Volume 42, Issue 25 - June 24, 2011

J U N E 2 4 2 0 1 1 V O L U M E 4 2 I S S U E 2 5 O U R C O M M U N I T Y, O U R S T O R I E S S I N C E 1 9 6 9 W A S H I N G T O N B L A D E .
C O M
Pressure mounts on Obama to back marriage

1996 statement favoring nuptials continues to dog president
By CHRIS JOHNSON cjohnson@washblade.com
Pressure intensied on President Obama to endorse marriage equality this week as he prepared to travel to New York for an LGBT campaign fundraiser just as the state legislature was debating a bill to legalize samesex marriage. [Visit washingtonblade.com for updated news from the New York event.] Since October, Obama has said he could evolve on the issue of same-sex marriage and noted that he has many friends in committed, monogamous samesex relationships. But he has yet to endorse the right of gay couples to marry. During his 2008 presidential campaign, Obama said he believes marriage is between one man and one woman, but backed the idea of civil unions for same-sex couples. Although Obamas LGBT supporters overlooked his opposition to same-sex marriage in 2008, the situation in 2012 has changed to the point that merely wrestling with the issue will no longer sufce for many. Over the course of this year, at least six national polls have found majority support for same-sex marriage. For example, a Gallup poll published on May 20 found that 53 percent of Americans support marriage equality. The poll found an increase of 9 percentage points in support of same-sex marriage since last year, which was the largest year-to-year shift measured since 2004 when Gallup started polling on the issue. When Obama rst started running for president, gay couples could only marry in Massachusetts. Now four additional states and D.C. have legalized samesex marriage. A Republican-controlled State Senate in New York could legalize same-sex marriage or at least come close to legalizing it by the end of the week, which would make same-sex marriage legal in the nations third most populous state.
CONTINUES ON PAGE 18
PRESIDENT OBAMA was scheduled to attend a campaign fundraiser with the LGBT community in New York on Thursday. Visit washingtonblade.com for updated news from the event.
WASHINGTON BLADE FILE PHOTO BY MICHAEL KEY
Not So GLAAD
Down to the wire in N.Y.

Tense negotiations over marriage bill in Albany
By JOEY DiGUGLIELMO joeyd@washblade.com
New Yorks same-sex marriage bill was in limbo as of Blade press time Thursday morning, as the legislative session was extended and lengthy negotiations took place over which religious exemptions would be included in the nal language. Visit washingtonblade. com for updated news. The states top political leaders said they supported several religious exceptions that had been added on Wednesday. The Democratic-led Assembly has already approved the bill but will need to approve any revised version that may come out of the Senate. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said late Wednesday that negotiations over the exemptions were going well. We are going back and forth on language, the AP quoted Cuomo as saying. But we have not hit any obstacles. Negotiations were expected to continue Thursday, many New York-based media outlets said. Negotiators are trying to include enough protections in the bill so that religious groups dont get sued for discrimination if the bill passes. Though the New York Assembly, the state legislatures lower house, is controlled by Democrats, Republicans have a slight majority (32-30) in the Senate. The measure needs only one more vote to pass the Senate after being approved by the Assembly last week. Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos said this week that Senate Republicans had not discussed the marriage proposal because they were sidetracked by other issues like rent control laws and caps on property tax increases. Cuomo said this week he was cautiously optimistic the marriage bill will pass. The religious protections werent available by Blade deadline but were expected to include protection
Media watchdog group embroiled in controversy; board member once worked for anti-gay group. PAGE 16
Wigging Out
Cookie Buffet joins other drag performers for live performance to benet Alston House. PAGE 27
02 JUNE 24, 2011
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
Need a Reason to Get Tested?

Celebrate National HIV Testing Day June 27
Get tested here:
Friday, June 24
Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 9 am 5 pm Stay Safe for Summer Event in collaboration with AmeriCorps HIV mobile testing, 10 am 4 pm MLK Memorial Library (901 G Street, NW) Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Ave, NW) Benning Library (3935 Benning Road, NE) Anacostia Library (1800 Good Hope Road, SE)
Saturday, June 25
Stay Safe for Summer Event in collaboration with AmeriCorps MLK Memorial Library (901 G Street, NW), 10 am 4 pm
Monday, June 27
Max Robinson Center, 9 am 4 pm Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 9 am 7 pm
For more information, visit www.whitman-walker.org/hivtesting.
| 202.745.7000 | www.whitman-walker.org
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
JUNE 24, 2011 03
washingtonblade.com 0 4 JU N E 2 4 , 2011 LOCAL NEW S
D.C. Mayor VINCE GRAY released a report last week showing improved HIV/AIDS statistics for the District.
AIDS report shows progress for D.C.

Washington Mayor Vince Grays ofce released an epidemiology report last week showing improved statistics on HIV and AIDS within the District. According to the report: More than 75 percent of residents in 2009 entered treatment within three months of diagnosis, an increase from 58 percent in 2005. Average CD4 count at diagnosis was 361 in 2009, up from 211 in 2004 (a CD4 count of 200 or below signies full-blown AIDS). Thats an improvement of 71 percent. The number of residents testing late declined by 10 percent. The number of AIDS-related deaths decreased by more than half from 326 in 2005 to 153 in 2009. Our newest update on the state of the HIV epidemic gives new inspiration to our efforts to ght HIV/AIDS in the District of Columbia, Gray wrote in a statement. We are getting people diagnosed earlier and into care and treatment faster for their health, thereby reducing the chances that others will get infected. But how much of the report is political spin versus true progress? A gay doctor at Whitman-Walker Health says the numbers stand up. Its still serious but improving, says Whitman-Walkers Dr. Raymond Martin. Most of it has no spin at all. The fact was that years ago the average CD4 count for D.C. residents testing positive was 150. Below 200, you have AIDS. A healthy person without HIV is around 1,000. So through enhanced testing do you have people coming in now before theyre getting sick. For the past three years, its been about 361 on average. Thats a vast improvement you cant fudge with. Martin said the ndings were consistent with what he expected with one exception new HIV cases in D.C. residents 50 and older. He said WhitmanWalker is nding a fair amount of older clients testing positive as its now the policy to test everyone. Gay Council member David Catania praised the ndings the day the study was released on June 15. The epidemic will not be eliminated overnight and unfortunately we will live with the failures of governments for years to come, he said [This] report shows that we have made tremendous progress in building the architecture of a response that will eventually enable us to turn the corner on HIV/AIDS. Martin says Center for Disease Control guidelines suggest sexually active gay men, who continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV, get tested twice a year or every three months if they have anonymous partners. There were 755 new cases of HIV in Washington in 2009, the report said. That makes 16,721 D.C. residents living with HIV/AIDS, or 3.2 percent of residents.
D.C.-area residents turned out for the annual Night Out at the Nationals on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON BLADE PHOTOS BY MICHAEL KEY
Nationals win Night Out game

The Washington Nationals came from behind Tuesday night at a home game against the Seattle Mariners to win 6-5. The game was this years Night Out at the Nationals LGBT event, an annual Team D.C. fundraiser. Team D.C. Program Director Brent Minor said the Nationals pulled off an absolutely amazing nish. Theyd been down 5-1 early in the game. Its kind of a subtle kind of activism, Minor said. When they see the Gay Mens Chorus there and the community booth and lots of gay and lesbian couples walking around holding hands, they realize, Hey, this is just a normal bunch of people having fun. Thats a good thing. Sometimes its good to be out in the street protesting but sometimes its good to just be out and open at the ballpark. Daniel Hernandez, the gay intern of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords who was shot; John Berry, director of the Ofce of Personnel Management; and Amanda Simpson, the rst openly trans presidential appointee, were also on hand to assist in the usual ceremonial hoopla. Hernandez, whom Minor called a hero, was invited into the owners box, a Night Out rst. This was the seventh Night Out. Team D.C. averages about $2 per ticket sold. As of Tuesday afternoon, 3,368 tickets had been sold. Thats down slightly from last year when about 3,543 attended. Light rain showers may have been a factor but Minor has another theory. Wicked is in town, he said. A few of our regulars may have gone to see that instead, as I know one group did. Israel Negron, director of community relations for the team, said this week that the Nationals are recording an It Gets Better video. It wasnt ready for Night Out but will be shown in rotation at the park later this summer.
JOEY DiGUGLIELMO
JOEY DiGUGLIELMO
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
JUNE 24, 2011 05
Submit your moSt creative headline at mervisdiamond.com/blade for a chance to win $100 and have your name and submission in print. Complete rules on site.
YOUR HEADLINE HERE
Voted Best Place to Buy a Diamond: Washingtonpost.com BEST BETS Voted Best Wedding Rings: W*USA9 A-List Top 100
1700 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 202-293-0600 1900 Mervis Way, Tysons Corner, VA 703-448-9000 1775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 301-231-0030 5480 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 301-215-9500 mervisdiamond.com | Financing Available
Nows the time to flex your mobile muscle.
$249.99

With new 2-year activation & data pack.
Thunderbolt by HTC
Verizon 4G LTE Network Simulatneous Voice and Data Immense 4.3 Screen Front and Rear Camera
25% OFF
Any accessory.
Void if copied or transferred. Void where prohibited. Cash redemption value 1/100th of 1. Any use of this coupon other than as provided constitutes fraud. Restrictions apply. Offer expires 6/30/11.
$99.99
With new 2-year activation on 4G mobile broadband plan. $99.99 after $50 mail-in rebate debit card ($149.99 2-year price).
Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi 4510L

Up to 10x Faster than 3G Connect up to 5 Wifi-enabled devices at once
MiFi is a trademark of Novatel Wireless, Inc.
Come in and make a purchase during the month of June and The Wireless Warehouse will donate a portion of the sale to Capital Pride. Just mention Pride Promotion. Applies to selected items only.
Retailer Logo Area
THE WIRELESS WAREHOUSE
1365 Connecticut Ave. (JUST SOUTH OF DUPONT CIRCLE) Northwest Washington, DC 20036 202-331-3333
Activation fee/line: $35 IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION: Subject to Cust Agmt, Calling Plan, rebate form & credit approval. Up to $175 early termination fee ($350 for advanced devices) & addl charges apply to device capabilities. Addl $20 upgrade fee may apply. Offers & coverage, varying by svc, not available everywhere; see vzw.com. While supplies last. Restocking fee may apply. Limited time offer. In CA: Sales tax based on full retail price of phone. Rebate debit card takes up to 6 wks & expires in 12 months. 2011 Verizon Wireless
06 JUNE 24, 2011
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
WWW.LIRONEPRO.COM (703) 623-9042
Images by LIRONE Photographer
Name: Michael Roybal Occupation: Business Development Executive
Georgetown 1517 Wisconsin Avenue NW Washington, DC 20007 202.625.2677 Tysons Galleria 1828G International Drive McLean, VA 22102 703.848.2197
washingtonblade.com NATIONAL NEWS JUNE 24, 2011 07
Tracy Morgan meets with GLAAD in Tennessee

NASHVILLE LGBT media watchdog group the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation met with 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan, Tuesday in Tennessee to discuss homophobia. Morgan addressed the media at the Nashville Convention Center, speaking out in support of LGBT advocacy. I apologize to Kevin and people that were at the show. I want to apologize to my friends, and my family and my fans I dont really see gay or straight, I just see human beings now. Morgan said. Tracy also met with Kevin Rogers, the Tennessee man who rst reported the incident on Facebook. Tracy was sincere and spoke from his heart today, Rogers was quoted as saying in a statement by GLAAD. I decided to speak out and use my voice to inspire others. The best thing that has come from this is a national conversation that anti-gay violence is unacceptable and that homophobia is outdated.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is set to retire on June 30.

Gates unlikely to certify Dont Ask repeal before his retirement

Experts still expect nal action during summer months
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is unlikely to issue certication for Dont Ask, Dont Tell repeal before his retirement at the end of the month, triggering debate over whether his departure will mean an extended delay for lifting the militarys gay ban. According to a report in Stars & Stripes, senior defense and military ofcials have said Gates is unlikely to certify repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell before leaving ofce on June 30, which would leave the responsibility to his successor, CIA Director Leon Panetta. Eileen Lainez, a Defense Department spokesperson, was unable to conrm whether or not Gates would certify repeal before retirement, but said the Pentagon remains on track to implement open service by mid-summer. The secretary of defense and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will certify after careful consideration of the views of the secretaries of the military departments, the military service chiefs and the combatant commanders, she said. I dont have information on whether this will occur before or after Secretary Gates departs. Under the repeal law signed in December, Dont Ask, Dont Tell wont be off the books until pass 60 days after the president, the defense secretary and the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff certify that the U.S. military is ready for open service. Gates has said before issuing certication he wants the armed forces to receive training, which has been taking place since February. Alex Nicholson, executive director of Servicemembers United, said the chances of Gates issuing certication before his departure are increasingly slim, but added theres no reason he shouldnt be able to give the OK before his departure. Everything is in place, everything is set, everything is in line with the cautious approach that defense leaders and the administration have taken, Nicholson said. Some advocates have said the retirement of Gates before certication could lead to delays if Panetta wants to examine the issue further, but at least one LGBT advocate says certication could happen within weeks regardless of whos at the helm at the Pentagon. Winnie Stachelberg, senior vice president for external Affairs at the Center for American Progress, said she expects certication will happen soon, even if Gates isnt in the position of defense secretary. I think it will happen in the next several weeks, Stachelberg said. It would have been our hope to have done this under Secretary of Defense Gates, who was secretary of defense while the legislative effort went forward and the survey went forward, but that seems not the way its going to end up. But this will happen in a matter of a few weeks after Secretary Gates leaves and Secretary Panetta arrives. Nicholson predicted the period for certication would be sometime between Gates retirement on June 30 and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullens retirement on Sept. 30. [Ive been hearing] different things from different people informed sources who expressed skepticism about it happening in the next few weeks, Nicholson said. Nicholson said the Pentagon could face consequences in manpower if Dont Ask, Dont Tell isnt lifted because gay service members may decide not to re-enlist if they feel the process is being dragged out. People make career decisions every day, every month, based upon projections of how likely its going to be for the years to come, Nicholson said. If someone has to decide in July whether or not to enlist for another four years, and they expected certication to happen by June, and theres no concrete information being put out on a timeline, they may opt to not re-enlist. Additionally, Nicholson said President Obama could face political pressure from supporters of Dont Ask, Dont Tell repeal if delays in certication continue.
Michigan lawmaker wants to ban partnership benets

LANSING, Mich A Michigan Republican who previously attempted to push a bill that stripped HIV/AIDS funding in favor of airport maintenance, has introduced legislation to prevent public institutions from offering domestic partnership benets for the same-sex partners of lesbian, gay or bisexual employees. Rep. David Agema of Grandville introduced into the House Oversight Reforms and Ethics committee two bills that would bar universities and other state-funded public institutions from offering the benets that some advocates argue attract top talent to these institutions. Both bills passed out of the committee on Tuesday and now head for a full vote on the House oor. According to the Michigan Messenger, HB 4770 would prohibit public employers from providing domestic partner benets and HB 4771 would prohibit such benets from being a part of union negotiations. Lawmakers are reacting to a move by the Michigan Civil Service Commission to uphold same-sex partner benets.
Lesbian in running to replace Rep. Weiner

NEW YORK A former New York City Council candidate, attorney Lynn Schulman, says shes been asked to enter the special election race to ll Anthony Weiners seat. According to the New York statewide politics show, Capital Tonight, a Time Warner Cable property, Schulman, a lesbian, took the second spot in a six-way 2009 race for term-limited Councilwoman Melinda Katzs seat. Some people from the county organization asked me if I would be interested, and I said I would, Schulman told Capital Tonight. So, my name is now in the mix. Im very humbled about being asked in the rst place because clearly there was a thought that I had the credentials to do this. Schulman may be joined by a familiar face in the race, as Melinda Katz has been proposed as another possible candidate.
N.J. Senate boss sorry for opposition to marriage

TRENTON New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester) on Monday announced his ofcial support for same-sex marriage, and expressed regret for failing to support same-sex marriage in 2009, the last time the measure was up for a vote in that chamber during the tenure of pro-marriage former Gov. John S. Corzine. Seventeen months ago, I stood up here and made the biggest mistake of my legislative career, Sweeney said in a statement on the Senate oor of his abstention on the same-sex marriage vote. I made a decision based purely on political calculations not to vote in support of marriage equality. New Jersey became the third state in 2006 to offer civil unions to same-sex couples, but many of that states LGBT advocates have argued the two-tiered unions have created confusion, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Meanwhile, last Thursday, the states only openly gay legislator, Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer), re-introduced a bill to legalize same-sex marriage. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) has vowed to veto a same-sex marriage bill.
08 JUNE 24, 2011 687US10AB06421_AdSpd_9.75x11.5__
4/11/11 11:16 AM Page 1
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
On REYATAZ,
INDICATION: REYATAZ (atazanavir sulfate) is a prescription medicine used in combination with other medicines to treat people 6 years of age and older who are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). REYATAZ has been studied in a 48-week trial in patients who have taken anti-HIV medicines and a 96-week trial in patients who have never taken anti-HIV medicines. REYATAZ does not cure HIV or lower your chance of passing HIV to others. People taking REYATAZ may still get opportunistic infections or other conditions that happen with HIV infection. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
Do not take REYATAZ if you are allergic to REYATAZ or to any of its ingredients. Do not take REYATAZ if you are taking the following medicines due to potential for serious, life-threatening side effects or death: Versed (midazolam) when taken by mouth,Halcion (triazolam),ergot medicines (dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, and methylergonovine such as Cafergot, Migranal, D.H.E. 45, ergotrate maleate, Methergine, and others), Propulsid (cisapride), or Orap (pimozide). Do not take REYATAZ with the following medicines due to potential for serious side effects: Camptosar (irinotecan), Crixivan (indinavir), Mevacor (lovastatin), Zocor (simvastatin), Uroxatral (alfuzosin), or Revatio (sildenafil). Do not take REYATAZ with the following medicines as they may lower the amount of REYATAZ in your blood, which may lead to increased HIV viral load and resistance to REYATAZ or other anti-HIV medicines: rifampin (also known as Rimactane, Rifadin, Rifater, or Rifamate), St. Johns wort (Hypericum perforatum)-containing products, or Viramune (nevirapine). Serevent Diskus (salmeterol) and Advair (salmeterol with fluticasone) are not recommended with REYATAZ. Do not take Vfend (voriconazole) if you are taking REYATAZ and Norvir (ritonavir). The above lists of medicines are not complete. Taking REYATAZ with some other medicines may require your therapy to be monitored more closely or may require a change in dose or dose schedule of REYATAZ or the other medicine. Discuss with your healthcare provider all prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamin and herbal supplements, or other health preparations you are taking or plan to take. Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. REYATAZ use during pregnancy has not been associated with an increase in birth defects. Pregnant women have experienced serious side effects when taking REYATAZ with other HIV medicines called nucleoside analogues. After your baby is born, tell your healthcare provider if your babys skin or the white part of his/her eyes turns yellow. You should not breast-feed if you are HIV-positive. Also tell your healthcare provider if you have end-stage kidney disease managed with hemodialysis or severe liver dysfunction. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any side effects, symptoms, or conditions, including the following: Mild rash (redness and itching) without other symptoms sometimes occurs in patients taking REYATAZ, most often in the first few weeks after the medicine is started, and usually goes away within 2 weeks with no change in treatment. Severe rash may develop with other symptoms that could be serious and potentially cause death. If you develop a rash with any of the following symptoms, stop using REYATAZ and call your healthcare provider right away: Shortness of breath Conjunctivitis (red or inflamed eyes, like pink-eye) General ill-feeling or flu-like symptoms Blisters Fever Mouth sores Muscle or joint aches Swelling of your face Yellowing of the skin and/or eyes may occur due to increases in bilirubin levels in the blood (bilirubin is made by the liver). A change in the way your heart beats may occur. You may feel dizzy or lightheaded. These could be symptoms of a heart problem. Diabetes and high blood sugar may occur in patients taking protease inhibitor medicines like REYATAZ. Some patients may need changes in their diabetes medicine. If you have liver disease, including hepatitis B or C, it may get worse when you take anti- HIV medicines like REYATAZ. Kidney stones have been reported in patients taking REYATAZ. Signs or symptoms of kidney stones include pain in your side, blood in your urine, and pain when you urinate. Some patients with hemophilia have increased bleeding problems with protease inhibitor medicines like REYATAZ. Changes in body fat have been seen in some patients taking anti-HIV medicines. The cause and long-term effects are not known at this time. Immune reconstitution syndrome has been seen in some patients with advanced HIV infection (AIDS) and a history of opportunistic infection. Signs and symptoms of inflammation from previous infections may occur soon after starting anti-HIV treatment, including REYATAZ. Gallbladder disorders (including gallstones and gallbladder inflammation) have been reported in patients taking REYATAZ. Other common side effects of REYATAZ taken with other anti-HIV medicines include: nausea; headache; stomach pain; vomiting; diarrhea; depression; fever; dizziness; trouble sleeping; numbness, tingling, or burning of hands or feet; and muscle pain. You should take REYATAZ once daily with food (a meal or snack). Swallow the capsules whole; do not open the capsules. You should take REYATAZ and your other anti-HIV medicines exactly as instructed by your healthcare provider.
ho
Wedn esda y Ma ry s birthd ay pa rty

Thursda y 5:30 C h oi r e practic
Bu y new shoes for Latish a
Fight HIV your way.
Please see Important Patient Information about REYATAZ on the adjacent pages.
687US10AB06421 TRIM 9.75"x11.5" NO BLEED
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
JUNE 24, 2011 09
Z,
how you spend your time is up to you.
ha
Individual results may vary.
Once-daily REYATAZ can help fight your HIV.

REYATAZ, a protease inhibitor (PI), in HIV combination therapy:
Can help lower your viral load and raise your T-cell (CD4+ cell) count N Has a low chance of diarrhea (shown in clinical trials) - REYATAZ in combination therapy had a 1%-3% rate of moderate-to-severe diarrhea in adults N Is taken once a day with a snack or meal
N
Find out if you can save on REYATAZ. Call 1-888-281-8981 or visit ReyatazSavings.com for details.
Subject to terms and conditions. Restrictions apply.
REYATAZ is one of several treatment options your doctor may consider.
Do not take REYATAZ if you are allergic to REYATAZ or to any of its ingredients.
Ask your healthcare team about REYATAZ
www.REYATAZ.com
REYATAZ does not cure HIV and has not been shown to reduce the risk of passing HIV to others. People taking REYATAZ may still get opportunistic infections or other conditions that happen with HIV infection.
REYATAZ is a registered trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and not of Bristol-Myers Squibb. 2011 Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ 08543 U.S.A. 687US10AB06421 02/11
10 JUNE 24, 2011 687US10AB06421_AdSpd_9.75x11.5__
4/11/11 11:16 AM Page 3
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
FDA-Approved Patient Labeling Patient Information
REYATAZ (atazanavir sulfate) About all the medicines you take including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your healthcare provider. For more information, see What important information should I know about taking REYATAZ with other medicines? and Who should not take REYATAZ? Some medicines can cause serious side effects if taken with REYATAZ. How should I take REYATAZ? Take REYATAZ once every day exactly as instructed by your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider will prescribe the amount of REYATAZ that is right for you. Always take REYATAZ with food (a meal or snack) to help it work better. Swallow the capsules whole. Do not open the capsules. Take REYATAZ at the same time each day. If you are taking antacids or didanosine (VIDEX or VIDEX EC), take REYATAZ 2 hours before or 1 hour after these medicines. If you are taking medicines for indigestion, heartburn, or ulcers such as AXID (nizatidine), PEPCID AC (famotidine), TAGAMET (cimetidine), ZANTAC (ranitidine), AcipHex (rabeprazole), NEXIUM (esomeprazole), PREVACID (lansoprazole), PRILOSEC (omeprazole), or PROTONIX (pantoprazole), talk to your healthcare provider. Do not change your dose or stop taking REYATAZ without first talking with your healthcare provider. It is important to stay under a healthcare providers care while taking REYATAZ. When your supply of REYATAZ starts to run low, get more from your healthcare provider or pharmacy. It is important not to run out of REYATAZ. The amount of HIV in your blood may increase if the medicine is stopped for even a short time. If you miss a dose of REYATAZ, take it as soon as possible and then take your next scheduled dose at its regular time. If, however, it is within 6 hours of your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Wait and take the next dose at the regular time. Do not double the next dose. It is important that you do not miss any doses of REYATAZ or your other anti-HIV medicines. If you take more than the prescribed dose of REYATAZ, call your healthcare provider or poison control center right away. What are the possible side effects of REYATAZ? The following list of side effects is not complete. Report any new or continuing symptoms to your healthcare provider. If you have questions about side effects, ask your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider may be able to help you manage these side effects. The following side effects have been reported with REYATAZ: mild rash (redness and itching) without other symptoms sometimes occurs in patients taking REYATAZ, most often in the first few weeks after the medicine is started. Rashes usually go away within 2 weeks with no change in treatment. Tell your healthcare provider if rash occurs. severe rash: Rash may develop in association with other symptoms which could be serious and potentially cause death. If you develop a rash with any of the following symptoms stop using REYATAZ and call your healthcare provider right away: shortness of breath general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms fever muscle or joint aches conjunctivitis (red or inflamed eyes, like pink eye) blisters mouth sores swelling of your face yellowing of the skin or eyes. These effects may be due to increases in bilirubin levels in the blood (bilirubin is made by the liver). Although these effects may not be damaging to your liver, skin, or eyes, call your healthcare provider promptly if your skin or the white part of your eyes turn yellow. a change in the way your heart beats (heart rhythm change). Call your healthcare provider right away if you get dizzy or lightheaded. These could be symptoms of a heart problem. diabetes and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) sometimes happen in patients taking protease inhibitor medicines like REYATAZ. Some patients had diabetes before taking protease inhibitors while others did not. Some patients may need changes in their diabetes medicine. if you have liver disease including hepatitis B or C, your liver disease may get worse when you take anti-HIV medicines like REYATAZ. kidney stones have been reported in patients taking REYATAZ. If you develop signs or symptoms of kidney stones (pain in your side, blood in your urine, pain when you urinate) tell your healthcare provider promptly.
REYATAZ (RAY-ah-taz) (generic name = atazanavir sulfate) Capsules

ALERT: Find out about medicines that should NOT be taken with REYATAZ (atazanavir sulfate). Read the section What important information should I know about taking REYATAZ with other medicines? Read the Patient Information that comes with REYATAZ before you start using it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This leaflet provides a summary about REYATAZ and does not include everything there is to know about your medicine. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. What is REYATAZ? REYATAZ is a prescription medicine used with other anti-HIV medicines to treat people 6 years of age and older who are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). REYATAZ is a type of anti-HIV medicine called a protease inhibitor. HIV infection destroys CD4+ (T) cells, which are important to the immune system. The immune system helps fight infection. After a large number of (T) cells are destroyed, AIDS develops. REYATAZ helps to block HIV protease, an enzyme that is needed for the HIV virus to multiply. REYATAZ may lower the amount of HIV in your blood, help your body keep its supply of CD4+ (T) cells, and reduce the risk of death and illness associated with HIV. Does REYATAZ cure HIV or AIDS? REYATAZ does not cure HIV infection or AIDS. At present there is no cure for HIV infection. People taking REYATAZ may still get opportunistic infections or other conditions that happen with HIV infection. Opportunistic infections are infections that develop because the immune system is weak. Some of these conditions are pneumonia, herpes virus infections, and Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections. It is very important that you see your healthcare provider regularly while taking REYATAZ. REYATAZ does not lower your chance of passing HIV to other people through sexual contact, sharing needles, or being exposed to your blood. For your health and the health of others, it is important to always practice safer sex by using a latex or polyurethane condom or other barrier to lower the chance of sexual contact with semen, vaginal secretions, or blood. Never use or share dirty needles. Who should not take REYATAZ? Do not take REYATAZ if you: are taking certain medicines. (See What important information should I know about taking REYATAZ with other medicines?) Serious life-threatening side effects or death may happen. Before you take REYATAZ, tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you are taking or planning to take. These include other prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. are allergic to REYATAZ or to any of its ingredients. The active ingredient is atazanavir sulfate. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in REYATAZ. Tell your healthcare provider if you think you have had an allergic reaction to any of these ingredients. What should I tell my healthcare provider before I take REYATAZ? Tell your healthcare provider: If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. REYATAZ use during pregnancy has not been associated with an increase in birth defects. Pregnant women have experienced serious side effects when taking REYATAZ with other HIV medicines called nucleoside analogues. You and your healthcare provider will need to decide if REYATAZ is right for you. If you use REYATAZ while you are pregnant, talk to your healthcare provider about the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry. After your baby is born, tell your healthcare provider if your babys skin or the white part of his/her eyes turns yellow. If you are breast-feeding. You should not breast-feed if you are HIV-positive because of the chance of passing HIV to your baby. Also, it is not known if REYATAZ can pass into your breast milk and if it can harm your baby. If you are a woman who has or will have a baby, talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby. If you have liver problems or are infected with the hepatitis B or C virus. See What are the possible side effects of REYATAZ? If you have end stage kidney disease managed with hemodialysis. If you have diabetes. See What are the possible side effects of REYATAZ? If you have hemophilia. See What are the possible side effects of REYATAZ?
687US10AB06421 TRIM 9.75"x11.5" NO BLEED
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
JUNE 24, 2011 11
REYATAZ (atazanavir sulfate) some patients with hemophilia have increased bleeding problems with protease inhibitors like REYATAZ. changes in body fat. These changes may include an increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck (buffalo hump), breast, and around the trunk. Loss of fat from the legs, arms, and face may also happen. The cause and long-term health effects of these conditions are not known at this time. immune reconstitution syndrome. In some patients with advanced HIV infection (AIDS) and a history of opportunistic infection, signs and symptoms of inflammation from previous infections may occur soon after anti-HIV treatment, including REYATAZ, is started. Other common side effects of REYATAZ taken with other anti-HIV medicines include nausea; headache; stomach pain; vomiting; diarrhea; depression; fever; dizziness; trouble sleeping; numbness, tingling, or burning of hands or feet; and muscle pain. Gallbladder disorders (which may include gallstones and gallbladder inflammation) have been reported in patients taking REYATAZ. What important information should I know about taking REYATAZ with other medicines? Do not take REYATAZ if you take the following medicines (not all brands may be listed; tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take). REYATAZ may cause serious, life-threatening side effects or death when used with these medicines. Ergot medicines: dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, and methylergonovine such as CAFERGOT, MIGRANAL, D.H.E. 45, ergotrate maleate, METHERGINE, and others (used for migraine headaches). ORAP (pimozide, used for Tourettes disorder). PROPULSID (cisapride, used for certain stomach problems). Triazolam, also known as HALCION (used for insomnia). Midazolam, also known as VERSED (used for sedation), when taken by mouth. Do not take the following medicines with REYATAZ because of possible serious side effects: CAMPTOSAR (irinotecan, used for cancer). CRIXIVAN (indinavir, used for HIV infection). Both REYATAZ and CRIXIVAN sometimes cause increased levels of bilirubin in the blood. Cholesterol-lowering medicines MEVACOR (lovastatin) or ZOCOR (simvastatin). UROXATRAL (alfuzosin, used to treat benign enlargement of the prostate). REVATIO (sildenafil, used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension). Do not take the following medicines with REYATAZ because they may lower the amount of REYATAZ in your blood. This may lead to an increased HIV viral load. Resistance to REYATAZ or cross-resistance to other HIV medicines may develop: Rifampin (also known as RIMACTANE, RIFADIN, RIFATER, or RIFAMATE, used for tuberculosis). St. Johns wort (Hypericum perforatum), an herbal product sold as a dietary supplement, or products containing St. Johns wort. VIRAMUNE (nevirapine, used for HIV infection). The following medicines are not recommended with REYATAZ: SEREVENT DISKUS (salmeterol) and ADVAIR (salmeterol with fluticasone), used to treat asthma, emphysema/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease also known as COPD. Do not take the following medicine if you are taking REYATAZ and NORVIR together: VFEND (voriconazole). The following medicines may require your healthcare provider to monitor your therapy more closely (for some medicines a change in the dose or dose schedule may be needed): CIALIS (tadalafil), LEVITRA (vardenafil), or VIAGRA (sildenafil), used to treat erectile dysfunction. REYATAZ may increase the chances of serious side effects that can happen with CIALIS, LEVITRA, or VIAGRA. Do not use CIALIS, LEVITRA, or VIAGRA while you are taking REYATAZ unless your healthcare provider tells you it is okay. ADCIRCA (tadalafil) or TRACLEER (bosentan), used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. LIPITOR (atorvastatin) or CRESTOR (rosuvastatin). There is an increased chance of serious side effects if you take REYATAZ with this cholesterollowering medicine. Medicines for abnormal heart rhythm: CORDARONE (amiodarone), lidocaine, quinidine (also known as CARDIOQUIN, QUINIDEX, and others). MYCOBUTIN (rifabutin, an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis).
REYATAZ (atazanavir sulfate) BUPRENEX, SUBUTEX, SUBOXONE, (buprenorphine or buprenorphine/ naloxone, used to treat pain and addiction to narcotic painkillers). VASCOR (bepridil, used for chest pain). COUMADIN (warfarin). Tricyclic antidepressants such as ELAVIL (amitriptyline), NORPRAMIN (desipramine), SINEQUAN (doxepin), SURMONTIL (trimipramine), TOFRANIL (imipramine), or VIVACTIL (protriptyline). Medicines to prevent organ transplant rejection: SANDIMMUNE or NEORAL (cyclosporin), RAPAMUNE (sirolimus), or PROGRAF (tacrolimus). The antidepressant trazodone (DESYREL and others). Fluticasone propionate (FLONASE, FLOVENT), given by nose or inhaled to treat allergic symptoms or asthma. Your doctor may choose not to keep you on fluticasone, especially if you are also taking NORVIR. Colchicine (COLCRYS), used to prevent or treat gout or treat familial Mediterranean fever. The following medicines may require a change in the dose or dose schedule of either REYATAZ or the other medicine: INVIRASE (saquinavir). NORVIR (ritonavir). SUSTIVA (efavirenz). Antacids or buffered medicines. VIDEX (didanosine). VIREAD (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate). MYCOBUTIN (rifabutin). Calcium channel blockers such as CARDIZEM or TIAZAC (diltiazem), COVERA-HS or ISOPTIN SR (verapamil) and others. BIAXIN (clarithromycin). Medicines for indigestion, heartburn, or ulcers such as AXID (nizatidine), PEPCID AC (famotidine), TAGAMET (cimetidine), or ZANTAC (ranitidine). Talk to your healthcare provider about choosing an effective method of contraception. REYATAZ may affect the safety and effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives such as birth control pills or the contraceptive patch. Hormonal contraceptives do not prevent the spread of HIV to others. Remember: 1. Know all the medicines you take. 2. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take. 3. Do not start a new medicine without talking to your healthcare provider. How should I store REYATAZ? Store REYATAZ Capsules at room temperature, 59 to 86 F (15 to 30 C). Do not store this medicine in a damp place such as a bathroom medicine cabinet or near the kitchen sink. Keep your medicine in a tightly closed container. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets at all times. Do not keep medicine that is out of date or that you no longer need. Dispose of unused medicines through community take-back disposal programs when available or place REYATAZ in an unrecognizable, closed container in the household trash. General information about REYATAZ This medicine was prescribed for your particular condition. Do not use REYATAZ for another condition. Do not give REYATAZ to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them. Keep REYATAZ and all medicines out of the reach of children and pets. This summary does not include everything there is to know about REYATAZ. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned in patient information leaflets. Remember no written summary can replace careful discussion with your healthcare provider. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider or you can call 1-800-321-1335. What are the ingredients in REYATAZ? Active Ingredient: atazanavir sulfate Inactive Ingredients: Crospovidone, lactose monohydrate (milk sugar), magnesium stearate, gelatin, FD&C Blue #2, and titanium dioxide. VIDEX and REYATAZ are registered trademarks of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. COUMADIN and SUSTIVA are registered trademarks of Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma Company. DESYREL is a registered trademark of Mead Johnson and Company. Other brands listed are the trademarks of their respective owners and are not trademarks of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Princeton, NJ 08543 USA 1246226A9 F1-B0001B-02-11 Rev February 2011
washingtonblade.com 12 JUNE 24, 2011 NATIONAL NEWS
Sebelius to collect LGBT data in health surveys

Advocates call for transparency in devising questions
Secretary of Health & Human Services Kathleen Sebelius committed this week to start collecting LGBT data as part of federal health surveys, although she said the questions that would be used to gather the information must be markettested before theyre made part of any questionnaire. During a news conference at the White House, Sebelius said in response to a question from the Washington Blade that the Department of Health & Human Services fully intend[s] to collect LGBT data through federal surveys. So it is denitely a commitment, Sebelius said. We will be adding data questions to the national health surveys. And right now we are looking at developing a slew of questions, markettesting them, coming back and making sure we have the right way to solicit the information that we need. Sebelius said including LGBT questions on federal health surveys has been difcult because the federal government hasnt engaged in such data collection before and hasnt settled on the right way to ask such questions. The secretary asserted the Department of Health & Human Services is market-testing questions to make sure theyre worded in the right way to collect the necessary information. The problem is that its never been collected, and what our folks came back to us with is we have to gure out and were working with providers and advocates right now to actually market-test the questions how to ask questions in a way that they elicit accurate responses, because collecting data that doesnt give an accurate picture is not very helpful in the rst place, Sebelius said. And there has been so little attempt, either directly to consumers or to parents or to anybody else, to ask questions about LGBT health issues that we dont even know how to ask them. Although Sebelius expressed a commitment to include LGBT data collection as part of federal health surveys, she didnt offer a timeline for when this market testing would be complete or when the questions would be included on the surveys. To facilitate a better picture of the health of LGBT Americans, advocates have been seeking the inclusion of questions related to sexual orientation and gender identity on major federal surveys, such as the National Health Interview Survey and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. To gather data on sexual orientation, a survey could ask whether someone need for openness in the way the LGBTrelated questions for the health surveys are developed. We encourage the secretary to take this directive and turn it into action in a transparent process that includes experts from both inside and outside of the federal government to implement it effectively, Nipper said. The sooner this happens, the sooner initiatives like Healthy People and the National Prevention Strategy will be able to adequately address the many health needs of our community. The National Prevention Strategy, a comprehensive plan aimed at increasing the number of Americans who are healthy at every stage of their lives, was published last week by the Department of Health & Human Services National Prevention Council. The strategy recognizes that good health comes not just from quality medical care, but also from clean air and water, safe work sites and healthy foods. A transcript of the exchange between the Blade and Sebelius follows: Washington Blade: Madam Secretary, I have a question for you on a different topic. As Im sure you know, the absence of nationwide data about the LGBT communitys health needs and disparities has been a problem. Organizations want government assistance to address problems. The government insists on data to back up these requests, but the government wont collect data, so the LGBT community remains stymied. Its public knowledge that groups have been advocating with HHS to address the data collection issue -- specic things like including LGBT questions on the National Health Interview Survey and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. You and the president have been advocates for evidence-based decisionmaking. Whats the holdup here? Kathleen Sebelius: Well, actually, its a great question, and we fully intend to collect LGBT data. The problem is that its never been collected, and what our folks came back to us with is we have to gure out and were working with providers and advocates right now to actually markettest the questions -- how to ask questions in a way that they elicit accurate responses, because collecting data that doesnt give an accurate picture is not very helpful in the rst place. And there has been so little attempt, either directly to consumers or to parents or to anybody else, to ask questions about LGBT health issues that we dont even know how to ask them. So it is denitely a commitment. We will be adding data questions to the National Health Surveys. And right now we are looking at developing a slew of questions, market-testing them, coming back and making sure we have the right way to solicit the information that we need.
HHS Secretary KATHLEEN SEBELIUS told the Blade this week that government will being collecting data on the health of LGBT Americans.
identies as lesbian, gay or bisexual. Another survey more focused on sexual health, such as an HIV survey, could ask about sexual behavior and whether the responder has had sex with someone of the same gender. For gender identity, a survey could ask whether respondents identify as transgender; if someone has transitioned from one gender to another over the course of their lives; or ask about nonconformity, regardless of how the respondent identies their gender. Advocates are hoping that data obtained from asking these questions may help ascertain whether certain health problems affect LGBT people more frequently than others, such as mental health problems or alcohol and drug abuse. Joe Solmonese, president of the Human Rights Campaign, praised Sebelius in a statement for expressing her commitment to including the questions on the surveys and said the change is needed to address LGBT health disparities. It has been repeatedly demonstrated including in a major LGBT health report issued just months ago by the Institute of Medicine that LGBT people experience signicant health disparities and that we cannot fully understand those disparities and how to address them until major health studies ask about our community, Solmonese said. Solmonese was referring to the report from the non-governmental United States National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine Report, published March 31, which found that researchers have insufcient data on LGBT people in health studies, prompting a tendency to treat LGBT people
as a single homogeneous group. Darlene Nipper, deputy executive director of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, also commended Sebelius for making the commitment for LGBT data inclusion as a means to address health problems affecting LGBT people. There is an urgent need to address health disparities because LGBT lives literally hang in the balance, Nipper said. Were pleased that HHS is moving forward on data collection for the LGBT community in federal health surveys. While not typically headline grabbers, LGBT data collection in federal surveys is critical to the ultimate well-being of our community. A number of LGBT advocates also called for greater transparency in the way that the Department of Health & Human Services devises the potential questions to obtain health data on the LGBT population. Gary Gates, distinguished scholar at the Williams Institute at the University of California in Los Angeles, called the commitment from Sebelius fantastic, but said questions on sexual orientation and gender identity need not start from scratch. We know a great deal already about how to measure sexual orientation and some recent studies have also highlighted promising approaches to measuring gender identity, Gates said. HHS now has a real opportunity to develop an open and transparent process as they assess how to best utilize this body of research to inform how they achieve LGBT inclusion in their data collection. That process must be transparent and involve experts from both inside and outside of the government as well as experts from the LGBT community. Nipper made similar remarks on the
Immigration reform bill includes pro-gay language

New efforts emerged this week to address the inequity in U.S. immigration law preventing bi-national same-sex couples from staying together in the United States, although hurdles remain for each of the initiatives. An LGBT immigration group called on the Obama administration to broaden a recent memo indicating when immigration ofcials can exercise discretion in deportation cases to include protections for gay bi-national couples. Meanwhile, comprehensive immigration reform legislation has been introduced in the Senate that includes a provision enabling gay Americans to sponsor their foreign same-sex partners for residency in the United States. Under current immigration code, straight Americans can sponsor their spouses for residency in the United States through the green card application process if their spouses are foreign nationals. The same rights arent available to gay Americans. Consequently, foreign nationals who are in committed relationships with gay Americans may have to leave the country upon expiration of their temporary visas or face deportation. On Monday, Immigration Equality called on U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement to clarify that the denition of family and spouse used in a June 17 memo to immigration ofcials include specically bi-national same-sex couples. The memo outlines cases in which immigration ofcials can exercise prosecutorial authority to include considerations such as an agencys civil immigration enforcement priorities and whether a potential deportee is pursuing higher education or has served in the U.S. military. However, the guidance makes no explicit mention of gay couples. It states that those with family relationships in the United States, or individuals with a U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse may be considered for discretion, but doesnt spell out whether those terms are inclusive of same-sex couples. Rachel Tiven, Immigration Equalitys executive director, said an explicit mention of same-sex bi-national couples is necessary to ensure they can receive protections under the prosecutorial authority available to immigration ofcials. Given the absence of any LGBT family recognition at the federal level, the decision not to explicitly include our spouses and partners in the ICE memo is striking, Tiven said. On Wednesday, Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) introduced comprehensive immigration reform legislation that includes a family reunication provision for gay couples. Menendez legislation, which seeks to enhance border security and offers a path to citizenship for the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, contains language similar to standalone legislation known as the Uniting American Families Act, which would enable gay Americans to sponsor their same-sex partners for residency in the United States. Late last year, Menendez introduced similar comprehensive legislation that also included a UAFA-like provision. The legislation also contains language similar to the DREAM Act, which would offer young, undocumented immigrants a path to citizenship if they obtain a college education or enlist in the U.S. military. In a statement, Menendez said the legislation is a signal that lawmakers are serious about xing our broken immigration system.
CONTINUES AT WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
There is no ci y more Divine han Bal imore. Kinda kitschy. Kinda funky. Denitely quirky. And always
ready to welcome you with open arms. Thats Baltimore, the town that inspires John Watersand will absolutely captivate you. Start with the American Visionary Art Museum, where you can gaze upon a larger-than-life statue of Divine, starlet of Hairspray, Polyester and other memorable lms. Then explore eclectic neighborhoods like Hampden, Fells Point and Federal Hill. Take in a Broadway show, then hit the town for an evening of dinner and drinks in the chic Mount Vernon District, the heart of Baltimores thriving gay community. To learn more, call
1-877-Bal imore or visit Bal imore.org/lgb .
Divine sculpture by Andrew Logan
8043_BACVA_Divine_WashBld_noSnipe.indd 1
6/7/11 3:31 PM
LGBT bloggers convene at Netroots Nation

Trans issues, marriage take center stage at annual confab
MINNEAPOLIS More complete representation of LGBT people in the media and greater attention to transgender issues were among the issues bloggers and activists discussed last week during an LGBT pre-conference for the annual Netroots Nation convention. About 115 activists and bloggers were registered for the pre-conference organized by Mike Rogers, director of the Netroots Nation LGBT Netroots Connect program to facilitate greater cooperation for shared goals in the LGBT movement. During an opening session of the preconference, LGBT bloggers and activists aired concerns and made observations about issues that they felt werent receiving enough national attention. Pam Spaulding, lesbian blogger for Pams House Blend, said too much national attention is focused on advancing marriage rights in states where they dont exist or retaining marriage equality in states where it may be taken away. Meanwhile other states, such as North Carolina and Minnesota, face the possibility of passing marriage amendments even though they have statutes prohibiting same-sex marriage. Minnesota voters face a ballot measure in 2012 and North Carolina will also likely face one in 2012. Ive heard people say that its a lost cause to do anything in the South, but North Carolina staved off an amendment six times in a row, Spaulding said. So, I think that there is a lot of people who have blue state protections who ignore places where theres a lot of activism going on and the distinct possibility that we could stave this off. Jillian Weiss, a transgender blogger for the Bilerico Project, urged for greater emphasis on transgender inclusion. Even for LGBT issues that primarily affect gay, lesbian and bisexual people, Weiss said there should an effort to show how the issue affects transgender people. To use a prime example is Dont Ask, Dont Tell, where [were] concentrated specically on gay and lesbian soldiers, which is denitely very important, and Im behind that 100 percent, but very few people talk about the fact that its leaving transgender and transsexual veterans behind, Weiss said. If we dont speak about these other portions of the community, they get completely lost. Daniel Villarreal, a gay blogger for Queerty, said greater pressure should be placed on media to include representation for all parts of the LGBT community, including LGBT people of color. GLAAD just released a report that looks mainly at cable and networks depictions of queer people, Villarreal said. The number of bisexual, lesbian and transgender people are incredibly low, depressing low. Not only that, the numbers of minorities are incredibly low. Felipe Matos, a gay Miami-based strategist, said more attention should be focused on the pressures LGBT immigrant youths face. Matos said after coming out, LGBT immigrant youths are often ostracized from their communities, and, if theyre undocumented, could be apprehended by the police and deported. When you come out, many times you are, in your community and outside your community, you are hurt and then you dont have any recourse [or] anyone to go to because you are afraid the police is going to deport you, Matos said. As part of his work with a youth group in Florida, Matos said these situations happen over and over again. LGBT youths, he said, are afraid to talk about their sexual orientation or gender identity for fear of being cast aside and potentially deported. Christopher Edwards, communications manager for Immigration Equality, said there should be greater emphasis on the impact that state immigration laws have on LGBT people. Pending legislation in Utah, Edwards said, would increase the penalty for harboring undocumented immigrants and prevent bi-national couples from staying together in the state. A lot of bi-national families include a partner who is undocumented, so you could basically be arrested for living with your partner, Edwards said. Edwards also said his organization is having a horrible time convincing Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) to sign on as a co-sponsor of the Uniting American Families Act, which would enable gay Americans to sponsor their foreign spouses for residency in the United States. Zack Ford, a gay blogger with Think Progress, said activists should devise a better way to present the sexuality of LGBT people as more mainstream. In the ght for same-sex marriage, Ford said LGBT people have moved away from presenting themselves as sexual beings. Weve hidden our sexuality from the mainstream world, but I think as long as that ick factor works against us, we need to nd ways to show were not just people that deserve to be married, but whole, healthy, happy human beings, Ford said. I think nding some better approaches to talking about queer sexuality in a positive, afrmative way will be very helpful.
Labor union leader backs LGBT job protections

Henry sees need for executive order while ENDA stalled
MINNEAPOLIS The lesbian leader of the nations fastest-growing labor union on Saturday endorsed the idea of President Obama issuing an executive order barring federal contractors from engaging in anti-LGBT job discrimination. Mary Kay Henry, president of the Service Employees International Union, said in a brief exchange with the Washington Blade at Netroots Nation she would support such a directive as an interim alternative to passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act while Republicans remain in control of the U.S. House. I think because just like every situation where you chip away at the inequality, and begin to establish as it a norm, it makes it easier to get it legislated, Henry said. LGBT rights supporters have been calling on Obama to issue an executive order that would prohibit the U.S. government from doing business with companies that dont have policies protecting employees against job discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. The White House hasnt said whether the president would issue such a directive. Lawmakers whove endorsed the idea of issuing this executive order include gay Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) as well as Sens. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.). Henry joins those backing this directive as president of a labor union representing 1.8 million workers in three sectors: health care employees, such as hospital and nursing home workers; public service employees, such as local and state government workers; and property service employees, such as janitors, security ofcer and food service workers. Henry compared the effort to persuade Obama to issue an executive order against LGBT job bias to what she said was the labor movements goal of encouraging the president to sign a directive mandating that federal contractors permit employees the right to freely form unions. Were trying to get action from the president in terms of allowing workers to freely form unions if theyre federal contracted as well, so maybe we can work together on it, Henry said. While backing the idea of an executive order, Henry said the labor movement has also been active in pushing for legislative passage of ENDA. The legislation, sponsored by gay Rep. Barney Frank in the House and Merkley in the Senate, is pending before Congress and would bar job bias against LGBT people in most private and public workforce situations. Weve been public in favor of it, Henry said. Weve put our staff on it in D.C. Weve had members working on it in the districts. So we, I believe, have been full partners and have linked arms in making sure that we do that at the federal level. Henry, who became president of the SEIU in May 2010, said she thinks her election as head of the union demonstrates that all the justice ghts are really one ght and recalled that unionized health care workers worked against LGBT discrimination during the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. And when I think about my history in SEIU when the AIDS epidemic broke out in the late 80s, it was health care workers that were really in the forefront of trying to make sure that we eliminated discrimination in health care, Henry said. And we did a lot on health care workers not getting stuck by needles at that time when it was spreading through needle exchange. Henry also observed that LGBT rights come under attack in different states just as union rights are threatened in state after state. For example, in Wisconsin, Gov. Scott Walker (R) earlier this year signed legislation restricting the collective bargaining rights of state workers. Similarly, Walker last month withdrew the previous administrations legal defense of the Wisconsins domestic partner registry, contending the law signed by former Rep. Jim Doyle (D) violates the states constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. Were now faced with a ght where workers rights and LGBT rights are coming under attack in state after state, Henry said. And so, for me, its all about one ght and having the power to push back on these attacks, and then celebrate the gains that are being made on marriage equality, which, I think, is incredible in this environment.
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
PROUDLY SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1990 PROUDLY SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1990 PROUDLY SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1990 PROUDLY SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1990 PROUDLY SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1990 PROUDLY SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1990
JUNE 24, 2011 15
SAVE MONEY ON CAR INSURANCE, D NOT ON A HAIRCUT.

Your State Farmgot your back with the right coverage agents got your back witha the right coverage, andinsurance. Call me today. car discounts up to 40% on car insurance. Call today.
Jonna S. Wooten, Agent

8148 Electric Avenue Vienna, VA 22182 703-560-7804 jonna.wooten.loy3@statefarm.com
Like a Good Neighbor, state farm is there.
statefarm.com
P060347 1/08
ashingtonblade
the lgbtq communitys news source
Revisions Redesign Text revisions Image/Logo revisions No revisions

Signature
Please check your ad copy for accuracy. The ad will be presumed correct if proof corrections are not submitted by 24 hrs. of receipt of this copy of your ad.
ISSUE DATE: 100514
SALES REP: JP
703 D St NW Washington, DC 202-628-1288
1221 Mass Ave NW Washington, DC 202-628-7979

Free Parking
GLAAD president resigns under pressure

Board member criticized in ap once worked for anti-gay Heritage Foundation
By PHIL REESE preese@washblade.com
GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios resigned Saturday after a tumultuous two weeks in which he was caught up in an uproar over the organizations involvement in the proposed merger of AT&T and T-Mobile. Barrios came under re from the LGBT blogosphere after an appearance on the Michelangelo Signorile show by former GLAAD board of directors co-chair Laurie Perper, who questioned a series of ofcial statements released by Barrios ofce supporting telecommunications giant AT&T. The GLAAD Board has received Jarrett Barrios resignation letter and discussed this among other topics on our call. We expect at our next Board meeting set for Wednesday to reach a conclusion on all issues so that Mr. Barrios can begin to help The Board manage transition and bring on his successor, the organization said in a statement. But the story didnt end with Barrios resignation, as several other LGBT organizations were pulled into the fray, either by close association to AT&T, a paper trail of their own similar letters or a connection to a GLAAD board member at the center of the controversy, Troup Coronado. Coronado occupied seats on the boards of no less than four LGBT organizations in 2009, at the time the letters to the FCC began to emerge from these organizations head ofces. In 2009, when the letters containing the pro-AT&T language later found to be opposing net neutrality were delivered to the FCC, Coronado sat on the board of directors for GLAAD and the Equality California Institute, and served as dinner co-chair of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, according to Politico and other media reports this week. Each of these organizations sent seemingly innocuous, nearly identical letters to the FCC containing language supporting the telecom industrys position against net neutrality. The organizations, except for Equality California and the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, sent follow-up letters to the FCC retracting their original letters after the matter was brought to their attention. In addition, the Human Rights Campaign refused to support the telecom position by joining the sign-on letter, though Coronado also sat on HRCs Business Council at the time. Coronado was later removed from the body in March 2010. Meghan Stabler, a transgender LGBT activist, educator and Business Council member, said though Coronados departure was unrelated to the controversy organization, he believes there has never been an incident where a board member with a corporate relationship has ever asked the organization to take a position on any issue that would be considered a conict of interest, including Coronado. However, Carroll has yet to hear from Coronado himself about the controversy, despite requesting a conversation with the board member days ago. Another organization that recently revealed it too was duped by the AT&T sample text, was the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, which has revamped its policies and procedures for vetting what are known as sign-on letters, from colleague organizations. I signed them and I take the responsibility for the mistake of issuing both the 2009 letter and the January 5, 2010 letter, Rea Carey, the Task Forces executive director, told the Blade. The Task Force issued a correction on Jan.14, after colleagues familiar with the net neutrality issue called Careys attention to the true meaning of the AT&T suggested language. Carey claried, we get offered sample text, and language for sign-on letters, by organizations seeking the Task Forces support on matters of government policies and legislation, but rarely get requests from corporations to write letters. Almost always the request comes from a colleague organization someone in Labor, maybe a pro-choice organization, one of the civil rights organizations those requests almost always come to me, and I forward them on to our Policy staff, and they assess them, and determine whether or not its appropriate for us to sign on to any particular letter, Carey said. However, when she saw the letter came from corporate partner, AT&T, Carey forwarded the sign-on letter to staff in charge of corporate relationships to review the request. That was the mistake I made, she admits. Our procedure now, no matter who on staff gets a request for a sign-on, Carey claried, if there is a policy matter involved, our policy staff are involved in the full analysis and the decision on how to proceed. That procedural change was a direct result of the oversight on the Jan. 5 antinet neutrality letter. Fausto Fernos hosts the LGBT podcast, Feast of Fun with his partner, Marc Felion, where Jarrett Barrios rst began giving conicting statements about the origin of the GLAAD FCC letter. Most of our advocacy groups have a profound lack of understanding of how the Internet works, and why its valuable in the ght, and what it means to every single LGBT individual, Fernos said. We dont value all of the amazing content thats being created. Fernos became passionate about promoting this story because he believes that the AT&T position on net neutrality will create barriers to LGBT advocacy in the future.
TROUP CORONADO, a former AT&T executive and current GLAAD board member, once directed minority outreach at the anti-gay Heritage Foundation.
SCREEN CAPTURE FROM CSPAN VIDEO ARCHIVES
surrounding the letter, his performance on the body was a factor. Each year the HRC Business Council reviews member participation and HRC Workplace Project objectives, doing so allows members to retire from the council and new members to be on-boarded as needed, she said. Coronado is turning out to be a controversial background player in the world of LGBT philanthropy. As reported last week in the Blade, both OpenSecrets. org and the Washington Post have questioned Coronados conduct in one way or another over the years. After an investigation into Coronados past, the Blade has discovered that a Troup Coronado who graduated from the University of Texas at Austin the same year as AT&Ts Coronado, and whom an anonymous source conrmed is the same person, appeared in several CSPAN videos from 1991-1993 as a representative of the anti-gay conservative think-tank the Heritage Foundation. Heritage has long opposed pro-LGBT legislation, and has been vocal in opposing same-sex marriage over the past decade. The CSPAN video gives Coronados title at the organization as Director of the New Majority Project. The Heritage Foundation declined to comment about the purpose of this nowdefunct program, but according to a July 14, 1991 Newsweek article by Charles Lane, titled Defying the stereotypes, the project is dened as the bodys minority outreach program. A search of the Heritage Foundation archives reveals transcripts of presentations given on behalf of the program including controversial conservative gures such as Errol Smith, who would go on in 1996 to serve as vice chair of the California Civil Rights Initiative, which successfully pushed for a ballot measure prohibiting the use of so-called Afrmative Action at California public institutions. Coronado was present for Smiths February
1992 speech before Heritage Foundation members on racism in the African-American community, and was referenced several times in the text of the speech. In addition, CSPANs website features videos of Coronado acting as president of the Washington chapter of the Ex-Students Association of his alma mater, as well as another video introducing disgraced radio host Armstrong Williams, who later apologized for taking $240,000 from the Bush administration to promote the Department of Educations No Child Left Behind law on his television and radio appearances. Coronado was once an executive at AT&T, as well as a lobbyist for AT&Ts former parent company, BellSouth. Coronado left his position at AT&T late last year to launch a consultant rm where it is alleged one of his most prominent clients is AT&T. The company reportedly tasked Coronado with securing LGBT organizational support for the AT&T/T-Mobile merger. Coronado could not be immediately reached for comment. When reached by phone, Jim Carroll, interim executive director of Equality California who came into the position far after the controversy broke says the fallout from the Oct. 12, 2009 letter was a wake-up call for the organization. Im not denying the genesis of the letter was a request from AT&T, Carroll told the Blade. There were and there are no policies and procedures that would require the executive director to vet such a request I would assume that this is a wake-up call for all of us to carefully consider requests of support for any of our allies it doesnt have to be a corporate ally. The letter was never amended, as Carroll was unaware of the letter at the time, and the issue is only now coming to his attention. Carroll conrms that Coronado remains on the board of the California Equality Institute, despite the controversy, though Carroll says that in his six years at the
U.S. awards $250,000 to create LGBT refugee center

the creation of the center is necessary because the existing resettlement network for refugees has limited understanding of the LGBT community. In addition, no information exists in the context of available resource materials specically for LGBT refugees, Negash said. The need for these services is critical to ensure their successful resettlement in the [United States]. Mark Bromley, chair of the Council for Global Equality, praised the Obama administration for awarding this grant to facilitate the resettlement of LGBT refugees. This is a very welcome development, Bromley said. Several of the leading human rights and refugee support organizations in the country have been pushing for just this sort of dedicated support for LGBT refugees.
Several of the leading human rights and refugee support organizations in the country have been pushing for just this sort of dedicated support for LGBT refugees, said MARK BROMLEY, chair of the Council for Global Equality.
PHOTO COURTESY OF BROMLEY
Chicago-based group to manage resettlement efforts

The Obama administration last week announced that it has awarded $250,000 to a Chicago-based human rights organization to create the rstever resource center supporting the resettlement of LGBT refugees in the United States. The Ofce of Refugee Resettlement, a division of the Administration for Children & Families at the Department of Health & Human Services, gave the $250,000 contract to the Heartland Alliance of Chicago to create a training and technical assistance center for LGBT refugees. Administration for Children & Families Acting Assistant Secretary David Hansell said the Obama administration awarded the contract to combat the violence and discrimination faced by LGBT people across the world as part of its effort to promote human rights. As many of these refugees left their homelands specically because of persecution related to their LGBT status, it is particularly incumbent on us to provide a safe and welcoming environment, Hansell said. The focus of the center will be to provide capacity development in key resettlement locations; sensitivity training to network staff, including an overview of key issues regarding newly arriving LGBT refugees; technical assistance for service delivery; and the development of best practices and orientation materials for refugee service providers across the country. ORR Director Eskinder Negash said
DCentric-Examiner.indd 1
Its about the city, not the stereotype. dcentric.org
Find us on Facebook
Follow us @DCntrc
5/13/11 4:16 PM
washingtonblade.com 18 JUNE 24, 2011 COVER STORY: NATIONAL NEWS
Obama urged to endorse marriage equality

C ON T I N U ED F ROM PAGE 1
Obamas positions on other issues related to same-sex marriage dont seem to square with his opposition to allowing gay couples to marry. Even during his presidential campaign, Obama called for full legislative repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, which prohibits federal recognition of same-sex marriage. In February, the president said he determined the anti-gay statute was unconstitutional and that he would no longer defend the law against litigation in court. Richard Socarides, president of Equality Matters, said Obama should stop trying to have it both ways by remaining in opposition to same-sex marriage while at the same time saying his position could evolve as he demonstrates support for married same-sex couples in other ways. When he says his position is evolving, hes not for same-sex marriage or against it, Socarides said. If the president wants to be on the right side of history, he needs to start leading on this issue now, or hes going to be left in the dust by other progressive leaders who are already on board. Socarides said Obama may have gotten off to a slow start with LGBT rights at the beginning of his administration, but has since been making very good, important, steady, important progress with Dont Ask, Dont Tell repeal and the discontinuation of the legal defense of DOMA. An endorsement for same-sex marriage, Socarides said, would build on the progress made in the past six months. Evan Wolfson, president of Freedom to Marry, said Obama is lagging behind the American people by not yet endorsing same-sex marriage when a majority of Americans now support the concept. One of the important duties of a president is to lead and particularly stand up for the full inclusion, protection and equality of all Americans, Wolfson said. We look to our president to stand rm for the Constitutions guarantees for liberty and equality. When the government itself is the major discriminator, as it is in the denial of marriage, its especially important for the president to help guide the country in the right direction. Observers are saying Obama needs to come out for same-sex marriage to conform to the rest of his positions or risk coming off as inauthentic to voters. Socarides said the presidents position is so contrary to everything else he stands for in terms of the expansion of rights and responsibilities for all Americans and coming out for marriage equality would make his views consistent. If I were advising the president, I would say his position now does not seem terribly authentic, and authenticity is highly valued in presidents, Socarides said. Wolfson said the position Obama has eked so far on same-sex marriage is becoming increasingly incoherent and very inauthentic.
Equality Matters President RICHARD SOCARIDES said he doubts President Obama will endorse marriage equality before the 2012 election.
Thats not what a president, whose support comes from people who believe in him wants to see, Wolfson said. President Obamas hesitation in outright supporting the freedom to marry is the one jarring false note in his dialogue with the American people. Although this question of the freedom to marry is not the thing most people will cast their vote on, no politician wants to have inauthenticity and the doubts that it spreads begin to take root. But what is perhaps most dogging Obama regarding marriage is his early support for the right of gay couples to marry. In 1996, when he was running to become an Illinois state senator, Obama stated in a questionnaire response to what is now the Windy City Times newspaper that he supports same-sex marriage. The future president wrote, I favor legalizing same-sex marriages, and would ght efforts to prohibit such marriages. Last week, during a question-andanswer session at the Netroots Nation conference in Minneapolis, the 1996 questionnaire received renewed attention when White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer suggested the questionnaire response was fake when he said the survey was actually lled out by someone else, not the president. Shin Inouye, a White House spokesperson, later issued a statement clarifying that Pfeiffer was not familiar with the history of the questionnaire. On Monday, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney asserted Pfeiffer had been mistaken last week when talking about the 1996 statement under questioning from the Washington Blade. I think you know because youve read
it multiple times since then that weve corrected it beginning Friday that he that that is not the case, that he was mistaking that with another questionnaire, Carney said. The presidents position on gay marriage has been clear since 08 is clear, again, since hes been president. The White House hasnt provided an explanation on the record for why the president expressed support in 1996 for same-sex marriage, then later changed his position to oppose it. According to a report on Sunday in the New York Times, White House ofcials have said that Obama was really referring to civil unions, although no on-the-record source is identied in the article for the remarks. Carney said on Monday that he doesnt know if the president supported samesex marriage in 1996, but reiterated that Obama has opposed gay nuptials since he made his bid for the White House, and that his views are evolving. Still, Carney said he believed the president, in fact, signed the questionnaire response from that time. What I know is what his position was during the campaign and what it is now, Carney said. Hes been very clear about it. He was very clear in the campaign. He was very clear about the fact that his position on the views _ that its evolving. And I really dont have anything to add to it. Obamas shifting views on same-sex marriage could plague him as campaign season starts for the 2012 election and he seeks support and donations from the LGBT community. On Thursday, Obama was set to headline a $1,250 a plate fundraiser, titled Gala with the Gay Community, with LGBT donors in New York City. Next week, the president is set to commemorate June as Pride month with a reception at the White House. It remains to be seen whether Obamas LGBT supporters from the 2008 election will continue to back the president with the same gusto in 2012 of if theyll stay home on Election Day because they feel Obama doesnt support them on a fundamental right. Asked by the Blade on Monday whether Obama was selling these audiences short by seeking their support for his campaign and not supporting their right to marry, Carney replied, I think you know that this president is very supportive of and strong on LGBT rights. And his record is signicant with regard to that. Hes been very clear about his position on gay marriage, hes been very clear about how that position is evolving. I dont have any new announcements to make, but I think you know his record, and hes proud of it. Advocates say an endorsement of samesex marriage would help seal the deal for LGBT supporters for the presidents reelection campaign. Wolfson said coming out for samesex marriage would energize and excite those who believe in equality and inclusion, particularly younger voters, in addition to independents who, according
to polls, now support same-sex marriage. This is a happy instance where doing the right thing is also doing the right thing politically, Wolfson said. President Obama has much to gain and little to lose by completing his journey and outright supporting the freedom to marry. Beyond showing solidarity with the LGBT community, Socarides said the courts and state legislatures are looking to the president in deciding whether or not to overturn statues prohibiting gay nuptials or to grant same-sex couples the right to marry. As president, hes capable of shaping the debate and controlling the agenda, Socarides said. I think that for those reasons alone its important. I also think that as leader of the country, he often reects where the national consensus is, or where its headed, and I think that courts will look to that as well as state legislatures. Hes the most important leader in the country, and his views are important even though, obviously, him saying he supports it wont make it the law everywhere. Still, Socarides expressed skepticism that Obama would, in fact, make this change because he said LGBT people seeking additional rights have limited options in the presidential election. I dont believe that there will be substantial political consequences for him to stay in this non-committal position, Socarides said. I think the alternatives are so limited, and hes also done a number of important things, so I dont there will be any political consequences. And that is probably why he is going to hang out where he is through the 2012 election. Nonetheless, hope pervades in some circles that Obama will complete his evolution to come out in favor of samesex marriage in time for the 2012 election. The Times article from Monday reported that one Democratic strategist close to the White House, speaking only on the condition of anonymity, said senior advisers are looking at the tactics of how this might be done if the president chose to do it. This is clearly a president who is interested in making big historical changes, the Democratic strategist was quoted as saying. I think this issue has moved into that context for him. According to the Times, gay Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) said he was asked this year by a top adviser to the president what the impact would be if Obama came out for same-sex marriage. Frank reportedly wouldnt identify the adviser. But Socarides said he doesnt believe this reporting indicates any serious consideration in the administration about Obama coming out for marriage equality although he left the door open for a potential surprise from the president. I dont put much credence in those reports, Socarides said. I think they plan for all kinds of contingencies, but I would be surprised. But you know, he surprised me before, so maybe Ill be surprised.
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
JUNE 24, 2011 19
Smart People Get Tested for HIV

Friday, June 24th 2 pm8 pm St. Charles Towne Center Waldorf, Maryland
Win Pri
Sponsored by the Charles County Department of Health and MD Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Admin. Special Thanks to Lifejackets Productions
! esting apid T R
zes!
Receive gift for testing!
Know your status!

Call 301-609-6811 for more information
washingtonblade.com 20 JU NE 24, 2 011 C O V ER ST O RY: NAT I O NA L NEW S
All eyes on GOP caucus in N.Y. marriage debate

C O N T IN U E D F R O M PA G E 1
for religious groups such as adoption agencies and marriage counselors who oppose gay marriage. Among Democrats in the Senate, 29 of the 30 say theyll vote for gay marriage meaning only three Republican votes would be needed for it to pass the 62-seat chamber. Two have said theyll vote for it. Two others are undecided. New Yorkers United for Marriage, a coalition group of LGBT groups including Empire State Pride Agenda, Freedom to Marry, Human Rights Campaign and others, said Wednesday in a statement, it is pleased with the way things are unfolding. We are pleased that thoughtful discussion on marriage equality are ongoing and that progress continues to be made, the release said. The voices of the overwhelming majority of New Yorkers who support marriage for all have clearly been heard and momentum is on our side. The people of the state of New York expect and deserve a vote on this important issue. Gay Manhattan resident Lou Weiss, who
wed his partner Danny Martin in Canada in 2005, said Wednesday hes optimistic. Its moved away from the sinning and the man-and-woman argument to the argument of how can we protect the church from these evil gays, Weiss said. Thats a major shift. Were not discussing where its going but a minute portion of it. These religious exemptions have been in the bill for years. It should be clear were talking about civil ceremonies. They want a promise they wont get sued. Well anybody can sue anybody. Nobody can give them a guarantee of that. Weiss said hes embarrassed his city, usually a leader on progressive issues, is lagging behind on marriage, especially since the Stonewall riots happened there. I have friends say, Oh, we thought New York would be the rst to get it, but instead well be number seven. Weve had great domestic partner benets for years, but Im disappointed that its taken this long and that well be number seven and not in our usual rst place. Its easy to forget, its not all that liberal outside of Manhattan. Weiss predicts it will pass in either this session or next. If it does, he and Martin
New York Gov. ANDREW CUOMO encountered delays this week trying to get a same-sex marriage bill passed in the state Senate. As of Blade press time Thursday morning, the bill hadnt been voted on.
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA.ORG
plan to reafrm their vows. Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Iowa and D.C. allow gay marriage. Of them, all but Massachusetts
and D.C. allow at least limited religious exemptions. New Yorks legislative session had been scheduled to end Monday.
Dear Movie Buff,

There will be plenty of popcorn to go around at QFest, featuring 125 perfectly popped films, July 7-18.
P.S. Get your history straight and your nightlife gay.
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
JUNE 24, 2011 21
Meaghan E. Hearn, Esq.
RIGHTS
Silber, Perlman, Sigman &Tilev, P .A.
AT T O R N E Y S AT L AW D C | M D | VA
Susan Silber Linda Perlman Metody Tilev Kenneth Sigman
KNOW YOUR
Practices Criminal Drug Offenses DUI/DWI Juvenile Court Proceedings Traffic Violations Personal Injury Bar Admissions DC | New Jersey | New York
FAMILY | ESTATE PLANNING | EMPLOYMENT | IMMIGRATION COMPLEX LITIGATION | CIVIL RIGHTS | LGBT | ADOPTION | BUSINESS 3 0 1 . 8 9 1 . 2 2 0 0 S P - L aw. C o m 7 0 0 0 C a r r o l l A v e n u e S u i t e 2 0 0 Ta k o m a P a r k M d
A DV I C E M E D I AT I O N L I T I G AT I O N A P P E A L S C O L L A B O R AT I O N
Volunteerism Advocate, Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocate, Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Volunteer, SMYAL, a service organization dedicated to supporting LGBT youth
Serving Our Community for 30 years
ISSUE DATE: 12-31-10
NS GN EVISIONS /LOGO REVISIONS SIONS
Steve Weinberg
ATTORNEY AT LAW
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY FOR 30 YEARS
ADVERTISING
PROOF
SALES REPRESENTATIVE: BRIAN PITTS (bpitts@washblade.com)
REVIEW AD FOR COPY AND DESIGN ACCURACY. Revisions must be submitted within 24 hours of the date of proof. Proof will be considered final and will be submitted for publication if revision is not submitted within 24 hours of the date of proof. Revisions will not be accepted after 12:01 pm wednesday, the week of publication.Brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the washington blade) is not responsible for the content and/or design of your ad. Advertiser is responsible for any legal liability arising out of or relating to the advertisement, and/or any material to which users can link through the advertisement. Advertiser represents that its advertisement will not violate any criminal laws or any rgihts of third parties, including, but not limited to, such violations as infringement or misapporpriation of any copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, music, image, or other proprietary or propety right, false advertising, unfair competition, defamation, invasion of privacy or rights of celebrity, violation of anti-discrimination law or regulation, or any other right of any person or entity. Advertiser agrees to idemnify brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the washington blade) and to hold brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the washington blade) harmless from any and all liability, loss, damages, claims, or causes of action, including reasonable legal fees and expenses that may be incurred by brown naff pitts omnimedia llc, arising out of or related to advertisers breach of any of the foregoing representations and warranties.
1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036-2643 www.ackerman-legal.com

meaghan.hearn@ackerman-legal.com
ADVERTISER SIGNATURE
By signing this proof you are agreeing to your contract obligations with the washington blade newspaper. This includes but is not limited to placement, payment and insertion schedule.
202 393 5428
PERSONAL INJURY PROBATE WILLS/ POAs CIVIL LITIGATION CONSERVATORSHIPS GUARDIANSHIPS
202-861-0077
2141 P STREET NW SUITE 103 WASHINGTON DC 20037 E-MAIL steveweinbergdc@aol.com

LICENSED IN DC, MD AND VA
G E N E R A L
P R A C T I C E
F I R M
washingtonblade.com 2 2 JUN E 2 4 , 2011 VIEW P OINT
VOLUME 42 ISSUE 25
ADDRESS PO Box 73647 Washington DC 20056 PHONE 202-747-2077 E-MAIL news@washblade.com INTERNET www.washingtonblade.com PUBLISHED BY Brown Naff Pitts Omnimedia, Inc. PUBLISHER LYNNE J. BROWN lbrown@washblade.com ext. 8075 EDITORIAL EDITOR KEVIN NAFF knaff@washblade.com ext. 8088 FEATURES & MULTIMEDIA EDITOR JOEY DIGUGLIELMO joeyd@washblade.com ext. 8081 SR. NEWS REPORTER LOU CHIBBARO JR. lchibbaro@washblade.com ext. 8079 NEWS REPORTER CHRIS JOHNSON cjohnson@washblade.com ext. 8083 EDITORIAL INTERN JULIETTE EBNER PHOTO EDITOR MICHAEL KEY mkey@washblade.com CREATIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR JAMES M NEAL jneal@washblade.com ext. 8074 SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER RICHARD W.C. SKIPPON rskippon@washblade.com MANAGER, DIGITAL INITIATIVES PHIL REESE preese@washblade.com ext. 8078
Time for Obama to evolve

Get on with it, Mr. President, and endorse marriage equality
Kevin Naff is editor of Washington Blade and can be reached at knaff@washblade.com.
Its been painful to watch various White House spokespeople over the past week twist themselves into knots trying to explain President Obamas ip-op on marriage equality. In 1996, while running for a seat in the Illinois state Senate, Obama stated in a written questionnaire that he supports same-sex marriage. Obama wrote, I favor legalizing same-sex marriages, and would ght efforts to prohibit such marriages. That infamous questionnaire has haunted him ever since and re-emerged this week as a series of spokespeople tried to minimize its importance. First up was White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer, who didnt do such a good job of communicating while speaking at Netroots Nation in Minneapolis. He suggested the questionnaire response was not written by Obama, asserting that the survey, was actually lled out by someone else, not the president. Then Shin Inouye, a White House spokesperson, issued a statement clarifying that Pfeiffer was not familiar with the history of the questionnaire. Finally, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney was drawn into the dispute under questioning from the Blades Chris Johnson. Carney said that Pfeiffer was mistaken and was referring to some other, unnamed questionnaire during his Netroots remarks. Meanwhile, with the president headed to New York this week for a rst-of-itskind 2012 campaign fundraiser with the LGBT community, some are demanding that Obama endorse marriage equality in exchange for all the gay money about to ow his way. Add to the equation the fact that its Pride month and the New York Legislature is debating a marriage rights bill this week and we have arrived at the perfect storm of events and timing. Obama should take advantage of the serendipity and nally say publicly what we all know he believes privately: that same-sex couples deserve the same rights as Anthony Weiner, Newt Gingrich, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bill
Come on, MR. PRESIDENT, we know where you stand on marriage. Just say it out loud.
Clinton and all the other cheaters and hypocritical scumbags out there. Theres no point in waiting for a reelection victory to announce support for marriage equality. The people who would vote against Obama for his views on marriage rights arent going to support him anyway. A slight majority of the country now supports marriage equality, according to recent polls. And, with the economy continuing its stubborn slide, the 2012 election will not be won or lost on social issues. In addition, Obamas refusal to evolve on the issue gives cover to our opponents on the right, who routinely cite the presidents opposition to marriage equality in state ghts from California to New York to Maryland. The idea that Obama cant quite get there on marriage is absurd, given that his own administration wont defend the Defense of Marriage Act in court. That move has forced the hand of House Republicans, who are scrambling to nd the money to pay for a pricey private attorney to continue the ght for discrimination. Make no mistake that the Republicans dont want to carry on that ght too publicly for too long. They know that marriage is a losing issue for them advocating anti-gay discrimination doesnt
play with the independent voters who decide elections. And as more and more prominent Republicans endorse marriage equality, its only a matter of time before the party will have to abandon its anti-gay platform language. Unfortunately, the tactics of marriage equality activists dont always help. Last week at Netroots Nation, former Army ofcer Dan Choi tore up an Obama campaign pamphlet and ung the pieces at a volunteer during a panel discussion. The melodramatic outburst minimizes the myriad accomplishments of Obamas administration, from repealing Dont Ask, Dont Tell to declaring DOMA unconstitutional. Sometimes theres a ne line between advocacy and grandstanding. There are more effective ways to push Obama on marriage than to attack and embarrass low-level campaign volunteers. The upside to all the mainstream media attention now being focused on Obamas marriage views is that by the next presidential election, it will be untenable for a Democratic presidential nominee to oppose marriage equality. Better to be on the right side of history and consistent with that 1996 questionnaire than to continue playing this silly game. Come on, Mr. President, we know where you stand. Just say it out loud.
SALES & ADMINISTRATION SR. ACCT. EXECUTIVE BRIAN PITTS bpitts@washblade.com ext. 8089 ACCT. EXECUTIVE JERYL PARADE jparade@washblade.com ext. 8072 ACCT. EXECUTIVE DAN HAZARD dhazard@washblade.com ext. 8077 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING/ADMINISTRATION PHILLIP G. ROCKSTROH prockstroh@washblade.com ext. 8092
For distribution, contact Lynne Brown at 202-747-2077, ext. 8075. Distributed by MediaPoint, LLC All material in the Washington Blade is protected by federal copyright law and may not be reproduced without the written consent of the Washington Blade. The sexual orientation of advertisers, photographers, writers and cartoonists published herein is neither inferred nor implied. The appearance of names or pictorial representation does not necessarily indicate the sexual orientation of that person or persons. Although the Washington Blade is supported by many ne advertisers, we cannot accept responsibility for claims made by advertisers. Unsolicited editorial material is accepted by the Washington Blade, but the paper cannot take responsibility for its return. The editors reserve the right to accept, reject or edit any submission. A single copy of the Washington Blade is available from authorized distribution points, to any individual within a 50-mile radius of Washington, D.C. Multiple copies are available from the Washington Blade ofce only. Call for rates. If you are unable to get to a convenient free distribution point, you may receive a 52-week mailed subscription for $175 per year. Checks or credit card orders can be sent to Phil Rockstroh at prockstroh@washblade.com. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Washington Blade, PO BOX 73647 Washington, DC 20056. The Washington Blade is published weekly, on Friday, by Brown Naff Pitts Omnimedia, Inc. Individual Subscriptions are $175 per year for 52 issues (only $3.37 per issue mailed to you USPS). Rates for businesses/institutions are $350 per year. Periodical postage paid at Washington, D.C., and additional mailing ofces. Editorial positions of the Washington Blade are expressed in editorials and in editors notes as determined by the papers editors. Other opinions are those of the writers and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Washington Blade or its staff. To submit a letter or commentary: Letters should be fewer than 400 words; commentaries should be fewer than 750 words. Submissions may be edited for content and length, and must include a name, address and phone number for verication. Send submissions by e-mail to knaff@washblade.com. 2011 Brown Naff Pitts Omnimedia, Inc.
washingtonblade.com VIEW POINT J UNE 24 2011 23
Fighting for an HIV-free future

We must work to stop infections, expand access to treatment
to stop new infections and ensure those living with HIV have access to treatment. The District of Columbia has a generalized epidemic with 16,721 of our residents diagnosed and living with HIV. Our epidemic has all three modes of transmission heterosexual contact, men who have sex with men and injection drug use at high levels impacting all population groups, ages, races/ethnicities and 7 out of 8 of our wards. While the D.C. metropolitan area may have this large and complex epidemic in most of our city, we are not alone as sections of other cities Atlanta, Chicago, Miami have trends similar to ours, and we have the opportunity to learn from each other on how best to address this disease. In the District, our core strategy to reduce HIV is routine testing, timely linkage to and retention in care and treatment and prevention to change behavior to healthy and safe sexual activity. As we mark National HIV Testing Day, D.C. has been a national leader in HIV testing. We have nearly tripled our publicly supported tests from 43,000 in 2007 to 110,000 in 2010. We have engaged our medical community to incorporate routine testing as well as innovative testing at our DMV ofce. D.C. recommends an annual test for all adults and adolescents and twice a year for gay and bisexual men. It is treatment that is the critical component of our strategy and Mayor Gray has made Treatment on Demand the cornerstone of our plan to ght HIV in D.C. We know that treatment works to control HIV. We know that the combination of an HIV diagnosis and treatment change peoples behavior to stop further infections. And now we know that new science is showing treatment itself reduces the chance of spreading the virus. In other words, treatment is prevention. We are diagnosing people earlier in their disease and getting them entered into treatment. More than 75 percent of persons in D.C. entered into care and treatment within three months of their HIV diagnosis. Earlier diagnosis and treatment has led to a 30 percent decrease in the number of new AIDS cases from 2005 to 2009. And we have seen a decrease in the number of deaths among persons with HIV/AIDS by more than half from 326 in 2005 to 153 in 2009. When Mayor Gray assumed ofce in January 2011, I was determined to assemble the experts, the providers on the frontline, the persons living with HIV and other stakeholders to assess our course in responding to the epidemic and develop new recommendations to improve our efforts. Mayor Gray appointed and co-chairs the Mayors Commission on HIV to build on our work and provide a fresh set of eyes to improve care for people living with HIV and ending the epidemic in our city. Our work and the Commissions recommendations will be in the spotlight of the world when Washington, D.C., hosts the International AIDS Conference AIDS2012 in July next year. This is the rst time in 20 years that the conference will be in the U.S. We intend to showcase the success of our programs, rooted in our data-driven and scientic-based approaches. We are at an exciting crossroads in the domestic epidemic. We have a national strategy for the rst time in 30 years. We are in a new era of collaboration and innovation. We must not let the old silo approach derail the opportunity to change the course of the HIV epidemic. We owe it to the pioneers over the past 30 years who lost their lives ghting and to our contemporaries to ensure that the next generation is HIV free.
Gregory Pappas, MD, Ph.D., is senior deputy director of the HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and TB Administration for the D.C. Department of Health.
Thirty years ago this month, the rst case of AIDS was reported in the United States. Since 1981, more than 1 million people in the U.S. have been infected and nearly 600,000 have died. In the District of Columbia, 20,000 people have been infected since the beginning of the epidemic and more than 10,000 lost their lives. While we have made tremendous strides in 30 years and advances in medical treatment mean that a person living with HIV can live a standard life span, we know that we still have more work to do
VIEW POINT
Gay lefts obsession with race

Black conservatives well represented in Log Cabin leadership When I was rst elected president of the D.C. chapter of Log Cabin Republicans last year, I declined to make an issue of being the rst black president of a chapter.
swiftly pulled a bait and switch further into his column by expanding his examination to all leadership positions within the organization. So imagine my surprise when the author asked is it really that there are almost no queer people of color or women who are Republican? Or his odd statement of questioning why women and minorities are less likely to be in leadership positions within the gay right. At rst glance, I thought so what? But something kept me coming back to his piece. As a black man who serves as president of D.C. Log Cabin Republicans, I should be offended. But Im not. It is nothing more than the status quo from the gay left. The Log Cabin Republicans are a crosssection of not only the GOP, but also of the LGBT community. In the last presidential election, 27 percent of gays voted Republican. We range from RINOs to rightwingers to proud members of the Tea Party. We are well off and upwardly mobile, as well as lower to middle class just getting by. We are white, black and brown, male and female and even transgender. But this is an anathema to what many liberals believe. The left believes the Republican Party and the Tea Party movement are comprised of a bunch of rich, white guys who are surely sexist and racist. But tell that to South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, or New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez. Or better yet, the dozen or so minority freshmen Republicans elected to Congress last year who were supported by the Tea Party. But I digress. You couldnt help but wonder if Blaze had taken the same strict scrutiny to our counterparts at the National Stonewall Democrats. While a cursory look at their website showed an abundance of lesbians on its board of directors, there is a dearth of minorities. Yet, no questions from Blaze as to where the black and brown gay Democrats are in leadership positions. Perhaps it doesnt matter that Log Cabin Republicans have women and minorities leading strong chapters in places like D.C., Chicago and San Diego. Thats merely an inconvenient truth. Being a gay Republican is sometimes tough because both sides of the political spectrum discount us. Some on the right dont think were true conservatives. To the left, my individualism reeks of selfishness, self-hate and even betrayal by some. How silly to think the rainbow ag we hold so dear as a community represents strength through diversity. But throwing in the additional identier of being black or brown can often cause apoplectic shock to those in the other party. So, when they say they dont mean to bean count, thats exactly what they mean to do. We create a chasm in the gay lefts demand for political solidarity. When I was rst elected president of the D.C. chapter of Log Cabin Republicans last year, I declined to make an issue of being the rst black president of a chapter. I believed, then as now, that my race should not be an issue. My talents and energies as an activist should be the measuring stick of my success. To quote Martin Luther King, Jr., we should not be judged by the color of our skin, but by the content of our character. The Log Cabin Republicans especially the D.C. chapter have moved beyond bean counting. When will the gay left?
Robert Turner is president of the D.C. chapter of Log Cabin Republicans and can be reached at robert.turner@dclogcabin.org.
We often use race and gender as a way to shame or silence our adversaries. But we should try to go beyond skin color to explore genuine ideas. We are not, thankfully, in the old days of segregation and Jim Crow, but neither are we within a post-racial world yet. In order to get beyond race, we need to deal honestly with people who try to use race to divide or deride. Alex Blaze of the Bilerico Project blog wrote recently that the leadership of Log Cabin Republicans is so white and male. While the author drew the reader in by rst talking solely about the national board of Log Cabin, he
washingtonblade.com 24 JUNE 24, 2011 INSIDE LGBT WASHINGTON
Stand up for democracy in D.C.

GOP riders, amendments are an assault on our autonomy We send our sons and daughters off to ght wars in far-off lands they then return home to nd their own rights abridged in our nations capital.
funds for legal medical marijuana and needle exchange programs. Marriage equality is safe so far but we continue to be vigilant on that score as the House now has an open amendment process and when the bill comes to the oor in early July there could be efforts to add more riders. These actions are an assault on democracy in the District of Columbia. What so many across the nation dont realize is that all legislation passed by our duly elected Council and signed by the mayor must go to Congress for a 30-day review before it becomes law. Our budget requires review and approval of Congress before it goes into effect. This isnt a Democratic or Republican issue; it is about democracy and taxation without representation. During Bill Clintons presidency, that slogan was put on D.C. license plates, which he placed on the White House eet of cars. The plates were removed by George W. Bush when he took ofce and President Obama has refused to put them back. In fact, President Obama joined Republicans to throw District residents under the bus in the last budget negotiation. So we cant blame only one party. Congressional Democrats have been better to the District in the past and we can hope that any additional riders placed on the appropriations bill in the House will be removed in the Senate version of the bill and left off after conference. The Campaign for All DC Families, Log Cabin Republicans and other supporters are working to see that we dont have an amendment that would impact negatively on marriage equality in the District. On Saturday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a rally and demonstration to put pressure on President Obama to ght any bill that negatively impacts the people of the District. It is important for the LGBT community to join other supporters of Democracy for D.C. at the rally, which will get under way on the corner of 16th and H streets, N.W., at Lafayette Square Park in front of the White House. Making a statement that those who voted so overwhelmingly for the president in 2008 expect him to stand up for us is important. Mark Plotkin, a journalist and avid statehood supporter, has called for someone to run in D.C. as a favorite son/ daughter to make a point to the president that he cant take us for granted. While not supportive of that idea, I am convinced that we need to have a show of strength on June 25 and urge all those who are in town to join with DC Vote, our mayor, other dignitaries and numerous organizations that are sponsoring this demonstration to make it clear that we expect the president to speak out for the democratic rights of the people of D.C. We send our sons and daughters off to ght wars in far-off lands to win rights for individuals around the globe to have their freedom and democracy. They then return home to nd their own rights abridged in our nations capital. The time is now to end the subjugation of the rights of the people of the District. While most of us support President Obama we do have a right to demand that he speak out on our behalf.
Peter Rosenstein is a D.C.-based LGBT rights and Democratic Party activist. He writes regularly for the Blade.
Congressional riders on D.C. appropriations bills are nothing new. For years we werent allowed to implement Domestic Partnerships or needle exchange and had education vouchers foisted on us. Two years ago when Barack Obama became president and Democrats controlled the House and Senate, riders were removed from the bill. Now Republicans control the House of Representatives and they are back. Last week, the House appropriations committee once again foisted education vouchers on the District and prohibited spending our own money on legal abortions for poor women or using federal
VIEWPOINT
Publishers ignoring lesbian writers

Readers, writers deserve better from mainstream companies
By JULIE R. ENSZER
The announcement of the 23rd annual Lambda Literary Awards in New York City last month was a wonderful celebration of LGBT literature. Within 24 categories, more than 520 books were nominated by 230 publishers; 114 nalists emerged and 26 winners were named (two categories this year were tied and thus had dual winners.) The Lambda Literary Awards demonstrate the vibrancy of our literary culture. I applaud the winners, nalists and the Lambda Literary Foundation, and, in fairness, I should note that I served as a judge on this years panels, am a frequent contributor of reviews to LambdaLiterary. org, I support the organization nancially. Obviously, I believe in Lambda Literary Foundation and in the vision it has for queer literary culture. While there is much to celebrate in queer literary culture, there is something to bemoan as well, particularly for lesbian writers and readers. The lack of attention by mainstream publishers to lesbian writing, particularly lesbian ction, is appalling. As it has for more than four decades, lesbian publishing is ourishing in small, often lesbian-owned, publishing houses like Bold Stroke Books, Bywater Books, and Naiad Press. These small publishers are vital and important to our literary culture, but they must operate in conjunction with mainstream publishing. By mainstream publishing I mean (generally) New York-based trade publishers, who market books to broad audiences and sell books through mainstream bookselling venues, now primarily big-box bookstores, but also locally owned booksellers. Mainstream publishing brings us Dan Brown, J.K. Rowling, and Stieg Larsson, but it is also brings us Rita Mae Brown, Jeannette Winterson and Emma Donoghue. For the Lambda Literary Awards, lesbian ction is divided into a variety of categories; Ill consider three. First, Lesbian Debut ction. In this category, none of the ve nalists were published by large publishing houses. Perhaps debut ction is more difcult for authors to attract the attention of mainstream publishers. So consider Lesbian Fiction. Of the ve nalists in this category, again, not a single one of the books was published by a mainstream publishing house. All the nalists were published by small, independent presses or a university press. Lesbian Mystery fares a bit better; two books were published by trade publishing houses Val McDermids new book Fever of the Bone (HarperCollins) and Ellen Harts The Cruel Ever After (Minotaur/St. Martins). Why are mainstream publishers important? Mainstream publishers tend to sell more books for authors. They have a larger distribution system, more money to support marketing and advertising for the book. More sales of books mean more income to writers. More income, more writing. More writing, new books by lesbian writers. When mainstream publishing works, it supports writers to do what they do well and it provides a stream of books to readers. So what does the lack of attention from mainstream publishers mean to readers? In short, it means that excellent books by lesbian writers dont get time and attention from the mainstream publishing industry. It means that it is difcult to nd books that have compelling lesbian characters. In reviewing lesbian books nominated for Lambda Literary Awards, among mainstream publishers there is a paucity of books that have lesbians as their central characters. Moreover, too often, lesbian characters are circumscribed to banal narratives about coming out. What we need and want to read are stories of lesbian life and lesbian experience in a variety of settings; we want characters that are real, struggling with something other than coming out; we want characters that are funny, wise, awed and fun. The only place lesbian writers are thriving with mainstream publishers are in books that originate in the United Kingdom. In the U.S., lesbian writers and lesbian readers are overlooked by mainstream publishers. Perhaps they think the market is too small; the audience too niche. This attitude robs us all. Certainly, mainstream publishers are not a panacea for lesbian writers. But in 2010 and 2011, we have had fewer lesbian novels published. Yes, publishing is a beleaguered industry. But lesbian writers deserve better. And lesbian readers deserve better. While I laud the achievements of this years winners and nalists of the Lambda Literary Award, lesbian literature is poorer for the lack of attention by mainstream publishers. We need to take action to change the situation for our literary culture to thrive.
Julie R. Enszer is a writer and activist based in University Park, Md. Reach her at julierenszer@ gmail.com.
WAS H I N G T O N B LADE.C OM
JUNE 24, 2011 25
26 JUNE 24, 2011
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
GUN HILL ROAD
Thursday, July 7 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m E Street Cinema 555 11th Street NW, Washington, DC
Tickets: $12
Gun HIll Road is the story of a young man exploring his sexuality in an intolerant and judgemental world and his relationship with his parents and himself. After three years in prison, Enrique (Esai Morales from La Bamba, NYPD Blues and Caprica) returns home to the Bronx to find the world he knew has changed. His wife, Angela (Judy Reyes from Scrubs), struggles to hide an emotional affair, and his teenage son, Michael (Harmony Santana), explores a sexual transformation well beyond Enriques grasp and understanding. Unable to accept his child, Enrique clings to his masculine ideals while Angela attempts to hold the family together by protecting Michael. Still under the watchful eye of his parole officer, Enrique must become the father he needs to be or, once again, risk losing his family and freedom. Can a fathers fierce love for his family overcome his streethardened ideas about manhood and end the vicious cycle controlling his life? Writer/director Rashaad Ernesto Greens first feature film is an intricate portrait of a family divided told with sensitivity, gentle humor, and a deep understanding of the environment that shapes its people.
H
www.reelaffirmations.org H www.oneinten.org
A R T S A N D E N T E R TA I N M E N T W A S H I N G T O N B L A D E . C O M V O L U M E 4 2 I S S U E 2 5 J U N E 2 4 2 0 1 1 P A G E 2 7
WIGGING OUT
Local drag performers to sing live at Alston House benet
By JULIETTE EBNER
Wig Aid Live, a benet show on Saturday at 8 p.m. is being organized by Chris Dyer, former head of LGBT Affairs in previous Mayor Adrian Fentys ofce, to raise funds for the Wanda Alston House, a program run by Transgender Health Empowerment. Named after the LGBT activist and mayoral appointee who was killed in her home in 2005, the Alston House works to offer pre-independent living services to homeless LGBT youth ages 16 to 24. It provides things such as individual counseling, life skills workshops and job training, support groups and more. Each resident is assigned a life skills counselor and gets their own room in a house with an advocate with extensive experience with housing and LGBT youth issues. Due to city budget cuts and a recent law that states Council members cannot give earmarks, the Alston House lost some of its funding. Dyer is returning to the queen scene with his drag persona, Cookie Buffet, after making only a few appearances in the past four years while working for the mayor. Joining Cookie at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) will be Special Agent Galactica, Van Cartier Couture, reigning Miss Gay Baltimore, Heliconica Pink and Stevie Starfyre. The show will be hosted and emceed by Miss Lena Lett. Dyer, who is also the facilitator of the
CHRIS DYER has resurrected his drag persona, Cookie Buffet, wholl perform this weekend at a benet for the Wanda Alston House.
WASHINGTON BLADE PHOTO BY MICHAEL KEY
washingtonblade.com 28 JUNE 24, 2011 QUEERY: 20 QUESTIONS FOR DIEGO SANCHEZ
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN OUT AND WHO WAS THE HARDEST PERSON TO TELL? At age 5 in 1962, I told my parents I was born wrong. Their loving acceptance and support in dually socializing me as a boy and girl made disclosure to others later a cakewalk. Parents love mattered most to me. WHOS YOUR LGBT HERO? It cant be easy to be the smartest man in Congress voted by others who know. Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass.) ghts fearlessly for our rights and for the good of our country. I admire his courage, tenacity, refreshing wit and towering intellect. WHAT IS WASHINGTONS BEST NIGHTSPOT, PAST OR PRESENT? Since I was a kid and even now, I enjoy the Jefferson Memorial at night to center me. DESCRIBE YOUR DREAM WEDDING. Anyones but mine as long as Im invited. WHAT NON-LGBT ISSUE ARE YOU MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT? Eliminating health care access disparities, delivering workplace equality and establishing affordable adoption rights. Id literally be dead if I had not been adopted. WHAT HISTORICAL OUTCOME WOULD YOU CHANGE? The Holocaust; my Mom was a survivor thanks to my Dads World War II Army liberation action. WHATS BEEN THE MOST MEMORABLE POP CULTURE MOMENT OF YOUR LIFETIME? Nelson Mandelas liberation and how he selessly gives the world himself. Im grateful to have met him in Massachusetts. ON WHAT DO YOU INSIST? Honest and honorable living and full equality for LGBT people. God did not create tiers of humanity. WHAT WAS YOUR LAST FACEBOOK POST OR TWEET? 2 Cheers for Tucson - Fine catch & rst pitch - Amanda Simpson & Daniel Hernandez 2 be recognized at 2nites DC baseball game: Out @ the Nationals event. If I cant see the Red Sox, Amanda is a ne next choice. IF YOUR LIFE WERE A BOOK, WHAT WOULD THE TITLE BE? Survive, Succeed, Excel: Lessons From a Man First Seen as a Girl then Realized as Himself. IF SCIENCE DISCOVERED A WAY TO CHANGE SEXUAL ORIENTATION, WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Advocate for a toggle switch. Id want gay and lesbian people to be able to come back if they left for a bit, and vice versa.
WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IN BEYOND THE PHYSICAL WORLD? God and spiritual presence of our angels, the people who have passed and watch over and guide us from heaven for eternity. I hope I get that job in time. WHATS YOUR ADVICE FOR LGBT MOVEMENT LEADERS? Listen intently more than you speak. Think and feel before you act. Live honestly, honorably and with integrity. Dont assault your allies. WHAT WOULD YOU WALK ACROSS HOT COALS FOR? My people and my animal companions. WHAT LGBT STEREOTYPE ANNOYS YOU MOST? I have one for each letter: That all gay men are fey and have style sense; that all lesbians wear tool belts; that bisexuals are undecided or in denial; and that all trans people are gay. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE LGBT MOVIE? Fave? Fluffer, but most meaningful to me is Boys Dont Cry with Oscar winner Hillary Swank as Brandon Teena. WHATS THE MOST OVERRATED SOCIAL CUSTOM? Applause. Have you ever imagined yourself from another planet and watching people applaud? I have struggled with it since early childhood. WHAT TROPHY OR PRIZE DO YOU MOST COVET? Chris Crowe calling me his Yoda. It matters a lot. WHAT DO YOU WISH YOUD KNOWN AT 18? A lesson learned at 31: Do you want people to know how smart you are or do you want people to do what you want them to do? WHY WASHINGTON? Congressman Barney Frank asked me to be the rst openly transgender Capitol Hill legislative staffer by working for him in D.C. I couldnt resist and I love having him as my boss because of the work we get to do for his constituents on a variety of issues close to my heart health care, veterans, labor, disability, civil rights and more. Im blessed to be here.

Diego Sanchez has lived in a lot of places. The 54-year-old legislative assistant to U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) was born and adopted in Frankfurt, Germany and lived his rst few years in Washington. But he mostly grew up in the Panama Canal Zone and in Georgia. By his 20s, he was in New York City, then Atlanta and nally to Boston where he splits his time with Washington. There was also a year in Milan. He lives now in Washingtons Columbia Heights neighborhood but retains voting and residency rights in Massachusetts. Sanchez, whos transgender, enjoys playing guitar, writing songs, reading biographies, playing tennis, golf and squash and watching what he calls trash TV in his spare time.
have you seen us lately?

workin a street corner near you!
washingtonblade.com MUSIC JUNE 24, 2011 29
WASHINGTON BLADE PHOTO BY JOEY DIGUGLIELMO
ARETHA FRANKLIN at Wolf Trap Tuesday night.
Ignoring the staples

Recovered Aretha sounded great in Wolf Trap show but omitted most of her big hits
If you came for the hits, the evening was a huge bust. If, however, youre of the mindset that an unexpected musical journey off the beaten path can still be a delightful evening, there was much to love at Aretha Franklins Tuesday concert at Wolf Trap. A lot has happened since the Queen of Souls show there last summer. By fall she was suffering from a mystery illness Rolling Stone and other outlets reported was pancreatic cancer. But she emerged this year nally having lost much of the weight that has dogged her for decades while insisting the surgery she had wasnt gastric bypass or any other bariatric procedure. And for those who actually care more about the music than her personal life, it was the richest Franklin season in years her years-in-the-making new album was nally released. Sadly its an overwrought mess but her Columbia era the early 60s run that was Franklins major label debut nally got the r-e-s-p-e-c-t it deserves with a lavish boxset release called Take a Look, a treasure trove of early Franklin material. Considering how dire the health rumors were last fall, it was pure delight seeing a slimmer Franklin on stage this week. Though slightly hobbled by a broken toe she still managed to shimmy a bit on the gospel numbers Franklin looked and sounded great at Wolf Trap. After the rst couple songs, the sound levels of her 21-piece band were perfectly tweaked and several moments, especially an unexpected cut from her 2008 Christmas album (One Night With the King) found the legendary singer belting and wailing in almost as pristine a register as she had in her Atlantic-era (late 60s) glory days. Franklin, while exuding more graciousness than she has in other area concert appearances of recent years, seemed determine to do exactly as she pleased. Shockingly, none of her trademark hits were performed. Respect, Chain of Fools, Natural Woman and Think were glaringly absent from the set list. It felt as though Franklin, at age 69 and with decades of performing under her belt, was ready to do as she damn well pleased. For casual fans seeing her for the rst time, this had to have been a sore spot, but long-time hardcore fans probably found it a delightfully unexpected evening. There were several covers, giving the evening a who-knows-where-shell-gonext feel. Several shes never recorded. The standouts were a rousing take on Jackie Wilsons (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher, which opened the show, Keyshia Coles I Remember and most unexpectedly-but-most-deliciously, a soulful rendition of As If We Never Said Goodbye from Andrew Lloyd Webbers Sunset Blvd. A few Franklin B-tier singles did nd their way onto the set list Baby I Love You, Dont Play That Song and two songs her late sister Carolyn Franklin wrote for her Angel and Aint No Way. Things slowed to a near leaden stop during the self-penned How Long Ive Been Waiting from her new album, but picked up again with Sweet 16, the B.B. King song thats also on the new record, one of its few noteworthy moments. The Handel aria Ombra mai fu, which Franklin also sang at last summers Wolf Trap concert, provided nice stylistic contrast. Her Arista-era hit Freeway of Love brought the concert to a wellgreased climax and gave her talented band plenty of time to throw down. The ticket prices were reasonable only $45 for house seats. But a concert like this raises an interesting question to what degree, if any, should rock or soul legends (or any popular performer for that matter) feel obligated to perform their trademark songs? Can you imagine a Stones concert without Satisfaction, Tina Turner without Whats Love Got to Do With It, etc.? Some singers Janet Jackson is a great example seem determined to plow through every charting single they ever had, even if its just a few bars crammed into a compression-tight medley. Some would argue a career like Franklins makes it impossible to touch on everything. Shes had nearly 20 Top 10 Hot 100 singles, after all. But as great as the evening was, without Think, Chain and especially the era-dening Respect, the concert felt incomplete.
Monday, June 27 at 8pm

Featuring celebrity DJs DJ.LO (official DJ of the LA Pride Parade) & TJ the DJ (formerly of Studio 6) Hosted by the cast of Believe Divas In A Mans World featuring celebrity impersonators. Tickets $50 and can be purchased at Resorts Box Office or through Ticketmaster 1.800.736.1420 or www.ticketmaster.com Upgrade your ticket to include the VIP After Party at Prohibition for only $25. VIP After Party includes hors doeuvers, drink specials, one year membership to the AC GLBT Alliance and a one hour meet and greet with Perez Hilton! All VIP After Party proceeds go to the AC GLBT. Deluxe accommodations starting at only $95, call 1.800.772.9000 today to book.
Pride Party with Perez
Code: Unity. Valid through June 26, 2011 One coupon per person, per transaction. No photocopies will be accepted. Tickets are based on availability. Must present coupon to Resorts Box Office with your Resorts Players Club Card to receive offer. Certain restrictions may apply. Show schedule subject to change.
ADVAnceD TIckeTs
10.00 off
www.resortsac.com 1.800.772.9000
Must be 21 or older. Rooms based on availability. Show schedule subject to change. Resorts reserves the right to cancel or modify this offer at any time without notice. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.GAMBLER.
Casino Hotel
1133 Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ 08401-7329
RESORTS
washingtonblade.com 30 JUNE 24, 2011 OUT & ABOUT
Big Apple to celebrate Pride

New York City Pride has already started, but there are plenty more events happening to celebrate Pride in the Big Apple. Rapture on the River: A Womens Dance featuring DJs Susan Levine and Mary Mac, is Saturday from 3 to 11 p.m. at Pier 54 on 13th street at the West Side Highway in Hudson River Park. General admission tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door. The Pride March is Sunday and steps off a noon. The grand marshals this year are Dan Savage and Terry Miller, Rev. Pat Bumgardner and the Imperial Court of New York. The theme this year is Proud and Powerful. The PrideFest is Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Hudson Street between Abingdon Square and West 14th Street. The festival will also be on 13th Street between 8th and 9th avenues. There will be about 300,000 local residents and families, community leaders, area business owners and visitors at the festival according to a press release. Closing out the Pride celebrations on Sunday is the Dance on the Pier with DJs Lina and Vito Fun from New York and DJ Ana Paula from Rio De Janeiro. General admission tickets are $75 in advance and $125 the day of the event. For more information on all the NYC Pride events and to purchase tickets, visit nycpride.org.
Chefs Best tradition continues

The 21st annual Chefs Best Dinner and Auction, presented by ING, is Monday at the Washington Hilton (1919 Connecticut Ave., N.W.). Guests will get tastings from some of the regions culinary stars while raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to support children and adults facing HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses. Fifty-ve of Washingtons greatest chefs preparing dinner for 1,500 of Washingtons best guests. All gathered to raise more than $800,000 to provide one million meals, said Craig Shniderman, executive director of Food & Friends. The Celebrity Chef Chair this year is Patrick OConnell, the executive chef and proprietor of The Inn at Little Washington. Some of the other celebrity chefs involved are Kate Jansen from Willow, Michael Gassett from Logan Tavern, Vincenzo Belviot from la Tomate, Penny Karas and Tess Wolf from Hello Cupcake and more. There will also be live and silent auctions featuring travel opportunities such as seven nights in Sydney, Australia, a week in Costa Rica and weekends in New York and San Francisco as well as other items like a cooking class with OConnell, a case of rare wine or exclusive artwork. There is a VIP reception for sponsors and special guests that begins at 5:30 p.m. and the main event starts at 6:30 p.m. Individual tickets are $250 or $225 if purchased through a table host. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit foodandfriends.org/chefsbest.
PHOTO COURTESY OF STRATHMORE
Oscar winner HELEN MIRREN will perform at the Strathmore next week.
Shakespeare music at the Strathmore

The Castleton Festival Orchestra and Maestro Lorin Maazel present a program of music inspired by Shakespeare at the Music Center at Strathmore (5301 Tuckerman Lane) in Bethesda on Thursday at 8 p.m. The concert will feature songs inspired by Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Nights Dream highlighted by spoken performances of verses from by Academy Award-winning actors Dame Helen Mirren and Jeremy Irons. A special post-performance soiree will follow the concert with Maazel, Mirren and Irons in attendance. Tickets to the concert range from $25 to $150 and can be purchased online at strathmore.org. Tickets to the soiree are $250 and reservations can be made by e-mailing kateclinton@castletonfestival.org or calling the festival box ofce at 202-721-0020.
PHOTO COURTESY OF SIGNATURE THEATER
Signature to host Summer Cabaret

FROM PAPER OF RECORD TO APP OF RECORD
Signature Theatres Sizzlin Summer Cabaret begins July 16 with the return of the 21/24 program and a new musical reading based on the novel I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith at 8 p.m. It is the coming-of-age tale of two English who nd themselves becoming women in romantic yet squalid circumstances as their novelist father and bohemian stepmother Topaz focus on their art rather than their children. The musical will also be read on July 17. There are seven other events in this series in July. July 20 is an open mic night at 8 p.m. Will Gartshores All the Kings Men: Broken Ballads with Stiff Upper Lips will be performed on July 21 at 8 p.m. and July 22 at 7:30 p.m. Peter Fox will be performing on July 22 at 9:30 and Marc Kudisch will perform on July 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. Let Me Sing & Im Happy: The Music of Irving Berlin will be performed on July 29 at 7:L30 and 9:30 p.m. Colleen McHugh and Bob McDonald will both be performing on July 30 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. respectively. Tickets for all cabarets are $25. There is a limited quantity of all-access passes for $125. Call 703-820-9771 for an all-access pass. For more information and to purchase individual tickets, visit signature-theatre.org.
FOR iPhone & ANDROID
washingtonblade.com THEATER JUNE 24, 2011 31
Tsunami
Sushi & Lounge
We dont make waves. We make sushi.
Lunch Specials
Only $14.95
Happy Hour Specials

5-8 pm Lounge Area Only
PHOTO BY CAROL PRATT; COURTESY OF STUDIO THEATER
DAVID CALE in The History of Kisses, a piece he also wrote and directs.
Down by the seashore

Studios one-man show a clever exploration of longing and passion
By PATRICK FOLLIARD
Standing on a stage disguised as a stretch of sandy beach, a lone actor dressed in casual street clothes breaks out into his rendition of an old English seafarers chantey. He beckons his listeners to follow him to unknown places and because his song is so full of longing, promise and mystery, we gladly go along for the journey. The History of Kisses David Cales terric one-man show making its world premiere at Studio Theatre is a collection of interconnected monologues detailing mostly random erotic encounters that take place close to and on the ocean. The works central and most likable character James (a gay writer like Cale) is temporarily holedup in a seaside California motel working on a collection of stories about desire and epiphany. His motel neighbors and a few more established friends are the subject of his intimate sketches. Slim and bald, Cale (who not only performs but wrote the show) wholly inhabits his characters whether its Julie, a generally sensible woman who happily recalls her brief but memorable affair with a sexy fat man she picked up on a ight from New York to San Francisco; or Artie, an old married builder from New York who shares about a long ago, chance romantic encounter with Judy Garland on the beach in Malibu. Moments move from funny to poignant. In a dream sequence, Cale transforms into an Australian surng Adonis who doubles as the motels front desk clerk and funnily gives pointers on how to physically please a Sheila (i.e. woman in his Aussie jargon). That same surfer is later brokenhearted when his new married girlfriend dumps him, but ultimately nds dramatic renewal from the sea when hes literally uplifted by a herd of whales. Love-weary James shares his own chance encounter with a middleaged dentist who has recently come out.
Dine in Carry out Delivery Private parties
MON-THUR 12-3, 5-12 FRI 12-3, 5-1 SAT 12-1 SUN 12-12
Cale is a masterful storyteller. His long and impressive bio includes lms, Broadway and music. Hes written lyrics 1326 14th St. NW for Elvis Costsello and Deborah Harry. 2nd Floor The History of Kisses is his fourth solo 202.588.5889 work hes done at Studio. While here 202.588.5599 and there British-born Cales American TSUSHI.US accents are a little shaky, the way in which Owned and Operated by Thai Tanic staff. he captures his characters physicality is uncanny he can play both older women and young studs convincingly. His quirky, vulnerable subjects are nely drawn. The material is personal, fun, and even a little heartbreaking. Ultimately, Cale offers an inspiring testimony to human resilience. Across town at the H Street Playhouse where SCENA is presenting Finnish-Estonian playwright So Oksanens Purge, life is dangerous and memories are more painful. Set in both 1991 Estonia as well 1950s Estonia under Soviet rule, the bold drama tells the story of three generations of women who are the victims of sexual violence and the ongoing trauma that ensues. Tucked away in her rustic, neatly tended dwelling old Aliide (Kerry Waters) bides her time in a changing world. Despite misgivings, she gives refuge to Zara (Colleen Delaney), a badly beaten woman on the run from pimps. In ashbacks we learn the old womans younger self (Irina Koval) and her young niece were once ADVERTISING abused by Soviet soldiers. PROOF #1 c violence ISSUE DATE: 12-31-10 SALES REPRESENTATIVE: JERYL PARADE (jparade@washblade.com) While most of the works horri is implied, interestingly the works most REVIEW AD FOR COPY AND DESIGN ACCURACY. Revisions must be submitted within 24 hours of the date of proof. Proof will be considered final and will be submitted for publication if revision is not submitted within 24 hours of combative scene is a knock REVISIONS out down drag the date of proof. Revisions will not be accepted after 12:01 pm wednesday, the week of publication.Brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the washington blade) is not responsible for the content and/or design of your ad. Advertiser is ght pitting Zara against old Aliide. The responsible for any legal liability arising out of or relating to the advertisement, and/or any material to which users REDESIGN can link through the advertisement. Advertiser represents that its advertisement will not violate any criminal laws or any rgihts of third parties, including, but not limited to, such violations as infringement or misapporpriation of any altercation, which includes TEXT REVISIONS Zara shoving copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, music, image, or other proprietary or propety right, false advertising, unfair IMAGE/LOGO competition, defamation, invasion of privacy or rights of celebrity, violation of anti-discrimination law or regulation, the old womans heads NO REVISIONS REVISIONS in a full bed or any other right of any person or entity. Advertiser agrees to idemnify brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the ADVERTISER SIGNATURE washington blade) and to hold brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the washington blade) harmless from any and all By signing this proof you are agreeing to your contr chamber, actually leads to the two women liability, loss, damages, claims, or causes of action, including reasonable legal fees and expenses that may be incurred washington blade newspaper. This includes but is n by brown naff pitts omnimedia llc, arising out of or related to advertisers breach of any of the foregoing representations payment and insertion schedule. fully understanding one other, forging a and warranties. bond and in the end, redemption.
THE HISTORY OF KISSES Through July 3 The Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW 202-332-3300 www.studiotheatre.com PURGE Through July 3 SCENA Theatre at H Street Playhouse, 1365 H St. NE 703-683-2824 www.scenatheater.org.
washingtonblade.com 3 2 JUNE 2 4 , 2011 T HE GUI DE T O ART S & CULT UR E
HOT HITS AND HIDDEN JEWELS
OPENINGS
FRI, JUN 24
JAT (Jonathan Thompson)Paper Brass & Process, Schlesinger. 703-845-6156. nvcc.edu Machu Picchu: A Lost City Uncovered, Photographs from Hiram Bingham Expeditions 1911-1915, National Geographic. 202-857-7700. nglive.org/dc
Associate Program, Smithsonian Ripley Center. 202-633-3030. residentassociates.org
SUN, JUN 26
Earth, Wind & Fire, Wolf Trap. 703-2551900. wolftrap.org Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights, Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington. 301-348-3779. jccgw.org
WED, JUN 29
SAT, JUN 25
Washington Color and Light, Corcoran Gallery of Art. 202-639-1700. corcoran.org A New Look: Samuel F.B. Morses Gallery of the Louvre, National Gallery of Art. 202-737-4215. nga.gov
TUE, JUN 28
THU, JUNE 30 THROUGH SUN, JULY 3 MAMMA MIA!, WOLF TRAP. 1-877-WOLFTRAP. WOLFTRAP.ORG The North American tour of MAMMA MIA! is arriving at Wolf Trap for its debut run with seven distinct performances. The Broadway musical hit is celebrating more than 10 years of performances and has been seen by over 40 million people around the world. Based on music from the celebrated 70s band ABBA, this musical merges recognizable songs with the family- friendly story of a teenage girl discovering her true father. OPUS THROUGH SUN, JULY 3 OLNEY THEATRE CENTER. 301-924-3400. OLNEYTHEATRE.ORG A nationally televised performance at the White House looms, and a world renowned string quartet is missing their volatile fourth player. Opus explores the intimate balance between these extraordinary individuals as their ambitions and passions are ignited by the pressure to perform. T HE E T R US C A N S: A N A N C I E N T I TA L I A N C IV ILIZATION. T HR O UG H S UN , SE P TE M B E R 2 5 NAT I O NAL G E O G R A P H I C . 2 0 2 -8 5 7 -7 7 0 0. NGLIV E.ORG/DC More than 400 exhibit artifacts range from everyday domestic implements, tools and weaponry to jewelry and expertly executed sculptures. Visitors can explore spiritual beliefs, trade, and daily life in Etruria. P O D S - D R AW I N G S B Y L A U R E N SL E AT T HR O UG H S UN , J U LY 2 4 G AL L E RY P L AN B . 2 0 2 -2 3 4 -2 7 1 1 . G A L L ERYPLA NB .C OM In her rst exhibition at plan b, Lauren Sleat will be presenting a series of POD drawings created last summer during a workshop in Provincetown, MA.
The Guide to Arts & Culture is provided by CultureCapital.com your link to the Arts in Metro DC. A program of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington, a non-prot serving the regions arts & culture community and the public for over 30 years. Photo courtesy of Wolf Trap.
Next to Normal, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. kennedy-center.org Tuesdays at Noon - Peru On Film, National Geographic. 202-857-7000. nglive.org/dc
King Teddy, Artisphere. 703-875-1100. artisphere.com NSO: 2011-2012 Season Preview Concert, NSO, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. kennedy-center.org Summer Outdoor Concert Series: Ra Malkiel, Strathmore. 301-581-5100. strathmore.org The 1959 Kitchen Debate, National Archives. 202-357-5000. archives.gov
THU, JUN 30
WED, JUN 29
Freedom, Washington Printmakers Gallery. 301-273-3660. washingtonprintmakers.com
Weaving Space and Time: The Inca Ceremonial Calendar, National Geographic. 202-857-7700. nglive.org/dc
ONGOING STAGE
Wicked & Reduced Shakespeare Company: Completely Hollywood (abridged), Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. kennedy-center.org Don Quixote, Synetic Theater. 800-494-8497. synetictheater.org The History of Kisses & Venus in Fur, The Studio Theatre. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org Night and Day, Washington Shakespeare Company & Tennessee Continuum, Washington Shakespeare Company, ARTISPHERE. 888-841-2787. washingtonshakespeare.org The Capital City Showcase, DCAC. 202-462-7833. dcartscenter.org Purge, SCENA Theatre, H Street Playhouse. 703-683-2824. ScenaTheater.org
LAST CHANCE
SAT, JUN 25
This is Hawaii, Transformer. 202-483-1102. transformergallery.org Wolf-Ferrari - The Curious Women, Wolf Trap. 1-877-WOLFTRAP. wolftrap.org
SUN, JUN 26
Bootycandy, Woolly Mammoth. 202-393-3939. woollymammoth.net Canto al Per Negro...Celebrating AfroPer!, GALA Hispanic Theatre. 202-234-7174. galatheatre.org Cuttings from a Winter Garden, Washington Printmakers Gallery. 301-273-3660. washingtonprintmakers.com Urban Decay II, Workhouse Arts Center. 703-584-2900. workhousearts.org
THU, JUN 30
Artomatic Takes Flight: Special Exhibit at National Airport, Artomatic, National Airport. 703-417-1005. artomatic.org
ONGOING EXHIBITONS
National Gallery of Art. Gabriel Metsu, Lewis Baltz: Prototypes/Ronde de NuitIn the Tower: Nam June Paik, Italian Master Drawings from the Wolfgang Rajten Collection, 16291667, The Gothic Spirit of John Taylor Arms, From Impressionism to Modernism: The Chester Dale Collection. 202-737-4215. nga.gov Corcoran Gallery of Art. Free Summer Saturdays at the Corcoran, Chris Martin: Painting Big. 202-639-1700. corcoran.org National Geographic. Race to the End of the Earth Exhibition, 202-857-7700. nglive.org/dc Kreeger Museum. Tom Wesselmann DRAWS. 202-338-3552. kreegermuseum.org Museum of Women in the Arts. Pressing Ideas: Fifty Years of Womens Lithographs from Tamarind, The Guerrilla Girls Talk Back. 202-783-5000. nmwa.org
LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
JUN 24 - JUN 25
Shawn Mikaels Theater, DCAC. 202-462-7833. dcartscenter.org
JUN 25 - JUN 26
Choreographers Collaboration Project, Dance Place. 202-269-1600. danceplace.org
ONE NIGHT ONLY

FRI, JUN 24
Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Wolf Trap. 1-877-WOLFTRAP. wolftrap.org Jazz in the Garden: Sheila Ross (jazz vocalist), National Gallery of Art. 202-737-4215. nga.gov
SAT, JUN 25
ONGOING GALLERIES
Contain, Maintain, Sustain, Artisphere; Barcode Orchestra, Artisphere. 888-841-2787. artisphere.com
NSO Pops: Ozomatli, NSO, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. kennedy-center.org Pastel Portraits, Smithsonian Resident
washingtonblade.com FILM JUNE 24, 2011 33
STILL COURTESY OF FOCUS FEATURES
CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER and EWAN MCGREGOR in Beginners.
Stunted emotions
Beginners nds father and son stumbling in life and love
By STEVE FOX
Beginners will stir your emotions. Told in ashback, the script for the recently released lm is loosely based on the story of the relationship between writer/director Mike Mills and his parents. In his sophomore directorial effort in feature lms, Mills weaves the tale of Oliver (Ewan McGregor) and his new love Anna (Mlanie Laurent) with the tale of his father Hal (Christopher Plummer) coming out during his twilight years. Its obvious from the start that this is a personal and real story. Mills does an extremely effective job in telling an emotional tale without treating the audience as if they are unable to relate. The result is a wonderful lm about the complexity of life and interpersonal relationships. After 44 years of marriage, Hals wife dies and he is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. After sharing the recent diagnosis with his son Oliver, Hal also announces that he will be living the remainder of his life fully out as a gay man. The result is a balancing of perspectives between father and son. We soon witness Hal enjoying his gayness, as opposed to what he describes as living theoretically gay. Hal places a personal ad and enjoys house music for the rst time. He loves to shop and host theme parties with his growing circle of friends. He is indeed relishing in his new-found freedom and joy away from the coldness and sadness of an unemotional marriage. Not yet sharing the wisdom of his father, it seems Oliver will need to catch up. The story drives home how much our own personal relationships can be affected by the dynamics and connections that we have with our parents. As a young child, Olivers mother struggles with an emotionless marriage and encourages her son to confront frustration by going into his room and screaming out loud in order to bring about catharsis. While some may argue the power of a good yell, the scene is an effective way of illustrating what can result in a relationship based on secrets and poor communication. Her approach to managing her marriage was a sign of the times, yes, but the actions obviously carried on into her own sons relationship. Hal imparts periodic dating and personal advice to his son. The advice seems to fall on pessimistic ears. Its clear Oliver never witnessed any sign of true love between his parents. The ensuing personal struggle for Oliver to embrace his own happiness is the story that makes up the majority of the lm. Oliver is having a hard time being social and is focused on sadness as a concept. Oliver meets a girl named Anna and we witness them both struggle through the start of the relationship. Whether we like it or not, the model that our parents provided is one that we so often draw from when managing our own relationships. In two particularly moving scenes, Anna and Oliver struggle with communicating and nd themselves coping with the awkwardness through non-traditional PROOF#: CR means. The couple write on a pad due to a case of laryngitis and role-play over the phone while in the same hotel room. They want to connect on a deeper level than their respective parents ever could. Oliver narrates the story for us and moves the movie along at a nice pace. Drawing on historical references in gay America, the storys poignancy is driven home as the audience is reminded at how far the gay movement has progressed in the last 50 years. Interestingly, there is a brief sequence where The Mattachine Society, an early gay rights group, is referenced. The Washington Chapter of the Society was the instrumental in starting the Blade. While the historical references are interesting and provide context for Hals unabashed excitement with his life out of the closet, the real power of this movies lies with the characters. The movies script is creative in bringing about character development and the audience experiences understanding and a closeness with each of the characters as the movie progresses.
CONTINUES AT WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
washingtonblade
the lgbtq communitys news source
Revisions Redesign Text revisions Image/Logo revisions No revisions

Signature
Please che for accura presumed corrections by 24 hrs. copy of yo
ISSUE DATE: 100430
SALES REP: DJ
washingtonblade.com 34 JUNE 24, 2011

E-mail calendar items to calendars@washblade.com two weeks prior to your event. Space is limited so priority is given to LGBT-specic events or those with LGBT participants. Recurring events must be re-submitted each time.
CALENDAR
meeting tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the D.C. Center (1318 U St., N.W.).
TUESDAY, JUNE 28
TODAY
The D.C. Sentinels basketball team is having its monthly happy hour tonight at the Black Fox Lounge (1723 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information on the team, visit teamdcbasketball.org. Studio H (408 H St., N.E.) is having an opening reception for its newest exhibit, Impressions of Uzbekistan featuring works by Ronald Kleijer, tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. Deaf Reach, an organization focused on maximizing the self-sufciency of deaf adults needing special services, will be offering free HIV testing in sign language at the D.C. Center (1318 U St., N.W.) from 7 to 9:30 p.m. This service will be available on the last Friday of every month. For more information, visit deaf-reach.org or thedccenter.org. DJs Joshua and Dean are putting on a gay bash dance party tonight at the Black Cat (1811 14th St., N.W.) starting at 9:30 p.m. There is a $5 cover and all proceeds go toward Jack Lightners medical bills. Lightner as been a father gure to DJ Dean and was recently diagnosed with cancer. This is an all ages event. Beat City Beers, Queers and Rock and Roll is tonight at Chief Ikes Mambo Room (1725 Columbia Rd., N.W.) at 9 p.m. There is no cover for this event and all attendees must be 21 or older.
Join Burgundy Crescent Volunteers to help pack safer sex kits from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at FUK!Ts packing location, Green Lantern, 1335 Green Ct., N.W. Tony Award-winning musical from the director of Rent, Next to Normal, starring Alice Ripley, opens at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) tonight at 7:30 p.m. Next tells the story of a family trying to care for themselves and each other while the mother loses her mind. Tickets range from $35 to $120 and can be purchased online at kennedy-center.org.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29
PHOTO COURTESY OF TOUCHSTONE GALLERY
Solace, by Janathel Shaw, is part of the exhibit Grieving, Grooving and Growing at Touchstone Gallery.
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
The 24th annual Northern Virginia Antiques Show starts today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center (2501 2nd St., South) in Arlington featuring 100 dealers. Admission is $8 or $7 with a coupon available at jmkshows. com. The show will also be open Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Touchstone Gallery (901 New York Ave., N.W.) is hosting an artist talk with Janathel Shaw today from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. To attend, RSVP by emailing rsvp@ touchstonegallery.com. Shaws exhibit, Grieving, Grooving and Growing is on display through Sunday.
This months Art Carnage at the Soundry (316 Dominion Rd.) in Vienna, sponsored by the D.C. Kings and WheretheGirlsGo. com, will feature gender bending art and performances tonight from 8 p.m. to midnight. Some of the performers include the D.C. Kings, Bella Trix, L. Bow Kitty and more. Zoom Urban Lesbian Excursions is holding its rst Karaoke Idol tonight at 6 p.m. at Muzette Karaoke and Restaurant (2305 18th St., N.W.). Competitors will be judged on singing ability, stage presence, accuracy and crowd response. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at zoomexcursions.com. To celebrate the relaunch of blisspop. com, U Street Music Hall (1115A U St., N.W.) is hosting a special edition of Bliss featuring sets from DJs Will Eastman, Dave P and Sammy Slice and Chris Nitti. Free Bliss T-shirts will be available to the rst 25 people at the door. Entry is free before 11 p.m. for those 21 and older then tickets are $10. Attendees aged 18 to 20 must buy their tickets in advance. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit ustreetmusichall.com. Wig Aid Live, a show to benet the Wanda Alston House, is tonight at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) at 8 p.m. featuring drag performers Special Agent Galactica and Cookie Buffet.
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
DJ Shea Van Horn hosts Nellies (900 U St., N.W.) Guil-Tea Dance today from 3 to 8 p.m. featuring guilty pleasure pop music and sweet tea vodka specials. Wicked, which tells the story of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch long before Dorothys arrival, will be performed at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) today at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $37 to $250 and can be purchased online at kennedycenter.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 27
Iona and SAGE Metro D.C. present Declaration of Independence for LGBT Seniors: How to Live Well at Home and in the Community, a presentation by Bill Amt, a social worker at Iona, tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Iona Senior Services (4125 Albemarie St., N.W.). This is a free event. Food & Friends is hosting its annual Chefs Best dinner and auction tonight in the Terrace and International Ballroom at the Washington Hilton (1919 Connecticut Ave., N.W.). There is a VIP reception for sponsors that begins at 5:30 p.m. and main doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $250 and one table with 10 seats is $2,250. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit foodandfriends.org/chefsbest. SAGE Metro D.C. is having its monthly
Bravo! Bravo! (1001 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) is hosting its weekly Barcode Happy Hour today from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. hosted by Jamorr Entertainment. There is no cover for this event. The Lambda Bridge Club will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Dignity Center (721 8th St., S.E.) across from Marine Barracks, for Duplicate Bridge. No reservations are needed and newcomers are welcomed. For more information or if a partner is needed, visit lambdabridge.com. The D.C. Center (1318 U St., N.W.) is hosting How Far Would You Go to Prevent HIV? A Community Forum on PrEP tonight. There will be a reception and light refreshments at 6:30 p.m. and the forum will start at 7 p.m. PrEP is a new HIV prevention strategy which involves HIV-negative people at risk for HIV using antiretroviral medications to reduce the risk of infection.
THURSDAY, JUNE 30
Caregivers Connect, a support group for those caring for an elderly parent, partner living with HIV/AIDS, or friend with recent cancer diagnosis, will be meeting tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center (1701 14th St., N.W.). For more information, call 202.797.3580. The Reduced Shakespeare Company presents Completely Hollywood (abridged) takes on 187 movies in 100 minutes at The Kennedy Centers Terrace Theater (2700 F St., N.W.) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $39 to $49 can be purchased at kennedy-center.org.
GAY NERD BY THOMAS GONYEA
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
JUNE 24, 2011 35
ITS A WHOLE NEW EXPERIENCE!

24th Annual Antiques Show & Sale!
Glass Repair
Spon
y The Kiwanis Club of Arlin sored b
Certifi Apprais ed als per item $5 gton
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
24TH ANNUAL
SHOW & SALE

Over 100 Dealers of Quality Antiques
A great selection of fine antiques, art, furniture, jewelry, objects dart & accessories
At Thos. Jefferson Community Center
3501 2nd Street, South Arlington, VA 22204 (2 blocks south of Rt. 50/Glebe Road South)
June 25th & 26th
Discount coupons available online at JMKShows.com

Admission $8- with ad $1 Off
Sat 10am-6pm Sun 11am-5pm

973-224-2797
GENERATION
hair nails skin massage make-up
227.hair (4247) / rehoboth beach

private room available for weddings & private events
BHD Blade Ad 11.indd 1 5/18/11 12:08:11 PM
authentic brazilian cuisine SINCE 1992
LIVE brazilian music

Every Thursday 8-11 pm
Half Price Bottled Beers, Chilean House Wine, Rail Drinks (Brazilian National Cocktail) $3.95 Appetizers start at $3.45
Mon. Fri. 4:30 7 PM
Happy Hour
Caipirinhas
Top Ratings by The Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine & Zagat
Brazilian Brunch
3 Course Brunch w/ Glass of Champagne or Bloody Mary $18.95
sat. & sun. 12-4 PM
m-th 4:30-10:30pm, fri 4:30-11:30pm, sat 12-11:30pm, sun 12-10pm 1858 columbia road nw adams morgan 202.986.0757 thegrillfromipanema.com
BE THE
TO FIND A VACCINE TO PREVENT HIV

FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT
www.bethegeneration.nih.gov
This project has been funded in whole or in part with Federal funds from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Contract No. HHSN266200600023T.
Lift with PRIDE!
washingtonblade.com 36 JUNE 24, 2011 SPORTIN IN D.C.
PHOTO COURTESY OF KEVIN MAJOROS
Weight Loss Muscle Size Tone Core
District of Columbia Aquatics Club members at a recent charity swim.
Swim for your life

D.C. Aquatics Club has AIDS benet race this weekend
By KEVIN MAJOROS
in swim meets. The DCAC fees are $35 per year along with pool dues which are contingent on how often you train. The group offers 90-minute practices six times per week. The practices, which are run by paid coaches, emphasize stroke technique, building strength, endurance and aerobic conditioning. The team itself is run entirely by swimmers who volunteer their time. On Saturday, DCAC will host the 20th annual Maryland Swim for Life in Chestertown, MD. The event is sanctioned by United States Masters Swimming and will begin and end at Rolphs Wharf on the Chester River. Athletes have the choice of competing in 1-, 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-mile open water races and must raise $100 to participate. Proceeds from the event benet various small organizations that assist individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS in the D.C. metropolitan area, along with the Chester River Association. According to Wonkee Moon, co-race director, DCAC plans to welcome about 150 competitors from across the MidAtlantic region in hopes of raising $20,000 for local charities. DCAC has hosted the Swim for Life event for 10 years and has helped raise over $200,000 during that time. After they wrap up their open water event this weekend, the swimmers will be turning their efforts to the pool as they head to Honolulu where they will compete in the IGLA World Championships from July 6-10. DCAC is sending 42 swimmers who range in age from 23 to 68 and will be competing for the large team trophy. DCAC won the large team trophy for the rst time at the 1995 IGLA Championships in Montreal. Its swimmers continued to win the trophy awarded to the team amassing the most points in eight of the next 10 IGLA Championships where they were eligible for prize. Good luck to the globetrotting swimmers as they try to grab the IGLA Championships for the ninth time. More information on the team can be found at www.swimdcac.org.
1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 130 I Washington, DC

www.benchgym.com I 202.775.9400
Like us on Facebook.
Back in 1996, I was competing in triathlons in the Mid-Atlantic region and was cross training in multiple sports. A former swimming rival from Ohio, Paul Frentsos, told me about an LGBT swim team in D.C. called the District of Columbia Aquatics Club (DCAC). I ended up competing with them at the International Gay and Lesbian Aquatic (IGLA) Championships that year and have been a member ever since. The team began in 1987 when a few of the members of the Washington Wetskins water polo team decided to compete in swimming as well as water polo at the IGLA Championships that year. DCAC is a member of both United States Masters Swimming (USMS), which boasts more its a secret! than 42,000 master swimmers and IGLA. Over the years, DCAC has grown to become one of the largest masters swim the F A D V E R T I teamsG inP R O OPotomac Valley region SIN with around 150 members. It consists of ISSUE DATE: 06.10.11 SALES REPRESENTATIVE: BRIAN PITTS (bpitts@washblade.com) athletes who have never competed in a swim meet to world record holders. REVIEW AD FOR COPY AND DESIGN ACCURACY. Revisions must be submitted within 24 hours of the date of proof. Proof will be considered final and will be submitted for publication if revision is not submitted within 24 hours of the date of proof. Revisions will not be accepted after 12:01 pm wednesday, the week of publication.Brown naff pitts Competitive swimmers compete in NS omnimedia llc (dba the washington blade) is not responsible for the content and/or design of your ad. Advertiser is responsible for any legal liability arising out of or relating to the advertisement, and/or any material to which users GN three different types of pools, short course can link through the advertisement. Advertiser represents that its advertisement will not violate any criminal laws or EVISIONS any rgihts of third parties, including, but not limited to, such violations as infringement or misapporpriation of any yards (25 yards), short course meters copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, music, image, or other proprietary or propety right, false advertising, unfair /LOGO REVISIONS competition, defamation, invasion of privacy or rights of celebrity, violation of anti-discrimination law or regulation, or any other right of any person or entity. Advertiser agrees to idemnify brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the ADVERTISER SIGNATURE meters) and long course meters (50 (25 SIONS washington blade) and to hold brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the washington blade) harmless from any and all By signing this proof you are agreeing to your contract obligations with the liability, loss, damages, claims, or causes of action, including reasonable legal fees and expenses that may be incurred washington blade newspaper. This includes but is not limited to placement, meters). DCAC offers practices during by brown naff pitts omnimedia llc, arising out of or related to advertisers breach of any of the foregoing representations payment and insertion schedule. and warranties. the winter at the Takoma Aquatic Center, Marie Reed Recreation Center and Montgomery College. In the summer, it offers the opportunity for long course training at Haines Point. To become a member of DCAC, you must rst join U.S. Masters Swimming which is $37 per year. With that fee, you will receive Swimmer Magazine, the Swimmers Ear (a Potomac Valley publication), some minor accident insurance and the opportunity to compete
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
JUNE 24, 2011 37
ARE YOU THE NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR CAPITAL PRIDE?
washingtonblade.com 38 JUNE 24, 2011 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
SPECIAL AGENT GALACTICA (Jeffrey Johnson, right) at this months Capital Pride. Galactica has been singing live at her last several shows after years of lip syncing.
Capital Pride is seeking an individual to serve as its Executive Director. This position is seasonal in nature: it is parttime July thru December, and full-time January thru June. The Executive Director will have overall responsibility for the planning, management, and execution of all Capital Pride (CP) operations, activities, and events throughout the year. The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors, and have oversight responsibility for a staff of 3-5 people. S/he will also work collaboratively with community partners and volunteers to ensure a viable, relevant, and inclusive Capital Pride celebration for the entire metro-DC GLBT community and its allies.
LGBT youth more likely to be homeless: studies

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (condensed)
The Executive Director is responsible for the successful execution of all Capital Pride related operations, activities, and events Identify, recruit, organize, and retain volunteers Manage personnel and recruit and train volunteer members of CP Work with a volunteer planning committee to plan and execute CP Cultivate and manage relationships with community organizations Serve as the primary official public spokesperson for CP Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors and governments Ensure compliance with all licensing and permitting agencies Support the Director of Marketing and Development Adhere to all organization operating policies and processes Establish plans to achieve goals set by the Board of Directors Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors
COMPENSATION
Compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested individuals will find a Full Job Descripton On-Line at http://www.capitalpride.org/careers and should email a resume and cover letter to: Bernie Delia at bdelia@capitalpride.org by July 22, 2011, 5PM Applications received after the deadline will not be considered
Capital Pride Alliance, Inc., which conducts business as Capital Pride, shall not be held liable for any submission that is not received as a result of, but not limited to, technological failures, server errors, delayed receipt, or files that are deemed at risk to accept as a result of scanning with industry-standard anti-virus software. It is the responsibility of the candidate to confirm receipt of their application with the Capital Pride. Non-Discrimination Policy It is the policy of the Capital Pride Alliance, Inc. not to engage in discrimination against, or harassment of any person employed by or seeking employment, membership, partnership, or volunteer status with the Alliance on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or status as a covered veteran. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation. This policy is intended to be consistent with all applicable State and Federal discrimination laws.
VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

http://www.capitalpride.org/careers
Alston House community advisory committee, said some other performers may be added, but nothing had been conrmed as of Monday afternoon. There is a major difference between this show and most other drag shows. All the performers will be singing live. Ive always wanted to do a drag show where all the queens sung live, says Dyer, who classies his singing as a talented amateur and has previously sung live as part of his performances with the group, Crack. Theres a certain fun in singing live. There are not too many drag queens who sing live as part of their regular performances; Dyer cites Ella Fitzgerald, who performs at Ziegfelds. The songs performed will be eclectic for sure, ranging from the Violent Femmes to Annie Get Your Gun. Jeffrey Johnson, who performs as the pink-haired Galactica, had recently begun singing live prior to this event, including his rst live showing at this years Pride festival. He says there are different demands to singing live than there are to lip syncing. When lip syncing, a performer has to match the energy and intensity of the prerecorded song. When singing live ... youre actually using your own lungs and vocal power to be able to perform, says Johnson. If I woke up one day and I had a cold ... sore throat .... thatll affect your singing voice. Johnson recently performed at Black Fox Lounge and with the live singing, his musical director, known as Captain Satellite, and a band known as the Escape Pods, hes able to give a little more of a back story to Galatica, comparing it to cabarets where the singer talks about themselves to transition from song to song. Johnson, who used to run Ganymede, a gay and lesbian theater company, thinks its important to support many gay issues and if someone is going to be out there, it not be a selsh thing. Its important to use your talent, use your time, use your energy, to support
various causes, says Johnson. Im pleased that they thought about me and asked me. After this benet, Galatica can be seen on July 15 for a free show at ACKC Cocoa Bar. Also performing will be singers from the Gay Mens Chorus, but Dyer emphasizes that the Chorus is not performing, just individuals who happen to be members. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds, including tips given to the performers, will go to the Alston House. Its so important to raise money for the Wanda Alston House, says Dyer, adding that while he always says hed like to raise $2.3 million, realistically, the goal for the evening is anywhere between $5,000 to $15,000. Dyers says that already at least 30 youth have stayed in the Alston House and gone on to get jobs and their own housing and that the house has exceeded its expectations, thinking youth would need to stay there longer than many have. According to a report released by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, entitled LGBT youth: An epidemic of homelessness, the US Department of Health and Human Services estimates the number of homeless and runaway youth to range from 575,000 to 1.6 million per year. The Task Force estimates 20 to 40 percent of all homeless youth identify as LGBT. In one study the Task Force looked at for their report, 26 percent of gay teens who came out to their parents or guardians were told they must leave home. Homeless LGBT youth are more likely to use drugs, participate in sex work and attempt suicide. LGBT youth have also reported they are threatened, belittled and abused at shelters not catered to LGBT residents by the staff and other residents. This is the fth Wig Aid show Dyer has organized. The previous shows helped benet SYMAL, Youth Pride and a crystal meth campaign. But they did not feature live singing. For more information on the Wanda Alston House and Transgender Health Empowerment, visit their websites at wandaalstonhouse.org and theindc.org.
WAS H INGT ONBL A DE . C O M
JU N E 2 4 , 2 0 1 1 3 9
OURISMAN your way. Celebrating 90of BOWIE CHEVROLET Years in Business! Where you always get
Tired of Your Old Car Giving You Trouble?
Stacey can get you any make, model, or year. Just ask and like I Dream of Jeannie, Poof! There it is!
2010 HONDA INSIGHT EX Alabaster Silver Metallic, Hatchback, Gas/Electric I4 1.3L/82, Variable Trans, 34,110 mi. Stock #284111A $20,781
Contact Stacey Williams, Preowned Sales Manager 301-262-7600 stacey.williams@ourismanautomotive.com
2008 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT Inferno Red Crystal Pearl, SUV, V6 3.7L/226, Auto, 36,423 mi. Stock #307284A $17,771
2010 MERCEDES-BENZ 2007 SATURN SKY 2009 SCION TC 2010 VOLKSWAGEN CLS-CLASS 5.5L CONVERTIBLE Sizzling Crimson Mica, Hatchback, NEW BEETLE Gray, 4-Dr, V8 5.5L/333, Auto, Forest Green, 2.4L/145, Auto, 2.4L/144, Auto, 47,326 mi. Black/Black, 2-Dr, 2.5L/151, 3,890 mi. Stock #16542 24,573 mi. Stock #B2573 Stock #B2555 Auto, 27,870 mi. Stock #E2538 $67,981 CALL US! $18,772 $14,874
16610 Governor Bridge Rd., Bowie ourismanchevroletofbowie.com

*Picture may not represent actual vehicle. Price varies based on Trim Levels and Options. See Dealer for in-stock inventory & actual selling price. All prices plus tax, title & license with approved credit. MSRP does not include delivery, processing, or handling fees.
FROM PAPER OF RECORD TO APP OF RECORD
Your Neighborhood Bar Gay Owned & Operated Since 1989
FOR iPhone & ANDROID
2011-2012 Season at the Music Center at Strathmore
National Philharmonic Chorale

Stan Engebretson, Chorale Artistic Director Beethoven, Symphony #9; Amy Beach, Grand Mass; Handel, Messiah; REVISIONS Bach, Magnificat; Mozart, Requiem REDESIGNSinger Concerts Chamber
PROOF #2
ISSUE DATE: 06.24.11
frEE TrEaTs ADVE RTISIN G P ROOF for your dog! SALES REPRESENTATIVE: JERYL PARADE (jparade@washblade.com) EvEry wEdnEsday
(Owners Welcome Too!)
dogs!
4-8pm
happy hour for
TEXT REVISIONS Summer auditions by appointment. IMAGE/LOGO REVISIONS NO REVISIONS All voice parts welcome but tenors and basses
are especially encouraged to apply.
dogs aLways wELComE on ThE paTIo
$3.75 happy hour

4-7PM 7 DAYS A WEEK!
202.483.1483
nationalphilharmonic.org
Sign up at
1840 18th Street, NW Corner of 18th and T Streets
washingtonblade.com 40 JUNE 24, 2011 PHOTOS BY MICHAEL KEY & PETE EXIS
Pride season continued last weekend, with Baltimores annual celebration (top two rows) and D.C.s Pride of Pets.
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
JUNE 24, 2011 41
42 JUNE 24, 2011 REAL ESTATE
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
Old Town charm

Some Va. neighborhoods are enticing enough to stay in year round
By SUE GOODHART
Whether you are heading to the beach every weekend or staying in town throughout the summer, this season is a great time to sell your home or purchase a new property. This summer, rates have remained low and the stock market has made gains, giving buyers confidence to make purchases. However, the fall season may bring changes to FHA financing loan limits, making summer a great time to buy or sell. Summer is especially hot with relocation activity, given the many transitions that take place in early fall. If you are thinking about selling as the season continues, remember what purchasers are looking for during warm weather months: clean airy spaces, welcoming landscapes and comfortable outdoor spaces. Keep your home an escape from the heat and provide buyers with the opportunity to envision themselves living and entertaining in your outdoor space. Keep outdoor spaces looking crisp by applying a fresh coat of paint to your front door or adding a summer wreath to hang. Make sure your outdoor spaces are swept, the pollen is brushed away and even think about planting hearty flowers, which will not wilt in the heat. Finally, as buyers are searching for their new home in the hot weather, make sure to leave your driveway open so it is a quick trip inside to the cool refuge of your home. Bring summer inside by clipping a hydrangea from the yard or dropping by a local florist for a couple of bright flowers to place in clear vases. A fresh house and a clean outdoor space will ensure that purchasers stay in your home longer. If you enjoy working in your garden, landscaping or hosting outdoor fetes, the summer is a great time for you to look for a new home. Increasingly, purchasers are becoming more attracted to homes set in scenic areas or in proximity to bustling outdoor spaces. One of our featured listings, 4833 Maury Lane in Alexandria, has become incredibly popular given the uniqueto-the-area outdoor space it provides. Crossing over a small pond to enter, Maury is set in a grove of trees and is cooled by an arbor of high branches and treetops. While the spacious back deck and full bar is perfect for entertaining, the tranquility provides a commune to connect with nature. However, when it is time to get back to work, Maury is just minutes away from 395 you can be in D.C. in no time. Summer weather also provides an incentive to find a nearby bike path, frequent a farmers market Saturday morning or try the outdoor seating at a local restaurant. At 103 Prince Street in Old Town Alexandria, luxury style living and the convenience of outdoor spaces meet. With a secluded alcove, down a private passageway, 103 Prince Street provides a secret escape to drink your morning coffee or dine al fresco at night. If you feel like venturing out, Old Town Alexandria is always alive with activity. From the bike path, which runs along the waterfront and up to historical Mount Vernon, multiple marinas for boating and water sports, to
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA.ORG
the many local restaurants with outdoor seating where you can relax and mingle with friends, Old Town is a great place to live when the weather heats up. While others migrate to the beach every Friday afternoon, Old Town residents often stay to enjoy all the area has to offer. If you are looking to buy this summer, experience the local areas for yourself. Take a walk in the neighborhood or
stop by a local restaurant for a cocktail or a quick bite. If you can see yourself staying in town when the summer heats up rather than heading on a getaway, the home and neighborhood are worth considering.
Sue Goodhart is the top producing agent at McEnearney Associates in Alexandria and is licensed in D.C., Virginia and Maryland. She can be reached at 703-549-9292, ext. 257 or at sue@suegoodhart.com.
Open HOuse
3700 Calvert Place Kensington, MD 20895
$745,000
June 26tH 1-4 pm

Custom Mid-Century Modern
The Realtors you refer to your friends and
FREE
Instant Access to D.C., Maryland, Virginia and the Nations Top Gay & Lesbian Realtors!
Buying or Selling a Home?
Licensed VA, MD, DC
michael shapiro, Realtor
Cell: 301-503-6171 Main Office: 301-907-7600
www.GayRealEstate.com
1.888.420.MOVE (6683)
or Call Toll Free
Find Your Perfect Agent Online:
moderncapitaldc.com
The Gale STorm Team 703.304.1258 info@gayrealtors.us.com www.gayrealtors.us.com
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
JUNE 24, 2011 43
We would like to thank our past and current clients for our success. The Dupont Offices strong performance placed us in the top 20% of NRT offices in the country for the 1st Quarter of 2011.
202-387-6180
CAPITOL HILL 644 L St. NE $518,000 Renovated in 2003, this Victorian, Located on a high demand street, 6 blocks to red line metro and Harris Teeter, 3 blocks to H Street Corridor, offers wood floors, granite kitchen, large rear yard/patio/ off st pking, super large mast bedroom, living room, and basement family room. Call today, for easy showing.
CAPITOL HILL 1130 4th St. NE $535,000 This is the one!! Just 2 blocks from Metro and Harris Teeter, rests this spacious renovated federal with exposed brick walls, granite and stainless kitchen, open dining area, main level half bath, finished basement, room for parking in rear, quick walk to booming H Street nightlife, eats, and coffee shops. J.T. POWELL 202-465-2357 WWW.JTPOWELL.COM
SHAW 1404 3rd St. NW $325,000 Not a Short sale or Foreclosure. Great investment potential. End of row Victorian needs updating, but is very livable. Smaller yard provides for low maintenance living. Location offers easy access in and out of city via Rt395 and New Jersey and New York Avenues. Perfect for investor, handyman, or anyone looking to earn sweat equity. J.T. POWELL 202-465-2357 WWW.JTPOWELL.COM
1715 15th St. NW #39 1BR/1BA Private Patio! $429,900 .
COMING SOON!
J.T. POWELL 202-465-2357 WWW.JTPOWELL.COM
DWIGHT MORTENSEN 202-361-4400 DAVID BEDIZ 202-352-8456 WWW.DWIGHTANDDAVID.COM
Coldwell Banker Dupont

Welcomes
NEW LISTING! LOGAN CIRCLE OPEN SUNDAY, 1-3PM 1306 O St., NW #201 $539,000 Fantastic renovated 2 bedroom/2 bath with views of Logan Circle. Hardwood floors, kitchen with granite, SS appliances and breakfast bar, separate dining and living room. Short walk to Whole Foods, restaurants and downtown. DWIGHT MORTENSEN 202-361-4400 DAVID BEDIZ 202-352-8456 WWW.DWIGHTANDDAVID.COM
mark rutstein mark@iknowdc.com 202-498-1198
DUPONT * OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PM * NEW PRICE! $314,900 1701 16th St., NW #256 AN AMAZING VALUE AT THE CHASTLETON! Charming 1-BR with peaceful courtyard view. Better layout allows for more usable LR & DR space. Gorgeous Brazilian cherry hardwoods. Updated kitchen with granite & stainless. Only 3 blocks to Metro. Roof top deck, fitness center, ballroom, 24-hour security. Priced to sell! MIChAEL MARRIOTT 202-716-7000 STANTON SChNEPP 202-997-5192 WWW.MPLUSSREALTORS.COM
CHEVy CHASE 3314 Tennyson Street, NW $1,249,000 Lots of space inside this classic 5BR, 3.5 BA Colonial on four levels. Living Room with fireplace, spacious dining room with pocket doors. hardwood floors throughout, updated kitchen with family room, screen porch and beautiful patio are great for entertaining. Tree lined block close to schools, parks, shops and transportation.
CAPITOL HILL TOWERS 1000 New Jersey Avenue SE #923 $490,000 Fabulous Upper Corner 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Unit with over 1100 sq. ft. includes granite counter tops, gourmet chefs kitchen, very open floor plan, gleaming hardwood floors, walk-in closets and Garage Parking is included!
NEW LISTING! 1010 MASS 1010 Mass. Ave., NW #402 $579,900 Amazing location, Central in DC, wonderful 2 BR,2 Bath, stunning finishes, great view, north exposure. Great sun light, parking, hardwood floors, stunning cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, gourmet kitchen, washer dryer, 24 hours security, and front desk. Under Ground secured parking. This building has amazing security features. Pet friendly, roof top pool.
NEW LISTING! DUPONT 1624 18th St., NW $1,150,000 Extraordinary 2BR, 2.5BA & Den property lives like a 3 level TH, but has all the conveniences & ease of a condo. High ceilings, over-sized windows, flooded with sunlight, stunning views, tons of custom built-ins and storage. Best floor plan & semi-detached. Top-notch location close to Metro, shops, amenities, rests. Garage parking.
COLDWELL BANKER DUPONT 202-387-6180
44 JUNE 24, 2011
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
Whats in the attic?
ADVERTORIAL
Homeowners in Reston, conversion. Roofs in newer strong rafters. Even if an attic because it might not support the Va., longed for a new master homes, especially those built with trusses appears to have weight. bedroom suite. The design of after 1960, have often been ample headroom, it may not be The most difcult issues that their home contained a second framed with trusses instead of suitable or safe for a conversion arise in attic conversions are oor with two awkward rooms and a series of discussions with home additions kitchens windows various remodelers had always bathrooms sunrooms patios & decking DESIGN YOUR basements drywall ceramic tiles rendered the same advice: build OWN KITCHEN AT mylongkitchen.com hardwood & laminate flooring siding an addition to the back of the When you improve your home, house, which was an expensive you improve your life. Trust the experts at step they were reluctant to take. At Long Kitchens we have a wide selection of cabinets, countertops and hardware that The remodelers and designers come in numerous styles, from traditional to contemporary. We offer a free custom design at Glickman Design Build service that is tailored to your taste and Your source for reliable home improvement discovered an alternative, your budget. All our cabinetry is made with 25 years in business premium woods, not particle board. We are creative and money-saving licensed, bonded and insured to make sure Financing available your kitchen is done to the best standards. solution: utilize the existing space in the hot, dingy and squat We stand behind the work we do. Call for superior home improvement services at 1.888.206.9648 | LONGKITCHENS.COM garage attic. Remodeling space 202-333 -3535 or 301-459-7787 We also offer Windows, Siding, Gutters, in the attic can often be priced at or online at affordablehomeremodeling.info today Doors, Attic Mirror, Insulation half of what an addition would cost. As the project began, the rst task was to lower the oor in the loft of the garage about two feet. This adjustment left a comfortable eight feet of vertical space in the garage, but yielded more than enough headroom for a new 270 square-foot master bathroom above. Next, the wall separating an unused bedroom and a small study was knocked out, which had abutted the garage attic. A Come by our 3000 ft. state-of-the-art showroom in Rockville, MD and plan your new kitchen! step-down entrance created a master bedroom/bathroom suite that exceeds 614 square feet. The money saved on construction was used to splurge on interior ADVER ADVERTISING PROOF features and#1 exquisite materials.DATE: 05.27.11 PROOFDAN HAZARD (dhazard@washblade.com) #3 ISSUE DATE: 05.27.11 SALES REPRESENTATIVE: DAN HAZARD (dhazard@washblade.com) PROOF ISSUE SALES REPRESENTATIVE: As the homeowners and Doing it Right, Getting it Done! REVISIONS visitors enter into the bathroom REVISIONS REDESIGN REDESIGN from a beveled glass door, TEXT REVISIONS TEXT REVISIONS Complete residentialREVISIONS IMAGE/LOGO and commercial services IMAGE/LOGO REVISIONS the room reveals a mosaic of ADVERTISER SIG ADVERTISER SIGNATURE NO REVISIONS NO REVISIONS Licensed, bonded and insured French Beaumanire soapstone Over 32 years of professional experience and marble trim tiles, cherry 100% customer satisfaction wood vanities, antique verde marble countertops and custom General Repairs I Carpentry I Drywall I Painting I Electrical I Plumbing I Odd Jobs glass-and-gold shower for two. Bethesda, MD Arlington, VA Washington, DC Recessed and brass lighting 301-986-1200 703-536-0200 202-575-0065 blend with the rooms other brass xtures. BlueArmyHandyman.com I BlueArmyUSA@gmail.com Not all attics are suitable for
Affordable Home Remodeling
*Whichever is less. Cannot be combined with any other offers/discounts. Must present coupon during original estimate.
Specializing in kitchen and bath remodeling since 1985.
301-942-8092 kitchenbathdepot.com
Blue Army Handyman Services
REVIEW AD FOR COPY AND DESIGN ACCURACY. Revisions must be submitted within 24 hours of the date of proof. Proof will be considered final and will be submitted for publication if revision is not submitted within 24 hours of the date of proof. Revisions will not be accepted after 12:01 pm wednesday, the week of publication.Brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the washington blade) is not responsible for the content and/or design of your ad. Advertiser is responsible for any legal liability arising out of or relating to the advertisement, and/or any material to which users can link through the advertisement. Advertiser represents that its advertisement will not violate any criminal laws or any rgihts of third parties, including, but not limited to, such violations as infringement or misapporpriation of any copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, music, image, or other proprietary or propety right, false advertising, unfair competition, defamation, invasion of privacy or rights of celebrity, violation of anti-discrimination law or regulation, or any other right of any person or entity. Advertiser agrees to idemnify brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the By signing washington blade)agreeinghold brown naff pitts omnimedia the (dba the washington blade) harmless from any and all this proof you are and to to your contract obligations with llc liability, loss, damages, includes causes of action, including reasonable legal fees and expenses that may be incurred washington blade newspaper. Thisclaims, orbut is not limited to placement, by brown naff pitts omnimedia llc, arising out of or related to advertisers breach of any of the foregoing representations payment and insertion schedule. and warranties.
By signing this proof you ar washington blade newspap payment and insertion sched
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
JUNE 24, 2011 45
ADVERTORIAL
Perhaps extra space

current heating and cooling system, it is often a much better idea to create a separate system for the attic. This might include creating a new zone for the upper oor. Local governments may have also restrictions on heat
related to heating and cooling. One of the issues with attics is ensuring they are comfortable. Instead of trying to extend a
ExcEEding ExpEctations
Cap City Home Remodelings leadership has established a reputation amongst the best in the home improvement industry.
25 years of home improvement experience Offering affordable solutions
Expert Electrical Service & Renovations Call Today! (202) 822-9510 www.holtelectrical.com
Does your home box you in, offer poor traffic flow or reveal outdated styles? Are you just plain fed up with the look and feel?
Renovate and Revitalize with
Call for free estimate (301)770-3220 Visit us online at capcityhome.com
HOME | WINDOWS | ATTIC BLANKET | GUTTERS | SIDING | SOLAR PV | SOLAR HOT WATER HEATERS
See ThingS in
ight
a new
You can also follow us on
10% OFF
our lowest tag price on in-stock decorative lighting and accessories. Fans excluded.
Glickman Design Build

Named National Remodeler of the Year
www.dominionelectric.blogspot.com for lighting thoughts, tips, and how-tos.
w w w. d o m i n i o n e l e c t r i c . c o m
ARLINGTON 703-536-4400
Facebook
S H O W R O O M L O C AT I O N S :
CHANTILLY 703-631-8300 LAUREL 301-470-2121
*On in-stock decorative lighting and accessories only. Not valid with other offers or prior sales. Items shown may not be currently in-stock or on display. Offer expires August 31, 2011. Sales please input PRINT for tracking, take discount manually and return the ad copy with the invoice number to marketing. We suggest making an appointment for consultation with blueprints or plans. WASHBLADE52011
CR (Certified Remodeler - by NARI, National Assn of the Remodeling Industry) CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist - by NAHB, National Assn of Home Builders) CEAC (Certified Environmental Access Consultant - by U.S. Rehab/AARP) GACP (Green Advantage Certified Practitioner) EPA CR (Certified Renovator - by the Environmental Protection Agency - approved to remodel in homes with Lead Paint)
CoNtACt Russ GliCkmAN At 301-444-4663
russ@glickmandesignbuild.com | www.glickmandesignbuild.com
ADVERT IS I NG ISSUE DATE: 05.27.11 SALES REPRESENTATIVE: DAN HAZARD (dhazard@washblade.com)
PR OOF
ONS
ProteCt, revitalize, and enhanCe Your Greatest investment

interior & exterior Painting | Kitchen & Bath remodeling
Call 703-263-3302 or visit us online at www.masterworkspainters.net
load, which measures the capacity of the space heating and cooling system required to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. Regardless of whether a government mandates heat-load calculations, skilled builders recommended performing this in any attic conversion. Finally, large windows and the right interior colors are key elements that can make an attic feel pleasant and inviting. If you need a home contractor in Washington, the smartest choice is Glickman Design Build, LLC. Glickman offers a host of building, remodeling and design services, and their reputation for customer satisfaction is unequaled. Whether clients want to make the most of a small amount of space, make their homes more environmentally friendly or want to build a custom dream home, Glickman can do the job. When clients contact Glickman for a consultation, staff reviews in detail what the homeowners are envisioning for their home building, renovation or home addition and come up with the plan that works best for their needs. Glickman staff involves clients in every step of the process, explaining what will happen next, so clients are assured that theyre getting what they want. Glickman customers are partners. Not only is every project done with an eye toward innovation and quality workmanship, but the prices are also highly competitive. Glickman can help you build your dream within your budget. For more information, visit glickmandesignbuild.com.
ADVERTISING PROOF
46 JUNE 24, 2011
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
Live Large in spacious one bedrooms!

Kalorama The Altamont 1901 Wyoming Ave. NW #54 Bright eastern exposures, separate dining room, large kitchen and generously sized bedroom. Near the best of city living. Small pet friendly. Priced at $399,000 Waterfront Harbour Square 540 N St. SW #N409 Balcony, plentiful closets, roof deck and pool in this bustling neighborhood near a new Safeway, the metro, and Nationals Stadium. Rental parking and pet friendly. Priced at $250,000
Contact me to discuss your real estate needs. More information, including virtual tours can be found at www.DanMelman.com
Real Houses
OF D.C.
Valerie M. Blake
Associate Broker, GRI
the
Keep your eyes on the prize. With her sultry Mediterranean looks and iron will, Myriam can have any man (or woman) she wants.
Disclaimer: Homes pictured here are representative of DC architecture and are not offered for sale. Contact Valerie to obtain information on her current listings.
Uptown DC Office 202.362.3400
202.246.8602 Valerie@DCHomeQuest.com www.DCHomeQuest.com Valerrealestate.blogspot.com

ADVERTISING
PROOF #2
SALES REPRESENTATIVE: BRIAN PITTS (bpitts@washblade.com)
REVISIONS REDESIGN TEXT REVISIONS IMAGE/LOGO REVISIONS NO REVISIONS
bladeclassifieds
BEST RATES
BEST RESULTS
DEADLINES
ADVERTISE
CONTACT PHIL ROCKSTROH AT
prockstroh@washblade.com 202-747-2077 X8092ADVERTISER SIGNATURE signing this proof you are ENHANCE YOUR ADByWITHblade newspaper.agreeing to your contra washington This includes but is no payment and insertion schedule. OUR UPGRADES LIKE PICTURES BOLD TEXT LARGE TEXT COLOR AND MORE!
all classified ads - including regular and adult - must be received by mondays at 5pm so they can be included in that weeks edition of the washington blade and washingtonblade.com
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
JUNE 24, 2011 47
Final Countdown.
MODELS OPEN DAILY Mon-Fri: 10 am-6 pm Sat-Sun: 11 am-5 pm MOVE IN NOW 202-299-9223
Luxurious penthouses still available...Dont wait, visit this weekend.

n n n n
Generous floor plans of up to 1,450 & 1,765 SF Private balconies with spectacular sweeping views Baths customized with rain showerheads & patterned tile Inviting rooftop deck for daily refreshment
Check out U Street corridors hottest condos. wwww.FloridianDC.com/penthouses
SALES OFFICE 929 Floridian Avenue, NW, Suite 1005, Washington, DC 20001
WhO YOU ARE & hOW YOU LIVE.
creating a Home tHat reflects
1721 Juniper St., NW Washington, DC 20012
15% OFF ENTIRE STORE

UNTIL 7/20/2011
C & M INTERIORS
301.770.7773 candminteriorsllc.com
Serving the DC area since 1981
Gay Owned & Operated
Rarely available stone Tudor home in historic Colonial Village, overlooking Rock Creek Park. Completely updated with top-of-the-line appliances, granite counters, ceramic tile, etc. 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths. 1 half bath. Hardwood floors throughout. Finished basement with full bath. Huge attic suite with full bath. Fenced in back yard with shed. Glass enclosed side porch. Separate main level study. Nature lovers dream located on one of DCs only cul-de-sacs nestled in the heart of Rock Creek Park. Walking distance to all public transportation and easy access to all major commuter routes, too! 3 mi to Logan Circle! The best DC has to offer! $859,000. MRIS #DC7629124.
Size does matter.
Reduce your carbon footprint!

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF: Argents Exclusive $1,000 Capitol Energy Credit on HighEfficiency Equipment Replacements. Act now! Offer ends 6/30/11.
Mary Tavenner Walker, CPDe
$500 Federal Tax Credit for High-Efficiency HVAC Systems.

Program expires 12/31/11.
Licensed in DC and Virginia Top Producer, Relocation Specialist Certified Distressed Property Expert CENTURY21 New Millennium 6641-A Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA 22101
Call 703-281-6300 or contact us through our Website at argenthvac.com.
Office: 703-556-4222 Cell: 202-577-6235 Toll Free: 800-368-3116 http://mary.walker.c21nm.com
48 JUNE 24, 2011
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
ing Ou in D
For Life
Bethany Beach
The Parkway Restaurant 302-537-7500`

Lewes
Gilligans Waterfront 302-644-7230

Rehoboth Beach
t
June 26, 2011
DiningOutforLifeattheBeachisanannualeventwith proceedsdirectlybenefitingDelawareanswithHIVandAIDS. Dineataparticipatingrestaurant(visit www.aidsdelaware.orgforalist)onJune26th,andtheywill donate33%ofyourfoodbilltoAIDSDelaware.
Confucius 302-227-3848 EDEN 302-227-3330 Mariachi Restaurant 302-227-0115 MIXX 302-226-8700 Nage 302-226-2037 The Pig + Fish Restaurant Company 302-227-7770
Planet X Cafe 302-226-1928 Rigbys Bar & Grill 302-227-6080 Seafood Shack 302-227-5881 Sole 302-227-7107 Timothys at the Beach 302-227-3435
Annabellas 302-645-1980 Beseme Bistro 302-645-8108 The Buttery 302-645-7755 Cafe Azafran 302-644-4446
AQUA Grill 302-226-9001 The Back Porch Cafe 302-227-3674 Blue Moon 302-227-6515 Cafe Azafran 302-227-8100 Cloud 9 Restaurant 302-226-1999
www.aidsdelaware.org (302) 652-6776

ALEXANDRIA CITY
RESORT STYLE LIVING!
$329,900
JUST LISTED! 1250 S. WASHINGTON STREET #218 Spacious 936 sqft. 1 bedroom condo in the renowned Porto Vecchio. Enjoy the welcoming marble entry foyer, wood floors, a spacious eatin kitchen, separate formal dining room, living room opening onto a relaxing balcony, master with spa bath and access to balcony, and an in unit Open Sunday 1-4pM W/D. Dont miss the amazing waterfront pool & extensive terraces, tennis, 2 party rooms, spectacular views, 24 hour front desk service, limo service, and all of Old Town and bike trail right out your front door .
DAVE LLOYD & ASSOCIATES 703-593-3204 WWW.DAVELLOYD.NET
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
JUNE 24, 2011 49
professionaldirectory
IndividualsCouplesSex
Helping People Grow Stronger in Rough Times

Michael Radkowsky, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Results-Oriented q Affordable
23 years serving the lgbt community
See website for NPR story on my work
Larry Cohen, LICSW

202-244-0903 socialanxietyhelp.com
Near Woodley & Cleveland Park metro (202) 234-3278 www.personalgrowthzone.com
15 years experience
Sidney W. Binks III, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
CYBERLAPTOPS.COM
For All Your Computer Repairs
SAVE FOR YOUR FUTURE,

NOT UNCLE SAMS
I Will Teach You How to Pay LESS Taxes, & Protect YOUR Assets
Individual & Couples Therapy for the LGBTQ Community 20 years experience!
3000 Connecticut Avenue NW 202.255.5187 SidBinks@aol.com
www.LGBTC.com/staff/sidney_binks.html
1636 R Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 202.462.7195 support@cyberlaptops.com
BRIAN COHEN, (703) 582-4030

bcohen@secureretirementmetrodc.com
HIV Diagnosis & Treatment, Family Medicine Internal Medicine, HIV, Womens Health & Weight Management
Joel C. Ang, M.D.
Becky Carroll, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist Interactive Counseling, Psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing www.LGBTC.com
202.332.8477 B.Carrol@mac.com
PERSONALIZE
New Way of Expression! ESkal FlOwERS & GiFt ShOp
Sylvia R. Medley, M.D., M.P.H. Matthew J. Fagan, D.O.

Family Medicine & Primary Care
YOUR ROSES
DAVE LLOYD & ASSOCIATES

Top 1% Nationwide NVAR Life Member Top Producder
703-593-3204
WWW.DAVELLOYD.NET ENTHUSIASTICALLY SERVING DC & VIRGINIA
1636 R St., NW WDC 20009 202.506.1065
kamal@eskalflowersandgiftshop.com
www.qstreetmds.com
202-667-5041
1759 Q Street NW, Washington, DC Red Line Metro Dupont Circle Parking Available Free Wi-Fi Same Day Appointments Copies of records at each visit Insurance Accepted Instant HIV/Syphilis/Herpes Testing CLIA Certied In-House Laboratory
eskalflowersandgiftshop.com
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL
Adult Primary Care
Plans for individuals, families, small businesses and the self-employed
Affordable Health Insurance
Dream
Plan
Track
10% OFF TREE CARE SERVICES FOR JAN & FEB
A unique and collaborative approach to financial planning.

Marguerita Cheng, CFP, CRPC Financial Advisor CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM practitioner 6400 Goldsboro Rd Suite 550 Bethesda, MD 20817 (301)320-1457 marguerita.m.cheng@ampf.com CA License #: 0G89743
E: 01-21-11
EVIEW AD FOR COPY AND DESIGN ACCURACY. Revisions must be submitted within 24 hours of the date of oof. Proof will be considered final and will be submittedComing Out for publication if revision is not submitted within 24 hours of e date of proof. Revisions will Concerns About Intimacy, Partner publication.Brown naff pitts not be accepted after 12:01 pm wednesday, the week of Choice, mnimedia llc (dba the washington blade) is not responsible for the content and/or design of your ad. Advertiser is sponsible for any legal liability arising outFamily, Relationship Stress, of or relating to the advertisement, and/or any material to which users n link through the advertisement. Advertiser represents that its advertisement will not violate any criminal laws or Anxiety, Depression y rgihts of third parties, including, but not limited to, such violations as infringement or misapporpriation of any pyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, music, image, or other proprietary or propety right, false advertising, unfair Chronic Illness mpetition, defamation, invasion of privacy or rights of celebrity, violation of anti-discrimination law or regulation, any other right of any person or entity. Advertiser agrees to idemnify brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the ashington blade) and to hold brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the washington blade) harmless from any and all bility, loss, damages, claims, or causes of action, including reasonable legal fees and790-0038 may be incurred (202) 296-0033 (703) expenses that brown naff pitts omnimedia llc, arising out of or related to advertisers breach of any of the foregoing representations d warranties. Dupont Circle Northern VA
Adolescents & Couples
Replace Expensive COBRA Insurance Choose your own doctors/hospitals Doctor Office Co-Pay Available Call O O for Prescriptions, Disability,I Life N G a FREE F ADVERT S I PR Preventive care benefits Quote! SALES REPRESENTATIVE: JERYL PARADE (jparade@washblade.com) Therapy for Adults, Fast, fair claims & great service
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC.
CERTIFIED ARBORISTS
PROOF #1
SALES REPRESENTATIVE: CURTIS DORGAN (cdorgan@was
301.589.6181
William J. McNamara
202.333.8325 We offer 25+ plans. We will help you choose the plan that works best for you.
PROOF #1
Douglas L. Romberg, Ph.D.
Since 1993
REVISIONS REDESIGN TEXT REVISIONS IMAGE/LOGO REVISIONS NO REVISIONS
PRUNINGINSECT&DISEASE DIAGNOSISTREATMENTREMOVAL
AD
BRANCHESTREEEXPERTS.COM
ADVERTISING
By si wash paym
SALES REPRESENTATIVE: PHIL ROCKSTROH (p

PROOF
REVIEW FOR COPY AND DESIGN ACCURACY. PROOF #1 ISSUE DATE: 02.25.11 SALES REPRESENTATIVE:willAD considered final and will be submitted forRevisions must be submitted within 24 hours of the date of p Proof JERYL PARADE (jparade@washblade.com) be publication if revision is not submitted within 24 hours of the of proof. Revisions will not be accepted after 12:01 pm wednesday, the week of publication.Brown naff pitts omnim REVIEW AD FOR COPY AND DESIGN ACCURACY. Revisions mustllc (dba the within 24 hours of the date of be submitted washington blade) is not responsible for the content and/or design of your ad. Advertiser is respon proof. Proof will be considered final and will be submitted for publication if revision is notliability arising out of or relating to the advertisement, and/or any material to which users can link thr for any legal submitted within 24 hours of the date of proof. Revisions will not be accepted after 12:01 pm wednesday,advertisement. Advertiser represents that its advertisement will not violate any criminal laws or any rgihts of REVISIONS the the week of publication.Brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the washington blade) is not responsible for the content and/or design of your ad. Advertiser is parties, including, but to which users responsible for any legal liability arising out of or relating to the advertisement, and/or any material not limited to, such violations as infringement or misapporpriation of any copyright, pa REDESIGN can link through the advertisement. Advertiser represents that its advertisement will not violate any criminal laws image, or other proprietary or propety right, false advertising, unfair compet trademark, trade secret, music, or TEXT REVISIONS any rgihts of third parties, including, but not limited to, such violations as infringement or misapporpriation ofor rights of celebrity, violation of anti-discrimination law or regulation, or any other defamation, invasion of privacy any copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, music, image, or other proprietary or propety right, false advertising, unfair IMAGE/LOGO REVISIONS of any anti-discrimination law or regulation, Bathroom Sinks, Tubs, Vanities competition, defamation, invasion of privacy or rights of celebrity, violation of person or entity. Advertiser agrees to idemnify brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the washington blade or any other right of any person or entity. Advertiser agrees to idemnifyhold brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the washington blade) harmless from any and all liability, loss, dam ADVERTISER SIGNATURE to brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the NO REVISIONS Kitchen Sinks, Disposals washington blade) and to hold brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the washington blade) harmless from any and all By signing legal fees and expenses that may be incurred claims, or causes of action, including reasonable this proof you are agreeing to your contract obligations with the by brown naff or including reasonable legal fees and washington blade newspaper. This includes but is not limited to placement, Boilers & Furnaces liability, loss, damages, claims, llc, causes of action,related to advertisersomnimedia expenses that may be incurred advertisers breach of any of the foregoing representations and warrant by brown naff pitts omnimedia arising out of or breach of any ofllc, foregoingout of or related to payment and insertion schedule. the arising representations
Just Say: I Need A Plumber! REVISIONS
REDESIGN Dial A Plumber, LLC TEXT REVISIONS NO REVISIONS

and warranties.
IMAGE/LOGO REVISIONS Full Service
Kim
Hot Water Heaters Drain Service
Licensed Bonded Insured
DC Plumbers License # 707 Visa, Mastercard & American Express accepted
202-251-1479
Kenny
50 JUNE 24, 2011
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
Wat Massage
A massage studio like no other
PAMPER YOURSELF with a 60 or 90 min. massage. With 11 years experience let me tailor a session right for you. Ben 202.277.7097 www.benmassagedc.com
HOUSING SHARE ADS ARE NOW FREE THE WASHINGBLADE CLASSIFIEDS PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE AND IT RUNS IN BOTH PRINT AND WEB FOR FREE
TIME TO RELAX, TAME YOUR TENSION & improve your health with a professional massage! Swedish, Deep Tissue, Athletic and Pain Management massages really can improve your outlook. J. David Starn, Nationally Certified, LMT. Call 202-257-9726 or www.expertlycraftedmassage.com. Ask about weekday specials!
ENTERTAINMENT
PIANO / ACCORDIAN / ORGAN, first class music for any occasion. Experienced (references avail), 100% professional. Visit my website @ www.howardlfeinstein.com. Contact: khfeinstein@verizon.net (301) 564-9482.
Swedish - Deep Tissue - Thai Massage Hawaiian Lomi Lomi - Reflexology - 4hands Massage
Open 7 Days a Week Near 18th & U Sts, NW
(202) 588-9393 www.watmassage.com
RELAXING, SOOTHING MASSAGE BY EXPERIENCED MASSAGE THERAPIST. Convenient Arlington location. Evenings and weekends. $60/hr, $85/90 min. Visa/MC Errol (703) 525-4616. www.goodhands2.biz
SPORTS
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE and stretching by athletic CMT for neck/back pain, sports recovery, injury rehab. All ages/ types, last minute welcome. 7dys/ wk til 11pm. 17th/Kalorama NW by HarrisTeeter. Tim 202.957.1559 www. dcpromassage.com HORSEBACK RIDING & LESSONS, Tube & Kayak Rentals at Riverview Farms & Stables Along the North Fork Shenandoah River. 90 mins. from DC. Outdoor Receptions 540-436-8237 www.riverviewfarmsandstables.com
$10 off with this ad Monday - Friday, 10am-5pm
EMPLOYMENT
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SALES - Need creative, hard working, considerate & honest person with the ability to speak to contractors and management. Need general computer knowledge and skills Starting base pay $10k, with commission potential to $50k. Please send resume to: prockstroh@washblade.com. No phone calls! LOAN OFFICER PHH Home Loans is one of the countries largest Mortgage Co.s. We are the In-House mortgage Co. for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokage and have a need for a few experienced LOs to help us capture the available business within the Coldwell Banker offices. We offer an extremely competitive pay plan which includes a matching 401K, cell phone, laptop, health and dental coverage. The refinance business is gone, if you are ready to establish a long-term relationship within the real estate community this is the opportunity for you. Pls fax resume to 703-893-1710 or email to jay.crowder@mortgagefamily. com
MASSAGE / CERTIFIED
YOURE WORKING THAT BODY HARD come to a professional massage therapist offering $10 OFF (mention this ad) for the best deep tissue massage available. Stretching, Swedish & Sports massage. Dupont. Marcio (202) 2719440. www.MarcioMassage.com INDULGE YOURSELF WITH RELAXING, DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE! Feel the stress leave your body. CMT w/ 15 yrs exp. Located in Logan/Dupont Circle. www.DCMassageTherapist.com David (202) 213-9646 Lic # MT410
ENJOY A RELAXING & HEALING MASSAGE that soothes the soul & promotes a state of well being. $10.00 OFF with my Display ad. Mon-Fri 10 am - 5 pm. Alan Waguespack MT#0808 (202) 271-7276 http://alanmassage. com/
TRAVEL
HISTORIC KEY WEST HOUSE: walking distance to gay attractions; 3 BRs/3 BAs; private heated pool & fabulous sun deck; indoor & outdoor gourmet kitchens; rates thru Nov 2011: $2200 per week or $6600 per month. 410-6277619 oceanhouseatlanticcity.com Basic accommodation, where gay men have been coming year round, at low rates, since 1964. (609) 345-8203.
PHOTOGRAPHY
European Male Massage Therapist Do you need an hour from your stressed, overworked & busy life? No problem!! I will work those knots & take the stress away. Swedish & Deep Tissue. in/out, major c/c, $80/hr. For appt. Text Message only 703-477-8831. N. ARLINGTON MASSAGE - Sports / Deep Tissue / Swedish / Reiki, in private, home studio. Clean, quiet, discreet. By appointment @ mymassagebygary.com or call 301-704-1158 Gary STEVE OTOOLE PHOTOGRAPHY Fine Art Photographer for portraits, weddings & dating photos for the internet. Call (703) 532-3031. www. steveotoolephotography.com
COUNSELING
COUNSELING FOR GAY MEN. Individual/couple counseling with volunteer peer counselor. Gay Mens Counseling Community. 202-265-6495. gaymenscounseling.org. No fees, donation requested. A MINDFULNESS-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE specializing in a holistic approach to anxiety, depression, careers, and relationships. 20 years experience helping people identify and overcome impediments to a fulfilling life, satisfying careers, and healthy relationships. Jonathan Kirkendall MA LPC, 202.550.3589, www. dclpc.com ITS ALL ABOUT CHANGE! Lesbian Group, 30-65. Relationships, Careers, Retirement, Interpersonal Skills, Assertiveness. Tuesday evenings in Northwest DC. Call 301-942-3237. GRACE RIDDELL, LICSW. GRiddell@ lgbtc.com. LGBTC.com
LIMOUSINES / DRIVERS
KASPERS LIVERY SERVICE Gay and Veteran Owned since 1987 Hourly, Point to Point and Airport Transfer Service. Call Today (202)-554-2471 (800)-4552471 http://www.KasperLivery.com click G P R O OF on rates!
COMMUNITY MINDED? THE Washington Blade is always looking for AD V E RT IS IN hard working individuals with the right ITALIAN JOCK GIVES full body massage. skills to support the broad community Masculine, muscular, VGL masseur, ATE: 06.17.11 SALES REPRESENTATIVE: PHIL ROCKSTROHdeep outreach necessary to maintain our offers, full-body, Swedish, sports, (prockstroh@washblade.com) goal of being the best lgbt newspaper/ tissue massage on a table, including website/app in the world! For REVIEW AD FOR COPY AND DESIGN ACCURACY. Revisions must stretching, shower hours of the date of proof. be submitted within 24 available. See my consideration will be your resume to: Proof will be considered final andsend submitted for publication if revision is not submitted within 24 hours of the date photos on www.massagem4m.com/ of proof. Revisions will not be accepted after 12:01 pm wednesday, the week of publication.Brown naff pitts omnimedia prockstroh@washblade.com. jockguy. Located downtown, parking llc (dba the washington blade) is not responsible for the content and/or design of your ad. Advertiser is responsible SHIATSU BY DAVID David Kupferschmid available. Credit Cards Accepted. for any legal liability arising out of or relating to the advertisement, and/or any material to which users can link through BARTENDERS WITH THAT PERSONAL Licensed Shiatsu & Massage Therapist the advertisement. Advertiser represents that its advertisement will Brian 312-961-7724. laws or any rgihts of third not violate any criminal parties, including, but not limited to, such violations as infringement or misapporpriation of any copyright, patent, TOUCH Bartenders and wait staff ready www.davidshiatsu.abmp.com 240-491trademark, trade secret, music, image, or other proprietary or propety right, false advertising, unfair competition, to assist you with your next private 7829 david.shiatsu@yahoo.com Same defamation, invasion of privacy or rights of celebrity, violation of anti-discrimination law or regulation, or any other right PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED affair. Contact us at 202-390-4018 for of any person or entity. Advertiser agrees to idemnify brown naff pitts omnimedia llc (dba the washington blade) and SIGNATURE day ADVERTISERyou are agreeing to your contract obligations with the appointments, 7:00 am - 9:00 pm to hold brown naff pitts WashiNgtONbladE.cOm omnimedia llc (dba the washington blade) harmless from any and all liability, loss, damages, By signing this proof more information. Our 20th year! Silver Spring, MD & Northwest, DC claims, or causes of action, including reasonable legal fees and expenses that may be incurred by brown naff pitts washington blade newspaper. This includes but is not limited to placement,
CATERING
omnimedia llc, arising out of or related to advertisers breach of any of the foregoing representations and warranties.
payment and insertion schedule.
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
JUNE 24, 2011 51
SALE / VA
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
S ARLINGTON CONDO 2 bed 2 bath close in 1526 sq ft reserved garage parking rent to own, owner nancing available. $470,000. Owner 703-521-6008
LEGAL SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT LAW ATTORNEY Wrongful Discharge, Sexual Harrassment, Contract Review, Whitleblowers. The Law Ofce of Carl Roller (202) 531-2777, www.carlroller. com FULL SERVICE LAW FIRM Representing the GLBT community for over 30 years. Family adoptions, estate planning, immigration, employment. (301) 8912200. Silber, Perlman, Sigman & Tilev, P.A. www.SP-Law. com ADOPTION & REPRODUCTIVE LAW Jennifer Fairfax handles adoption, donor, carrier & parenting matters for LGBT families. Experienced. Affordable. Maryland & D.C. 301-2219651. JFairfax@jenniferfairfax.com. www.jenniferfairfax.com LIPPMAN, SEMSKER & SALB. A fullservice law rm serving the GLBT community. Protecting You. Protecting Your Family. Since 1972. (301) 656-6905 or www.LSSLawyers.com.
MITCH THE MOVER Moving & Storage for dependable assistance with apt., small home and ofce moves. We pride ourselves for going the extra mile for our customers. Affordable, Fast, Reliable. DC, MD, VA. Please call 202544-4343. www.mitchthemover.com. Mention you saw this in the Blade and receive our June Special!
ROOFING
PJ MCTAVISH & CO. Roong Repairs, New Roof, Gutter Cleaning. Licensed Bonded Insured. See our display ad in this issue. 301-476-8551 WOOD & WHITACRE CONTRACTING: We replace all roof systems: Slate, tile, & shingle roofs. We specialize in at roofs: Modied Bitumen, EPDM, Copper & Standing seam metal roofs. 25 yrs exp. Historic renovation a specialty. Please call Jeffrey Wood (301) 674-1991. LicensedBonded-Insured
SHARE / MD
CAPITOL HEIGHTS PREFER responsible, gainfully employed male for fully furnished cable ready room. $750/mth util. included. $250 dep. req. Bus / subway accessible. Call Dee 301-418-3112.
CLEANING
TOO NEAT GUYS INC. Residential & commercial cleaning in DC & Northern VA. Over 12 years experience, gay owned, licensed, bonded & insured (703) 622-5983. POWER CLEANERS, LLC. Experienced, dependable service seven days a week. Gay owned and operated. Call Matt for free estimates at 202-352-0739 or visit www.powercleaningdc.com FERNANDO S CLEANING: Residential & Commercial Cleaning, Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates, Routine, 1-Time, Move-In/Move-Out. (202) 234-7050, 202-486-6183. MAID TO CLEAN. Rated #1 in Metro DC. Gay owned. Serving DC/VA/ MD. DC 202-270-2967, VA (703) 2990101. MD (301) 656-7171. Visit www. maidtoclean.com HOUSERVICES, LLC LICENSED, Bonded & Insured. Serving DC & Northern Virginia since 2000. Weekly or Bi-Weekly, Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning. Dont Delay, Call us now for a FREE ESTIMATE! (703) 929-6463 info@ Houservices.com
ADVERTISE
SALE / MD
MONTGOMERY VILLAGE Gaithersburg $314,995 Sensational 4-Level Townhome! Custom Deck Overlooks Lake ! Loft Level with Fireplace! 4-5 Bedrooms! 3 1/2 Bathrooms! Modern Updated Kitchen! Basement Party Room with Fireplace! LARRY PERRIN,Realtor LJPerrin@aol.com (301) 983-0601
BEST RATES
BEST RESULTS
bladeclassieds
TREE CARE
BRANCHES TREE EXPERTS has certied experienced arborists. Expert Tree Care Service Since 1988. 301-589-6181, www.BranchesTreeExperts.com.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS

HISTORIC MT. RAINIER $349,995 - 5 Bedrooms! 2 Bathrooms! Large addition features Master Suite! Exceptional Value! Awesome Yard! LARRY PERRIN,Realtor LJPerrin@aol.com (301) 983-0601
INSURANCE
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE GAY owned insurance Agency, We are on your side for Auto, Home, and life insurance. David Cropper Agency. Call today 877-822-9495 or email cropped@ nationwide.com
SALE / W VA
SPACIOUS VICTORIAN IN Berkeley Springs. Could be your own B&B. 5BR, 2BA, 2 Kitchens, parlor, dining room, living room, family room, gas replace, front porch, 9 foot ceilings, oil heat. Call Teresa White - 877-737-7973
AUTOS
FAST CASH!!! WANTED Cars & Trucks. Don t throw your money away, call me! I will buy your vehicle. Call Marty Salins, at Auto Plaza, in Rockville, (301) 3401390.
PAINTER
CUTE BUTCH LESBIAN PAINTER over 16 yrs exp. in interior/exterior & faux paint. Free estimates/highest quality. Please call Claudia 703-898-8835
WWW.GAYREALESTATE.COM Free OnLine Directory of the Top Gay & Lesbian Realtors in Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia & the Nation Instantly on-line at www.GayRealEstate.com.
CONTACT PHIL ROCKSTROH AT

prockstroh@washblade.com 202-747-2077 X8092 ENHANCE YOUR AD WITH OUR UPGRADES LIKE PICTURES BOLD TEXT LARGE TEXT COLOR AND MORE! DEADLINES
all classied ads - including regular and adult - must be received by mondays at 5pm so they can be included in that weeks edition of the washington blade and washingtonblade.com
PETS & SUPPLIES

ADOPT AN ADORABLE PUPPY OR DOG All-breed, non-prot rescue. 100% volunteer run. Donations welcome & needed. www.aforeverhome.org.
OPEN HOUSE / DC
SUPPORT THESE ORGANIZATIONS

AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION BET MISHPACHAH BROTHER, HELP THYSELF CAGLCC DC DIFFERENT DRUMMERS FOOD & FRIENDS GERTRUDE STEIN DEMOCRATIC CLUB GLAA GMCW HOBS HRC KIDSPEACE MCC NGLCC PETS DC RAINBOW HISTORY PROJECT REEL AFFIRMATIONS SMYAL WEAVE WHITMAN WALKER
HOME IMPROVEMENT
LAWN, LANDSCAPE & SPRINKLER Specialists. FixMyProperty.net, Gay owned & Operated. Serving NOVA (571) 839-4113. HISTORIC DESIGN, RESTORATION & RENOVATION. Four-Square Construction, LLC - proudly working to preserve DC area vintage homes since 2006. Licensed DC/ VA. Foursq@gmail.com 703-887-1910 1BR IN CHINATOWN 555 Mass Ave. #711. HWF, CA closets, SS appliances, sweeping views. $354,900 FSBO. Open House 6/24, 2-5 PM or call for personal showing: 202-657-1770.
MOVERS
GULLIVERS MOVERS Swift & gentle relocationss. Packing, pianos, antiques. Local & long distance 202-483-9579. www.gulliversmovers.com.
52 JUNE 24, 2011
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
STAND UP FOR LOVE

Volunteer for an HIV VaccIne study!
Were looking for HIV-negative men, 18-50 years old. You cannot become infected with HIV from the vaccine. You will be paid for your time.
www.standup4love.org
703-560-4821
Scan it with your phone
annandale_washingtonBlade_9x6_silhouette.indd 1
1/26/2011 10:07:55 AM
NEW
HOOK UP FAST!
Call. Cruise. Connect.
REWARDS
Tell-AFriend
Sign Up NOW!

(202) 822.1666
Baltimore
(410) 468.4000
Richmond Arlington
(804) 675.1100 (703) 373.1000
t Try i E!* FRE
get him on the line

TM
USE FREE CODE 5378
1-888-MegaMates
MegaMatesMen.com
1-888-634-2628
24/7 Friendly Customer Care 1(888) 634.2628 18+ 2011 PC LLC *Most Features Free. Some Fees Apply.
For other local numbers call:
202.448.0112
Find your local number: 1.800.777.8000
18+ www.interactivemale.com Ahora en Espaol
FREE TRIAL
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
JUNE 24, 2011 53
ESCORTS
NEVER HIRED BEFORE? Get tips for a good experience here: http:// beforeyoucome.blogspot.com SENSUOUS BOD 2 BOD Friendly, creative, erotic massage & Your willing body, for a toe curling experience! Chad (202) 329-7097 THAI-AMERICAN NUDE BODY MASSAGE, 27 yrs., 58, 150 lbs., friendly, handsome, smooth, nice body. In /Out (Alexandria VA) 10AM - 10PM Call Robert (703) 655-2130 MASSAGE SILVER SPRING Spanish/ Irish, 160 lbs, 510 great shape, beach tan, strong soothing hands. Full-body erotic experience, masculine energy. Stress release. Comfortable studio, private home. $70/hr. Days/evenings, metro. BRUNO (301) 580-2716.
LATIN BOY AT your service for massage & more, loves older guys, give it a try, In call & outcall 202-710-2224. Me; thin/ lean w/a very smooth body, 21 y/o,130 lbs, 56, 28 w.
CREA TIVE & SEXY

DCBEAU.BLOGSPOT.COM
202.495.1091 AVAILABLE FOR IN/OUT CALLS

BEAR HUNTING STRONG sensual paws for your willing body. Tom (202) 2897367.
$79 SPECIAL FOR NEW CLIENTS A quality massage by a nationally certied, Irish/Italian US Navy Swimmer/Gymnast. Exceptional deep tissue and sensual bodywork for total stress relief in private studio. (Shower & parking available, Metro 2.5 blocks) Call Erik 202-544-7905 for one of the best. In calls only.
ANYTHINGS POSSIBLE - FULL NUDE EROTIC MASSAGE, BY VGL 30 yr old, 59, 150 lbs, Blonde, Blue, Great Rates In/Out. Looking to relax & enjoy? You found it! Mick 703-338-3138.
EROTIC SWEDISH MASSAGE - healthy clean cut guy, 61, 160 lbs, Dupont Circle, massage table, noon to 1:00 a.m., indulge your body. $70 for 1 hour. Bill 202-728-0238
TOPS Referrals
DCS TRIED AND TRUE
REFERRAL SERVICE
COLLEGE BOYS MATURE & MASCULINE MEN TV/TS
BODYWORK
DAVID EROTIC MASSAGE by certied therapist. Deep tissue also available. On table. Handsome man with class. Thank you for your repeat business. Days & evenings. Easy parking or metro. Call 202-421-8900.
THE BLACKLIST SITE a tool for escorts. http://blacklistednow.blogspot.com
FULL BODY MASSAGE at the best rates in town. Only $65 per hour & $85 for 90 minutes. Experience the ultimate fantastic massage. Call 202-641-1078.
AFFORDABLE MASSAGE BY friendly and intuitive Latin male, in relaxing, priv. studio just 15 min from DC in Arlington. Plenty of Parking same day appts, (703)401-9093 or a2006mx@yahoo.com
Serving Metropolitan Washington DC
2 0 2 . 4 8 7. 3 6 6 0
ALL-AMERICAN BOY 25y/o, 59, 138lbs, 29w. Very cute & clean-cut, w/a smooth lean build. Affectionate & versatile, loves older guys. HotDCkid@gmail.com 703-568-1560.
PROOF #2
THE MAGIC TOUCH: Swedish, Massage or Deep Tissue. Appts 202-486-6183, Low Rates, 24/7. ISSUE DATE: 01.14.11
TOPS69.cOm
its a secret!
SALES REPRESENTATIVE: Phil Rockstroh (prockstroh@washb
WHEN QUALITY COUNTS Male/TV/TS, 202-487-3660, www.tops69.com M2M SENSUAL MASSAGE BY LATINO, 40, in-shape, shaved head. OUT CALLS ONLY! 202-276-9272.
STRESSED OUT? RELAX your body, mind & spirit with strong, skilled & caring hands. Give it a try! NoREVISIONS calls after REDESIGN 10 PM! F, S, S, & M ONLY! Call Manuel at 202-251-1652, Bodywork202@hotmail.REVISIONS TEXT com SATISFACTION GUARANTEED IMAGE/LOGO REVISIONS GET HIM ON THE LINE! NO REVISIONS Try FREE! Call 202-448-0112 BLONDE GI 6 0 , 165 lbs, Good Or 800-777-8000 looking, athletic, well-endowed. InteractiveMale.com Sensual Massage & More. Eli (703) 599-2668.
PHONE SERVICES
ADV
By sig washin payme
54 JUNE 24, 2011
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
WASHINGTONBLADE.COM
JUNE 24, 2011 55
HALF PRICED ROOMS
MF
10AM-2PM
8AM-MIDNIGHT HALF PRICED ROOMS & LOCKERS

TUESDAY NIGHTS
DJ TOM FROM PRAGUE
WHITMAN WALKER STD/HIV TESTING
TUESDAY FSS 24|7
LATE NIGHT STEAMS AFTERNOON WORKOUTS
FULLY EQUIPED GYM & CARDIO 500 SQ/FT STEAM ROOM FRIENDLY DIVERSE NO PNP
explore the unexpected

1321 14TH STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20005 202.319.1333
www.crewclub.net
Not for prot healthcare

Located at: AHF Blair Underwood Healthcare Center 2141 K Street NW Suite 606 Washington, DC 20037
Services include: 24-Hour Refills Free Delivery Free HIV & STD Testing
.org
BLAIR UNDERWOOD

Volume 42, Issue 25 - June 24, 2011

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Volume 42, Issue 25 - June 24, 2011

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

J U N E 2 4 2 0 1 1 V O L U M E 4 2 I S S U E 2 5 O U R C O M M U N I T Y, O U R S T O R I E S S I N C E 1 9 6 9 W A S H I N G T O N B L A D E .

Pressure mounts on Obama to back marriage

Down to the wire in N.Y.

02 JUNE 24, 2011

Need a Reason to Get Tested?

For more information, visit www.whitman-walker.org/hivtesting.

JUNE 24, 2011 03

washingtonblade.com 0 4 JU N E 2 4 , 2011 LOCAL NEW S

AIDS report shows progress for D.C.

Nationals win Night Out game

JUNE 24, 2011 05

YOUR HEADLINE HERE

Nows the time to flex your mobile muscle.

With new 2-year activation & data pack.

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi 4510L

Retailer Logo Area

THE WIRELESS WAREHOUSE

06 JUNE 24, 2011

WWW.LIRONEPRO.COM (703) 623-9042

Images by LIRONE Photographer

Name: Michael Roybal Occupation: Business Development Executive

washingtonblade.com NATIONAL NEWS JUNE 24, 2011 07

Tracy Morgan meets with GLAAD in Tennessee

Defense Secretary Robert Gates is set to retire on June 30.

Gates unlikely to certify Dont Ask repeal before his retirement

Michigan lawmaker wants to ban partnership benets

Lesbian in running to replace Rep. Weiner

N.J. Senate boss sorry for opposition to marriage

08 JUNE 24, 2011 687US10AB06421_AdSpd_9.75x11.5__

4/11/11 11:16 AM Page 1

Wedn esda y Ma ry s birthd ay pa rty

Bu y new shoes for Latish a

Fight HIV your way.

687US10AB06421 TRIM 9.75"x11.5" NO BLEED

JUNE 24, 2011 09

how you spend your time is up to you.

Once-daily REYATAZ can help fight your HIV.

REYATAZ is one of several treatment options your doctor may consider.

Ask your healthcare team about REYATAZ

10 JUNE 24, 2011 687US10AB06421_AdSpd_9.75x11.5__

4/11/11 11:16 AM Page 3

FDA-Approved Patient Labeling Patient Information

REYATAZ (RAY-ah-taz) (generic name = atazanavir sulfate) Capsules

687US10AB06421 TRIM 9.75"x11.5" NO BLEED

JUNE 24, 2011 11

washingtonblade.com 12 JUNE 24, 2011 NATIONAL NEWS

Sebelius to collect LGBT data in health surveys

washingtonblade.com NATIONAL NEWS JUNE 24, 2011 13

Immigration reform bill includes pro-gay language

Divine sculpture by Andrew Logan

washingtonblade.com 14 JUNE 24, 2011 NATIONAL NEWS

LGBT bloggers convene at Netroots Nation

Labor union leader backs LGBT job protections

JUNE 24, 2011 15

SAVE MONEY ON CAR INSURANCE, D NOT ON A HAIRCUT.

Jonna S. Wooten, Agent

Like a Good Neighbor, state farm is there.

Revisions Redesign Text revisions Image/Logo revisions No revisions

ISSUE DATE: 100514

703 D St NW Washington, DC 202-628-1288

1221 Mass Ave NW Washington, DC 202-628-7979

washingtonblade.com 16 JUNE 24, 2011 NATIONAL NEWS