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(l - r) Senator Sharon Nelson, King County Councilmember Joe McDermott, and Representative Eileen Cody are among the latest to endorse Senator Ed Murray’s bid for Mayor of Seattle

by Mike Andrew SGN Staff Writer State Sen. Ed Murray continues to pull in key endorsements in his bid to become mayor of Seattle.

At the 34th Legislative District endorsement meeting on June 12, Murray received his second sole endorsement from a Seattle Democratic district organization. He has also won the sole endorsement in the 43rd District, which he represents in Olympia.

The 34th District lies in West Seattle, where Murray spent much of his childhood.

“The vote-rich area is considered to be up for grabs in this mayoral election, so for Ed to be able to claim a sole endorsement from the local Dem organization is a major boost to his campaign,” consultant Sandeep Kaushik said in a statement.

“Murray also has endorsements from West Seattle elected officials: Reps. Eileen Cody and Joe Fitzgibbon, state Sen. Sharon Nelson, and [King County] Councilmember Joe McDermott,”

Kaushik continued.

SUPPORTER LIST GROWS Only two days before the 34th District endorsement meeting, Murray’s campaign announced he had been endorsed by nine former supporters of City Council member Tim Burgess, who withdrew from the race for mayor on May 17.

Calling Murray “a leader who will bring people together to get things done,” the nine, all of them high-ranking former Seattle city officials, wrote a letter to other Burgess supporters, inviting them to join the Murray camp.

“After evaluating the remaining challengers and their priorities, experience, and skills, we now enthusiastically support and endorse Ed Murray for Mayor of Seattle.

We invite you to join us,” they wrote.

Signatures on the letter included Patricia McInturff, former director of human services; Adrienne Quinn, former director of houssee murray page 6

‘Berlin Patient’ visits Seattle Another try on Timothy Ray Brown will speak at free public event June 19 T.J. Kirkpatrick

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Timothy Ray Brown, famous as the “Berlin Patient” cured of HIV, will be in Seattle for a series of appearances June 18 and 19, including a science forum at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and a free community event at Seattle University.

Brown was cured of HIV through a blood stem cell transplant in 2008, and has remained free of the virus ever since. He is in Seattle at the invitation of the Hutchinson Center, where scientists are attempting to apply his experience to cure HIV. Brown is no stranger to Seattle – in fact, he was born at Northgate Hospital. “It’s now the parking lot for Barnes and Noble,” he jokes. Later, his family moved to Edmonds. After Brown graduated high school he moved to Capitol Hill, and attended Seattle U in 1985 and 1986.

“I went to my first Gay Pride in Seattle – it must have been 1983 – Senator Patrick Leahy right before I graduated from high

by Mike Andrew rick Leahy (D-VT) reintroduced school,” Brown recalled. his amendment to allow Gay and SGN Staff Writer Lesbian citizens to sponsor their TREATED FOR LEUKEMIA Shortly after the U.S. Senate same-sex partners for permanent At 24 he moved to Europe, ending up in Berlin, where in 1995 he voted to open debate on the so- residency. called Gang of Eight immigration see patient page 16 reform bill on June 11, Sen. Pat- see immigration page 16

Timothy Ray Brown is the only person ever known to have been fully cured from AIDS.

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Grocery workers demand a fair contract

by Mike Andrew SGN Staff Writer At a meeting with a score of community organizations, representatives of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 21 and 367, and the Teamsters union announced plans for their 2013 grocery contract campaign. Together the two unions represent some 30,000 grocery store employees in Western Washington.

Hosted by UFCW Local 21 at its Georgetown headquarters, the June 12 meeting brought members of the unions’ bargaining committee together with community supporters to discuss the progress of contract negotiations to date.

Current negotiations involve only the region’s “big three” grocery giants: Kroger (which owns QFC and Fred Meyer), Safeway, and Albertson’s. Independent grocery stores that also have union contracts typically sign agreements similar to those made with the big chains.

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Workers also said they often do not know till the end of one week what their work schedule for the next week will be, making it almost impossible for them to schedule the second jobs they need to make up for short hours at the grocery store.

LOW WAGES According to the UFCW, fully one-third of grocery workers in Washington make less than $10 an hour.

Their current contract calls for new employees to start at 10 cents above minimum wage, and many fear that employers will even try to cut that back.

“I’m just getting by, and I’m on my own,” Teamsters member and QFC employee Ann Painter said. “I wonder how [other employees] make it with families.”

UFCW 21 President Dave Schmitz recalled that in the 2010 contract campaign, “employers were hell-bent on taking advantage of the economic situation – we should call it a depression, not a recession – to gut the contract.

“We organized more than 240 store actions and we won a 94% strike vote,” he continued. At that time, employers returned to the bargaining table and no strike was necessary, Schmitz added, but “we are doing organizing work to build support within our stores in the same way we did in 2010.”

UFCW 21, in addition to being the largest private-sector union in the state, is noted for its aggressive political program, weighing in on the side of many progressive causes.

The union was one of the leading forces pushing Seattle’s Paid Sick Days Ordinance and was also a strong supporter of Referendum 74, even hosting the marriage-equality campaign in its headquarters.

“We haven’t even seen [the employers’] economic proposals, and there’s already pay cuts on the table.”

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HOLIDAY PAY CUT PROPOSED While many contract details are not yet on the bargaining table, what employers are offering at this point is unacceptable, union members said.

“We haven’t even seen [the employers’] economic proposals, and there’s already pay cuts on the table,” UFCW 21 staffer Faye Guenther said at the meeting.

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from management is to eliminate time-anda-half for holiday pay, and instead pay only $1 more per hour. Many grocery workers volunteer to work holidays only because of the time-and-a-half pay, union members said, because the extra money helps make up for working less than full-time hours.

HEALTH CARE CUTBACKS Workers said that employers are not scheduling them for a full 40-hour week, and in some cases are even cutting back hours to less than 30 per week. Union members pointed out that under the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare,” employers would not be required to supply health insurance for employees working less than 30 hours per week.

According to UFCW 21 spokesperson Tom Geiger, at a bargaining session that same day, the employers’ representatives in fact proposed to eliminate health insurance for employees working less than 30 hours per week.

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Kyle Reynolds

It is with great sadness that I want to let you know of the tragic passing of GSBA member and dear friend to many of us, Kyle Reynolds.

As many of you may know, Kyle was our go-to favorite sommelier for all wine information and purchases. For the past six years, Kyle generously donated his wine expertise at the TASTE of GSBA to help us raise thousands of dollars to support the GSBA Scholarship Fund. He

helped out with our Cocktail Contest, looked up every donated bottle of wine to figure out its value, and then went on stage the night of the dinner and auctioned off each bottle of wine during our wildly successful auction wine frenzy. Perhaps you saw Kyle recently at Esquin Wine and Spirits, where he worked, or in the past at Pike & Western Wine Shop, where he worked for a number of years. Kyle had his following of weekly wine enthusiasts who dropped in to make a purchase and visit with Kyle, who lovingly and passionately shared with us his delight and knowledge about all things wine.

Kyle’s friends are holding a memorial service for him on Friday, June 14, at 7 p.m. at the Alibi Room. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ events/385499514892035/.

Kyle was a gentle and loving spirit who will be dearly missed by us all and warmly remembered by his community. Here’s to you, Kyle, may you now find some peace.

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Jeff Eicher 1966–2013

Jeffrey Errol Eicher passed away in Seattle on May 19, 2013. He was born June 23, 1966 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Trauger, Mount Pleasant Township, Pennsylvania.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond E. Eicher. He is survived by his partner of 17 years, Ronald L. Maier; his mother, Ruth Evelyn Eicher; his sister Pamela Cackowski and her partner Janet M. Kendra; his sister Cheryl L. Eicher Shipley; two nephews, Chad M. Shipley and his wife Stacy, and Matthew T. Cackowski and his wife Amy; one niece, Daniela Kendra; two great-nieces, Marissa A. Cackowski and Bria L. Shipley; and one great-nephew, Gavin M. Shipley, as well as a large extended family and circle of friends.

Jeff attended Mount Pleasant Area High School and California University of Pennsylvania, receiving his bachelor’s degree in economics and social science in 1989 and his master of arts degree in communication and theater in 1991.

After graduation Jeff accepted a position as an assistant program director at his alma mater, where he produced, publicized, and managed fine arts series, served as technical director for five performance spaces, and advised several student

groups.

In 1995, Jeff moved to Seattle, where he worked for Tacoma’s inaugural First Night Celebration. He later became production manager for the Bathhouse Theater. Jeff spent the past 15 years as a project and account manager for The Production Network in Seattle, dedicating himself to his clients and colleagues. Jeff’s work ethic and strategic mind were highly regarded – he had great ideas and many relied on his perspectives. Jeff led a great team and over the years trained many people in listening, caring, and follow-through. He was a friend to all, always ready with a sharp-witted retort and a laugh that can still be heard.

Jeff passed just days before heading onsite to manage his largest project, E3 for Xbox, which he loved.

Jeff loved life. He had a broad interest in the arts and an encyclopedic knowledge of music, movies, and entertainment. He loved to travel with his partner Ron and spend time with his many friends and colleagues, and with his pets, Saffie, Bing, and Basil.

Jeff will be remembered for his oneof-a-kind sense of humor, quick wit, and booming laugh.

Jeff and Ron spent the past few years working tirelessly on the design and remodel of their home in Seattle. Everyone looked forward to each Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day celebrating the traditional holiday feasts.

Jeff was a respected and loved colleague and friend, often referred to as the master in his field and brother to his many friends.

He was a mentor, friend, and confidant to many.

Jeff was laid to rest at Crown Hill Cemetery on May 28. He was honored in his home state at a memorial service in Pleasant Unity, Pennsylvania, on June 8, 2013.

A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held in Seattle in July. Please refer to his obituary at http://funerals.coop/jeffrey-eicher/ for details when they become available.

Donta Rogers 1981–2013

Donta Dawon Rogers was fun-loving and celebrated life to the fullest. No one was a stranger to him. He loved to make people happy, using his beautiful voice to sing, his sharp wit to tell funny stories, and his great gift of impersonation. Donta wanted all of his friends and family to love life. He encouraged countless friends and family to strive to be all they could be.

He was born on May 10, 1981, to Susan Delores Ray and Mark Eugene Rogers in Inglewood, California. When Donta was one, he and his mother moved to her hometown of Tacoma, where she raised him with the help of his grandfather (Daddy), Uncle Mike (Baba), and Auntie Mimi.

Donta was surrounded by music at an early age. When he was seven, he auditioned at the Pantages Theater for The Nutcracker and was awarded the part of an Elf. In Tacoma, Donta attended Lakeview and Bryant elementary schools, Mason Junior High, and Wilson High School.

Throughout his school age years, Donta played the clarinet and piano, was a member of the Drama Club, and sang in several choirs. This developed his love for singing and acting.

Donta came to Christ at an early age and attended Hilltop Christian Center in Tacoma. As a member, he sang in the choir and spread the word of God, traveling to the Virgin Islands with a missionary group at age 16.

In his senior year of high school, Donta won a music scholarship to BethuneCookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Upon returning to Tacoma, he sang and did comedy at local functions.

He then moved to Las Vegas with his cousin Yazmin, where he worked in the hotel industry. His most rewarding job was as a backstage assistant to Celine Dion, whose shows he never tired of watching. Donta found a whole new set of lifetime friends whom he loved dearly during his five-year stay in Las Vegas.

Donta returned to Washington, moving to Seattle to further his career. He performed at Pride Idol and was named a finalist. He also attended Liberation Ministries, where he also sang in the choir.

Throughout his childhood, Donta was curious about his father and his father’s family, but his mother had lost track of where his father was located. Finally, in late 2010, his stepmom, Erada Rogers, saw a picture of Donta on Facebook and couldn’t get over the resemblance to his father, Mark, and subsequently decided to contact Donta. Donta had found his family

at last! Donta and Erada and her family constantly communicated through Facebook.

In March 2011, Donta traveled from Tacoma to Long Beach, California, to meet his father and stepmom. Donta met the Rogers family for the first time and was welcomed with open arms! He was embraced by his brother Marlin and sisters Crystal, Valencia, and Tameka, his grandmother Selena, his uncle Jerry, aunts Bonnie and Dianna, niece Tatiana, and nephew Marlin Jr. Donta’s charisma charmed the Rogers family immediately. He sang “His Eye Is on the Sparrow,” without knowing that was his grandmother’s favorite song.

In July 2011, Donta moved to California to seek a career in entertainment and to get to know his father’s side of the family. He was included in all family gatherings, such as a day trip to Universal Studios with his stepmom and all of their children and grandchildren. Sadly, Donta’s stepmom passed away suddenly in August 2012. While Donta was sick from chemotherapy and radiation treatments, he honored his stepmom at her funeral by singing a beautiful solo.

Donta quickly made a host of new friends in Los Angeles, whom he loved.

While holding down a job, he started his career and performed at the Comedy Club in Hollywood several times and at clubs in Burbank. He even landed a small part in a movie. Unfortunately, his career pursuit was cut short by his cancer diagnosis. Donta kept a positive attitude that he would beat it and go on with his life. His attitude was amazing and he convinced his family, friends, and the doctors at Cedar Sinai Hospital that he could beat the cancer. After over five months of continuous treatments, the doctors had to tell him that they could do no more for him. Donta moved to hospice care at his Aunt Bonnie’s house on April 25, 2013. No matter how bad his pain was, Donta maintained a positive attitude and fought hard to overcome the cancer. He developed even more loving relationships with the hospice care doctors and nursing staff.

Donta left this world on June 4, 2013, surrounded with an audience of friends and family. It was a beautiful transition from the arms of individuals who loved him dearly to the arms of Our Holy Father.

Donta leaves behind his mother, Susan Ray, and father, Mark Rogers; his brothers, Jesse and Malcolm Ray of Tacoma, Marlin Rogers Sr. of Long Beach, and Mark Rogers Jr. of Arizona; his sisters, Crystal Rogers, Tameka Adams, and Valencia Pitts of Long Beach; his grandmother, Selena Rogers of Pasadena, California; his grandfather, Samuel Ray of Tacoma; his aunts, Bonnie, Dianna, Judy, Brenda, and Delores; his uncles, Jerry and Dennis of California; Auntie Mimi and Uncle Mike of Tacoma; and a host of nieces and nephews and cousins from Washington and California.

A celebration of Donta’s life will be held Saturday, June 22, at 1 p.m. at Hilltop Christian Center, 1016 S. 10th St., Tacoma. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to help with the funeral arrangements. Donations can be made by contacting Howard Russell at pookiejr35@yahoo.com.

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The credit we deserve Sen. Murray introduces bill to bar anti-LGBT bias in lending U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY) introduced the Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act (FDCA) in their respective houses of Congress on June 13.

The proposed law would amend the existing Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) to prohibit discrimination by credit providers on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Currently there is no federal law that protects LGBT individuals from credit discrimination.

protections in place for LGBT Americans who face discrimination when applying for credit. It’s time for us to change this, and that’s why I’m joining Senator Murray in introducing legislation to prohibit lenders from denying credit based on sexual orientation or gender identity.”

The ECOA currently forbids discrimination only on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, source of income, or the fact that an applicant has exercised any right under the Consumer Credit Protection Act. The law applies to banks, credit unions, retailers, credit-card issuers, and finance companies.

EQUAL PROTECTION “Obtaining credit is a critical step for many looking to buy a home, go to college, or start a small business,” Murray said in a statement released June 13.

“And since equal protection under the law is a fundamental right in our country, no one should suffer discrimination when trying to secure a roof over their head or a highquality education. I’m proud to introduce this legislation with Representative Israel to end this unfortunate practice that continues to hurt people in the LGBT community.”

“The ability to secure credit is essential to keeping our economy moving and ensuring that everyone from small business owners to middle-class families can grow and prosper,” Israel added.

“However, there are currently no federal

STATES LEAD THE WAY Here in Washington state, the AndersonMurray civil rights bill, passed in 2006, prohibits discrimination against LGBT residents in a number of areas, including credit.

But adding similar provisions to federal law would allow LGBT individuals who are denied credit because of their sexual orientation or gender identity to pursue multiple avenues for redress.

Ten other states and the District of Columbia also prohibit discrimination in credit on the basis of both sexual orientation and gender identity. Those states are Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont. One state, New York, protects only sexual orientation.

“Securing credit is critical to some of

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Progress in Pocatello Idaho city passes LGBT anti-discrimination ordinance

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the most important undertakings in life, “Credit decisions should not be based on yet many LGBT Americans can be denied personal characteristics unrelated to creditcredit simply because of who they are,” said worthiness. FDCA will help LGBT people Human Rights Campaign (HRC) President realize the American dream.”

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to pass in April, leading advocates to make several key changes in the legislation.

The most controversial provision, the so-called “ID to pee” section, which stated that the gender specified on an individual’s state-issued ID card would decide what restroom a person could use, was removed.

The new ordinance does not state how restroom usage is to be determined.

A small-business exception, which exempted businesses with five or fewer employees, was also removed. That amendment came about after a citizen pointed out that almost 40% of Pocatello businesses

have five or fewer employees.

Pocatello is the sixth Idaho city to pass legislation protecting LGBT residents. Other cities that have adopted similar rules are Boise, Sandpoint, Ketchum, Moscow, and Coeur d’Alene.

“These cities in Idaho reflect a movement that is happening at the local level across the country,” HRC said in a statement. “Where states and the federal government have failed to act, municipalities have stepped up. More than 170 cities and counties across the country have passed nondiscrimination laws that protect their LGBT constituents.”

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FUNDRAISING OBSTACLES Despite being prohibited by law from raising campaign money while the legislature is in session, Murray also led his rivals in donations for the month of May, public disclosure documents show.

Murray brought in more than $100,000, far outpacing his nearest rival, City Council member Bruce Harrell, who took in $71,000. Incumbent Mayor Mike McGinn came in third with $47,000, former City Council member Peter Steinbrueck took in $36,000, and real estate broker Charlie Staadecker received $20,000.

In total fundraising to date, Murray is now about even with McGinn, having raised $224,000, compared to McGinn’s $228,000.

“We’ve been running this campaign with one hand tied behind our back,” Kaushik told SGN, referring to the fundraising obstacles Murray faces as a sitting state legislator.

“We’ve only had 28 days of fundraising in the entire campaign.”

Nevertheless, Kaushik said, “we feel good” about the state of the race.

While Murray still cannot raise money – the legislature is now in its second special session – the independent group People for Ed Murray is raising contributions to spend in an independent campaign to promote his candidacy.

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Pocatello, Idaho

by Mike Andrew SGN Staff Writer The City Council of Pocatello, Idaho, passed an ordinance forbidding discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity on June 6. After a six-hour Council meeting, the vote was 4-2.

The new ordinance protects people from discrimination in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations such as restaurants and stores.

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Pocatello,” said City Councilwoman Eva Johnson Nye. “I think we made some good decisions tonight. It was a long time getting there, but we did the right thing. And we have citizens protected now, and that’s a good thing.”

Idaho’s fifth-largest city according to the 2010 census, Pocatello has just over 54,000 residents and is home to Idaho State University.

SOME PROVISIONS CHANGED A previous version of the measure failed

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ing; Ken Bounds, former superintendent of parks; Bea Kelleigh, former director of the Division of Early Learning and Family Support; Brenda Bauer, former director of fleets and facilities; Hunter Handsfield, former director of the STD Control Program, Public Health – Seattle and King County; Terri Kimball, former director of the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention Division, Department of Human Services; Linda Cannon, former acting director of the Seattle Office of Intergovernmental Relations; and Linda Gorton, former senior manager of human services.

Murray also received additional labor endorsements from Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 609 which represents custodial, food service, grounds, and safety and security employees at the Seattle School District, and from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 46.

He previously has been endorsed by the Seattle-King County Building Trades Council and by the Sheet Metal Workers Local 66.

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Lesbian general receives second star Patricia Rose is now the U.S. military’s highest-ranking openly Gay officer

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor Air Force Major Gen. Patricia “Trish” Rose became the U.S. military’s highest ranking out Gay officer May 31. She is married to retired Navy Lt. Julie Roth.

“Our congratulations go out to Major General Rose and Lieutenant Roth, both for General Rose’s promotion and for their integrity in being honest and open about who they are,” said Allyson Robinson, Army veteran and OutServe-SLDN executive director. “These are our core values, and they set an example for our troops that it is our courage and our diversity that make us strong.”

WIFE PINS HER NEW STAR Rose’s promotion ceremony was led by her direct supervisor, Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, the first female four-star general in the U.S. Air Force. With a small crowd in attendance, Rose’s wife pinned the second star to her uniform, signifying her promotion from brigadier to major general.

Rose is the Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.

A logistician, she’s served assignments in both aircraft maintenance and transportation in seven different commands. Her reserve assignments include command of the 36th Aerial Port Squadron at McChord

Air Force Base in Washington (now part of Joint Base Lewis-McChord), where her squadron won the dual distinction of being selected for an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Air Mobility Command’s Total Force Air Reserve Component Aerial Port Unit of the Year recognition.

MARRIED IN WASHINGTON Rose and Roth were legally married in Washington, their home state, after Referendum 74 passed last year. When Rose earned her first star, she asked her friend and neighbor, Col. Grethe Cammermeyer, to pin it in a private promotion ceremony. Cammermeyer, a fellow Washingtonian, was ejected from the Washington National Guard for admitting she was Gay, and subsequently she became a prominent advocate for the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Her story was told in the film Serving in Silence.

In her civilian capacity, Rose is the public relations and marketing director for a local hospital.

“I’m particularly proud of the Air Force, and of our Reserve components, for continuing to demonstrate that our diversity is our strength,” said Josh Seefried, co-chair of the OutServe-SLDN board of directors.

“Our best wishes go to Major General Rose and her wife – as well as our gratitude for their integrity in demonstrating the Air Force’s commitment to family as well as to service.”

New collaboration to aid LGBT military cybersecurity

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor The LGBT Technology Partnership, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on ensuring that the implementation of public policies address the unique technological needs of LGBT communities, recently announced a new collaboration with OutServe-SLDN, America’s LGBT military association, to begin soon with the joint launch of a series of cybersecurity tips to encourage greater awareness about privacy and security issues affecting LGBT service members.

“We are excited about this new collaboration with OutServe-SLDN and disseminating LGBT military-specific tips about staying safe and secure online,” said Christopher Wood, LGBT Technology Partnership co-founder. “Studies show that LGBT communities are often the earliest adopters of new technology. The LGBT Technology Partnership’s mission is to make sure LGBT communities are aware of the significant benefits but also the underlying challenges that come with the early adoption of new technologies. OutServe-SLDN, whose actively serving membership was originally organized via Facebook, is on the cutting edge of utilization of new technologies, and we are thrilled to be working with them.”

LGBT Technology Partnership cofounders Wood and Joseph Kapp became involved with OutServe-SLDN through the group’s first “hackathon,” hosted in Wash-

ington, D.C., last month and aimed at bringing some of the best and brightest minds together around the new mission adopted by the military organization’s board of directors in May. In a piece published this week on the Huffington Post website, Kapp explained why the Partnership was compelled to become more involved following their participation.

“As a result of their hackathon, OutServeSLDN hit upon some creative new approaches to the significant objectives that remain to be accomplished to create true LGBT equality in our military. It was a truly inspiring moment. Formerly closeted service members and experts in military law and policy sat around the table with developers, communications experts, and other allies to grapple with big existential questions that organizations face and their intersections with technology that can improve value propositions and enhance the mission. The LGBT Technology Partnership team was proud and happy to be able to participate and provide our own input,” Kapp wrote.

CHANGING THE CULTURE Allyson Robinson, Army veteran and OutServe-SLDN executive director, praised the Partnership’s work and welcomed them to the OutServe-SLDN team.

“What Joe and Chris are organizing is unprecedented in the LGBT community, and OutServe-SLDN is proud to once again be an early adopter. We appreciate their com-

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Air Force Major General Patricia Rose

ABOUT OUTSERVE-SLDN OutServe-SLDN is the association of actively serving LGBT military personnel, with more than 50 chapters and 6,500 members around the world. It works to support a professional network of LGBT military personnel and create an environment of respect in the military with regard to sexual orientation and gender identity. It is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, legal services and policy organization dedicated to bringing about full LGBT equality to America’s military

and ending all forms of discrimination and harassment of military personnel on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

OS-SLDN provides free and direct legal assistance to service members and veterans affected by the repealed “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law and the prior regulatory ban on open service, as well as those currently serving who may experience harassment or discrimination. For more information, visit www.outserve-sldn.org.

mitment to helping our members protect themselves, their families, and their careers in this post-’Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ environment where LGBT service members lack nondiscrimination and equal opportunity protections and Transgender service members are still required to serve in silence and fear. The Partnership gets our long-term mission of creating an inclusive and accepting military and they know, as we do, that changing laws and policies is the easy part – real culture change takes much longer,” she said.

The collaboration announced today also will include involvement of the LGBT Technology Partnership in OutServeSLDN’s upcoming International Leadership Conference, set to take place in San Antonio, Texas, in October. It will also include contributing regularly to the content of OutServe Magazine, a publication of OutServe-SLDN and the nation’s only

periodical dedicated to LGBT military and veteran life.

On its website, the LGBT Technology Partnership says it “encourages the continued early adoption and use of cutting-edge, new and emerging technologies by providing information, education, and strategic outreach for LGBT communities. We are a national, nonpartisan group of LGBT organizations and high-technology companies whose mission is to engage with critical technology and public policy leaders for strategic discussion at all levels. The Partnership ensures that cable, telecommunications, and high-technology issues of specific concern to LGBT communities are addressed in public policy conversations.”

Visit www.LGBTTechPartnership.org for additional information.

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PORTRAITS OF PRIDE Gay City (517 E. Pike St.) presents their annual visual arts installation, Portraits of Pride, featuring self-portraits by local LGBT artists - both professional artists and dedicated amateurs - in a variety of media.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 Dykestravaganza: A Queer Burlesque Tribute to the Dyke March – Two unique shows (6 and 8 p.m.) at Rendezvous JewelBox Theater (2322 2nd Ave.) benefit Seattle Dyke March (see June 29, below). Info at www.lilydevine.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Seattle Pride Picnic – Annual event at Volunteer Park (14th Ave. E. and E. Prospect St.) benefits Food Lifeline, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, fresh fruit, salads, and soft drinks, all for $1 per person. Entertainment includes live music, boxcar derby races, and the Seattle Storm dance troupe. Produced by Seattle Out & Proud; sponsored by BECU. More information at www.seattlepride.org/pride-picnic. html.

Pre-Pride Pre-Funk – Party at Q Capitol Hill (1426 Broadway, Seattle) featuring Pride Idol finalists, Glitterbang, and Ma Finley, 6-9 p.m. Proceeds benefit Equal Rights Washington Education Fund. Presale tickets at http://bit.ly/YqXCnd. Divas Take the Hill – Pride kickoff party hosted by Miss DonnaTellaHowe benefits Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (a homeless youth program). Local libations, tasty treats, divalicious performances by Miss Kitty Baby Burlesque, Ceasar Hart, and Atasha Manila. Velocity Dance Center (1621 12th Ave., Suite 100), 7:30 p.m. Tickets at http://divas.brownpapertickets.com.

Portland Pride Festival – Tom McCall Waterfront Park (S.W. Naito Pkwy. and Pine St.), beginning at noon. (Also Sun. following parade.) Info at http://pridenw.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 16 Portland Pride Parade & Festival – Parade steps off from Burnside St. and N.W. Park Ave. at 11 a.m. Festival at Tom McCall Waterfront Park begins at noon. Info at http://pridenw.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 17 man Lesbian couple at its center, that deals Rainbow City Band – Concert, “Swing- with Turkish politics, immigration, and generational differences.

Winner of Best Screenplay at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. 122 minutes with subtitles. The film will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at New Freeway Hall (5018 Rainier Ave. S.). Door donation is $3-$5.00. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. for $8.50 donation. Information: 206722-6057, RWseattle@ mindspring.com. Everyone welcome. Call in advance to arrange childcare. Wheelchair accessible.

Debauchery: For Queers of All Genders – Lily Devine Productions presents “Queers stripping for Queers in a hot, antioppressive space, raising money for organizations that serve the Queer community,” at Neighbours ing Sounds of Summer,” featuring the Pur- (1509 Broadway), 8 p.m. Info at www. ple Passion Swing Band, at Edmonds Uni- lilydevine.com. (Also June 27.) tarian Church (8109 224th St. S.W.), 7 p.m.

Details at www.rainbowcityband.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20 “Summer Strings with RCO” – Rainbow City Orchestra presents a concert at Fremont Abbey Arts Center (4272 Fremont Ave. N.), 7 p.m. Details at www. rainbowcityband.com.

Hairspray In Concert – Featuring the Seattle Men’s Chorus, this Tony Awardwinning show celebrates the 10th anniversary of its pre-Broadway premiere in Seattle at the 5th Avenue Theatre (1308 5th Ave.), through June 23. Chorus members perform the ensemble roles, singing all your favorite Hairspray numbers including “Good Morning Baltimore,” Welcome to the ’60s,” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat.”

Featuring Jinkx Monsoon as Velma Von Tussle! Showtimes: 8 p.m.

Thurs. and Fri.; 2 and 8 p.m. Sat.; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sun. Info and tickets at www.seattlemenschorus.org or www.5thavenue.org.

LGBTQ Pride Film Showing – Radical Women presents “The Edge of Heaven,” a richly detailed drama, with a Turkish-Ger-

FRIDAY, JUNE 21 Underwear Fashion Show – In conjunction with Run and Walk With Pride (June 23), benefits Seattle Area Support Groups and Social Outreach Seattle. R Place (619 E. Pine St.), 7 p.m. Info at www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

The New Legally Wed Game – Remember The Newlywed Game? Well, here’s the Gay version, hosted by Raja, a past winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Watch nine couples compete to see how much they really know about each other. Benefits HRC’s marriage equality efforts nationwide. W Seattle Hotel (1112 4th Ave.), 7-9 p.m. Tickets at http:// newlegallywed.eventbrite.com.

Hairspray In Concert (See June 20.)

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Capital City Pride – Olympia’s annual Pride parade and festival begins at noon at State Capitol Building, march to downtown Sylvester Park for festival. Regional entertainers, food, arts & crafts, booths. Info at www.capitalcitypride.net.

Hairspray In Concert (See June 20.)

Rice Ball – Pride ASIA’s lunar event celebrating LGBTQA Asian/Pacific Islander communities will be held at New Hong Kong Restaurant Pacific Rim Center (900 S. Jackson St.) from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Featuring food, fashion, dance, drag, this all-ages event will also include light dim sum. $10 cover. www.PrideASIA.org.

ElektroPOP! – Pride party at Fred Wildlife Refuge (127 Boylston Ave. E.) from 9 p.m.-2 a.m., featuring Sugar Rush and RuPaul’s Drag Race Superstar Morgan McMichaels, with DJ Skiddle and DJ Lightray, performances by Robbie Turner, The Markos Sisters, Mark “Mom” Finley, Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, Olivia LaGarce, and Cherry Sur Bete, along with Whipped Cream Wrestling, Aerial Artistry, Go-Go Dancers, Photo Booth, Cotton Candy, AND MORE! Tickets: $15 advance, $20 at the door.

21+. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/397323 “Let’s Hear It For The Boys” – Get ready to prefunk at Teatro ZinZanni’s late night Pre-PRIDE allmale revue featuring some of Seattle’s best boylesque, drag, and circus talent, including Waxie Moon and the sexy comedic male revue Buckaroos USA. Enjoy the show, delicious food, drink specials and a dance party intermission with DJ Nark from 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Teatro ZinZanni (222 Mercer St.) Tickets: $45 includes a $20 food and beverage credit. 206-802-0015; www.dreams.zinzanni.org

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SUNDAY, JUNE 23 Run and Walk With Pride – Lace up your sneakers, grab the jogging stroller, and run or walk with Pride at this annual event open to all ages, sponsored by Seattle FrontRunners. Choose from a 10k run, 4k run, or 4k walk, with prizes for top finishers of each. Costumes, drag, rainbow flags, etc., welcomed.

Proceeds benefit Seattle Area Support Groups and Social Outreach Seattle. Begins at 10 a.m. in Seward Park (5895 Lake Washington Blvd. S.).

Info at www.runwalkwithpride.org.

Pride Asia Seattle – Enjoy speakers, live music and entertainment and community information booths at this community festival celebrating diversity and community pride.

Hing Hay Park, Maynard Ave. S. & S. King St., from noon8 p.m. www.prideasiaseattle. com Hairspray In Concert (See June 20.)

6/28 & 6/29), and Latrice Royale (6/28 & Gay City Health Project and Siobhan’s 6/29) at R Place (619 E. Pine St.). Show (Rusty Nails) medical recovery. Sponsored at 9 p.m. www.brownpapertickets.com/ by Nark Magazine. Info at www.narkmagazine.com.

Cuff Pride Weekend – Featuring DJ/performer Lady Bunny (NYC) at The Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave.).

Info at www.cuffcomplex. com.

Queer Teen Ensemble Theatre (See June 27.)

Q Pride 2013: Seattle Pride Redefined – Q Capitol Hill (1426 Broadway) presents Rosabel, Wayne G, Mike Cruz, and DJ Escape, 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Tickets at www.purplepass.com. (Also June 29-30.)

R Place Pride Weekend – Featuring Wendy Ho (6/27 & 6/28), Jujubee (6/27, 6/28 & 6/29), and Latrice Royale (6/28 & 6/29) at R Place (619 E. Pine St.). Show at 9 p.m. www.brownpapertickets. com/event/399226

TUESDAY, JUNE 25 Pride Mindfulness Gathering – Celebrate an enlightened Pride with Dharma Buddies, Lotus Sisters, and other LGBT mindfulness communities, in the Tateuchi Room of the Japanese Garden at Seattle Arboretum (2300 Arboretum Drive E.), starting with a garden tour at 6 p.m. ($6), followed by a talk and meditation at 7:30 (free) and a tea social at 8 (donation requested).

RSVP to info@dharmabuddies.org.

Out & In: A Pride Comedy Showcase – Gay City, Nick Sahoyah, and Billy Anderson showcase the best Queer and Queeraffiliated comedians and producers in the region, including Solomon Georgio, Derek Sheen, and many more. Neptune Theatre (1303 N.E. 45th St.), 7:30 p.m., free. Part of the Nights at the Neptune: A People’s Theater Joint series, sponsored by Seattle Theatre Group to give voice to emerging projects and underserved populations, and to encourage exploration of issues that include racial and social justice. More info at www.stgpresents.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28 Trans Pride – Annual celebration of the Seattle-area Transgender community.

Assemble in front of Seattle Central Community College on Broadway at 5 p.m.; march to Cal Anderson Park at 6 p.m.; speakers and music 7-10 p.m., featuring keynote address by Julia Serano, comedy

by Ian Harvie, and music by Rae Spoon. Details at www. transprideseattle.org.

Workplace Equality Conference – Out & Equal sponsors day-long summit featuring informative and educational workshops and talks on fostering LGBT equality in business, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Hyatt at Olive 8 Hotel (1635 8th Ave.). Scheduled speakers include Alaska Airlines VP Glenn Johnson and Out & Equal Workplace Advocates CEO Selisse Berry. Advance registration required at http:// nwrs.outandequalseattle.org.

Pride Shabbat – a traditional Jewish celebration “where everyone can feel proud,” at Hil- mama said you should, at this 25th annual lel UW (4745 17th Ave. N.E.), 6:30 p.m. event at the Central Lutheran Church so(doors at 6), people of all faiths welcome. cial hall (1710 11th Ave., across from Cal

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 Pride Bonfire at Alki – Join your friends and neighbors and “light up the night” at Seattle’s annual Pride beach party, Alki Beach Park (1702 Alki Ave. S.W.), 6-9 p.m., free. Info at http://superchargedproductions.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27 Queer Teen Ensemble Theatre – Production to be announced, Gay City’s Calamus Auditorium (517 E. Pike St.), 7:30 p.m.

Info at http://qtet.org. (Also June 28-30.)

Debauchery: For Queers of All Genders (See June 20.)

Down N Dirty – Pride Kick-off Party with Pride Legends Jaxen Brown, Gabe Sanchez, Andrew Scott, Drew Paradisco and Robbie Turner at Baltic Room (1207 Pine St.), doors at 9 p.m., $5 cover.

R Place Pride Weekend – Featuring Wendy Ho (6/27 & 6/28), Jujubee (6/27,

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Youth Pride Dance – Music by Galvanized, Sarey Savy, and other special guests, sponsored by GLSEN-WA, for ages 20 and under (free). All Pilgrims Church (500 Broadway E.), 8-11 p.m.

Gender Blender: A Queer Revolt and Benefit – All-night party at Neighbours Nightclub (1509 Broadway, Seattle), 8 p.m.-4 a.m., featuring Jinkx Monsoon, Mykki Blanco, Honey Mahogany, Alaska Thunderfuck, Amoania, Ben Delacreme, Aleksa Manila, and many more. Benefits

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SATURDAY, JUNE 29 Dignity Seattle Pride Pancake Breakfast – Start your Pride weekend off the way

Anderson Park), 8 a.m.-noon. All you can eat for a $7 donation, plus raffle prizes and recycling drop-off for unwanted small electronics (cell phones, etc.). Benefits Rosehedge/Multifaith Works, Bailey-Boushay House, and Dignity Seattle. Info at www. dignityseattle.org.

Capitol Hill Pride Festival – Celebrate Pride in Seattle’s Gayborhood at this annual street fair on Broadway from E. John St. to E. Roy St, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Live local music, food, and more than 100 booths featuring nonprofits, artists, and commercial vendors.

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Rainbow Women’s Health Fair – Sponsored by the YWCA and Swedish Hospital, this event features massage, nutrition education, mammograms (age 40+), pap tests, and safer-sex info. All Pilgrims Church (500 Broadway E.), noon-4 p.m. Tests given by appointment: (206) 461-4489. For info and volunteer opportunities, visit www. lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot.com.

Purr Pride Block Party – Featuring DJ Pavone, DJ Skiddle, and the Perry Twins from L.A., noon-2 a.m., $20 cover, at Purr (1518 11th Ave.). Info at www.purrseattle. com.

PrideFest Family Day – Annual event sponsored by Seattle PrideFest, in Cal Anderson Park, noon-5 p.m., with lots of childfriendly activities including magic shows, bouncy houses, storytelling, free ice cream, and a concert with Recess Monkey. More information, when available, will be posted at www.seattlepridefest.org/family/.

Pride Celebration Service – Join the Rev. Kari Lipke and the Diverse Harmony youth chorus in a multifaith church service “strengthening the commitment to love,” Seattle First Baptist Church (1111 Harvard Ave.), 1 p.m. Free parking, all welcome.

Wildrose Block Party – Featuring DJ Ricki Leigh, Don’t Talk to the Cops, Glitterbang, Wishbeard, and more to be announced. The Wildrose (1021 E. Pike St.), 1 p.m.-2 a.m. Watch for more info at www.seattlepridefest.org or www.thewildrosebar.com.

Seattle Gay Social Events Pride Cruise – A sun-soaked (we hope) afternoon Pride party aboard an Argosy Cruises vessel (1101 Alaskan Way, Pier 55), boarding at noon, docking at 4 p.m. Join DonnaTella Howe and an entourage of Seattle’s finest queens who will christen the ship with just the right amount of sass in a series of scandalous drag shows.

Featuring DJ Tony Burns and special guests Olivia LaGrace, Alessandra Hunt, Drew Paradisco, and Atasha Manila. Free prizes, cash bar. Info at www. facebook.com/SeattleGaySocialEvents.

Men at Sea Brunch Boat Cruise – Featuring Robbie “Queen of the Sea” Turner, Brian Maier, and Freddy King of Pants, brunch provided by Kitchen Sink Project. Board the Islander (1611 Fairview Ave. E.) at 2 p.m. Sponsored

by Nark Magazine. Info at www.narkmagazine.com.

Dyke March – Annual Lesbian/feminist rally and march event begins at 5 p.m. in the Seattle Central Community College courtyard (march steps off at 7). Information at www.seattledykemarch.com or on Facebook.

Black Light Party – With DJs Bret Law and Richard J. Dalton, hosted by Drew Paradisco; also Pride Drag Show. Highline (210 Broadway E.), 8-10 p.m. $10 at the door.

Queer Carnival Circus Burlesque – Stunts and shows by Ivy Winters, featuring Artstar, Cherdonna & Cher Cher Can Can Castaways, aerialists and more, at Fred Wildlife (127 Boylston Ave. E.), 9 p.m.

Sponsored by Nark Magazine. Info at www. narkmagazine.com.

Big Red – Annual men’s party sponsored

by Seattle PrideFest, featuring music by Tony Moran and Phil B, and live performance by Abigail, at Neumos (925 E. Pike St.), 9 p.m.-5 a.m. tickets available online at www.seattlepridefest.org or at UnderU4Men (709 Broadway E.).

Cuff Pride Weekend – Featuring DJ/ producer John LePage (SF), Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave.). Info at www.cuffcomplex. com. see PRIDE EVENTS page 17

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Timothy Ray Brown

patient

continued from cover was diagnosed as HIV-positive. In 2006 he was also diagnosed with leukemia and was treated by Dr. Gero Hutter at Heidelberg University.

Hutter performed a blood stem cell transplant using a donor with a rare gene mutation that provides natural resistance to HIV. The doctor said that resistance transferred to Brown.

“That mutation occurs in only about one percent of northern Europeans,” Brown told SGN. “I was lucky to be in Germany. It’s most common there.”

Hutter deliberately searched for a donor with the genetic mutation, Brown said, thinking that it might have an effect on his HIV infection.

“There were 260 possible donors,” Brown recalled, “and he found the right one on the 61st try.”

ism in Europe. “It wasn’t until I was cured that I became convinced to go public. I couldn’t remain silent. I want to see other people cured.

“Until everyone who has HIV is cured, I’ll keep going. I want everyone to know there is hope. I believe there will be a cure in my lifetime.”

Seattle is the kickoff location for Brown’s tour not only because he was born here, but also because Seattle hospitals have received one of only three Martin Delaney Collaboratory grants funded by the NIH (National Institutes of Health).

ment.

“I wouldn’t recommend it to anybody,” he told SGN. “It almost killed me several times!”

“In [Brown’s] case these were not his own cells,” Kiem explained. “They reacted with his cells. It’s what we call ‘graft versus host disease.’ It’s a common complication.

“In our study, we use the patient’s own cells, genetically modify them, and then reintroduce them. We can, with the technology available – gene editing – disable the HIV doorway and replenish the patient with HIV-resistant cells.”

Research is already well advanced, Kiem THE TASK AHEAD says, and there are several potential gene Dr. Hans-Peter Kiem is one of a trio of therapy treatments that might achieve simiFred Hutchinson doctors who will lead the lar results. study.

“One part is to figure out what led to the MEET BROWN IN PERSON cure,” Kiem explains. “[Brown] had chemo, Brown is scheduled to participate in a he had a transplant, he had HIV-negative panel discussion open to the public on cells introduced. Any of these could have Wednesday, June 19, at 7 p.m., preceded had a part in the cure.” by a social hour at 6. It will be held in the The other part of the task, Kiem told SGN, Pigott Building at Seattle University (901 is to figure out how to apply Brown’s expe- 12th Ave.). Information on the Timothy Ray rience to a practical cure. Brown himself Brown Foundation can be found at www. had a particularly rough course of treat- worldaidsinstitute.org.

The transplant not only cured Brown’s leukemia, but it eliminated HIV from his system. To this day he tests HIV-negative.

Except for being susceptible to colds, Brown says he is “basically in good health, especially since I moved to a dry climate.”

He now lives in Las Vegas, although he plans to spend the summer in Seattle, visitcontinued from cover ing his mother and old friends.

Then, he heads off on a “national tour, “Seeking equal protection under our laws leading up to the International AIDS Confor the LGBT community is the right thing ference in Australia in July next year.” to do,” Leahy said in a statement.

“I withheld my anti-discrimination ADVOCATE FOR A CURE Brown has formed the Timothy Ray amendment during the Senate Judiciary Brown Foundation, associated with the Committee markup. As the entire Senate World AIDS Institute, to advocate for more turns to debate the immigration bill, the funding towards finding potential cures for fight for equality must go on.”

Leahy, the chair of the Senate Judiciary HIV. The foundation debuted at last year’s International AIDS Conference in Washing- Committee, which had jurisdiction over the ton, D.C. For Brown, this is a return to the immigration measure, put his amendment up for debate in his committee, but withactivism of his youth.

“I was involved in ACT UP Seattle in the drew it without a vote when other senators ’90s,” he says, but he didn’t do much activ- objected that the immigration bill would never get to the Senate floor for debate if the amendment were attached.

The bill was approved for debate by a comfortable 82-to-15 margin, with even most Republican opponents of immigration reform agreeing to allow the issue to come to the floor.

immigration

A HIGH BAR TO CLEAR It is not clear if Leahy’s amendment will even be brought up for debate, much less be added to the underlying immigration bill.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (RKY) have not yet agreed on how to handle the multiple amendments introduced by senators of both parties.

Unless Reid and McConnell agree to move it forward, Leahy’s amendment will require at least 60 votes to be brought up for debate, and it appears unlikely to get that number.

The Gang of Eight bill would allow most of the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants to apply for U.S. citizenship provided they learn English, pass a criminal background check, and pay a $2,000 fine for entering the country illegally.

Currently, opposite-sex spouses of U.S. citizens get priority for permanent resident “green cards” and eventual citizenship.

Leahy’s amendment would allow the same opportunity to same-sex partners of U.S. citizens.

LEAHY DRAWS PRAISE In a statement, DOMA Project founder Lavi Soloway said Leahy’s amendment would help keep Gay and Lesbian families together.

“With this bold move, Senator Leahy has carved out an exception to the Defense of Marriage Act for Lesbian and Gay binational couples that will provide access to existing marriage-related family unification provisions of our immigration law,” Soloway said.

“The Leahy amendment does not actually amend any current provision of our immigration law, but simply removes the extrinsic barrier caused by DOMA that prevents Lesbian and Gay Americans from filing petitions for their spouses, fiancé(e)s, and stepchildren. The implication of Senator Leahy’s focus on equality is that LGBT families are no different than any other American families comprised of citizens and noncitizens. We must have access to the same immigration law protections that ensure that no family is torn apart. No ‘bandaid’ solution will ever make us equal.”

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PRIDE EVENTS See this week’s SGN for a comprehensive calendar of upcoming Pride events.

Additional Pride events will be added each week as details become known. If you have a Pride-related event that is not yet listed, please forward details to the SGN at sgn2@ sgn.org or drop off or mail information to: Seattle Gay News, 1605 12th Ave Ste 31, Seattle, WA 98122.

DYKESTRAVAGANZA & THE SEATTLE DYKE MARCH On Friday, June 14, with two unique shows at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., at Seattle Rendezvous Jewelbox Theater (2322 2nd Ave.), Lily Divine Productions, purveyors of Seattle’s hottest Queer burlesque, is paying tribute to the Seattle Dyke March with a titillating, raucous and oh-so-glittery evening that you do not want to miss. There was just too much sexiness and hilarity to squeeze into one show, so join us for two unique performances that celebrate the diversity of Dyke culture. Proceeds will go directly to the 2013 Seattle Dyke March, and tickets can be purchased online at www.lilydivine. com or at the door. There will be a raffle during each performance featuring fabulous prizes from local sponsors and supporters of the Seattle Dyke March. Both shows will include ASL interpretation. The Jewelbox Theater has a limited amount of wheelchairaccessible seating, so please contact Lily Divine Productions directly (liz.cruz@ lilydivine.com) to ensure accomodations.

Tickets: $20 for each show or $25 for both shows, with a limited number of pay-whatyou-can tickets. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

Since 1994, the Seattle Dyke March has promoted, supported and connect the Queer-identified, female-identified community by providing hundreds of speakers and performers as well as thousands of supporters an opportunity to publicly display community solidarity. This year the Seattle Dyke March will take place Saturday, June 29, at 5 p.m., at the Seattle Central Community College South Courtyard (Broadway & E. Pine St.) The Seattle Dyke March is a completely volunteer organization and we rely on your support to fund the permits, sound, interpretation and transportation services that make this event accessible to the

entire community. If you are unable to attend this event, please consider supporting the Seattle Dyke March through the following links: www.gofundme.com/2nouwo; www.facebook.com/SeattleDykeMarch.

MUSIC OF REMEMBRANCE – SPARKS OF GLORY CONCERT: “ANOTHER SUNRISE” On Saturday, June 15, at 2 p.m., at Seattle Art Museum, Plestcheeff Auditorium (1st Ave. & University St.), Music of Remembrance presents Another Sunrise, an intense musical drama by acclaimed composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer that tells the extraordinary story of Krystyna Zywulska. With her mother, Krystyna walked out of the Warsaw ghetto in broad daylight. As a member of the Polish resistance, she counterfeited identity cards and other documents. She was captured by the Gestapo in 1943 and sent to AuschwitzBirkenau, where she wrote satiric poems that circulated secretly and became camp anthems of resistance. The program also includes the stunning Duo by Erwin Schulhoff, an iconoclastic innovator whose politics and avant-garde musical ideas were shaped by his disillusionment after World War I. MOR Artistic Director Mina Miller’s discussion will add musical and historical background at this FREE concert-withcommentary. www.musicofremembrance. org SEATTLE PEACE CONCERTS On Sunday, June 16, at Woodland Park Shelter 1 (1000 N 50th St) from noon-6 p.m., enjoy the music of Joe Calhoun, The Barker Boys, The Dainty Saints, Movin’ Mountains, and the Paul Benoit Trio at this FREE city-wide outdoor concert.

Seattle Peace Concerts will be held from June through September at Woodland Park, Gas Works Park, Magnuson Park Beach Area and Volunteer Park. For a complete schedule, visit www.seapeace.org.

GSBA BUSINESS LUNCHEON – TRAVEL On Wednesday, June 19, from 11 a.m.1:30 p.m., at the Columbia Tower Club (701 5th Ave. 76th Floor), the GSBA’s (Greater Seattle Business Association) June business luncheon focues on the Tourism industry

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Queer Teen Ensemble Theatre (See June 27.)

Neighbours Nightclub – Featuring special guest Jessica Sutta, multi-platinum pussycat doll Billboard dance chart topper and glamour icon, with your fabulous Pride Weekend hostess Aleksa Manila, featuring C89.5 DJ Randy Schlager. www.neighboursnightclub.com Q Pride 2013 – Q Capitol Hill, 9 p.m.-5 a.m. (see June 28).

R Place Pride Weekend – Featuring Wendy Ho (6/27 & 6/28), Jujubee (6/27, 6/28 & 6/29), and Latrice Royale (6/28 & 6/29) at R Place (619 E. Pine St.). Show at 9 p.m. www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/399226 SUNDAY, JUNE 30 Seattle Pride Brunch – Details to come.

Watch for info at www.seattlepride.org.

Seattle Pride Parade – “Equality: Passed, Present & Future” is the theme of this year’s parade, featuring grand marshals Jane Lighty, Pete-e Petersen, Sarah Toce, Zach Silk, Lacey All, and Guatam Raghavan. Parade begins at 11 a.m. at 4th Avenue and Union Street in downtown Seattle, proceeding north along 4th to Denny Way and ending at Seattle Center, home of PrideFest.

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Seattle PrideFest – Live entertainment on four stages, food, vendor booths, arts & crafts, hands-on activities, lots of family fun. Seattle Center, noon-8 p.m. Watch for more info at www.seattlepridefest.org.

Cuff Street Party – Guest host Lady Bunny, featuring Crystal Waters, Stacey Q, and DJ Dominic Pacifico, with special performance by The Sea & The Stars, Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave.), noon-8 p.m.

Info at www.cufffcomplex.com.

Purr Pride Party – Celebrate on the Hill at Purr’s annual no-cover event (1518 11th Ave.). Info at www.purrseattle.com.

Queer Teen Ensemble Theatre (See June 27.)

Q Pride 2013 – Q Capitol Hill, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. (see June 28).

TUESDAY, JULY 2 David & Jonathan: A Modern Day Retelling of the Biblical Story – Kathya Alexander and Brownbox Theatre present a new interpretation of the relationship between David and Jonathan detailed in the books of Samuel, set in a contemporary AfricanAmerican church. Neptune Theatre (1303 N.E. 45th St.). Free. Part of the Nights at the Neptune: A People’s Theater Joint series, sponsored by Seattle Theatre Group.

More info at www.stgpresents.org.

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He appears frequently on television, radio, and online as the leading authority on European travel. He resides and works in Edmonds, WA. Event cost is $35 members, $40 nonmembers, $35 students, walk-ins are $5 more at the door. To RSVP, call 206-3639188 or visit www.thegsba.org SEATTLE GAY & LESBIAN BOOK CLUB – “A RUNCIBLE EVENING OF EDWARD LEAR” The Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club meets every Wednesday from 6-7:15 p.m., at Seattle Area Support Groups Community Center (303 17th Ave. E. at E. Thomas St.) On Wednesday, June 19, at 6 p.m., join the Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club for a very special event in the best Pride tradition.

This evening the club will celebrate a dearly beloved Gay poet whas has made all of us laugh - and absolutely no homework is ncessary.

The book club is proud to present “A Runcible Evening of Edward Lear” a nonsensical evening of verse, letters and song, performed by Brad Craft, with musical accompaniment by Michael Wallenfels, celebrating the bicentennial-plus-one of Edward Lear, the author of “The Owl and the Pussycat” and some of the most delightful limericks ever written.

Edward Lear was the father of nonsense verse, bus also a great artist and Gay romantic, much disappointed in love, at least until he met his cat, Foss. Brad will tell the story of Lear’s life, using a liberal selection of his poetry and letters, and Michael has set some of the verse to music. Feel free to bring

treats to share, and wear your most runcible hat.

All GLBTQ folks are welcome to participate in this FREE book club. For more information, visit http://faculty.washington. edu/swittet/SGLBookClub/..

FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER – FROM ONE TO MANY: MEET TIMOTHY RAY BROWN On Wednesday, June 19, at 6 p.m., at Seattle University, Pigott Building (901 12th Ave. )meet Timothy Ray Brown, also known as “The Berlin Patient,” the first person cured of HIV. Learn how he inspires Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center scientists’ quest to cure HIV with cell-based therapies.Julie McElrath, director of Fred Hutch’s Vaccine and Infection Disease Division, kicks off a discussion moderated

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SATURDAY, JULY 13 Out in the Park – Tacoma’s annual LGBTQA Pride Celebration, noon-5 p.m., Broadway between 9th and 11th streets.

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ONGOING Bearing Witness From Another Place: James Baldwin in Turkey – The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) honors the late Gay author with a photograph exhibit by Sedat Pakay that opens a private window into the life of Baldwin, whose influence still resonates 25 years after his death. Exhibit runs through Sept. 29.

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by Mike Andrew SGN Staff Writer During his campaign, Rome’s newly elected mayor, Ignazio Marino, said he would authorize same-sex unions in the city. Roman children should be taught about LGBT equality, he added.

In the June 10 election, Marino trounced the right-wing incumbent, Gianni Alemanno, winning 42% of the vote to Alemanno’s 30%.

Alemanno, who was described by the British newspaper The Guardian as “a former neo-Fascist boot boy turned modern center-right politician,” was elected four years ago on a law-and-order platform, but that issue seems to have backfired on him in the wake of a rash of well-publicized Gaybashing in the Italian capital.

The openly Gay governor of Apulia, Nichi Vendola, told BBC reporters he feels unsafe going out late at night in Rome with his partner, but he added that he would love to be able to have an open civil union in front of family and friends. He would be excited for a chance to do so, he said.

To make matters even worse for Alemanno, convicted gangster Luciano Casamonica posted a Facebook photo of himself posing with a grinning Alemanno captioned “The mayor and vice mayor of Rome.”

Alemanno’s defeat is seen as yet another setback for his ally, former Prime Minister and now convicted felon Silvio Berlusconi.

Asked what the effect of his defeat would be on Berlusconi’s People of Freedom party, Alemanno replied, “Not positive.”

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New mayor of Rome promises same-sex unions

Rome Mayor-elect Ignazio Marino

A PIONEER IN MEDICINE but instead is one of Italy’s leading transMarino is not a professional politician, plant surgeons. In 2001, he performed the first transplant in Italy on an HIV-positive patient.

The young man had applied to almost all of the country’s transplant centers, but had been rejected. Marino, however, accepted him as a patient, sparking a huge controversy in Italy’s medical establishment.

Then-Minister of Health Girolamo Sirchia warned that the surgery would have “catastrophic results.” A few months later, Italy’s National Transplant Centre (CNT) reprimanded Marino and warned him not to perform any further transplants on HIVpositive patients.

However, the surgery was not only successful, but the patient is still alive and in good health. A committee was subsequently established at the CNT to determine whether transplants on HIV-positive patients should be carried out, and nearly three years later a final report approved the procedure. Today, transplants are regularly and successfully performed on HIV-positive patients in Italy.

In 2006 Marino was elected to the Italian Senate representing the Democrats of the Left party, and has been chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Health, where he became an advocate for end-oflife directives contrary to Catholic teaching.

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by Mike Andrew SGN Staff Writer Pope Francis has repeated charges he made under his predecessor, Benedict XVI, that a “Gay Lobby” has infiltrated the Vatican.

“In the Curia, there are truly some saints, but there is also a current of corruption,” the pope is quoted as saying. “There is talk of a ‘Gay lobby’ and it’s true, it exists. We have

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OMG! There’s a ‘Gay Lobby’ in the Vatican, pope says as insensitive and homophobic.

“That priests have sex with other men doesn’t authorize anyone to speak about a ‘Gay lobby,’ because we’re not talking about a group that represents the interests of the homosexual community but rather a group that is an integral part of a power structure – the Vatican – which is violently homophobic,” said Franco Grillini, president of Gaynet rights group.

“There is talk of a ‘Gay lobby’ and it’s true, it exists. We have to see what can be done.” to see what can be done.”

According to reports published on the Latin American Catholic website Reflection and Liberation, the Pope made the remarks during an audience with CLAR (the Latin American and Caribbean Confederation of Religious Men and Women).

The Vatican would neither confirm nor deny the reported statements. “It was a private meeting; I have no comment to make,” Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi told Agence France-Presse.

OFFICIAL SECRETS In February, when Benedict abdicated the papacy, Italian media claimed that a secret report by cardinals investigating the theft of the pope’s private papers revealed a nest of corruption, with some church officials allegedly blackmailing Gay clerics and others creating networks of favoritism based on Gay relationships.

A secret report intended for the Pope’s eyes only was compiled by a committee of three cardinals, but the Vatican steadfastly refused to comment on its contents. The SPEECH NOT RECORDED cardinals questioned dozens of Vatican offiIn a statement released on June 12, CLAR cials and presented the pope with their final said no recording had been made of the Pope’s remarks but that the members of its leadership team – a half-dozen men and women – together wrote a synthesis of the points he had made, for their own personal use.

“It’s clear that based on this, one cannot attribute with certainty to the Holy Father singular expressions in the text, but just the general sense,” the statement said.

Also on June 12, Italian Gay rights groups denounced the reporting of the entire affair

Pope Francis

report in December 2012.

Just days before Benedict’s resignation in February, Panorama news weekly and the daily La Repubblica leaked what they claimed were the findings of the investigation.

At the time, the Vatican denounced the stories as “unverified, unverifiable, or completely false.”

REFORM PROMISED Francis has made reforming the Roman

Curia, the heavily criticized and intriguefilled administration of the Roman Catholic Church, a priority of his papacy, but he has admitted it would be “difficult.”

“I cannot carry out the reforms myself,” he said, because “I am very disorganized.”

Instead of taking on the task personally, the new pope has appointed a commission of eight cardinals to help him bring the church bureaucracy into line. That commission meet for the first time in October.

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Psychotherapists condemn Gay ‘cure’ app available on Google

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor

lic health risk, joining the call for Google to drop the app.

The app claims, “Despite what you may have heard elsewhere, you do not have a ‘homosexual gene,’ nor were you born this way with no hope of freedom. You can be set free from the bondage of homosexuality through the power of Jesus Christ and the cross!”

According to All Out, a smartphone app appeared recently in the Google and Apple stores claiming to release users from the “bondage of homosexuality” if they follow the app’s 60-day plan. On May 29, All Out launched a campaign urging Google and Apple to drop the “Setting Captives Free” app from their stores. On Wednesday, Gay‘A PUBLIC HEALTH RISK’ lesta, the association of LGBTQ psychoGaylesta’s statement to Google reads as therapists, issued a strong condemnation follows: of so-called Gay ‘cure’ apps as dangerous “Gaylesta has been outspoken and active to vulnerable minors’ health and as a pub- in exposing the dangers of so called ‘reparative therapy.’ Homosexuality is not a condition or disorder that requires treatment.

Striving to treat what is not a disorder is not therapy; it is professionalized homophobia. It is dangerous, and it is a threat to all LGBTQ people. Individuals who have undergone these treatments often have a significantly larger chance of becoming selfdestructive and suicidal.

“It is unconscionable to think that a smartphone application could be made available to the general public to help ‘treat’ homosexuality. This app poses a serious public health risk, putting the lives of unsuspecting people, including minors, at risk of harm, by telling them that their innate sexual orientation is wrong and needs to be changed. We ask that all smartphone application stores (including Google Play and iTunes) remove these applications from their stores immediately and that they further make it a policy to disallow such applications from being available in the future. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.”

APPLE COMPLIES “Major health associations including the American Psychiatric Association and the Pan-American Health Organization have condemned so-called Gay ‘cures’ as dangerous to people’s’ health,” said Andre Banks, executive director and co-founder of All Out. “It is absolutely ridiculous we

still have to have this conversation in 2013.

Gay people have always been part of the human experience and they always will. There is not a cure for love, because love is not a disease. ” According to Joe Mirabella, spokesperson for All Out, the organization reported the app to Apple and Google through proper channels. Within 24 hours, the petition had 30,000 signatures and it was pulled from the Apple iTunes store, but it still appears in the Google Play store. The total is now approaching 150,000 signatures.

All Out has been working around the world to debunk so-called Gay cures. Most recently in Brazil, All Out launched a campaign to prevent the Conservative Christian Party from rolling back a law to prevent health care officials from using so-called ‘reparative therapy’ or Gay ‘cures’ in their practices.

“In 76 countries being LGBT is a crime; in 10 it is legal grounds for life imprisonment or execution,” the group says on its site. “All Out is mobilizing millions of people and their social networks to build a powerful global movement for love and equality. Our mission is to build a world where no person will have to sacrifice their family or freedom, safety or dignity, because of who they are or whom they love.”

To see the live signature totals from All Out’s petition, visit www.allout.org/gaycureapp.

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by Daniel Smith Special to the SGN Dear D, Three years ago I met and fell in love with the most wonderful man. In fact, I would even say he is the man of my dreams. Two years into our courtship, he asked me to marry him and I gladly accepted. This June we will celebrate our one-year anniversary.

Our life is good. We both have great careers and soon we will move into our dream home.

While dating, my husband and I both shared the position that we did not want kids. Moreover, we agreed that if either one of us changed our position, adoption would be our first option. Well, during the holiday season of 2012, my husband’s father passed away and through his grieving process, my husband decided that a great way for him to honor the memory of his father is to have a child naturally – perhaps even a boy he could name after his father. There’s only one problem: I am Transgender. Which means, in my case, I was born male and underwent the necessary medical procedures to become female.

No ifs, ands, or buts about it, I should have told my husband the truth as to why I can’t have children. While dating my husband, things were great. In fact, I believe that had I told him, it wouldn’t have bothered him. At the very least, he would have been kind in his rejection of me. He is the greatest man I know, for so many reasons.

My actions were selfish and driven by fear. I have decided that no matter the cost, I love my husband enough to tell him the truth. Do you think it’s a good idea for me to tell him now? And, if so, how should I tell him? – So Ashamed of What I Did, But Not Who I Am Dear So Ashamed, I appreciate you for being so open and allowing your heart to shine through. Obviously, you are deeply in love with your husband and I can see your pain is wearing on your heart. Shame can wear on you like a winter coat in the hot summer sun and have you sweating coffee and tea, girl.

Honesty is always the best policy. However, in this case I have to ask myself if it will cause more harm than help. With that being

said, reality now has to set in. You have two issues that you have to face and deal with.

You deceived your husband, and now with the passing of his father his heart is truly on the line. You have to ask yourself, “If I tell him, what would it do to him?” Everyone knows about the two of you – his family, friends, co-workers. Not saying that there is a charade but if you are a “real” woman it’s time to act like it!

The past is behind you and you cannot change that. Now, is telling him worth destroying him just because you need to get it off your chest? It’s time to put your biggirl drawers on and take responsibly for the present situation. Forgive me for being a little harsh but you have to realize that it’s not about you. The situation may deal with you, but this is about him and where he now is with his life with you. He loves you so much he wants to have a child with you. Once again, asking for two to become one. Having a child together bonds you in ways that can only be explained by the experience.

When you are in a relationship, you are entrusted with another’s life. Remember those wedding vows. You were not alone on that day, and you have to take that to heart.

You have to come outside of yourself and see his life, not just yours. Remember the love you have for him and that you never want to hurt him.

Stick to the facts, and display all of them to him. Fact #1: You cannot have children!

Fact #2: You were ashamed to tell him that you could not mother a child. For that is the reason adoption was the option if, in fact, you ever wanted children in your lives. Another option is surrogacy, which would allow you both to take part in the process. If you tell him your “little secret,” his life will forever be changed. Are you willing to take that risk?

Love is a very wondrous thing that makes you look past yourself to see the greater good. You look past your pain to see his.

You speak so highly of him and the love you have for him is regal. Cherish the love you have and be honest with him from here on out. Remember, the way it begins is the way it will end.

Hope this helps. Stay positive and remember to encourage yourself! – D

Thomas Thesen

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Dear D, I have an obsession with drag queens! I love everything about them, from their fashions to their lifestyles. I’m often jealous of men, because they get the opportunity to be drag queens and I sometimes wish that I were a man so that I could become one.

Does that make me a tranny? – Being a Girl Is a Drag

outside of yourself to truly appreciate and embrace the racy, radical culture of female Illusion does my heart good. Being an old showgirl myself I surely can appreciate you.

Girl, you have made my day! This is the best thing ever! Female Illusionists/Drag Queens want to look like women (all variations). Glamazon, fantasy, vixen, or the girl next door, Queens/Illusionists have developed an art to look like women. To have a biological woman who has an obsession with the Queen culture and truly embraced the culture is wonderful to hear.

Now, to answer your question, yes, I think spiritually you are Trans. You have officially joined the “Trans Band.”

So, girl, talk your favorite Queen/ Queer, get the latest fashion, get your hair/ nails done, head out and enjoy all that Seattle has to offer, and twerk it!

Now we all love fun and games but let us not forget the “real” thought. I hope you are supporting the community – we can always use as much support as possible. Pride is coming up and I know you don’t want to miss it. Check with SGN for all the latest and updated news about Pride events. You have the opportunity to get all dolled up in whatever your heart desires and come out to show your support and show some love for the LGBT community.

Thank you for showing up and showing your love. And as always, stay positive and remember to encourage yourself!

–D

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