with producing a plan for implementing
repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal
no later than Feb. 4. Also, Stanley issued
policy guidance to the military services
directing them to identify regulations that
would be affected by repeal of ”Don’t
Ask, Don’t Tell” and to draft changes
to conform to an end to the law.
“We expect to see essentially not a lot
of changes in the policy, but there defi-
nitely needs to be policy clarification,”
Stanley said.
President Obama signed legislation
allowing for “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal
on Dec. 22, but the gay ban won’t be off
the books until he, the defense secre-
tary and the chair of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff certify the military is prepared. After
certification takes place, an additional
60-day waiting period must pass before
gays can serve openly.
In his State of the Union address,
Obama committed to implementing open
service in the military this year. Gates has
said he wants to implement new training
before moving forward.
Asked whether there’s a target date for
when certification will take place, Stanley
declined to offer a specific time and said
the conditions on the ground will “dictate
how fast we go.”
“To even imply that we have a target to
do it by this date would be a misnomer,”
Stanley said. “In essence, we’re going to
move responsibly, quickly, but deliber-
ately as we go through the process.”
Despite Obama’s commitment to
make repeal happen by the year’s end,
Cartwright said the military reserves the
right to withhold certification for longer if
a service chief has an objection or if an
unforeseen issue arises.
“If there’s an outstanding issue that we
just didn’t anticipate, we certainly would re-
serve the right for that service chief, one, to
have a voice in it, and two, to potentially …
delaying activity,” Cartwright said.
Until certification takes place, Stanley
said gay service members could still be
discharged under current law. He added
he’s heard “nothing about” a moratorium
from within the Pentagon that would pre-
vent discharges until that time, despite
calls from lawmakers and activists to is-
sue such an order.
In October, the Pentagon issued new
regulations raising the discharge authority
under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” which seems
to have brought expulsions to a halt.
One lingering concern is whether the
benefits that gay service members will
receive will be on par with the benefits
afforded to their straight counterparts.
Stanley’s guidance states that the De-
fense of Marriage Act prohibits the U.S.
military from affording many benefits to
same-sex partners of service members,
but other benefits, such as death ben-
efits, would still be available.
During the news conference, Stan-
ley said the Pentagon plans no policy
changes for benefits, but added leader-
ship still may look at “emerging things”
that may come forward as open service
is implemented.
“There could be some things we aren’t
anticipating,” Stanley said. “That’s why
this is not so locked in and concrete.
We’re saying, ‘Right now, no policy
changes dealing with benefits.” But there
could be something we don’t know about
and that’s what aperture kind of remains
slightly open.”
In a statement, Joe Solmonese, presi-
dent of the Human Rights Campaign,
said Stanley’s memo was too limited in
proposing new benefits and protections
for gay troops.
“While this implementation plan is
a step in the right direction, it is critical
Washington Blade photo by Michael Key
that the Department address benefits is-
sues and non-discrimination protections
so that all service members are treated
equally,” Solmonese said.
The HRC statement says that greater
parity in benefits could be accomplished
by revising regulations to add same-sex
partners to the definitions of “depen-
dent,” “family member,” or other similar
terms in military regulations.
Further, HRC asserts that the Military
Equal Opportunity program could be
amended so gay service members have
a way to address discrimination com-
plaints.
“Equalizing benefits and non-discrim-
ination programs will ensure that gay,
lesbian and bisexual service members
not be seen as different from their col-
leagues but rather on a level playing
field,” Solmonese said.
Richard Socarides, president of the
watchdog group Equality Matters, said
he was disappointed non-discrimination
protections by way of executive order
or regulatory change weren’t mentioned
during the news conference as a way
to move forward.
“For implementation to succeed, the
president must set a clear non-discrim-
ination rule as President Truman did in
1948 when he desegregated the armed
forces,” Socarides said. “That is the kind
of leadership we need today.”
Asked during the news conference
what legal recourse gay service mem-
bers would have if they faced discrimi-
nation, Stanley said the military code of
principles already bars troops from be-
ing treated unfairly.
“The remedies you have are the rem-
edies that already exist,” Stanley said.
“There’s no need to create new remedies
for that.”
Cartwright added service members
have the right to speak to a superior of-
ficer if they feel they are being treated
unfairly.
“We make sure that an individual has
a way to remedy, even if they’re not sure
that this was a law or a policy that was
broken,” Cartwright said.
Pressed on whether a service mem-
ber could assert discrimination based
on sexual orientation to a superior officer,
Cartwright said he would defer comment
to a lawyer on the “exact right language”
in addressing the issue.
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NEWS
GOP House members seek repeal of D.C. marriage law
Boehner says congressional
relations with city improving
By LOU CHIBBARO JR.
lchibbaro@washblade.com
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) told The
Hill newspaper last week that he’s cer-
tain that a group of conservative House
Republicans will introduce legislation to
overturn D.C.’s same-sex marriage law.
Jordan, who serves as chair of the con-
servative Republican Study Committee,
said the committee would push for a vote
on repeal of the D.C. marriage law in the
112th Congress. He did not give a specific
date or specify whether the effort would
be in the form of a freestanding bill or an
amendment to the D.C. appropriations bill.
“I think the RSC will push for it, and
I’m certainly strongly for it,” he told The
Hill. “I don’t know if we’ve made a deci-
sion if I’ll do it or let another member do
it, but I’m 100 percent for it.”
Jordan was the lead sponsor in the
111th Congress for the D.C. Defense of
Marriage Act, which called for defining
marriage in the District of Columbia as a
union only between a man and a woman.
That measure, which received 53-co-
sponsors last year, is expected to pull in
significantly more co-sponsors this year
under the GOP-controlled House.
Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-
Ohio) touched on the subject of congres-
sional intervention in D.C. affairs in a news
conference last week but did not mention
Gibbs mum on whether Obama will again back marriage
‘I’m not in the business
of predicting’
By CHRIS JOHNSON
cjohnson@washblade.com
White House Press Secretary Robert
Gibbs on Monday declined to directly
address questions about President
Obama’s early support for same-sex
marriage and whether the president
might again embrace that position be-
fore the 2012 election.
In response to questions from the
Washington Blade on the president’s
1996 statement favoring marriage rights
for same-sex couples, Gibbs noted he
wasn’t working for Obama at that time
and said he could only restate the presi-
dent’s current position.
“I was not with the president in 1996,”
Gibbs said. “I was younger and thinner
back then — same shoe size. I would
simply say that throughout the campaign
of 2004 and the campaign of 2008, he’s
made his position clear on that.”
Pressed on whether Obama had a
“political motivation” for changing his
position on marriage equality, Gibbs de-
ferred to his previous answer.
In 1996, while campaigning for an Il-
linois Senate seat, Obama indicated his
Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) addressed congressional intervention in D.C. affairs
in a news conference last week but did not mention the D.C. same-sex marriage issue specifically.
the D.C. same-sex marriage issue.
When asked to respond to critics
who say Republicans advocate for state
and local control everywhere but D.C.,
Boehner said, “This is a federal city. Un-
der the Constitution the relationship be-
tween the federal government and the
D.C. government has been a road that’s
twisted in many different ways.”
He added, “But I think during the
past 10 to 15 years there’s been a pretty
healthy relationship between the city and
the federal government.”
D.C. congressional Del. Eleanor Holmes
Norton, a Democrat, said GOP House mem-
bers have introduced bills to ban same-sex
marriage in the city every year for the past
several years, and an effort to do so again
Washington Blade photo by Michael Key
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
was pressed again this week about Presi-
dent Obama’s 1996 support for marriage
equality.
support on a candidate questionnaire for
what is now the Windy City Times, writ-
ing, “I favor legalizing same-sex mar-
riages, and would fight efforts to prohibit
such marriages.”
A number of LGBT advocates are
pushing Obama to speak out in favor of
same-sex marriage as some states —
such as Rhode Island and Maryland —
could see advances in marriage rights,
while others — such as New Hampshire
Washington Blade photo by Michael Key
this year would not surprise her.
But she said she was hopeful that
moderate Republicans would join Demo-
crats in blocking such a proposal in the
House. She said the Democratic-con-
trolled Senate would be expected to kill
such a measure if it clears the House.
“I can tell you that I’ve had a good
conversation with an important Repub-
lican who’s not interested,” she said, in
discussing an expected bill or amend-
ment to overturn D.C.’s same-sex mar-
riage law.
“That doesn’t mean it won’t happen,”
she said. “But there are Republicans here
who would not like to get all mixed up with
social issues. And I was very pleased with
this conversation I had because it’s an im-
— could see a rollback.
Asked whether the president would
“re-claim” his support for same-sex mar-
riage before the 2012 election, Gibbs
replied, “I’m not in the business of pre-
dicting.”
“I think we’ve seen this president be
clearly committed to the issue of equality
and justice,” Gibbs added. “I can’t speak
to 2012. I can speak to 2011 as a year in
which a policy like ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
will end.”
Obama’s current position is that mar-
riage should be reserved for one man
and one woman, although he supports
civil unions. Still, the president has sug-
gested his position could “evolve” on the
matter and said last month he’s “wres-
tling” with the idea of marriage rights for
gay couples.
Although he opposes same-sex mar-
riage, Obama as a U.S. senator voted
against a U.S. constitutional amendment
banning same-sex marriage and said
he supports full repeal of the Defense of
Marriage Act, which prohibits the federal
government from recognizing same-sex
unions.
A partial transcript of the exchange
between the Blade and Gibbs follows:
Washington Blade: Robert, I want to
follow-up on the issue of marriage and
the president’s 1996 statement. I’ll read it
portant Republican operator.”
She said she could not identify the Re-
publican because doing so would jeopar-
dize future conversations with the lawmaker.
R. Clarke Cooper, executive director
of the national gay GOP group Log Cabin
Republicans, and Robert Kabel, the gay
chair of the D.C. Republican Committee,
released separate statements urging
Jordan not to pursue legislation to repeal
the District’s marriage law.
“Just two months ago, Congressman
Jordan said to me, ‘Democrats are the
party of government; we are the party of
principle,’” Cooper said in his statement.
“Today I am calling upon him to remem-
ber the core Republican principle that re-
spects local government and states’ rights
over interference from federal lawmakers.”
Kabel released a joint letter that he
and Patrick Mara, a member of the D.C.
Republican Committee and a D.C. City
Council candidate, sent to Jordan calling
on him not to interfere in D.C. affairs.
“As someone who has knocked on
thousands of doors and spoken with
countless families, marriage equality is
an issue that must be preserved and pro-
tected,” Mara stated in the letter.
Kabel told Jordan in the letter that
Republicans “saw tremendous wins this
past November because they stuck with
fiscal issues that matter to many Ameri-
cans.” He called on the Republican
Study Committee to reconsider its deci-
sion to push for repeal of the D.C. gay
marriage law and “work with us on im-
proving our city.”
again: “I favor legalizing same-sex mar-
riages, and would fight efforts to prohibit
such marriages.” Why has the president
abandoned this position?
Robert Gibbs: I can simply — I
was not with the president in 1996. I
was younger and thinner back then —
same shoe size. I would simply say that
throughout the campaign of 2004 and
the campaign of 2008, he’s made his po-
sition clear on that.
Blade: Was there a political motivation
for the president to drop his support for
same-sex marriage as he pursued high-
er office?
Gibbs: Again, I would refer you to my
previous answer.
Blade: I have a follow-up question.
Gibbs: That’s two, actually, but go
ahead. We’ll — I’ll entertain the second.
Blade: Will the president re-claim his
support for same-sex marriage before
the 2012 election?
Gibbs: [Laughs] I’m not in the busi-
ness of predicting. I think we’ve seen this
president be clearly committed to issues
of equality and justice. That’s why — I
can’t speak to 2012. I can speak to 2011
as a year in which a policy like “Don’t
Ask, Don’t Tell” will end.
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INTERNATIONALNEWS

Funeral of Ugandan gay leader marred by hostile priest

Murder prompts appeal
to black, LGBT rights
groups in U.S.
By LOU CHIBBARO JR.
lchibbaro@washblade.com

American LGBT activists have joined

a Ugandan gay leader in appealing to
gay and mainline black civil rights orga-
nizations in the United States to take a
vocal stand against conditions in Ugan-
da that they say led to the Jan. 26 murder
of a prominent gay advocate in his home
near Kampala.
The activists spoke during a Jan. 28
telephone news conference in New York
on the same day that an Anglican priest
stunned friends and family members of
slain Ugandan gay advocate David Kato
by shouting at Kato’s burial service that
homosexuality is “evil.”
According to a BBC News report, the
priest, Thomas Musoke, declared before
hundreds of people, “You must repent.
Even animals know the difference be-
tween a male and a female.”
Reuters News Service reported that a
scuffle broke out between Kato’s friends
and nearby residents, who supported
the priest’s remarks, prompting funeral
workers to refuse to bury Kato’s coffin.
Friends and family members completed
the burial, Reuters reported.
Rev. Joseph Tolton, pastor of the Har-
lem-based Rehoboth Temple Christ Con-
David Kato’s photo appeared on the cover of a Ugandan newspaper with a banner reading ‘hang them.’ He was later murdered.
scious Church in New York and an or-
ganizer of the Jan. 28 news conference,
said a coalition of mostly African-Ameri- information of other known gays – under ment. “He was a powerful advocate for and The Fellowship.
can LGBT organizations and faith-based a headline that said, “Hang them.” fairness and freedom. The United States Tolton called on LGBT advocates and
groups are encouraging U.S. civil rights Ugandan police have said a prelimi- mourns his murder, and we recommit their supporters in the U.S. to contact
and religious leaders to speak out more nary investigation indicates Kato was ourselves to David’s work.” their representatives in Congress to alert
forcefully on anti-gay bias in Uganda. killed during a robbery and that the inci- Clinton, in a statement released the them to the pending anti-gay legislation
“It’s an appeal to the mainline black dent was not related to his sexual orien- same day as the president’s statement, in Uganda and urge them to speak out
civil rights organizations that we’ve had tation. Authorities said late last week that called on Ugandan authorities to “quickly against it.
really good conversations with,” he said. they arrested one suspect in the case and and thoroughly investigate and prosecute He also called on U.S. advocates to
“It’s an appeal to black industry. It’s an were looking for a second suspect that those responsible for this heinous act.” consider providing financial support to
appeal to the LGBT African-American they said had been living in Kato’s house. Clinton noted that Kato played a SMUG, whose leaders he said are risk-
community and then an appeal to the Members of SMUG expressed skep- leading role prompting Uganda’s Hu- ing their own lives in their fight for justice
boarder black community. And it’s defi- ticism over the police reports. Activists man Rights Commission to release a for LGBT people in Uganda.
nitely an appeal to the black faith com- with the group say they believe Kato statement saying the proposed legisla- Tolton said online contributions can
munity as well.” was targeted because of his role as a tion against homosexuality violated the be made through www.GayByGod.net,
Tolton was joined at the news confer- gay leader at a time when politicians country’s constitution. She noted that an LGBT supportive faith-based website.
ence by Frank Mugisha, chair of Sexual and many news media outlets in Uganda Kato won his court case in a Jan. 2 ruling A press release posted on the website
Minorities Uganda (SMUG), the group for were waging a vocal campaign con- by Uganda’s highest court holding that of the Embassy of Uganda in Washing-
which Kato served as outreach advocate demning homosexuality. newspapers could not violate privacy ton, D.C. says Ugandan authorities be-
and deputy director. His murder also took place as the rights of gay people by publishing per- lieve “aggravated robbery” was the mo-
Mugisha arrived in the U.S. last month country debates whether its parliament sonal information about them. tive behind David Kato’s murder.
to work with Tolton and other U.S. LGBT should pass a proposed law calling for “His tragic death underscores how The press release says police are “ac-
advocates to draw attention to the hostile tightening existing restrictions against ho- critical it is that both the government and tively searching” for the suspect still at large,
conditions in Uganda for LGBT people mosexuality, with a possible death penalty the people of Uganda, along with the in- who they describe as the “main suspect”
and to build opposition to a pending for people engaging in homosexual acts. ternational community, speak out against and someone who was “formerly residing
bill in the Uganda Parliament calling for Human Rights advocates have dubbed discrimination, harassment, and intimi- with and in the employment of Mr. Kato.”
increased legal restrictions against ho- the legislation the “kill the gays” bill. dation of Uganda’s LGBT community,” “There are no indications that Mr. Ka-
mosexuality, including a possible death President Barack Obama and U.S. Clinton said. to’s campaign against the anti-homosex-
penalty for certain sexual acts. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton issued Other groups participating in the news uality bill which was before Parliament of
Kato was found bludgeoned to death statements expressing sadness over Ka- conference and making appeals for U.S. Uganda, or any other actions as a gay
inside his home in a village about 20 to’s death and called on Uganda to thor- support for LGBT Ugandans were Global activist, were contributing factors in his
miles outside Kampala on Jan. 26. oughly investigate the murder and bring Justice Institute, Gay and Lesbian Alli- death,” the release says. “The Uganda
The murder came less than a year the perpetrators to justice. ance Against Defamation (GLAAD); GLO police [are] committed to thoroughly in-
after Kato sued a Ugandan newspaper “In Uganda, David showed tremen- TV Network; BGM Network; GBM News; vestigating this incident, as well as any
for publishing his photo, name and ad- dous courage in speaking out against Metropolitan Community Church of New other murder, and shall bring the perpe-
dress – along with photos and identifying hate,” Obama said in a Jan. 27 state- York; GayByGod.net; Rehoboth Temple; trators to justice.”
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Md. lieutenant guv backs marriage bill

Continued from page 1

Sen. Allan Kittleman announced he was

dropping plans to introduce a civil unions
bill and would vote instead for the mar-
riage bill.
Some LGBT activists viewed a civil
unions bill as a possible competing mea-
sure that might have derailed the mar-
riage bill.
The decision by Kittleman, the former
Senate minority leader, to abandon plans
to introduce a civil unions bill and to back
the marriage measure, and Brown’s firm
statement backing same-sex marriage,
are likely to be viewed by LGBT activists
as a major boost for the marriage mea-
sure.
Up until now, Brown had not taken
a public stand on the marriage bill, al-
though his press secretary, Mike Raia,
said Brown had informed colleagues and
friends of his support for the measure.
“The lieutenant governor’s statement
comes as a surprise, but certainly a
welcome surprise,” said Lisa Polyak, a
board member and spokesperson for
Equality Maryland, the statewide LGBT
group leading efforts to pass the bill.
“We’re grateful for all elected officials,
especially those in leadership roles, who
understand that our families seek equal
treatment under the law,” she said. “And
we welcome the lieutenant governor’s
joining the coalition to achieve civil mar-
riage for same-sex couples.”
Gov. Martin O’Malley has said he
would sign a same-sex marriage mea-
sure approved by the legislature. And
most political observers in the state say
supporters of the bill have the votes to Photo courtesy of Wikipedia
get it through the legislature. ‘I have always believed that all Marylanders should have an equality of rights and responsibilities and that includes marriage equality,’ said Maryland
Before being named by O’Malley as Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown in an exclusive interview.
his running mate in the 2006 gubernato-
rial race, Brown had served two terms in position is in support [of the marriage George’s County on this issue as I sus- to the rank of colonel and, as an attorney
the Maryland House of Delegates from bill]. As we approach 2012 I’ll certainly pect is true in most all of the large coun- with a degree from Harvard Law School,
P.G. County. During his second term, evaluate what role I’m going to play on ties in Maryland.” he currently commands a Pennsylvania-
Brown was named the House of Del- that issue.” Brown was asked what he thought based Army Legal Support unit.
egates’ majority whip, a leadership post As a prominent black elected official, of assertions by Bishop Harry Jackson, With that as a backdrop, Brown was
that enabled him to build a good working LGBT advocates for the marriage bill a Maryland minister who led efforts to asked what he thought of the success-
relationship with his fellow lawmakers. would likely seek Brown’s help in cam- oppose D.C.’s same-sex marriage law. ful effort to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,”
Noting that his job as whip involved paigning for the bill in a referendum fight Jackson and his supporters, among oth- the law that barred gays and lesbians
“counting heads” to determine the sup- in his home turf of majority black P.G. er things, argued that same-sex unions from serving openly in the military.
port of various bills, Brown said he be- County. In California in 2008, exit polls endanger black families because they “Well, first I’ll say I couldn’t be more
lieves the marriage measure has solid showed that a majority of black voters undermine traditional marriage. proud of our president for moving for-
support in the House of Delegates and supported overturning that state’s same- “Well, my only response, and this is ward on the elimination of the “Don’t Ask,
appears to enjoy a “slim majority” in the sex marriage law in the bitterly fought not a response to the impact on black Don’t Tell” policy and recognizing full
Senate. ballot measure known as Proposition 8. families, white families, or any other fami- membership, if you will, in uniform ser-
Asked what he thinks the chances are “I think Prince George’s County, which lies,” he said. “My response to that is I vices of men and women regardless of
for opponents to place the marriage bill is predominantly African American, have had experience through friendships who they choose to be in a relationship
before the voters in a referendum, Brown should not be viewed as a monolithic and acquaintances with couples – same- with,” he said. “So I’m proud of that and I
said he believes a referendum on the is- entity or county or community,” Brown sex couples – who are successfully rais- think it’s a big step forward for the armed
sue will make it to the ballot, but he thinks said. “I think we’re going to get varying ing children. And that’s in a number or forces and it’s a big step forward for our
voters will uphold the law rather than degrees of support and varying degrees variety of racial or ethnic backgrounds. country.”
overturn it. of opposition. We know from public com- So I have difficulty understanding that Added Brown, “And I will also say that
“It’s not a high hurdle in Maryland to ments that many of the traditional civil comment.” after 26 years of active and reserve duty,
get an issue on the ballot,” he said. “So rights organizations have come out in Brown’s official biography on the Mary- I’d be kidding people if I told them that I
it would be on the ballot for 2012 during support of it,” he said, referring to the land State website shows that he has never encountered a soldier who didn’t
the presidential campaign. There’s going same-sex marriage bill. served in the Army since 1984 both on tell me that they were gay. And yet I have
to be a lot of voter turnout as we typi- “We also know that a number of mem- active duty and currently in the reserves. observed these soldiers performing their
cally see in presidential campaigns. No bers of the clergy from the African-Amer- He served a 10-month tour in Iraq as part duty patriotically with the same level of
doubt, like other referenda, it’s going to ican churches have come out or spoke of a Multi-National Force in 2004 that diligence and commitment and that their
be hotly contested and debated.” against it,” he said. “So there’s not a clear provided humanitarian assistance to the preference had no relevance to their per-
Brown added, “As I said today, my or I should say single voice in Prince Iraqi people. In 2007 he was promoted formance of their military duties.”
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Egyptian gov’t has history of targeting gays
Continued from page 1
in an initial attempt to stop the demon-
strations last week before determining
they were too large to control.
“I’m impressed by the bravery of ev-
eryone in Egypt,” he said. “But also by
the bravery of LGBT people who are
standing with the rest of the opposition.
And beyond that, I don’t think anybody
knows what will happen in the future.”
Long currently serves as a senior fellow
at Columbia University School of Law’s Cen-
ter for Gender and Sexuality Law.
In 2004, while with Human Rights
Watch, he was the principal author of a
lengthy report on anti-gay persecution in
Egypt that the group published in Eng-
lish and Arabic. The Arabic edition of the
report received 80,000 individual visits
on the Human Rights Watch website in
the first year it was released, Long said.
Among other things, the report said
well over 1,000 gay men had been arrest-
ed in cities and towns throughout Egypt
between 2001 and 2004 in a crackdown
against LGBT people.
“We documented hundreds of ar-
rests,” Long said. “I would say that prob-
ably thousands of people were arrested
in raids on private homes and through
entrapment over the Internet.”
Long and others monitoring the rapid-
ly changing developments in Egypt this
week have said the Muslim Brotherhood,
an Islamic organization considered to be
the most organized opposition group to
Advocates seek Obama order barring job bias
Continued from page 4
tation and gender identity in most
situations in the public and private
workforce.
An executive order on LGBT work-
place discrimination could be a work-
able alternative now that Republicans
have taken control of the House and
cut into the Democratic majority in the
Senate after the 2010 midterm elec-
tions, making passage of ENDA in
Congress significantly more challeng-
ing, if not impossible.
Whether Obama would be willing
to issue such an executive order re-
mains to be seen. The president has
called for passage of ENDA, but hasn’t
voiced an opinion about an adminis-
trative action instituting workplace
protections for LGBT people.
“The president continues to exam-
ine steps the federal government can
take to help secure equal rights for
LGBT Americans,” said White House
spokesperson Shin Inouye. “While I
can’t speak to this specific proposal,
we’ve already taken steps such as ex-
tending benefits to the same-sex do-
mestic partners of federal employees
and ensuring equal access to HUD
the Mubarak government, bills itself as a
fundamentalist faction that would never
embrace LGBT rights.
But Long said the Muslim Brotherhood
is not an extremist entity like the Taliban
is in Afghanistan and is expected to join
a coalition of mostly secular factions
to form an interim government should
Mubarak agree to resign.
“The Brotherhood joined the opposi-
tion movement late,” he said. The op-
position on the streets is being led by
young secular leftists. I don’t think the
Brotherhood can stake a claim to being
the leader of this revolution.”
Pro-Democracy activists in Egypt
have been pushing for Egyptian Nobel
Peace Prize winner and former Interna-
tional Atomic Energy Agency head Mo-
hamed ElBaradei to become the head of
a transition government.
“ElBaradei, who everyone hopes will
become the transition president, is a
secular, liberal figure,” Long said. “I think
he’s a good man.”
President Barack Obama and U.S.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have
spoken out in the past for human rights
protections for LGBT people throughout
the world. It could not be immediately de-
termined whether the Obama administra-
tion would push for human rights protec-
tions for LGBT people in Egypt as part of
his behind-the-scenes effort to persuade
Mubarak to resign and his call for immedi-
ate democratic reforms in Egypt.
The 2004 Human Rights Watch report
programs, and we hope to continue
making progress.”
Nan Hunter, a lesbian law professor
at Georgetown University, said a di-
rective protecting LGBT people would
be a “terrific idea” because history
has shown executive orders for non-
discrimination often precede changes
in law.
“I think the pertinent piece in terms
of the civil rights history is that the fed-
eral contractor requirements were put
in place prior to the enactment of the
statutes,” Hunter said.
In 1964, President Johnson issued
an executive order prohibiting most
federal contractors from discriminat-
ing on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex or national origin — prior to the en-
actment of Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act, which provides similar protections
in statute. Johnson’s directive could
be used as a model for a directive pro-
tecting LGBT people.
Hunter said she sees no legal im-
pediment to Obama issuing a work-
place non-discrimination order for
LGBT people and noted the federal
government has “long had the cus-
tom” of instituting requirements for
contractors that the majority of busi-
said authorities charged the mostly gay
men ensnared in the anti-gay crackdown
with violating a provision in Egypt’s anti-
prostitution law that prohibits the “habitu-
al practice of debauchery.”
According to Long, Egyptian courts in-
terpreted the sweeping law to cover con-
sensual, non-commercial sexual relations
between people of the same sex. He said
police used the law to arrest gays, even
though it was clear that the men charged
were not engaging in prostitution.
The report also documented wide-
spread use of torture against the gay
men arrested in the crackdown, with
many of them sent to the same police de-
tention centers known for physical abuse
of political prisoners that Egyptians par-
ticipating in the past week’s protests
have denounced.
Following a 2004 news conference in
Cairo called to release the Human Rights
Watch report, the anti-gay crackdown
stopped, Long said. He said “debauch-
ery” related arrests of gays resumed to
a lesser degree in 2008 after authorities
alleged that gay men with AIDS were
endangering the public by engaging in
promiscuous sex. Long said those ar-
rests subsided a short time later.
“I think the accounts of torture we
gave in the report really did have an ef-
fect on average Egyptians’ perceptions
of homosexuality,” Long said. “We made
a very deliberate decision to frame it as
a report about part of the ongoing tor-
ture crisis in Egypt. They understood
nesses don’t satisfy.
“That kind of executive order exists
with regard to race, sex, religion, other
protected characteristics — there is
no reason why it could not be issued
with regard to sexual orientation and
gender identity,” she said.
Still, Hunter acknowledged that
Obama may face political challenges
in issuing such an order — much like
the difficulties Congress had in pass-
ing ENDA — if the directive includes
protections for transgender people.
“I think that’s the political concern
at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue,”
she said. “On the other hand, I think
that it would be unfortunate — or it
would be wrong, really — to have an
executive order that covered only sex-
ual orientation and not gender iden-
tity.”
An executive order prohibiting the
federal government from doing busi-
ness with companies that don’t have
non-discrimination policies protecting
LGBT people would have less reach
than ENDA.
According to the Williams Institute,
the federal government contracts with
91,367 companies. The percent of the
U.S. workforce that these companies
that gays are people like them, subject
to similar fears of police brutality and ar-
bitrary state actions.”
Long said that although the anti-gay
crackdown begun in 2004 was precipi-
tated, in part, by pressure from Islamic
leaders to curtail homosexuality, he said
sources familiar with Egyptian politics
believe Mubarak himself started the
crackdown in an attempt to go after an
opposing political faction.
“I’ve never gone on the record with
this before but will now,” Long said.
“There were widespread rumors that
Gamal Mubarak, Mubarak’s son whom
he was trying to anoint as his successor,
was gay. And the first people arrested
in the crackdown were relatives of an-
other leading family in Egypt whom the
Mubaraks suspected of having spread
this rumor.”
Long noted that the rival family mem-
bers arrested on homosexuality related
charges were on board the Queen Boat,
a commercial entertainment vessel on
the Nile River that was known to host gay
parties. The so-called “Queen Boat” raid
marked the start of the 2004 crackdown
against gays in Egypt.
“I think the whole thing started as a
kind of political ploy to send a message
that you don’t insult Gamal Mubarak,”
Long said. “And after that, police officers
across the country got the message that,
well, cracking down on these people is
a good thing to do. It’s good for your ca-
reer, and so the crackdown spread.”
employ is unknown. However, the ex-
ecutive order that Johnson issued in
1964, which covered most federal con-
tractors, protected only an estimated
22 percent of the civilian workforce.
Sainz disputed the notion that an
administrative action for workplace
protections could take the place of
legislatively passing ENDA.
“It is not an ENDA,” Sainz said. “It
would only apply to companies that
have contracts with the federal gov-
ernment. We believe it to be an incred-
ibly important step forward but would
not replace a fully inclusive ENDA that
would apply to all workplaces, whether
they be a federal contractor or not.”
Socarides acknowledged legis-
lation would be the preferred route
to provide workplace protections to
LGBT people, but said an executive
order would have some reach in lieu of
an act of Congress.
“It sometimes comes after congres-
sional hearings and often, after legis-
lative action, there’s some sense that
there’s been some national consensus
around it,” he said. “But absent the
willingness of Congress to move on it,
I don’t think it would be as effective,
but it could get a lot of the job done.”
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INSIDELGBTWASHINGTON
Fending off busybodies in Congress
GOP should
stop meddling in
D.C.’s affairs
By PETER ROSENSTEIN
Just last week, ultra-conser-
vative Rep. Tim Jordan (R-Ohio)
decided it was important to
wade into the issue of marriage
equality in D.C. As a member of
the Republican Study Commit-
tee (RSC) he determined that
he doesn’t have to spend his
time on jobs and the economy
and can squander precious
hours getting involved in D.C.
and social issues.
I wonder if his unemployed
constituents would agree that
he has already done all he can
for them and so now he can
move on to other things.
R. Clarke Cooper, executive
director of the Log Cabin Re-
publicans, was right to question
whether this is what Republi-
cans were elected to do. I think
the answer would be a resound-
ing no. Log Cabin issued a
great statement telling the con-
gressman what they thought of
his initiative — an “anti-federal-
ist attack on D.C.”
Cooper went on to say, “This
Congress has important work to
do without meddling in local af-
fairs. Such an overreach sends
a mixed message from the Re-
FEEDBACK
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ments to our website. Visit
washingtonblade.com to join
the discussion.
Re: “Gay man charged with
‘hate crime’” (news, Jan. 28)
The Circle Keepers of the
DC Radical Faeries would like
to express our concern over the
incident that occurred outside of
JR.’s involving one of our new-
est members. While none of us
knows exactly what happened in
the heat of that moment, we are
concerned over how this incident
may be misconstrued to repre-
sent the DC Radical Faeries.
We would like to make it
known that violence in any form
is contrary to Radical Faerie be-
liefs and practices. We strive to
resolve conflicts through build-
ing understanding and heartfelt
empathy between people.
Violent acts, especially hate
publican Party actively trying to
shrink the role of government in
Americans’ daily lives.”
I assume that the statement
would also refer to the bill in-
troduced last week by House
Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio)
and Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-
Conn.) to reinstate education
vouchers in the District.
We are more than 600,000
strong in the District of Colum-
bia and we need to stand up
for our rights. Home rule has
to become a reality not just a
slogan. We can debate issues
like marriage equality, vouch-
ers, gun control and needle
exchange ourselves and
even go to the courts to settle
our disputes. But when our
elected officials overwhelm-
ingly pass a law, the local
courts uphold it and the Su-
preme Court refuses to hear
an appeal, the matter must be
considered settled without a
bunch of busybodies in Con-
gress trying to step in.
For the next two years we
will be fighting this Republican
House of Representatives on
these issues. They began their
reign by stripping D.C. Del.
Eleanor Holmes Norton of her
vote in committee. I am glad
there are members of the Re-
publican Party like Cooper who
are willing to stand up and say
“stay out of D.C.’s business.”
Let’s hope we can count on
crimes, often stem from an illu-
sion that another class of people
are fundamentally different from
the aggressor. When violence is
responded to with violence it only
serves to strengthen that illusion.
It is our belief that by sharing our-
selves, who we are and where we
come from, we can reach through
to the human being on the other
side of the conflict.
Hate crimes are a systemic
problem in the District. The lives
of Principal Brian Betts, Wanda
Alston, and countless trans-
gender men and women were
irreplaceable. Their loss has
left a lasting impact on our com-
munity. We must strive to find
solutions to these crimes that
address the root of the problem,
not just the individual incidents.
— Circle Keepers of the DC
Radical Faeries
Re: “Back to reality for LGBT
movement” (op-ed by Kevin
President Obama to stand up
for us and veto any bills that
seek to interfere with our right to
govern ourselves.
We must be willing to work
in tandem with a lot of different
groups and collectively stay
on message. We need to sep-
arate our personal positions
on individual issues and join
in the fight for full democracy
and real home rule. Saying
you are for home rule and then
asking Congress to interfere
on your own personal issue,
as the Washington Post edito-
rial board did again last week-
end on vouchers, is the height
of hypocrisy.
In 2006 the Foundation for
All DC Families, the group
that helped found the mar-
riage equality organization
Campaign for All DC Families,
took a poll on marriage equal-
ity. While marriage equality
was supported overall in the
District, the percentages of
support differed widely in each
ward. However, what came out
clearly in the poll was the over-
whelming support in every area
of the District for self-determi-
nation and for Congress to stay
out of our business.
So this is the issue on which
we can come together. We must
ask Congress to ignore religious
bigots like Harry Jackson of
Maryland who want to meddle
in D.C.’s affairs, and we need to
Naff, Jan. 28)
Good god! Strong words of
weakness, there! … Because
a major success isn’t likely, I
guess we shouldn’t try, huh?
Because we won’t be able to
hit a home run, let’s just stand in
front of the pitching mound and
take a hit, square in the jaw.”
That’s sound advice.
— Viva Wimps
Kevin’s right. And he’s right
because there isn’t a physical
movement to back up any de-
mands on gay marriage right
now. If there were, then it would
be a different story. But more
braying and whining and com-
plaining? Boring.
No, it’s time to get real. And
Kevin’s take sounds grounded
and sensible. You’re in no posi-
tion or any other gay person in
America to call Kevin or anyone
else a wimp.
— Derrick Mathis
have a consistent message on
the need for budget and legis-
lative autonomy while we con-
tinue the fight for a vote for our
delegate and full statehood.
We need to find supporters
of this position in the home dis-
tricts of those members of Con-
gress who try to interfere with
our laws and ask them to tell
their elected officials that that is
not what they sent them to Con-
gress to do.
Our local elected officials
are fully capable of represent-
ing the will of the people. If
D.C. residents feel strongly
that they haven’t, they have
the option of throwing them
out of office in a peaceful
election. That is what makes
us different from other na-
tions. We in the District of Co-
lumbia need to demand the
same democratic rights that
every other American has.
Now is the time to stand up
and be counted for home rule
and self-determination.
Peter Rosenstein is a d.C.-based lGBt
rights and democratic Party activist. he
writes regularly for the Blade.
Re: “GOP House members
seek repeal of D.C. marriage”
(news, Jan. 28)
Was this really a surprise
to anyone? All Christian con-
servatives live for is oppos-
ing anything that benefits
gay Americans and their pup-
pet GOP party is full of them
while others just do as they
are told.
Log Cabin is naive to think
the GOP leadership actually
cares about integrity when
they have NEVER shown any!
How long before they pursue
yet again a federal consti-
tutional amendment against
marriage equality? The GOP
platform specifically op-
poses gay marriage. How
can Log Cabin expect any
other course of action? This
fight will be a long, nasty and
drawn out one for years to
come. Wake up!
— El Dorado
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VIEWPOINT

At last, a role model for ‘queer crips’

Celebrating Geri
Jewell’s coming out
By KATHI WOLFE
Back in the day, a celebrity
coming out was a showstopper.
Today, so many glam folk reveal
they’re queer, that these revela-
tions are like snowflakes: lovely,
but hard to distinguish from one
another. You know it’s good for the
LGBTQ community when celebri-
ties are open about their sexuality;
yet, you almost stop noticing.
But last weekend, when actress
and comedienne Geri Jewell, 54,
the first person with a visible dis-
ability to appear in a recurring role
on prime time TV, came out as a
lesbian, I was as excited as I was
when Ellen rocked the world by
saying “I’m gay.”
Why was I so riveted by Jew-
ell’s reveal of her sexual orienta-
tion? Because I’m legally blind
and lesbian, and like many of
us who are crip and queer, I’ve
found that people with disabilities
are often invisible in the LGBTQ
community. (Some of us, reclaim-
ing pejorative terms, refer to our-
selves as queer and crip.) Most
of us don’t desire invisibility. Yet,
exclusion from inaccessible bars
and meeting places to employ-
ment discrimination keep us off
the radar screen.
Like many of my disabled
friends, when I was growing up,
I thought I’d die before adult-
hood because I rarely saw any-
one like myself on TV. Nobody
used a wheelchair or had a
seeing-eye dog on “Leave It To
Beaver,” “I Love Lucy “ or any of
my favorite programs. From the
boob tube, you’d have no idea
that folks with disabilities went
to school, held jobs or (heaven
forbid!) had sex.
When I came out, I didn’t meet
other LGBTQ people with disabil-
ities. I had no role models.
Now, queer crips are gradu-
ally becoming more visible, ac-
cording to Bethany Stevens, a
faculty member and policy an-
alyst with the Center for Lead-
ership in Disability at Georgia
State University.
“There’s a sense of exclusion
from the larger queer move-
ment,” added Stevens, who is
a queer sexologist and wheel-
chair user, “there’s the perva-
sive notion of the ‘body beau-
tiful’ — and we don’t live up to
those standards.”
But in “hotbeds” of urban
culture, “there are moments of
visibility,” Stevens said, “[for ex-
ample] wheelchair users start
the San Francisco Pride pa-
rade. But, we’re still not expe-
riencing social inclusion. We’re
not seen as desirable.”
Jewell, who has cerebral
palsy, has achieved fame and
critical acclaim over her more
than 30-year career. In 1980,
she broke new ground as
cousin Geri on the NBC sitcom
“The Facts of Life.” During four
seasons of the show, Jewell
portrayed a character who was
attractive, performed comedy
gigs, and dated, and who hap-
pened to have a disability. Sure,
Geri’s “experiences” were with
men. But this was a watershed
moment for crips — hetero and
queer. Geri wasn’t pitiable. She
was a strong woman and funny
as hell. When she joked, “I don’t
have cerebral palsy, I’m drunk.
When I’m drunk, I walk perfectly
straight,” people with disabili-
ties were freed from their “he-
roic” halo.
“Jewell showed that people
with disabilities exist and not in
an ‘after school special,’ frame-
work,” said Robert J. Thomp-
son, professor of television and
popular culture at Syracuse
University in a telephone inter- Geri Jewell
view. “She wasn’t ‘inspiration’
– the character was from her it’s still brave to come out.
point of view.” Jewell is the Ellen of queer
Jewell’s work in the HBO crips. Barbara Walters take
western “Deadwood” (set in note: Jewell would be a great
the 19th century during the addition to your “most fascinat-
Gold Rush) was important, said ing people” of 2011 special. I
Beth A. Haller, author of “Rep- only hope that Geri will use her
resenting Disability in an Ableist celebrity not only to increase her
World: Essays on Mass Media,” fame, but to help make queer
in an e-mail. “Her character had crips more visible and welcome
sass and complexity and was in the LGBTQ community.
an integral part of the Dead-
wood community.”
Jewell, whose memoir “I’m
Walking as Straight as I Can:
Transcending Disability in Holly-
wood and Beyond” will be out in
April, is likely coming out partly
to reinvigorate her career, which
due to disability based discrimi-
nation, has lagged between Kathi Wolfe is a writer, poet and regu-
lar contributor to the Blade. She can be
“Facts” and “Deadwood.” The reached through this publication.
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The last time we spoke to DJ Tracy Young, she was
sitting in a cafe in Miami. Today, she’s in her apartment in
Chelsea, N.Y., with a sore throat, dreading the upcoming
storm that’s supposed to drop 20 more inches of snow.
Her dog Rocco fights for her attention during a phone
interview.
“I want to go back to Miami,” she says, laughing.
She’s not moving to the Sunshine State just yet. To-
night she’s returning to D.C. and will spin at Cobalt (1639
R St., N.W.), one of the first places she worked as a DJ.
Young is originally from the D.C. area. She gradu-
ated from T.C. Williams High School and then University
of Maryland in 1998 with a degree in communications.
Her first DJ gig was for a hip-hop radio station in D.C.,
WPGC.
It’s been at least 15 years since Young last played
the club.
“And I cannot wait,” she says, adding that it’s crazy
how long it’s been.
“I was visiting Fort Lauderdale along with my boy-
friend Stephen and I picked up a gay rag and there was
a huge spread on Tracy,” says Mark Rutstein, manager
arts & entertainment
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arts & entertainment
Cross-country moves, new projects and a ‘Real
Housewives’ romance among DJ’s adventures
of Cobalt, on how the event came to be. “I somehow
forgot about her since she hasn’t performed in D.C. in
years.”
The last time Young was in the area was two years
ago when she performed at Town, a larger venue than
Cobalt. She says you reach a different audience at
smaller venues than you do the large ones.
“Young is a legend in the dance community,” Rutstein
says. “Cobalt doesn’t get a chance to bring in talent like
Tracy very often because of our size restrictions.”
Level One will be open so there will be three floors
tonight, all with Young’s music being piped through the
speakers. Cobalt will have its usual free vodka drinks
from 11 p.m. to midnight and Rutstein suggests people
get there before 11 to avoid the line.
It’s been a strange couple of years for Young.
She’s made two cross-country moves.
After living in Miami for a while, she and her then-partner
moved to Los Angeles. That relationship ended and Young
didn’t want to be there anymore, so she moved to New York.
Luckily, Young likes to travel.
“I get tired of it, but I feel like a loser when I don’t,” she says.
“It’s nice to go to places I haven’t been before.”
She’s also been the topic of tabloids and celebrity gossip.
Blade file photo
“I don’t know why that became such a big deal,”
Young says about her relationship with “Real House-
wives of Atlanta” star Kim Zolciak.
The pair was rumored to be having a relationship
after Young worked with the Housewife on her song,
“Tardy for the Party.” Two years ago, Young did not want
to talk about the relationship, but now she’s more than
willing to talk about most aspects, except how it ended,
only saying it didn’t end on a good note.
Young says Zolciak was the one who leaked their re-
lationship to the papers and called her a liar.
“Being gay is hard enough,” she says, adding that
Zolciak had the additional pressures of having children
and being in the spotlight because of “Real House-
wives.”
Young had just broken up with someone whom she
had really cared for and, while she says they had some-
thing real at the time, she thinks Zolciak was a distrac-
tion.
“For lack of a better term, a rebound,” she says. “I
don’t regret it. She did put a smile on my face.”
Young has since moved on, saying her life has
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QUEERY: 20 questions for Ana Castronuovo

By JOEY DiGUGLIELMO
joeyd@washblade.com How long have you been out and who physical world?
was the hardest person to tell? There’s a greater force out there. I don’t
In some ways, Ana Castronu- I lucked out because I didn’t have a know what it is. But it’s there. You can feel
ovo’s heart is in California and the problem coming out. I came out when I it sometimes when you pay attention.
music industry, the realm of her was about 24. I thought the hardest person
original career aspirations. to tell would be my grandmother. She told What’s your advice for LGBT move-
The Bronx native, who lived me that she already knew since I always ment leaders?
in Fairfax, Va., for much of her liked to hang out with pretty girls. She Be patient, fight hard and nev-
growing-up years, lived in San was just waiting for me to figure it out. er give up for what you believe in.
Diego and West Hollywood from
1997 to 2002. Who’s your LGBT hero? What would you walk across hot
“I miss it and love it,” she says. “It All the men and women who have coals for?
was a great experience and some- served in the military all these years to Karen — she’s the most amazing girl-
thing where you look at shows and fight for a country that made them hide friend/partner I could’ve ever hoped for. My
concerts and you think it’s this big their true identities. We have come grandmother, who has been the most influ-
high life of partying and non-stop a long way with DADT overturned, ential person in my life. And Steven Tyler, if
fun but the whole business part of but I think the battle isn’t over yet. he had a million dollars in his pocket for me.
it you don’t realize. That’s what re-
ally attracted me.” What’s Washington’s best nightspot, What gay stereotype annoys you most?
The 35-year-old lesbian re- past or present? Most stereotypes annoy me. I can’t even
turned to Virginia “for family rea- Cobalt, without a doubt. Tracks keep track of them anymore. I had a discus-
sons.” And she’s happy doing was the best spot back in the sion at brunch last weekend about otters and
office administrative work for Ar- day (I think I just aged myself). bears. And then I get the typical “who is the
lington’s Westwood College. She boy and who is the girl?” when discussing
also does event promotions and What’s your dream wedding? (my own) lesbian relationships. I don’t identi-
PR for DJ Drew G, one of Cobalt’s My dream wedding involves fam- fy as femme (although my girlfriend may beg
resident DJs. ily and close friends at a warm, exotic to differ). Why can’t someone just be gay or
Castronuovo met her girlfriend location. It ends with a huge recep- lesbian and leave it at that?
of four years, Karen Diehl, at a tion that mirrors a dance club party.
Joan Jett concert. She likes mu- What’s your favorite gay movie?
sic, fashion and wine. Her favorite What non-gay issue are you most Even though it’s not a traditional gay
way to relax is with a glass of Pi- passionate about? movie, most definitely “Party Monster.”
not Grigio or Riesling while enjoy- Abortion — pro life vs. pro choice.
ing TV sitcoms. What’s the most overrated social
Washington Blade photo by Michael Key What historical outcome would you custom?
change? Facebook. It revolves around everyday
The recent deaths of Tyler Clementi, life more than actual interpersonal interac-
Asher Brown, Seth Walsh, Justin Aa- tions (even though I’m guilty of this my-

be seen. be heard. be fierce!

berg, Raymond Chase, Billy Lucas and self). All you hear these days are people
anyone else who has taken their own life talking about what someone has posted
because of how someone else made on Facebook or if they are “Facebooking”
them feel. No one has the right to dic- (sadly, it’s become a verb as well).
PEOPLE ARE READING. PEOPLE ARE TALKING. PEOPLE ARE GETTING RESULTS. ADVERTISE TODAY! tate how you feel inside; every life is pre-
cious. Bullying has been going on for a What trophy or prize do you most covet?
hat long time and I think that it’s a tragedy My (deceased) father’s albums
’s w
Dear Blade People, Hereeps are that it took the deaths of these people and stereo system from the ‘70s. It’s
pe ying: for us to wake up and realize it’s time to a part of my father that I never knew
sa
do something about it. and defines a part of who I am today.
Thank you for the incredible coverage and exposure that
GMCW received for Men in Tights: A Pink Nutcracker. The What’s been the most memorable pop What do you wish you’d known at 18?
video that Steve produced is the finest we’ve seen and was culture moment of your lifetime? I should’ve been a little more frugal
made available almost immediately after the shoot. Joey’s The death of Princess Diana. I had just with my spending habits — gotta love
well written and engaging article was clearly widely read moved to San Diego and was sitting in credit cards at a young age.
the living room watching it on the televi-
by the GLBT community and
“Our success could not have sion — an absolute tragedy. Why Washington?
shared with great enthusiasm Why not? It’s a city full of culture, his-
been achieved without the
by our Chorus members and
abundant and unwavering On what do you insist? tory and the American dream. You can
colleagues throughout the support of The Blade.” Live the life you want and love the find something beautiful on every corner.
country. We saw direct results at people around you with everything
you’ve got. The best gift you can ever get
the box office from the article linked to Michael’s marvelous photo at
is something you give to yourself — it’s
the top of your home page. We truly appreciate these efforts and the called happiness.
generous web time and space that the article garnered.
What was your last Facebook post or
In addition to surpassing our season subscription goal for the 2011 Tweet?
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downloading “Dirty Pop 10” by DJ Drew G.
ambitious single ticket attendance goal for the performance. It was
an ambitious goal. It required a team effort and much hard work, but If your life were a book, what would
we crushed it. Our success could not have been achieved without the the title be?
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DININGAGENDA
Who knew sushi was an aphrodisiac? Mike Olson and Dean Barnes get close at the fabulous new Tsunami.
The way to your partner’s heart
Several posh bistros offer
perfect settings for
Valentine’s romance
By DAVID J. HOFFMAN
Feb. 14 is D-Day for romance — the
annual Valentine’s Day celebration of af-
fection between intimate companions or
those looking for it.
So consider a few ways to show your
affection with food, by dining out on the
day itself.
For sushi lovers, the new Tsunami
Sushi and Lounge on 14th Street, N.W.,
between N and Rhode Island Avenue is
a great start.
There are many types of sushi, but
most often we think of it as what is actu-
ally “sashimi,” when it’s simply raw fish
that’s been sliced, or as “nigiri,” when it’s
a mounded rectangle of rice topped with
something.
Bottom line: Sushi is sexy. To the eyes
— and on the tongue. Just ask Vena
(but her intimates call her “Wee”) W.
Doungchan, the stunning and seductive
Thai-born hostess and marvelous man-
ager at Tsunami. But the restaurant and
bar’s slogan nevertheless is “we don’t
make waves, we make sushi.”
Born a boy biologically in small-town
Thailand in 1973, Vena (a name she
chose for herself to replace her male
name, Weerasak, says she knew from at
Washington Blade photo by Michael Key
least age 6 that she was not a boy but
a girl. When she could, though never at
upscale downtown D.C. trattoria-like To-
sca (1112 F St., N.W.), Posto is presided
Located only steps away from the Stu-
dio Theatre in a onetime car dealership,
school, she often dressed in skirts from over (like Tosca) by its executive chef with floor-to-ceiling windows, simple cool
then on and when she went to university
at 18 to study hotel management, she
— a maestro famed among foodies —
Massimo Fabbri, born just 30 miles north
lighting and stark furnishings and bright
artwork, Posto has become a stylish mec-
says “I grew my hair, put on make-up,” of Florence who as a boy aspired to be- ca for trend-spotters and is known espe-
and a year later began hormone therapy. come a chef, who moved when grown to cially as a recent haunt for Obama White
She moved to the United States in London and then in 2001 to D.C. where House and administration heavy hitters
2000 and after a number of years first in he worked for a time at Tosca, revisited like former chief of staff Rahm Emanuel
San Francisco and then New York City, Italy for a several-year stretch, but then and political strategist David Axelrod.
she was asked last year by the owner returned to D.C. and now lives with his
of Thai Tanic, the restaurant located be- wife Alexis just a few blocks from Posto. Continues on page 27
neath second-floor Tsunami, to come
to D.C. and help open what was at first
planned only as a bar and lounge but lat-
er expanded to the sushi menu, under the
skilled culinary baton of Vietnam-born but
Ohio-raised executive chef Nick Vu Ho-
ang. Not to be missed are several of his
favorites, such as a tuna tartare topped
with a quail egg or duck-breast nigiri
topped with luscious seared foie gras and
miso-flavored pineapple and plum.
Like Vena, the restaurant and bar are
sleek and stunning, and include an inti-
mate third-floor loft area, with a modern
look of contrasting white and black leath-
er chairs and sofas.
Switch cuisine gears now for the new
Italian Renaissance in the casual but
upscale brasserie style of Ristorante
Posto, also on 14th Street, N.W., serving
classic and modern Italian food (but with
a clear accent on the latter mood) that
is simply “delizioso,” accessible comfort
food to set your love thermostat on warm. Washington Blade photo by Michael Key
A little-sister restaurant to the even more Lauren and Carrie Dana-Evans enjoying a romantic dinner at the Beacon Bar and Grill.
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THEATERAGENDA

Photo by T. Charles Erickson; courtesy of Ford’s Theatre

Holly Twyford as Sissie with (background) Kimberly Schraf as Cornelia and Nancy Robinette
as Grace Ann in the Ford’s Theatre Society production of Horton Foote’s ‘The Carpetbagger’s
Children,’ directed by Mark Ramont.

Sister act at Ford’s

‘Carpetbagger’s’ gives
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Few artists evoke memory like the late,
great American playwright Horton Foote.
His astounding sense of place and abil-
ity to gently but truthfully revisit the past
through indelibly drawn characters have
Tsunami secured his rank among dramatists.
With his “The Carpetbagger’s Chil-
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again takes us back to bygone small town
sisterly consensus among very different
women strikes one as an elderly play-
wright’s (“The Carpetbagger’s Children”
is Foote’s penultimate play — written in
2001, eight years before his death at
92) missed storytelling opportunity, but
more likely it serves as a testament to the
Thompson’s deep-seated family lore.
Gracefully staged by Mark Ramont, the
90-minute show is made up almost solely
of engaging monologues — humorous,
poignant and real — like most of Foote’s
work which includes southern set plays
like “The Trip to Bountiful” and the Pulitzer
Prize-winning “The Young Man From At-
lanta” as well as Academy Award-wining
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FRI 12-3, 5-1 Looking back, the women recall a life dining table crowded with silver-framed
under the thumb of their authoritarian late family photos. The suggested parlor is
SAT 12-1 father. Each in turn talks about property backed by endless acres of fertile fields
SUN 12-12 and cotton farming, Grace Anne’s ill- and colorful skies.
advised elopement to the gold-digging One by one, each of the actors fades
Jackson Le Grand, Sissie’s singing, and away, exiting through a cutout in the orange
strong Cornelia’s moment of weakness sunset, beautifully expressing the end of a
when she fell for an insincere suitor. The family’s era, lost in time but not forgotten.
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THEATERAGENDA
Actor Ed Dixon as Max in Signature Theatre’s current production ‘Sunset Boulevard.’
Reprising Max
Gay actor Ed Dixon draws
raves for ‘Sunset’ role
By JOEY DiGUGLIELMO
Ed Dixon’s emotional pendulum —
as one might expect from an actor —
swings wide.
During an hour-long interview in the
lobby of Signature Theatre where he’s on
the boards each night as Max in “Sun-
set Boulevard,” Dixon laughs uproari-
ously and heartily several times recant-
ing tales and dropping names from his
four-decade career. And though no tears
appear, two of the stories he tells involve
a copious shedding thereof.
One even came during “Sunset,”
though it was during his initial encounter
with the musical 14 years ago when he
toured with it for a year with Linda Bal-
gord as Norma.
“In the movie it cuts away from (Max) all
the time, but on the stage he’s up there a
lot of time in the background just suffering,”
Dixon says. “At the end of act one there
was a part where I stand behind a fringe
curtain at the part where Norma pulls Joe
down on top of her and I would just release
the curtain down on my face. Well after
standing there for six months or whatever it
was in that condition, feeling this wretched,
painful condition, it’s like your body doesn’t
know you’re only kidding. It’s like you’re re-
ally experiencing that. This one night I just
started crying and cried all during inter-
mission. People were going, ‘Are you OK?
I was like, ‘Uhh, not really.’ It had really built
up over the run. So how do you deal with
that every day for a year? It makes you kind
of crazy.”
This production, which runs through
Feb. 13 and has been the second-big-
gest hit in Signature’s 21-year history
(after “Les Miserables”), hasn’t been as
emotionally draining, Dixon says. But it
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has been taxing. Returning to the role has
been rewarding and challenging, he says.
The lessons Dixon, 62, uses to coach
actors and singers for auditions in New
York, where he lives on the Upper West
Side, have come in handy.
“It feels different doing eight shows
a week than it did 14 years ago. I was
really vocally stronger 14 years ago but
I’ve also been very pleased to see how
much agility I still have. … I went into
daily training months ago.”
It’s the most vocally challenging part
Dixon — who has extensive opera and mu-
sical theater credits — has done in years.
Dixon and co-star Florence Lacey
have worked together several times be-
fore and enjoy a special camaraderie.
“We’re like an old married couple,” he
says. “You know, I always go spend time
with her in her dressing room before the
show. She always tells me she loves me.
She calls me Daddy and I call her Baby.
It’s really sweet. She’s just one of those
people who’s so sweet you think, ‘Is that
real?” And with her it’s totally real.”
“Speaking about Ed Dixon, I’m always
a gushing mess,” Lacey says. “Ed is a
man of extraordinary talent with a big
voice and a heart to match. He has a
laugh that makes the whole world join in
and he can break your heart with a look.
He’s tough and sensitive both as an artist
and in his friendships. I feel proud to call
him my dear, dear friend.”
Dixon has worked non-stop since he
came to New York except for a stint in re-
hab in the ’80s when he beat a cocaine
addiction. Dixon just celebrated 20 years
of sobriety.
After “Sunset” ends its run, Dixon will
tour with the musical “Curtains.” And a
comedy he wrote called “Scenery,” which
explores the inside tract of a showbiz
Lunt/Fontanne-esque couple in which the
husband is gay, is getting rave reviews in
Cleveland where it just opened.
26 washingtonblade.com • february 4, 2011
CALENDAR the Birchmere Dec. 17. (Photo courtesy of the Roches)
Today
RAW, hosted by DJs Bil Todd
and Shea Van Horn with special
guest DJ Cale of Brightest Young
Things, will be at Green Lantern
(1335 Green Court, N.W.) tonight
from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Free entry
before 11 p.m. with a $3 cover
after. There will be an open bar
from 10 to 11 p.m. Attendees
must be 21 or older.
Touchstone Gallery (901
New York Ave., N.W.) is hosting
an opening reception tonight
from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for its new-
est exhibit, “Color of Love” fea-
turing 50 artists. The exhibit will
be on display through Feb. 27.
There’s a new group for D.C.
area gay professional women,
“First Friday of the Month.”
Its mission is to connect with
other like-minded women for
fun, friendship and more. The
first meeting is tonight at 7 p.m.
at Beacon Bar and Grill (1615
Rhode Island Ave., N.W.)
Justin Crockett Elzie, the
first U.S. Marine kicked out un-
der “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” will
have the only D.C. signing of
his book, “Playing By the Rules”
today from 6 to 10 p.m. at Town
(2009 8th St., N.W.). A limited
number of books will be avail-
able for purchase at the event.
Metropolitan Community
Church (474 Ridge St., N.W.)
hosts neighborhood bingo to-
night at 7 p.m. The doors open
at 6:10 p.m. Free parking is
available. Bring this announce-
ment and play the early bird
games for free. For more infor-
mation, e-mail bingo@mccdc.
com or call 202-297-6884.
The Lodge (21614 National
Pike)in Boonsboro, Md., pres-
ents “So You Think You Can Sing”
with DJ Christy from Brown En-
tertainment Group tonight from
7 p.m. to 2 a.m. There will be
karaoke and dancing all night.
No cover before 9 p.m. and $5
cover after. For more informa-
tion, visit thelodgemd.com.
The D.C. Center (1318 U St.,
GAYNERD BY THOMAS GONYEA
N.W.) is hosting its open mic
night tonight from 8 to 10 p.m.
featuring Chris August from Bal-
timore. For more information,
visit thedccenter.com.
National City Christian
Church (5 Thomas Circle, N.W.)
has its first “Magical, Mystical,
Musical Machine” Friday or-
gan recital of the month today
at 12:15 p.m. featuring Charles
Miller and Jacqueline Pollauf.
This is a free event.
Saturday, Feb. 5
Zoom Urban Lesbian Excur-
sions presents “Hookah Love”
tonight at 6 p.m. at Soussi Restau-
rant (2228 18th St., N.W.) The event
is free, but attendees with have to
purchase their own hookah pipes
and shisha. For more information,
visit zoomexcursions.com.
The organizers of the Capital
Queer Prom present Wizards
Night Out. Watch the Wash-
ington Wizards take on the At-
lanta Hawks tonight at 7 p.m.
at the Verizon Center. Nellie’s
(900 U St., N.W.) will be host-
ing an after party following the
game. Tickets are $32 and $10
of each ticket will go to Capital
Queer Prom. For more infor-
mation and to purchase tick-
ets, visit verizoncenter.com/
wiz/2011wiznightout.
Team D.C. is holding its an-
nual meeting today at 10 a.m.
at the Washington Hilton (1919
Connecticut Ave., N.W.). This
meeting will also include the first
meeting of the new Sports Coun-
cil which will vote for the board of
the newly organized Team D.C.
Executive Committee.
The D.C. Center (1318 U St.,
N.W.) hosts a Brother Tongue
poetry workshop today from 1
to 4 p.m. Brother Tongue is a
spoken word and poetry group
for gay, bi, trans and queer
men. For more information, visit
thedccenter.com.
Whitman-Walker Clinic will
join other local health organiza-
tions today to present a National
‘The Promise of Love Broken in Timeless Waiting’ by Newton More is one of the art works on display as part of
Touchstone Gallery’s “Color of Love” exhibit.
Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
community event at the Metropoli-
tan Community Church (474 Ridge
Rd., N.W.) from noon to 6 p.m. The
event will include free HIV testing
and counseling, educational work-
shops, food and entertainment.
DJ Phil Romano, resident DJ
for Push Club and Circuit Festival
will be at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.)
tonight. Doors open at 10 p.m.
with music and video downstairs
by Wess. Drag show starts at
10:30. There is an $8 cover be-
fore 11 p.m. and a $12 afterward.
Attendees must be 21 or older.
Sunday, Feb. 6
Buddha-Bar D.C. (455 Mas-
sachusetts Ave., N.W.) begins
its weekly “Somewhere Over the
Rainbow Sundays” tonight from
9 p.m. to 2 a.m Drink specials
will include $6 signature cock-
tails and $5 mixed drinks.
David A. Richardson pres-
ents “Fire and Desire: A Cock-
tail of Song and Poetry” at
Busboys & Poets (2021 14th St.,
N.W.) tonight from 7 to 9 p.m.
In recognition of National Black
AIDS Awareness Day, proceeds
from the show will be donated to
Us Helping Us.
Watch the Pittsburgh Steel-
ers and the Green Packers bat-
tle each in Super Bowl XLV to-
day at 6:30 p.m. at Nellie’s (900
U St., N.W.).
Monday, Feb. 7
D.C. Gay Flag Football
League presents “Speed Dat-
ing at Nellie’s” (900 U St., N.W.)
tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. There
is a $15 cover and will be $3
drinks. Check in begins at 6 p.m.
The D.C. Center presents
“Double Rainbow: Jessica
Halem and Ben Lerman” from
7:30 to 9 p.m. at Source Theater
(1835 14th St., N.W.). For more in-
formation, visit thedccenter.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 8
Cowboy Mouth, a New Or-
leans rock band, will be per-
forming at 9:30 Club tonight.
Tickets are $25 and can be pur-
chased at 930.com. The club is
at 815 V Street, N.W.
The Gay and Lesbian Activ-
ists Alliance is holding a mem-
bership meeting tonight from
7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Charles
Image courtesy of Touchstone
Sumner School Museum and
Archive (1201 17th St., N.W.).
Wednesday, Feb. 9
Mautner Project is holding
an open house tonight from 6:30
to 8:30 p.m. at its offices (1875
Connecticut Ave., Suite 710).
For more information and to
RSVP, visit mautnerproject.org.
The Big Gay Book Group
will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at
1155 F St., N.W., Suite 200. The
book up for discussion today is
“Faggots” by Larry Kramer. For
more information, visit biggay-
bookgroup.com.
Rainbow Response is hold-
ing its monthly meeting tonight
from 7 to 8 p.m. at the D.C. Cen-
ter (1318 U St., N.W.)
Thursday, Feb. 10
DCBiWomen will be having
its monthly dinner at Café Luna
(1633 P St., N.W.) tonight from 7
to 8 p.m. For more information,
visit dcbiwomen.org.
GLOV will be holding its
elections tonight from 7 to 8
p.m. at the D.C. Center (1318 U
St., N.W.).

DININGAGENDA
Where to dine with your Valentine
Continued from page 22
Posto’s fare includes a tasty array of
nine kinds of pizza fresh-baked in a cus-
tom-built wood-burning oven. But its ap-
petizers — like a dish of smooth, creamy
polenta topped with rich tomato sauce
and chunks of sausage — are already
legendary. Also try the antipasti such
as wild boar salami and duck prosciutto
or the “capra” of fresh goat milk cheese
with chives and black pepper.
Turn now to another great source of
comfort food but in the form of contem-
porary American cuisine — the Beacon
Bar and Grill, at the corner of 17th Street
and Rhode Island Avenue, N.W.
Helmed by its affable general man-
ager, Iranian-born Kamran Vakli, with
a menu styled by executive chef Steve
Hunter, and the new look in decor cre-
ated by D.C. interior designer Walter
Gagliano, BB&G is a triumph thronged
by crowds drawn by its festive Sunday
brunch, considered among the best in
D.C. and also called by one reviewer
D.C.’s “best bet for dinner.”
In its new interior makeover, with its
palette of bold colors in fabrics and light-
ing choices, designer Gagliano (he’s
created the signature look and feel for
more than 25 D.C. eateries) took inspira-
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and located in Brookland at 2214 Rhode and dim lighting — and its relaxed dance Freddie’s Beach Bar
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THE GUIDE TO ARTS & CULTURE
HOT HITS AND HIDDEN JEWELS OPENINGS
Fri, Feb. 4
Second Lives: The Age-Old Art of
Recycling Textiles, The Textile Museum.
202-667-0441 textilemuseum.org.
Sat, Feb. 5
Lauren Rice: Heirlooms, Transformer.
202-483-1102. transformergallery.org.
Mon, Feb. 7
Oedipus El Rey, Woolly Mammoth. 202-
393-3939. woollymammoth.net.
Tue, Feb. 8
Fresh Produce Festival of Live Art DRUID: The Cripple of Inishmaan,
Feb 4 - Feb 27 Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.
The Fridge DC www.kennedy-center.org.
202-664-4151 Thu, Feb. 10
thefridgedc.com National Symphony Orchestra:
The Fresh Produce Festival of Live Art is taking place at The Fridge Gallery in Washing- Gianandrea Noseda, conductor /
ton. The Fridge will be welcoming over 60 local and national performance artists to come Radu Lupu, piano, plays Beethoven,
and express themselves with absolute freedom. Experience a month of theater, music, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.
dance, poetry, magic, experimental gatherings, and that which cannot be explained. www.kennedy-center.org.
Siti Company: Radio Macbeth LAST CHANCE
Feb 4 & 5
Sun, Feb. 6
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater,
301-405-2787 Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.
claricesmithcenter.umd.edu www.kennedy-center.org.
Late at night in the guts of an abandoned theater, actors circle restlessly around the
shared warmth of a rehearsal table, preparing for a radio broadcast of Macbeth. As LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
the ghosts of previous productions hover channeling the spirits of ambition, violence, Feb. 4 - Feb. 5
fortune, fate, free will, hubris, vengeance, pride, indecision, paradox and madness. Steve Solomon - My Mother’s Italian,
The actors cling to the sanity of words to keep the play from taking them over entirely.
My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy,
Wolf Trap. 1-877-WOLFTRAP.
The Greencards wolftrap.org.
Wed, Feb 9
Wolf Trap Feb. 5 - Feb. 6
Unevenlane, Dance Place. 202-269-
1-877-WOLFTRAP
1600. danceplace.org.
wolftrap.org
With two GRAMMY nominations and plenty of buzz within the Americana music
scene, this contemporary bluegrass trio is quickly rising to national prominence.
ONE NIGHT ONLY
Fri, Feb. 4
America I AM Friday Night Eclectic: Ra Ra Rasputin
Wed, Feb 2 - Sun, May 1 with Hume, Strathmore. strathmore.org.
National Geographic Nitty Gritty Dirt Band & The Seldom
Scene, Strathmore. strathmore.org.
202-857-7700
events.nationalgeographic.com Sat, Feb. 5
America I AM: The African American Imprint celebrates nearly 500 years of Afri- Ballet 360 - Beyond the Steps II -
can American contributions to the United States across four core areas: economic, Romantic Passion and Classical
socio-political, cultural, and spiritual. Twelve thematic galleries feature more than Style, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.
200 rare historic objects, documents, photographs, and multimedia. www.kennedy-center.org.
Late Night Expressions, Mason/
The Guide to Arts & Culture is produced by CultureCapital.com, the one-stop shop to arts & culture for Metro Rhynes Productions, Joe’s Movement
DC, a program of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington. FRESH PRODUCE: Supplied by The Fridge DC. Emporium. 301-699-1819.
Tue, Feb. 8
Open Rehearsal: Mariinsky Ballet,
Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.
www.kennedy-center.org.
Thu, Feb. 10
David Wilcox, Wolf Trap.
1-877-WOLFTRAP. wolftrap.org.
ONGOING STAGE
Tynan, The Studio Theatre. 202-332-
3300. studiotheatre.org.
The Carpetbagger’s Children, Ford’s
Theatre. 202-397-7328. fords.org.
Charming Billy, Round House
Theatre Bethesda. 240-644-1100.
roundhousetheatre.org.
Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet,
Studio Theatre. 202-332-3300.
studiotheatre.org.
Magic, Washington Stage Guild, Undercroft
Theatre. 240-582-0050. stageguild.org,
La cándida ErÈndira/ Innocent
ErÈndira and her Heartless
Grandmother, GALA Hispanic Theatre.
202-234-7174. galatheatre.org,
Beyond the Horizon, American Century
Theater, Gunston Theatre Two. 703-998-
4555. americancentury.org,
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat, Olney Theatre Center. 301-
924-4485. olneytheatre.org,
The In Series - Pagliacci and Maria
La O - Winter Pocket Opera Double
Bill, In Series, Source Theatre. 202-204-
7763. inseries.org,
ONGOING EXHIBITONS
Corcoran Gallery of Art. 202-639-1700.
corcoran.org, Washington Color and Light.
Kreeger Museum. 202-338-3552.
kreegermuseum.org, In Unison: 20 Washington,
DC Artists, Monoprints: 20 DC Artists.
National Gallery of Art. 202-737-
4215. nga.gov. From Impressionism to
Modernism: The Chester Dale Collection.
National Geographic. 202-857-7700.
events.nationalgeographic.com. Great
Migrations: A Photography Exhibition.
Museum of Women in the Arts. 202-783-
5000. nmwa.org. (art)ners: Gifts from the
Heather and Tony Podesta Collection.
National Archives. 202-357-5000 .
archives.gov. Discovering the Civil War
- Consequences.
The Textile Museum. 202-667-0441.
textilemuseum.org. Colors of the Oasis:
Central Asian Ikats.
The Workhouse Museum. 703-584-2900.
workhousemuseums.org. Ultraviolet
to Infrared: Paul Reed 50 Years. 2011
Collector’s Showcase Exhibition. Torture
at the Workhouse, Workhouse Arts Center.
ONGOING GALLERIES
Sweet-Meat Cherry-Whip Flip:Victoria
Gait·n, Arlington Cultural Affairs, ARTISPHERE.
703-875-1100. arlingtonarts.org.
Resonant Forms: An Exhibition
Featuring the Artworks of Alonzo
Davis, Martha Jackson Jarvis and
Fran, Brentwood Arts Exchange. 301-
277-2863. pgparks.com
Chul Beom Park, Caos on F. caosonf.com.
Paintings by Paula Amt / Sculptures
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Center hosts gay comedy night Monday
The idea is simple — laugh your butt off when two New York City stand-up com-
ics double up the gender jokes for one-night only in D.C. — Monday at the Source
at 5 Pm Theatre, 1835 14th Street N.W.
And it’s all for a good cause, says David Mariner, director of the Center, D.C.’s
and 8 Pm LGBT community center. “They’re both fabulous and funny,” he says.
The event is a Center fundraiser. Expect bawdy humor as both comics are well-
ChurCh of known for leaving no possible humor in LGBT life unexplored,
the epiphany
Listen for Ben Lerman’s hilariously autobiographical rap-song, “Ben Lerman Plays
Ukelele,” and “Tough Love Lesbo” with its girl-group vibe, and “Chubby Chaser,” the
thumping disco shout-out to the skinny folks who “like ‘em plump.” Called both “sick
and brilliant” by Time Out New York, he’s a regular guest on XM Sirius satellite radio
shows and made his TV debut in 2009 on HERE-TV’s Hot Gay Comix.”
BET MISHPACHAH ~ YOUR JEWISH HOME Then there’s Jessica Halem, described as a “funny on-your-face queer feminist
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Tickets are $20 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Center. Seating at
Erev Shabbat Services, Fridays, 8:30 PM
for tickets, call the Source Theater will be limited, so advance purchase recommended through
Followed by Oneg Shabbat Social www.brownpapertickets.com/event/145229.
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visit Morning Services, 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10 AM Whitman-Walker partners for HIV/AIDS event
gmcw.org Followed by Kiddush Luncheon
Whitman-Walker Clinic will join other local health organizations to present Na-
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Yes, this year she’d be 100. And yes, what she did with dance partner, on stage
and silver screen, Fred Astaire was harder, because she did do it with him but
“backwards and in high heels,” as the adage goes.
To honor the centenary of her birth, highlights of all 10 of Ginger Rogers’ films
with Astaire will be shown starting today
through April 6 at the AFI Silver Theatre and
Cultural Center, 8633 Coleville road in Silver
Spring, Md.
Also, Rogers’ most memorable non-danc-
ing performances will be shown — many
notable for their first-rank directors and co-
stars — such as “The Major and the Minor”
on March 26 and 29 (with Cary Grant and
directed by Billy Wilder) and “Monkey Busi-
ness” on March 18, 19, 23 and 24 (costarring
again screen idol Cary Grant but also Marilyn
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Other highlights include “The Gay Divorcee” at 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday and 9 p.m.
Wednesday and a cascade of other great hits like “Top Hat,” “Swing Time” and
“Stage Door” follows. “Kitty Foyle,” for which she won the Best Actress Oscar, is
slated for March 27 and 28. For a complete list of films and days and times, go to
www.afi.com/silver.
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The D.C. Gay Flag Football League at a recent meet. The 12 local teams play again Sunday.
Packers, Steelers and ‘Glee’
Some gays join the fun
on Super Bowl Sunday
By KEVIN MAJOROS
For decades, Super Bowl Sunday has
been one of the most celebrated events
in the United States. On the surface it
looks like a testosterone-filled, buffalo
wing-gnawing, beer-chugging day for
heterosexual men.
So how is it that Super Bowl Sunday is
a hugely popular day for the LGBT com-
munity as well?
With gay and straight cultures moving
closer together each year, Super Bowl
XLV (45) at the sparkling Cowboys Sta-
dium in Arlington, Texas, is lining up to
be the gayest Super Bowl ever. For those
who don’t follow sports, it’s good to at
least know the basics: the Green Bay
Packers are playing the Pittsburgh Steel-
ers for pro football’s top prize.
Doritos has released two Super Bowl
commercials, both of which are incredibly
homoerotic. The first features two guys in
a sauna with one looking longingly at the
crotch area of the other. The surprise end-
ing had me laughing out loud. The second
commercial includes two guys in Daisy
Duke shorts having cocktails by the pool
questioning the sexuality of the next door
neighbor. You can find both videos on You-
Tube under 2011DoritosCommercials.
Each year after the Super Bowl, the
host network runs a new episode of one
of their highest rated shows in hopes that
the lead out from the game will result in
huge ratings. In past years we have seen
shows such as “Alias,” “Grey’s Anatomy”
and “The Office.” This year, the Fox Net-
work will be showing a new episode of
“Glee,” arguably the gayest show on ma-
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jor network television.
The first scene of the “Glee” episode
is intended to hook the heterosexual
male audience as it features a song
and dance by Sue Sylvester’s Cheerios
complete with flaming breasts and a fire
whip. Another scene in the show will be
presented as a clash between the “Glee”
kids and the football team in full zombie
gear performing a mash-up of Michael
Jackson’s “Thriller” and the Yeah Yeah
Yeahs’ “Heads Will Roll.” Add Katie Cou-
ric to the mix and you have an episode
that appeals to both sides of the fence.
So what will the local LGBT commu-
nity be doing on Super Bowl Sunday?
Everyone I spoke to indicated that they
would be attending a party or hitting a
local bar for the evening. The D.C. Gay
Flag Football League will be kicking off
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Washington, DC 20037 firePlaCe Multi-level after-hours dance club 870 Park Ave.
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2009 8th St., NW Baltimore, MD 21218 Baltimore and among the oldest in
baChelor’s mill green lantern Washington, DC 20001 410-82-EAGLE the country. Friendly bar with juke-
1104 8th St., SE 1335 Green Court, NW 202-234-TOWN Longtime Levi/leather bar not far box gets especially busy on Sunday
Washington, DC 20003 Washington, DC 20005 towndc.com from Mount Vernon offers friendly bar, nights. Tyson Place is a restaurant
202-544-1931 greenlanterndc.com Dance club and bar popular with men billiards, outdoor patio, videos and a bar located behind Leon’s with a
Longtime bar popular with African-Ameri- twitter.com/greenlanterndc and women, features regular drag perfor- full store for your leather needs. separate entrance.
can men in Capitol Hill area. Friendly bar for men hosts regular happy mances. U Street Metro. Mostly men, but welcoming to wom-
hours and special events, including ka- en. Port in a storm
banana Café raoke and shirtless drink special nights. Ultrabar 4330 E. Lombard St.
500 8th St., SE Check web site for details. McPherson 911 F St., NW ClUb Phoenix Baltimore, MD 21224
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202-543-5906 ultrabardc.com Baltimore, MD 21201 Friendly neighborhood lesbian bar
bananacafedc.com Jr.’s twitter.com/UltraBar 410-837-3906 gets especially popular when the Ra-
Popular Capitol Hill area restaurant and 1519 17th St., NW Large dance club with gay-friendly events Mount Vernon-area downstairs bar vens play. Features billiards, music
Washington, DC 20036 and vibe located downtown near Metro attracts men and women; friendly
bar (Eastern Market Metro) for both men and more.
202-328-0090 Center. service.
and women. Features Cuban, Mexican
and Puerto Rican cuisine. jrswdc.com qUest
Longtime friendly Dupont Circle area bar Where the girls go DrinKery 3607 Fleet St.
popular with men; videos, regular special wherethegirlsgo.com
bloWoff Queer women’s events in the D.C. area.
205 W. Read St. Baltimore, MD 21224
815 V St., NW events. Baltimore, MD 21201 410-563-2617
Check web site for latest info. 410-225-3100
Washington, DC 20001 Neighborhood bar in Highlandtown
blowoff.us laCe Another of Baltimore’s friendly neigh- area is popular with men and women
Created by musicians Bob Mould and 2214 Rhode Island Ave., NE ZiegfelD’s/seCrets borhood bars in Mount Vernon featur- and offers billiards.
Richard Morel, Blowoff is an occasional Washington, DC 20018 1824 Half St., SW ing
dance event popular with men. Events are 202-832-3888 Washington, DC 20024 billiards, jukebox and welcoming
lacedc.com 202-863-0670 service.
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held in clubs around the country; D.C.’s 1001 N. Charles St.
Blowoff parties are held at the 9:30 club Every night is ladies night at Lace; secretsdc.com
Featuring all-nude male dancers Wednes- Baltimore, MD 21201
in the popular U Street corridor. features regular special events for women gallery 410-752-7133
in Brookland neighborhood. Check web days-Sundays, drag performances, large 1735 Maryland Ave.
dance floor and many regular special centralstationpub.com
Cobalt site for details on happy hour specials. Baltimore, MD 21201 Part of the Grand Central complex,
events, contests and more. Large parking 410-539-6965
1639 R St., NW lot available; located in Buzzard’s Point Sappho’s attracts a lesbian crowd
Washington, DC 20009 larry’s loUnge warehouse district.
Longtime bar and restaurant popular and offers comfy couches, outdoor
202-462-6569 1836 18th St., NW with African-American clientele. patio and more in its second
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In Dupont Circle area; part of complex of 202-483-1483 granD Central
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ing Level One restaurant on
street level and 30 Degrees bar.
popular with both men and women. Baltimore, MD 21201
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Washington, DC 20005 twitter.com/MIXTAPEdc pho’s upstairs and a dance club on Arlington, VA 22202
202-319-1333 Alternative dance party for queer men and the first floor. 703-685-0555
crewclub.net women featuring electro, alt-pop, indie Freddie Lutz’s Virginia establishment
includes a restaurant and friendly
Men’s 24-hour gym in Logan Circle area, rock, house, disco and New Wave. Check hiPPo bar, regular specials and is popular
featuring steam rooms, lounges, web site for 2010 schedule of events. 1 W. Eager St.
private dressing rooms and more. with men and women. Crystal City
Baltimore, MD 21201
Metro.
nellie’s sPorts bar 410-547-0069
DC eagle 900 U St., NW clubhippo.com
Large club popular with men and
639 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001
Washington, DC 20001
202-332-6355 women featuring billiards, top DJs/ laurel, md
202-347-6025 nelliessportsbar.com dancing, karaoke, videos and more. PW’s
dceagle.com Sports bar featuring poker Opened in 1972, Hippo’s motto is 9855 N. Washington Blvd.
The popular Levi/leather bar’s origins date events, drag bingo, trivia contests “where everyone is welcome.” Laurel, MD 20723
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tournaments and other special events. with massive outdoor deck Jay’s on reaD pwssportsbar.com
Located near the convention center, two and plenty of TVs f 225 W. Read St. Restaurant and bar is popular with
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Lesbian DJ Tracy young spins at Cobalt tonight.
Young remains in
demand as remixer
continued from page 19
calmed down quite a bit and she’s just
focusing on music right now.
“I do wish her the best,” she says. “I
don’t dislike her ... I just want different
things out of life.”
Young has several projects in the
works, including an original album, which
she hopes to have for release in the fall.
“When you have an original produc-
tion, you can be a little more creative,”
Young says, since with remixes — from
which she gained fame — a lot of things
are already set such as the vocals.
There are a lot of people she wants to
work with on her album and they span
different genres.
“I kind of go all over the board,” she
says, after listing Sarah McLachlan,
Macy Gray, Nicki Minaj and Eminem as
performers she’d like to work with on this
project. “Eminem is a genius.”
Young wants to combine dance and
hip-hop. She’s still creating remixes, in-
cluding one she just completed of Brit-
ney Spears’ new song, “Hold It Against
Me.” One song Young thinks is great and
would love to remix is Pink’s newest sin-
gle, “Fuckin’ Perfect.”
“I love working with female artists,”
she says. She gravitates toward them
more because of how the vocals sound
and work on the dance floor.
How does Young feel about being
able to work with such big names like
Spears and Madonna?
“It’s such a crazy honor,” she says. “I
think I’m very lucky.”
Young won’t come right out and say
february 4, 2011 • washingtonblade.com 35
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it’s her talent that has gotten her as far
as she has, but a combination of tal-
ent, luck, hard work and being in the
right place at the right time. Visitors to
her website, tracyyoung.com, can listen
to weekly podcasts she puts together,
which can also be found on iTunes. Fans
can also follow her on Twitter at twitter.
com/djtracyyoung.
Young has even started a weekly ra-
dio show on Thursday on Sirius’s Electric
Area. The show airs from midnight to 3
a.m. But that’s still not it for the DJ. She’s
also working on a book and is gathering
information for it now.
“I love reading autobiographies,”
Young says, listing Ozzy Osbourne and
Keith Richards as recent reads.
“One thing I regret is not journaling
over my career,” she says. “All these
things happened and I just didn’t docu-
ment it.”
Young does have all the press clip-
pings from throughout her career.
“My life has been crazy,” she says.
“Nothing is normal in my life.”
When anything exciting happens now,
she journals it. She doesn’t know if she’ll
release the book or if it’ll be something
she does just for herself, but one thing
is certain.
“I’ve grown a lot from gathering this in-
formation,” she says. “It’s healing.”
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36 • FEBRUARY 4, 2011
A Tale of Two Listings
By DAVID BEDIZ, REALTOR
Principal, Dwight and David
Real Estate Group
Coldwell Banker Residential
Brokerage
After a showing, agents will
often complain that potential buy-
ers “just don’t have vision”, be-
cause the visitors complain about
things that are simple and cheap
to fix, like old carpet, bad paint
colors or visible dirt. I say it’s not
always about buyers’ vision, it’s
about agents’ motivation! While
cleaning floors or painting walls
may not be in our job description,
agents should not rely on buyers
to create a dream home in their
mind’s eye when they’re actu-
ally touring a dirty dump; instead
agents should bring their vision
to the buyers.
Agents must wear multiple
hats in their function as repre-
sentatives for sellers. We al-
ready advise, negotiate, teach,
organize, strategize and mar-
ket. And while we shouldn’t
necessarily be the ones to ac-
tually repaint walls, haul staging
furniture or clean the toilets, if
we don’t ensure that it’s done
before the home is on the mar-
ket, we’re shirking a large part
of responsibility. True, some
sellers will resist spending mon-
ey on any modifications, even
cleaning, but it is part of our role
to impress upon them the im-
portance of simple changes in
getting their home sold fast and
high. If sellers still won’t spring
for it, good agents will often get
their hands dirty and get the job
done themselves.
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
A few years ago Dwight and
I took over a Woodley Park co-
operative apartment listing from
another brokerage that had listed
the property for 235 days (almost
8 months!) with photos that were
adequate, although not inspiring.
The unit was almost 1100 square
feet, but there was not a splinter
of furniture or décor in the whole
place! While it felt big, it was im-
possible to really see how big,
especially in the photographs.
The unit wasn’t being shown any-
more, and the owners were get-
ting desperate for a resolution to
the whole process.
When they called us to
take over, they assumed we
would recommend the price
be dropped to get it sold. On
the contrary, we felt the prop-
erty was already priced fairly. It
just needed the furniture, décor
and personality to help it get
sold. After staging it ourselves,
the property sold in less than
a month for 97.9% of the list
price—the same list price it was
marketed at for months with the
other agent!
More recently, we took over
another listing from an agent Ikea couch from another client, had about how best to envision being blurred into your mind’s
who had listed the home for four swapped it into the space and the space, and instead of rely- eye, you’ll know that you have
months with no offers. The com- within a week there was an offer! ing on their imagination to help some work to do before listing.
ments were the same for most Better yet, a week later three oth- us sell the homes, we relied on If your agent doesn’t help you
visitors: the price was great, but er agents told us they had buyers our own two hands to bring the see those easy fixes, perhaps
they just couldn’t imagine how of their own who wanted it. The vision to them. you need an agent with better
to lay out the living room. While property is now under contract When selling your home, no vision of their own.
the home was furnished very at 99.4% of asking—again, the matter which agents you use,
nicely, the living room just didn’t same list price it was marketed at make sure you take a step David Bediz is a Realtor at Coldwell
feel comfortable—instead it felt for the previous four months. back and try to see your home Banker Residential Brokerage and
part of the Dwight and David Real
more like a waiting room. We felt We may have gotten lucky through the eyes of a stranger. Estate Group. He can be reached
that instead of armchairs, a real both times, but we feel that the If the peeling paint, dated fix- at 202 352 8456 or through www.
sofa would convey the feeling of more likely scenario is that we tures or empty spaces suddenly DwightandDavid.com.
comfort. We purchased a $250 addressed concerns buyers come into focus after years of
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