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Volume 42, Issue 49 - December 9, 2011
Volume 42, Issue 49 - December 9, 2011
Volume 42, Issue 49 - December 9, 2011
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Retiring Rep. BARNEY FRANK spoke to the Blade this week about a wide range of topics, including the state of the LGBT movement and his future plans.
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Gay people are born into and belong to every society in the world, said Secretary of State HILLARY CLINTON. They are all ages, all races, all faiths; they are doctors and teachers, farmers and bankers, soldiers and athletes; and whether we know it, or whether we acknowledge it, they are our family, our friends, and our neighbors.
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department will then compile a larger report for the president. Joe Solmonese, president of the Human Rights Campaign, praised the Obama administration for the new guidance in a statement. As Americans, we understand that no one should be made a criminal or subject to violence or even death because of who they are, no matter where they live, Solmonese said. Todays actions by President Obama make clear that the United States will not turn a blind eye when governments commit or allow abuses to the human rights of LGBT people. Victoria Neilson, legal director for Immigration Equality, praised the added protections for LGBT people seeking asylum in the United States. Immigration Equality hears from more than 1,000 LGBT people a year who are eeing persecution, Neilson said. Many face daunting challenges in escaping their home country, let alone reaching the shores of the United States. By instructing foreign service ofcers to offer all available assistance to those who seek their help, the White House is extending a helping hand to some of the worlds most vulnerable individuals. On the same day the memo was issued, Clinton spoke extensively about the need to incorporate LGBT people in human rights protections during remarks at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. The speech was in recognition of Human Rights Day, which recognizes the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Dec. 10, 1948 by the U.N. General Assembly. More than 1,000 diplomats and experts were in attendance. Today, I want to talk about the work we have left to do to protect one group
of people whose human rights are still denied in too many parts of the world today, Clinton said. In many ways, they are an invisible minority. They are arrested, beaten, terrorized, even executed. Many are treated with contempt and violence by their fellow citizens while authorities empowered to protect them look the other way or too often, even join in the abuse. They are denied opportunities to work and learn, driven from their homes and countries and forced to suppress or deny who they are to protect themselves from harm. I am talking about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people: human beings born free and given, bestowed equality and dignity who have a right to claim that, which is now one of the remaining human rights challenges of our time. Clinton acknowledged that her own countrys record on human rights for gay people is far from perfect. She noted that being gay was still a crime in many parts of the country until 2003, when the Supreme Court struck down state sodomy laws in Lawrence v. Texas. Many LGBT Americans have endured violence and harassment in their own lives, and for some, including many young people, bullying and exclusion are daily experiences, Clinton said. So we, like all nations, have more work to do to protect human rights at home. But the secretary also rejected the idea that homosexuality is a Western creation and people outside of Western countries therefore have grounds to reject LGBT people. Well, in reality, gay people are born into and belong to every society in the world, Clinton said. They are all ages, all races, all faiths; they are doctors and teachers, farmers and bankers, soldiers and athletes; and whether we know it, or whether we acknowledge it, they are our
family, our friends, and our neighbors. Clinton said those who rst crafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights may not in 1948 have realized the document applied to LGBT people, but said many of the countries involved in its crafting have come to the realization that as Clinton has articulated before gay rights are human rights, and human rights are gay rights. It is a violation of human rights when people are beaten or killed because of their sexual orientation, or because they do not conform to cultural norms about how men and women should look or behave, Clinton said. It is a violation of human rights when governments declare it illegal to be gay, or allow those who harm gay people to go unpunished. It is a violation of human rights when lesbian or transgendered women are subjected to socalled corrective rape, or forcibly subjected to hormone treatments, or when people are murdered after public calls for violence toward gays, or when they are forced to ee their nations and seek asylum in other lands to save their lives. Clinton also announced the creation of a Global Equality Fund that will support the work of civil society organizations working on LGBT human rights issues around the world. The secretary said the U.S. government has already committed more than $3 million to start this fund. During a conference call with reporters after the speech, a senior State Department ofcial, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights & Labor made grants to organizations in the past, but the Global Equality Fund will make permanent, or bolster the efforts to support civil society organizations around
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HOUSTON For lesbian New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, the passage of a same-sex marriage law in New York was a big win, but she acknowledges that more work on LGBT issues is needed. It passed in a pretty low time in our economy and a tough time for the city and state, and what Ive noticed is wherever I go in the city even still people are happy, Quinn told the Washington Blade. You go to senior centers, theyre still congratulating me. Its really created, I think, a lot of joy and a stronger sense of community in the city. Quinn made the remarks during the 27th International Gay & Lesbian Leadership Conference sponsored by the Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute after a panel session titled Victory in New York: A Model for Success, in which participants discussed the strategy that led to the enactment of same-sex marriage in New York. Despite that victory, one key piece of pro-LGBT state legislation that still hasnt passed in New York is GENDA, or the Gender Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which would institute nondiscrimination protections for transgender people in the private workforce. Quinn noted that New York City has transgender protections, but called the lack of statutory protections at the state
New York City Council Speaker CHRISTINE QUINN (center) declined to say whether she would run for mayor in 2013.
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level simply not acceptable. So I think we can be simultaneously happy, proud of ourselves, but not satised because we have more work to do, and GENDA is top of that list, Quinn said. Quinn added shes optimistic that transgender employment protections will pass very soon in the New York Legislature because Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) credited with leading the marriage ght in New York supports the measure. Other advancements Quinn is seeking on LGBT issues include a reduction in hate crimes, additional funding for LGBT organizations and effective
implementation of the Dignity for All Schools Act, a law that bars bullying in schools, including on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Asked about President Obamas lack of support for marriage equality, Quinn said shes unhappy with anyone who doesnt support marriage rights for gay couples, but commends those who say they could evolve on the issue which Obama has done. I applaud people who are open to discussing, thinking and evolving, and the president is certainly in that category, but I want him to fully get there, Quinn said. Quinn, whos expected to run for mayor
of New York City in 2013, declined to say whether she would pursue the ofce. Pressed further on the implications of having an openly lesbian mayor of the nations largest city, Quinn said an openly LGBT person winning elected ofce anywhere is a step forward. I think anytime somebody whos openly LGBT gets elected to ofce whatever ofce that is, whatever city, state, town thats in it is helpful to moving LGBT issues forward, and all civil and human rights issues forward, Quinn said. What city it is, what position it is doesnt matter. Anytime it happens, its a step forward for everybody.
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the world. The ofcial said organizations seeking to conduct work in the 80 countries where same-sex relations are criminalized would be priority areas for grant money under the fund.
Advocates hailed Clinton for her speech and called it a strong signal the United States is actively pushing for an end to LGBT rights abuses overseas. According to HRC, Solmonese met with Clinton in Geneva prior to her speech. Mark Bromley, chair of the Council for Global Equality, was also in attendance
and said Clinton gave a remarkable speech that received a standing ovation. For us, I think the real question was to set the proper tone to be respectful and to recognize that this is a difcult conversation for many conservative countries, but to also to be very rm in stating unequivocally that this is a human
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rights priority and a U.S. foreign policy priority, Bromley said. Bromley added Clinton struck an appropriate balance by saying she delivered her address with respect, understanding, and humility while maintaining the importance of LGBT rights as a priority. Justin Nelson, president of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, was also a witness to Clintons remarks and called them monumental and historic. Its such a strong statement that LGBT rights are human rights and human rights are LGBT rights, and thats American foreign policy, Nelson said. It sends a very strong message that people all over the world know that they have ally in America. Bromley said representatives from some countries didnt stand after the remarks despite the ovation, but he couldnt identify who they were or the countries from which they hailed. With most countries represented at some level, and 80 countries that continue to criminalize consensual samesex relations, there were some that, obviously, would have a difcult time fully understanding the speech, Bromley said. But at the same time, I think, the vast majority of the audience really reacted enthusiastically and understood it to be a balanced, respectful but rm statement of U.S. foreign policy. The senior State Department ofcial said 95 percent of the audience was standing after Clintons remarks and there was a sustained standing ovation. I think part of that is attributable to the fact that she came not to wag a nger, but to really invite a conversation, the ofcial said. I think the audience felt the spirit of respect, and also the spirit of hopefulness that she brought to the speech. In the aftermath of the speech, questions linger about whether the Obama administration can truly be supportive LGBT rights abroad when neither Obama nor Clinton have yet to express support for marriage rights for gay couples at home. Asked if by advocating for LGBT rights abroad overseas the Obama administration is now in favor of marriage equality, the senior State Department ofcial responded, I think the secretary and the president have both spoken about their personal views on marriage. I think that one of things that comes up a lot in the international context is that as in America and elsewhere there is an ongoing debate about gay marriage. But whatever our position on gay marriage, I think one of the things that many of us have been nding an agreement on is the fact that no matter what you think about that question, we can all agree that people ought not be killed or imprisoned for who are they are and who they love.
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also said hed veto the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. The candidate also came under re in October for saying that he believes homosexuality is a choice and science hasnt proven otherwise. Fred Sainz, vice president of communications for the Human Rights Campaign, said Cains exit from the race is appropriate for someone who chose to side with anti-gay forces. Often confused on his own positions, Cain eventually chose to side with antiLGBT forces, Sainz said. The fact his run ends because of his own moral failings is ironic but unfortunately altogether too common among this eld of Republican presidential candidates.
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In a wide-ranging discussion of his views on how the LGBT movement should push for civil rights legislation in Congress and through the states, Frank expressed in the blunt way he has been known to do that LGBT activists should use the most effective means of moving their agenda, even if that sometimes means making compromises. He described as political suicide the call by some LGBT activists and bloggers for withholding support for President Barack Obama on grounds that Obama and his Democratic allies in Congress didnt push harder for more LGBT legislative advances, including the passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA, which remains stalled in Congress. Frank said he has seen important advances in the support for transgender rights in Congress and several states, including Massachusetts, which just passed a transgender non-discrimination bill that includes protections in employment, housing, credit and adds transgender protections to the states hate crimes law. But Frank noted that the bill passed after transgender leaders and their supporters in the legislature agreed to a compromise that eliminated public accommodations protections from the bill. Lawmakers supportive of the bill said they would add public accommodations protections to the law as soon they can line up the votes in the legislature needed to do so. Frank dismissed as ridiculous the attacks by some LGBT activists who called the compromise unacceptable and an outrage against the transgender community. That is an example of their political stupidity, he said, noting that the compromise bill provides employment and housing protections that otherwise would not have passed if advocates held out for an all-or-nothing bill. Frank described as reasonable a proposal by LGBT advocates that President Obama issue an executive order requiring companies that receive federal contracts in the defense and other industries to provide non-discrimination protections for their LGBT employees. I think thats a reasonable thing to keep pushing for, he said. There are limits to what you can do. You dont want the president to overreach from what could be required in legislation. I think thats worth pushing for if its carefully done. A partial transcript of the Blades interview with Rep. Frank follows. The interview was conducted on Dec. 6, 2011, in Franks Capitol Hill ofce. Visit washingtonblade. com to read the full interview. Washington Blade: To what degree have you seen support for LGBT equality increase in the U.S. Congress since you took ofce as a congressman in 1981? Rep. Barney Frank: Oh, enormously. When I rst got here, the rst vote we had was in 1981 when the House as it
was able to do then by a one-house vote overturned the D.C. Councils repeal of the [citys] sodomy law. It was a heavy vote against us. And weve just made very great progress since then. Its to the point where now and its unfortunate that its gotten very partisan. The country has gotten much better in its view on LGBT rights. The Democrats have gotten better equal to or ahead of the country. But the Republicans have gotten much worse. So its now one of the major partisan issues. Its unfortunate how terrible the Republicans have become. You saw that in Dont Ask, Dont Tell, for instance, in the House. But in general the expectation is the Democrats in the House will be supportive on most issues, and I think that reects the country. Blade: What prompted you to come out as gay in 1987? Frank: First, my personal life. Ive known Ive been gay since I was 13. I lived a very repressed life until then. And then, because I had emotional and physical needs that needed an outlet, I got here and I thought, OK, well I can be privately out but publicly closeted. But it didnt work. I just found it very hard to have a satisfying, healthy emotional and physical life. So it was primarily my personal life. But it was also the secondary factor that I thought it would be helpful in ghting prejudice. One of the things I realized about talking a lot about gay rights and increasingly by then people knew I was gay. I wasnt out publicly. I realized they did not understand what it was like, what we went through, what the pain was. But thats because they didnt know anybody. Its hard to sympathize with people when you dont know who they are. You dont see what it is. Blade: Unlike other gay public ofcials who were in the closet, you didnt seem to hold back in your public support for gay rights. Frank: It was quite the opposite. I decided to run for ofce in 1972 to run for the state legislature in Massachusetts. And I remember my thought process was, well I cant be honest about being gay. I wouldnt win. But it would be despicable for me as a gay man to be any less than fully supportive ... There were then two gay groups, a mens group and a womens group. And they wrote to everybody who was running for the state legislature in 1972. It was just a couple of years after Stonewall. And for the rst time you had organized gay political activity. And they said, Would you introduce legislation to provide legal equality for gay people, which was the term we used then. And I said yes. I was the only one who said yes. So thats how I became the prime sponsor of the legislation. I was the only one. But I was glad to take on the role. So, yeah, I clearly decided I would not in any way retreat. And I remember the rst time I testied on gay rights. I was 32, unmarried. And I thought, well, what are they going to think? And my answer was, oh, the
hell with what they think. I was prepared to sacrice enough not to come out. But I was not prepared to degrade myself by pretending to be anything less than supportive of who I was. Blade: When you came out in Congress did you sense you were being held back from advancing because of a socalled glass ceiling due to your sexual orientation? Frank: I think there was one at rst. I think, now, yes and no. Certainly it didnt interfere with my being the chair of a very powerful committee and being, frankly, because of the circumstances, one of the major leaders. In fact I said that on the oor. I remember saying when we were talking about the hate crimes bill, Im a big shot now but I used to be 15 and I remember what it was like. If I were running for a leadership position it might be a problem in the House. Some of the Democrats come from the few areas left where theyre afraid. But now we have almost all the Democrats on board. We have a handful that arent. So no. And the other I assumed it would have been a bar to [running for] the Senate. But in 2004, when we thought John Kerry might get elected president, we had a mock election for the Senate in Massachusetts. Five of us were running Congressman Markey, Congressman Lynch, myself, then Congressman Meehan and Martha Coakley, now the attorney general. And we were running and Ive had people who worked in the other camps say I would have won that race. So if Kerry had been elected president I believe I would have been elected to the Senate in 2004. So I mean other than the presidency and the vice presidency I think theres probably not one. Blade: Where does the LGBT movement stand now in its ability to advance legislation? Frank: Weve gotten better. I think theres two good examples of great victories. They didnt involve demonstrations, they didnt involve marches. They involved some discretion and some compromising. Deferring to [New York Governor] Andrew Cuomos leadership politically in the battle for [same-sex] marriage in New York, and he told them how to do it. And then accepting the exclusion of public accommodations from the trans [non-discrimination bill, which passed in November 2011] in Massachusetts. Blade: The trans bill in Massachusetts became an issue to some Frank: An issue to whom? Blade: Some of the more outspoken trans activists, who say they are outraged because it includes employment, housing and other protections but not public accommodations protections. Frank: No, I would say ridiculous trans activists who are outraged, who would
prefer there be no rights for employment than this. That is an example of their political stupidity. They may be very bright about other things. I dont see how anybody can see that as a rational argument right now, nor, by the way, do I think it represents ve percent of our community. I dont even think it represents a majority of the transgender people. How can it possibly be and by the way, these people dont know history, because I will tell you that Martin Luther King and the other civil rights leaders would not for a second have hesitated to accept that deal. They were constantly moving toward making things better but those are both examples, I think, of the political maturity of our community of knowing how to go about it. And I think as a result we are on the verge well, by the way, we did the same thing with Dont Ask, Dont Tell. We didnt abolish Dont Ask, Dont Tell. We didnt ban statutorily discrimination against us in the military. We banned the requirement that we discriminate. And there was some, Oh, gee, how do you know they maybe will not do it fairly? I think we are on the verge of a very complete victory within a dozen years or so. That is, I think the country is supportive. It gets better generationally. I dont think people will be allowed to marry in every state, unfortunately, 10 years from now. I think people in those states where a majority of people live will be allowed to marry and will have full federal rights. Blade: Are you concerned about the provision of DOMA if its repealed that says the states dont have to recognize same-sex marriages from other states Frank: That doesnt mean anything. Ive said this all along. That doesnt mean anything at all. The court will disregard that. Quite frankly people dont understand that. Thats a matter of interpreting the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the Constitution. The Supreme Court will tell Congress, Mind your own business. It has nothing to do with you. That is totally meaningless, that section. It doesnt mean a thing. Congress cannot affect by statute a constitutional interpretation. By the way, the Constitution always was that states did not have to recognize that. When the Supreme Court threw out the law against inter marriage racially it wasnt based on one state having to recognize another states marriage. The assumption was in 1967 that Virginia, which is where the case was brought, didnt have to recognize a marriage in Europe. So everybody agreed an African American and a white person can get married in New York and Virginia can disregard it. It was thrown out on constitutional segregation grounds. So in the rst place, thats been the Constitution anyway. Secondly, if it was, Congress would have nothing to do with it. Its an entirely meaningless provision.
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to build public support and succeed at the ballot, not just the legislature, he told the Blade in his email message about the Maryland marriage campaign. Spokespersons for two of the lead coalition partners of Marylanders for Marriage Equality Fred Sainz of the Human Rights Campaign and Lisa Polyak of Equality Maryland responded cautiously to Wolfsons comments, saying the coalition is actively engaged in laying the groundwork and mapping strategy for ghting a possible marriage referendum. Other sources familiar with the coalitions member groups, who spoke on condition that they not be identied, said at least some of the coalitions representatives took offense at Wolfsons remarks. They said he appeared to be drawing conclusions about the coalitions capabilities and setting criteria for it to obtain help from Freedom to Marry without knowing the full details of the coalitions activities since it formed in July. In addition to HRC and Equality Maryland, other members of Marylanders for Marriage Equality include the NAACP of Baltimore, the ACLU of Maryland, the Service Employees International Union of Maryland, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Progressive Maryland, the National Black Justice Coalition, Catholics for Equality, Maryland Faith for Equality, Maryland NOW, the Family Equality Council, and Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). With the help of all of our coalition partners we believe that both a legislative ght as well as a referendum is very winnable in Maryland, said HRC spokesperson Fred Sainz. In fact, our recent polling shows that 51 percent of Marylanders would support it, he said in referring to the same-sex marriage bill. Another HRC spokesperson, Kevin Nix, released to the Blade the results of a poll that HRC commissioned from the polling rm Garin Hart Yang, which shows 51 percent of those polled would vote in support of same-sex marriage in a possible Maryland referendum. The poll showed 44 percent would vote against same-sex marriage in such a referendum, while 5 percent were undecided or had no opinion. Nix said the poll was conducted Oct. 20-23 of this year. We believe that the numbers will continue to grow and the enthusiasm for marriage equality will only become greater should there be the need for a referendum, Sainz said. Lisa Polyak, board chair for Equality Maryland, acknowledged that the makeup of the Maryland Legislature will be the same in January as it was in March of this year, when it failed to pass a same-sex marriage bill due to lack of support in the House of Delegates. The State Senate passed the measure in what observers called an historic development.
EVAN WOLFSON, executive director of Freedom to Marry, angered some marriage rights advocates after his organization chose not to join a coalition of groups working for a same-sex marriage law in Maryland.
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But Polyak said the difference going forward is that Maryland Gov. Martin OMalley, a Democrat, has agreed to introduce the bill this time around and serve as its chief sponsor in the legislatures 2012 session, providing an important boost for its chances of passing. At Equality Maryland, were following the governors lead and we intend to show that his condence and the ability of Maryland to pass this legislation are well founded, she said. We are going to work and work and work to not just pass the bill through the legislature but to deal with anything that comes after it to make sure that we achieve the goal of legal equality for our families through civil marriage. Asked if she believes the coalition is prepared to ght a ballot referendum, Polyak said, Yes, we feel that we are and will be prepared if that becomes a reality. Maryland State Sen. Rich Madaleno (D-Montgomery County), whos gay, said he, too, believes the coalition is quickly building an infrastructure needed to fend off a referendum. However, he said a referendum is not an absolute certainty. Under Marylands referendum law, organizers of a referendum must obtain
about 52,000 petition signatures in a period of less than three months. In past referendum battles, those opposing a referendum have challenged the validity of many of the signatures in efforts that have sometimes succeeded in preventing a referendum from reaching the ballot. Melissa Goemann, legislative director of the ACLU of Maryland, said her organization and the coalition as a whole are denitely working on a plan to deal with a referendum over the marriage bill. She said ACLU of Maryland has hired a eld director to work full-time on the marriage bill. We are very enthusiastic, she said. Others familiar with the Maryland coalition acknowledge that ghting a voter referendum will be a daunting task if recent history is a predictor of the outcome. Since 2004, opponents of same-sex marriage have succeeded in persuading voters in 29 states to approve ballot measures banning same-sex marriage in those states constitutions. In 2006, same-sex marriage supporters in Arizona succeeded in defeating a ballot measure seeking to put in place a draconian
constitutional amendment that would have banned same-sex marriage in the state as well as civil unions and domestic partnership rights for same-sex couples. The defeat marked the rst and only time a state ballot measure calling for banning same-sex marriage had been beaten back. But a short time later, Arizona voters passed a less restrictive ballot measure that bans same-sex marriage while allowing civil unions or domestic partnerships. The National Organization for Marriage, the group leading efforts to oppose samesex marriage in the United States, boasts that opponents of same-sex marriage have a perfect record of 29-0 in the ght against same-sex marriage. Despite these odds, marriage equality advocates, including Wolfson, have said in the recent past that efforts to pass same-sex marriage bills in state legislatures or through the courts should continue. In discussing the approval in 2008 by California voters of Proposition 8, which overturned that states same-sex marriage law, Wolfson said the debate over Prop 8 played an important role in educating the American public about the importance of marriage equality. Although Prop 8 was a defeat for LGBT equality in the short term, Wolfson has said it opened the way for conversations about marriage equality among the American people that would lead to the changing of hearts and minds of the public in the near future. Some of the participants of Marylanders for Marriage Equality, speaking on condition that they not be identied, said the same principles should apply to Maryland. They said Wolfson should not impose a benchmark on the Maryland effort that calls for a guarantee that a referendum will be defeated before Freedom to Marry or other national organizations will lend their support. Wolfson responded to these concerns in a follow-up email on Tuesday reiterating his belief that some benet can be achieved even if a state marriage referendum loses. But he said such a benet can only come about if supporters of marriage equality wage an effective and well thought-out campaign. [W]hen we engage in these campaigns against ballot attacks, we should ght so as to at least lose forward, i.e., gain ground and set the stage for the next ght, via public education and enlisting support, even if we cant prevail on the enemys timeframe by election day, he said. So it is true that I believe in the value, indeed the necessity, of persuasion, he added, which he described as lesson number two. Lesson 1 was win, he said. In Maryland, we have the opportunity to actually win and hold marriage, if we do what is needed not just to advance a bill but to mount a sustained and sufcient campaign to defend marriage at the ballot, Wolfson said. Benchmarks for achieving and holding the win are what Freedom to Marry has called for.
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I may be using the word friend a little loosely here but like many of my generation thats how I see Barney Frank. He is also my hero. I met Barney after he was elected to Congress through a mutual friend and I invited him to a dinner party at my home. We are both Jewish boys who grew up in the Northeast, were closeted until later in our lives, and had a hard time coming out. We are both interested in politics and activism. That is where the comparisons end. Barney is brilliant and I am not. Like many brilliant people Barney often nds it difcult to make small talk and always wants to talk policy. Big issues from world peace to nance to the LGBT movement intrigue Barney. As a member of Congress he has a platform and seven years after he was elected he took advantage of that platform to speak out for our community. Many younger people dont realize how difcult it was to come out, never mind on a national stage, in 1987. It was much harder than chaining yourself to the White House fence or coming to a national march and it had much more impact for the LGBT community at the time. Barney made a huge statement. You could be out and proud and a member of Congress. There were other members of Congress we knew were gay and some of us were friends with them, but Barney was the rst one out of the closet. I remember how proud I was the rst time I saw Barney debating Phyllis Schlay of the Eagle Forum. She was one of the most virulently anti-gay spokespersons at the time even after we found out she had a gay son. But now there was one of us with the stature and ability to respond to her bigotry. Barney balanced his work as a leader in the LGBT movement with all his other responsibilities as a member of Congress. He made his mark at home and won the
Rep. BARNEY FRANK came out at a time when the LGBT community had few visible role models.
respect of members who didnt agree with all his stands. Some questioned his irreverence as he was always ready with a quip and tart response to some bigoted or stupid remark. The high regard in which he is held, along with his longevity, led him to the chairmanship of the Financial Services Committee. I remember thinking how apt it was that those titans of industry and banking would be kneeling in front of him. He ensured that people with HIV/AIDS were protected in the workplace when that was difcult to do. When on occasion he stood up and made impassioned personal speeches on the oor of the House telling other members about what it meant to be gay he brought many of us to tears. Barney understands the system. He knows how to count votes and analyze policy, and he never suffered fools gladly. Some have called him a bully and said he ran roughshod over staff. Well, I worked for a member of Congress, Bella S. Abzug (D-N.Y.), who was accused of the same behavior. But both Barney and Bella were passionate about getting things done and not wasting time on those who
either couldnt or didnt want to understand what they already knew. It may not always be easy to work with or for people like that, but it is so rewarding when you work for someone who shares your passion and works longer and harder than anyone else to get things done. So if at times Barney doesnt show the kind of deference to others that they may like and angers them, in the end he still gets things done and gets them done right. Barney has never wavered in the ght for LGBT rights. He has always believed in moving us forward even if it meant taking incremental steps, because he knew that is better than not moving forward at all. His work over more than 30 years has teed us up for continued progress. My hope is that in the next stage of Barneys career he continues to be a leader in the movement for all peoples rights and continues to lead the LGBT community forward. He will surely be missed in Congress when he retires next year but he will continue to be a hero as he pushes back against anyone who stands in the way of our ght for full civil and human rights.
An individual cannot be punished because of his or her perceived gender non-conformity. Because these protections are afforded to everyone, they cannot be denied to a transgender individual.
in which the Supreme Court eventually outlawed anti-sodomy and other anti-gay laws. So Judge Pryor was certainly no friend to the LGBT community. The Dec. 6 opinion, written by Judge Rosemary Barkett, a 1993 Clinton appointee, not only afrmed the trial judges ruling in favor of Glenn, but did so in broad and sweeping fashion. The court began by noting that, [a] person is dened as transgender precisely because of the perception that his or her behavior transgresses gender stereotypes. There is thus a congruence between discriminating against transgender and transsexual individuals and discrimination on the basis of genderbased behavioral norms. After surveying a series of other federal court decisions that support this proposition, the Court in Glenn reached its conclusion: An individual cannot be punished because of his or her perceived gender nonconformity. Because these protections are afforded to everyone, they cannot be denied to a transgender individual. The nature of the discrimination is the same; it may differ in degree but not in kind, and discrimination on this basis is a form of sex-based discrimination that is subject to heightened scrutiny under the Equal Protection Clause. Ever since the Supreme Court began to apply heightened scrutiny to sex-based classications, its consistent purpose has been to eliminate discrimination on the basis of gender stereotypes. These are sweeping words, clearly and concisely bringing the transgender community under the umbrella of basic equal protection principles. In addition, the decision effectively undermines the bathroom panic argument of the opposition, stating that such fears hypothesized or invented post hoc in response to litigation are not genuine justications. Although the decision is clearly a positive and welcome one, its critical to recognize its limitations. As it is not a ruling based on Title 7 of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, it only applies in cases against government action equal protection applies against
the government, not against private actors such as businesses. However, Title 7 is frequently referenced in the opinion, which should ease the way forward on the next Title 7 case. There have also already been suggestions that state and local transgender protection laws are now either unnecessary or even illegal. Were scratching our heads about that last one. The fact is that, as welcome as the Glenn decision is, it sets a oor for basic equal protection coverage, not a ceiling, and even then, it only applies against government discrimination. In order to protect against private acts of discrimination, state and federal statutes banning such acts are necessary, and such statutes certainly may provide more protections than does the constitutional principle of equal protection, lling in the details, so to speak. In Maryland, we are poised to pursue such a statute at the state level, and the ringing endorsement of transgender equality under the Constitution set forth in the Glenn decision can only help speed the process of passing a fully inclusive law to protect transgender individuals from discrimination.
Dana Beyer, a retired physician and surgeon, is a trans advocate and executive director of Gender Rights Maryland. Jonathan Shurberg, a board member of Gender Rights Maryland and chair of its legislative committee, is a lawyer in private practice in Silver Spring. Reach them via genderrightsmaryland.org.
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As quixotic as it may sound, I believe that government can do much good from protecting our civil rights to providing a much-needed social safety net to vulnerable people. Yet, few politicians move me in the way that certain rock stars, comedians, poets or civil rights leaders move me. Most politicos, including those who have honorably served our country, seem muted, aloof, a bit slow on the uptake without their handlers humorless. Except for Rep.
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Its that time of the year again and the Gay Mens Chorus is ringing in the holidays and the opening of its 2011-2012 season with its annual holiday concert. This years version is being dubbed Red & Greene and features special guest Ellen Greene, Broadways original Audrey from Little Shop of Horrors. Theres nothing like a Jew who loves Christmas, by the way, Greene says. Ive been known to have three Christmas trees one for children in the front, one for the middle room where the piano was and then one in the back. Greene will be joined by pianist Christian Klikovits and Grammy Award-winning cellist Stephen Erdody. The three were in town last weekend for a dinner with the Choruss board, managing director David Jobin and a couple rehearsals with artistic director Jeff Buhrman and the whole chorus. David Jobin is such a spectacular producer, Greene says. Weve been treated so
well, everybodys been lovely to us this is my Christmas present. The show will include the full chorus singing holiday standards, including Angels We Have Heard on High and smaller ensembles having fun dancing and singing in full costumes. Christmas represents to me, theater, people, artists, and I mean artists across the board if you think, if you dream, if you create, youre an artist so Christmas represented coming together as a family, Greene says. Anything that involves music and coming together feels holy and special and magical. Greene plans two dedications during the engagement Winter Song for those whove died, and Universal Child for same-sex marriage rights and anti-bullying. My show is so depressing, that the reason I have to talk in between is I can make everyone laugh so I can sing another song, she says. This isnt Greenes rst time singing with a chorus. Growing up, her whole family sang, earning them the nickname, the singing Greenes and she always had a big solo on holidays. I was singing with the cantor and I got a 104 fever because I had tremendous stage fright I dont know why I picked this career, Greene says. My father he says, Let her sing. As soon as I sang, my temperature went down.
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Following My Compass in the Dark IF SCIENCE DISCOVERED A WAY TO CHANGE SEXUAL ORIENTATION, WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Nothing. I love who I am. WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IN BEYOND THE PHYSICAL WORLD? Life never dies; because life is energy it just transfers. WHATS YOUR ADVICE FOR LGBT MOVEMENT LEADERS? Speak out louder the movement is way too quiet. WHAT WOULD YOU WALK ACROSS HOT COALS FOR? Matt, Buddha, my family or friends. WHAT LGBT STEREOTYPE ANNOYS YOU MOST? All of them. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE LGBT MOVIE? Beautiful Thing WHATS THE MOST OVERRATED SOCIAL CUSTOM? Checking In everywhere you go on FB or Twitter. I dont need to know when you are picking up your dry cleaning, thanks. WHAT TROPHY OR PRIZE DO YOU MOST COVET? Nobel Peace Prize WHAT DO YOU WISH YOUD KNOWN AT 18? Nothing more than I did then. The journey is life. WHY WASHINGTON? Because I love it here. The city is gorgeous, yet not too tall and overwhelming. I tend to feel like an ant in cities where you are surrounded by skyscrapers. Here, I feel more grounded. And also, the theatre in this town is incredible. The quality and talent level is incredible, and the community is like a giant family.
WHATS WASHINGTONS BEST NIGHTSPOT, PAST OR PRESENT? I really do miss Tracks, but always love a Monday at JR.s. Also, Club Blue at Signature Theatre on Friday nights. Great music, and the entire cast usually stays and dances. So much fun! DESCRIBE YOUR DREAM WEDDING. My dream wedding would have me and Matt surrounded by family and friends in a nation where it was totally accepted. With lots of monetary gifts, of course. WHAT NON-LGBT ISSUE ARE YOU MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT? Animal welfare. And as a weather geek, I get really mad when people dont know the difference between watch and warning. So, I guess also weather preparedness. WHAT HISTORICAL OUTCOME WOULD YOU CHANGE? I just wish It Gets Better was around before all of those recent LGBT suicides. WHATS BEEN THE MOST MEMORABLE POP CULTURE MOMENT OF YOUR LIFETIME? Meeting most of the original cast of 1968s Night of the Living Dead. ON WHAT DO YOU INSIST? Relaxation
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WED, DEC 14
Billy Elliot the Musical, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. kennedy-center.org. A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story, Olney Theatre Center. 301-924-3400. olneytheatre.org.
THU, DEC 15
Festive Baroque (Music in Mind), Clarice Smith. 301-405-ARTS. claricesmithcenter.umd.edu. The Banjo in the Civil War: Second Sunday Series, Fairfax Commission on the Arts, Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center. 703-385-8414. fairfaxva.gov. Messiah Sing-Along, Prince Georges Publick Playhouse. 301-277-1710. arts.pgparks.com. Handels Messiah, Schlesinger. 703-442-9404. newdominion.org.
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Off the Walls Holiday Art Sale, Corcoran Gallery of Art. 202-639-1700. corcoran.org. RO ME O & J UL IE T: S Y N E T IC T HE AT E R T H R U F RI , DE C 2 3 CRYS TAL CI T Y T HE AT R E Love, passion and timelessness are all made stunningly physical in this rendition of Shakespeares great romantic tragedy. Set within the gears of a giant clock, Synetics adaptation explores the untimely nature of one of literatures greatest love stories. RAMS E Y L E W I S : S U N GOD D E S S T OU R F RI , DE C 9 S T RAT H MO R E The jazzman extraordinaire, winner of three Grammys and seven gold records, revisits his classic 70s album The Sun Goddess (and a few other funky favorites) with his electric band-- guitarist Henry Johnson, keyboard player Michael Logan, drummer Charles Heath and bassist Joshua Ramos. NS O P O P S : T HE P E R F E C T GIF T - T HE CA N A DIA N TEN ORS T H R U S UN, DE C 1 1 KE NNE DY CE N T E R Celebrate the holidays with the NSO Pops and the Canadian Tenors, four gifted young men with diverse vocal styles, undeniable charm, and international solo success. T H E J O Y O F C HR IS T M A S S AT, DE C 10 & S U N , D E C 1 1 WAS H I N G T O N N AT ION A L C AT HE D R A L Celebrate the season by enjoying Christmas in the magnicent setting of Washington National Cathedral. Sing along with old favorites such as Joy to the World and Angels We Have Heard on High, be inspired by glorious choral gems such as Once in Royal Davids City and Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, and top it all off by singing Handels beloved Hallelujah Chorus along with the 140 beautiful voices of the Choral Society.
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MON, DEC 12 Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Stories about what happens on the way,
SpeakeasyDC, Town Danceboutique. 202-234-8696. speakeasydc.com.
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American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. kennedy-center.org. Arlen & Berlin, In Series, Atlas. 202-204-7760. inseries.org. Project 2011: Face To Face, Artisphere. 703-875-1100. artisphere.com. The Golden Dragon, The Studio Theatre. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org.
Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero by Chris Matthews, National Archives. 202-357-5000. archives.gov.
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La vida en los Esclavos Unidos, GALA Hispanic Theatre. 202-234-7174. galatheatre.org.
FIELDWORK for Mixed Disciplines - Fall Showing, Dance Place. 202-269-1600. danceplace.org. The White House: The Presidents Home in Photographs and History, National Archives. 202-357-5000. archives.gov. The Big Idea: Exploring the Edge of Existence, National Geographic. 202-857-7700. nglive.org/dc. The Capital Hearings, An A Cappella Holiday, Strathmore. 301-581-5100. strathmore.org.
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Classical Repertory Dance Theatre Fall Concert, Joy of Motion Dance Center, The Jack Guidone Theater. 202-520-3692. joyofmotion.org.
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The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker, Warner Theatre. 202-397-7328. washingtonballet.org. A Christmas Carol, Fords Theatre. 202-347-4833. fords.org. The Madman and The Nun, Ambassador Theater, Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint. 202-315-1305. aticc.org. The Sound of Music, Olney Theatre Center. 301-924-3400. olneytheatre.org. Pride and Prejudice, Round House Theatre Bethesda. 240-644-1100. roundhousetheatre.org. Bust, The Studio Theatre. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org. An Irish Carol, Keegan Theatre, Church Street Theater. 703-892-0202. keegantheatre.com.
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National Philharmonic: Handels Messiah, Strathmore. 301-581-5100. nationalphilharmonic.org. The Joy of Christmas, Cathedral Choral Society, WNC. 202-537-6200. cathedralchoralsociety.org.
SAT, DEC 10
ONGOING EXHIBITIONS
Corcoran Gallery of Art. 30 Americans, Claire Healy & Sean Cordeiro: Are We There Yet? 202-639-1700. corcoran.org. National Archives. Whats Cooking Uncle Sam? 202-357-5000. archives.gov. National Gallery of Art. From Impressionism to Modernism: The Chester Dale Collection, Warhol: Headlines, The Invention of Glory: Afonso V and the Pastrana Tapestries, Harry Callahan at 100, Antico: The Golden Age of Renaissance Bronzes, In the Tower: Mel Bochner, A New Look: Samuel F.B. Morses Gallery of the Louvre. 202-737-4215. nga.gov.
NPRs A Jazz Piano Christmas, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. kennedy-center.org. Searching for the Real Messiah, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. kennedy-center.org. Julie and Julia, National Archives. 202-357-5000. archives.gov. Caroling in the Rotunda: The Mandoleers, National Gallery of Art. 202-737-4215. nga.gov.
SUN, DEC 11
Christmas with the Camerata, Washington Mens Camerata, Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church. 202-364-1064. camerata.com.
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The D.C. Center (1318 U St., N.W.) is having an opening for the exhibit Juxtapositions featuring photographs by queer artist P.B. Groszmann conveying the diversity of the LGBT experience tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 2. For more information, visit thedccenter.org. Siren returns after ve months with a special holiday edition tonight at Green Lantern (1335 Green Court, N.W.) featuring DJs Majr, Madscience, Jeffrex and Donna. with an open rail vodka bar from 10 to 11 p.m. and $16 Smirnoff allyou-can-drink-all-night bracelets available until midnight. Theres a $6 cover for this 21-and-older event. The American Ballet Theatre performs The Nutcracker today at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) at 1:30 p.m. Tickets range from $45 to $150 and can be purchased online at kennedy-center.org. The Creative Alliance presents Victoria Vox and ellen cherrys tonight at the Patterson (3134 Eastern Ave.) in Baltimore at 8 p.m. Vox and cherrys play traditional holiday songs as well as originals. Tickets are $11 for members and $16 for general admission. To purchase tickets, visit creativealliance.org. The Fridge (516 8th St., S.E.) is having an opening reception for a new exhibit, Part and Parcel tonight from 8 to 11 p.m. featuring works by Frank Adams, Chris Chen, Stephanie Kwak and more. Large works are on display with smaller pieces next to them wrapped in brown paper. Patrons will have the chance to purchase the larger work or take a chance on the smaller one. All wrapped works will remain covered until after they are purchased. For more information, visit thefridgedc.com. The Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) presents Yvonne Caruthers giving a comprehensive history of Messiah performances throughout the years in Searching for the Real Messiah today
SUNDAY, DEC. 11
Beny Blaq tonight at 8 p.m. in the Robeson room of its Shirlington location (4251 South Campbell Ave., Arlington). The list to perform is announced at 8 p.m. Wristbands are $4 and will be on sale starting at 10 a.m. in the Global Exchange store until sold out. D.C.s Gay Flag Football League presents Mens Speed Dating tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. at Nellies (900 U St., N.W.). Theres a $15 cover with $3 drink specials. Check in begins at 6 p.m. The Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) presents the opening of its production of Billy Elliot: The Musical directed by Stephen Daldry and featuring music by Elton John, tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $150 and can be purchased online at kennedy-center.org. Busboys & Poets hosts a community meeting with Southern Poverty Law Center and Truth Wins Out to end exgay conversion therapy today at 6 p.m. in the Langston room of its 14th and V streets location (2021 14th Street, N.W.). Experts will be present to speak about the practice of conversion therapy and how to protect LGBT rights. RSVP is appreciated, but not required. Call 855-841-8356 or e-mail ashley @splcenter.org for more information. D.C. Bi Women will have its monthly dinner at Dupont Italian Kitchen (1637 17th St., N.W.) tonight from 7 to 9 p.m.
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TUESDAY, DEC. 13
Rainbow Response is holding its monthly meeting tonight at the D.C. Center (1318 U St., N.W.) from 7 to 8 p.m. Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) is having its annual employee show tonight at 8 p.m. when the staff will act and sing on stage to show appreciation during the holiday season and there will be an open bar after the show. Anti-Defamation Leagues Young Professionals Division presents Taking on Bullying in the Paul Porter Room at Arnold & Porter, LLP (555 12th St., N.W.). This event will feature a keynote address from Russlynn Ali, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department Education as well as testimonials from David Aponte, a student activist and former victim of bullying and more. RSVP is required as space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, e-mail sdornstreich@adl.org.
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Jazz pianist and Yamaha artist Dan Tepfer plays the Mansion at Strathmore (10701 Rockville Pike) in North Bethesda tonight at 7:30 p.m., premiering new works with his performance of Goldberg Variations/Variations, his solo album using Johann Sebastian Bachs masterpiece, the Goldberg Variations. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at strathmore.org.
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warm, silky solo on My Sweet Lawd was understated yet powerful. And old MCC standbys Lisa Carrol, Tanya Harper and Michelle Lanchester (Hughes partner) were each in ne voice. Carrol, who possesses a lovely alto timbre, has excelled under Hughes guidance and has found new range in her interpretive abilities. And Lanchester, a soul growler who can ad lib with all the passion and re of any big-name gospel act, sounded better than ever last night. She has, at times, been hampered by muddy acoustics and ill-tempered mics in the MCC sanctuary but last night the balance was perfect. There were some howling mics here and there, sadly, but they were mostly worked out by the time she came on. Hughes opened the second half with two solos Ave Maria and O Holy Night, both of which shes performed previously at the church. The latter, especially, was lovely and allowed her to show off her interpretive nesse and range to their fullest. They also exemplied, by contrast, what makes Hughes such a rare talent she can kick back and throw down with the most sanctifying gospel grooves but on her solo selections she proves shes got great classical sensibilities as well and is undeniably a trained singer. Its quite rare to nd a musician, whether he or she is singing or directing (or accompanying as Hughes also does), who can pull off both extremes so successfully. Though mercurial at times, she leaves enormous shoes for the church to ll. Music can totally make or break a worship service. The Gay Mens Chorus sounded lovely as usual their harmonies, tighter and more rened (but also more staid) than MCCs are undeniably great. Their overall pitch is as precise as a tuning fork. They continue to excel under Jeff Burhmans sturdy leadership. Only a medley of Hanukkah songs the Chorus performed felt out of place, since MCC is a Christian church.
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sometimes produce positive effects. Pretending to be happy can sometimes cause happiness to rub off on you. Make your bed and do the dishes. Dont let things pile up until they become daunting. Your physical environment affects your mental state of mind. Surround yourself with upbeat and positive people ad nauseum they are sure to rub off on you. There are people who can be disgustingly chipper around the holidays and they can balance out our misery. Sitting on Santas lap may be just what the doctor ordered. Dont drink excessively keep alcohol in moderation. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and will interrupt sleep patterns. And it may make you do something foolish at the ofce holiday party. Eat healthy. Overdoing fatty foods and innocuous sweets can lead to feelings of guilt and pack on the holiday ve. Have a healthy snack before the next party you go to, so you dont overindulge. Get to the gym. Now is not the time to let your exercise program go by the wayside. We know exercise equals stress release and those endorphins work. Dont over schedule. Three parties in one night is enough to stress anyone out. Decide which party is most important to you and spend the most time there. Avoid overspending. This may not stress you out this month, but next months bill will. Pamper yourself. Take time to take those hot baths, get a massage or take your spouse to a nice restaurant. While holidays are indeed a time for giving, its just as important to give to yourself. Ask for help. You dont have to go it alone. Others likely share your struggles. Talk to your friends, spouse, clergy, etc. and express that this is often a difcult time of year. Talking about your emotions may make you feel better. Dont ignore the elephant in the room. Sleep well. Get as much sleep as you can or at least maintain your current sleep schedule. And when in doubt, fake it until you make it. I dont want to sound trite, but often your state of mind or attitude can affect your mood. If I decide Im going to have a miserable month of December, I will. On the contrary and not to oversimplify, if I decide to do what I can to enjoy the holidays, I may actually have a good time. Now is not the time to re-invent the wheel, but a time to stay close to routine and not make dramatic shifts in your schedule and to surround yourself with positive upbeat people. If youre accustomed to being the holiday Scrooge, you can make this year different.
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I fancy myself an authority on feeling blue around the holidays. This time of year conjures up mixed and complex emotions for me. And feeling blue just seems like something I am obliged to. While not a very uplifting topic, I decided to put a positive spin on the time of year I struggle with most as Im sure Im not alone. Lets all get happy together. Days are longer and seasonal affective disorder seems to be the cause du jour. Many of us, myself included, are light sensitive and are easily affected by its absence. Couple this with one of the most stressful times of the year and you inevitably can have a recipe for feeling down or stressed. Does it have to be this way? Can you snap yourself out of it and simply decide to rise to the occasion and have yourself a merry time? For me, its not a matter of snapping out of it as I live with bipolar disease and those who suffer from similar diseases often have pronounced difculties during this time of year. Theres no magic bullet to allay these feelings. Im not a medical doctor nor claim to be, so as always, I encourage anyone feeling depressed or anxious or dramatically out of sorts to seek sound medical advice and talk about what youre feeling. And while for me theres no substitute for the medications I take for my bipolar disease or for the talk therapy I engage in once a week, there are some additional things I can do that can add to my overall state of being. I can make a difference in my own happiness. I came up with a list of what may seem like simple tasks, but together have a positive and uplifting effect on my psyche and generally give me a better sense of well being. I would love to hear from readers as to what little tricks you use to keep yourself in good holiday cheer and help alleviate anxiety and stress during the holidays. Act as if you are happy. Feeling generally follows action so doing things you do when you are at peace can
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