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Matthew Shepard, a Gay University of Wyoming student, was abducted by two men shortly after midnight on October 7, 1998. The men, Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson, drove Shepard east of town, where they tied him to a split-rail fence and repeatedly beat him with the butt end of a pistol. He died several days later of his wounds. The murder made headlines around the world and transformed Shepard into a symbol. Much as the fatal beating of Emmett Till came to symbolize the discrimination suffered by African Americans in the Jim Crow South almost a half century before, Shepard became the face of violence against Gay, Lesbian and Transgender people. Wyoming was never quite the same. The Star-Tribune has taken stock of where the Cowboy State stands 15-years after Shepards death. What has changed? What hasn't? Most Gays and Lesbians say life has improved. People are more accepting and less prone to stereotypes. But only a few agreed to speak publicly. Some cited family concerns. Others are simply private peagree to ople. One talk. They man feared said they he could hoped their lose his stories job. His could shed b u d d y some light works for on a state the same thats movcompany in ing forward, a Colorado but still has office, a long way which by to go. Matthew Shepard law could be sued if Janet Youhe was fired for his ngholm sites in the sexuality. Wyoming backyard of the home carries no such proshe shares with her wife tections. in Casper. Youngholm Maybe nothing and her wife were inforwould change if his mally married in New picture and name apHampshire in 1980 bepeared in the newspafore becoming legally per. He didnt want to married there in 2010. take that chance. Even though their marSeveral people did riage is not recognized in Wyoming, Youngholm says she feels comfortable in the state and loves living in it. Janet Youngholm met her partner after a softball game in rural Wyoming. She was a softball player, I was a groupie, Youngholm said. They chatted and stayed in touch. They slowly fell in love. In 1980, they informally married in New Hampshire. Their formal marriage wouldnt be until 2010, when the Granite State allowed Gays and Lesbians to legally exchange vows. Youngholm has always felt she belonged in Wyoming. Her

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spouses family still lives in Casper. So the couple moved here permanently in 2010. She and her spouse have friends, groups and a church where they belong. She knows she wont be fired from her job at the Wyoming Medical Center for her sexuality. The company she works for has a contract with the hospital. Both have anti-discrimination policies. Her spouses parents still dont want to talk about Gay Marriage, though they embrace Youngholm as part of their family. And her spouse doesnt feel comfortable being
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The Geezer
in the beginings of our now out in the open LGBT Community in Greater Cincinnati. As a geezer who has been more of an observer when younger than an activist, I respect those who marched, spoke on Fountain Square and are older and now more spectator such as am I. There are questions to be askedaround things that older people facenursing care, Medicare, housing, relationships to name a few. I am not the only Geezer so from time to time others will occupy this space, telling their stories or asking their questions. Until next time take careyou too are growing older.

but economic impact is marginal. Some are All LGBT people are calling for a boycott of not between the ages of the 2014 Olympics. So 18 and 30 far the International There are many who Olympic Committee well as the Real politics101 as more proThe Geezer By Tedd Good gressive By Worley Rodehaver western governments are 65 and older. OK Russia is a have responded with These are people who homophobic oligarchic silence and denial. have been around and theocracy got it . They LGBT Olympians like in many cases around a ban public affirmation Greg Louganis do not second time. by the LGBT com- even like the concept. We havent really munity as dangerous to Its the old global covered the older age children but enable hate universal default group of LGBT people crimes. position. When in for the most part but Tsar Putin has de- doubt go to business as now is a time for change. creed that LGBT usual. Trade must flow. This column will reprotests during the Here is a boycott we port on news of interest Olympics will be can all participate in : to the our senior cititreated as terrorism. DONT WATCH THE zens. And we will talk There is a boycott of GAMES. Go viral with to those people, now Russian vodka. It it. Use every oppordowagers, who have led makes interesting press tunity in social media to spread the word that you will not watch the is published monthly in Cincinnati, Ohio. games. Empower MAP ublications, 1727 Highland, Cincinnati, OH 45202, 513-241-7539 others to do so. BIG e.mailmap@ella.net webhttp:/www.glbtnewscincinnati.com SPORTS depends on Hatred and bitterness can never cure the disease, only love can do that. Martin Luther King BIG MEDIA to sell Always be yourself, from Billy Elliot BIG ADVERTISING Publisher/EditorWorley Rodehaver; Associate EditorMichael X. Chanak TransportationJoe Wilks based on projected Contributors Christa Curfiss, Tedd Good, Brooklyn Steele-Tate and Jack Wolking ratings in order to make All Issues of GLBT News, Worley Rodehaver and , Michael X. Chanak are on Facebook BIG BUCKS. Say that This Newspaper is supported entirely by income from our Advertisers. Editorials/Opinions are the opinions of the writer or organization and the

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who have or have died from AIDS or Hate Crimes This publication is dedicated to those
It is our goal to record the positive contributions GLBT people make to their community and the local community at large. While AIDS and Hate CRIMES are certainly not positive things, we seek to draw the positive from the negative. We hold up Paul Delph and Matthew Shepard and their families as models of how human beings should or could react to each other and how families should support loved ones whose lives are not in the box right wing religious zealots want them in. Delph, a multi-talented Cincinnatian, died of AIDS in 1996. His mother shut down her business to care for him. Shepard died in 1998, victim of a hate Crime and his mother worked for years to get passed a national Hate Crimes Bill, which is now law.

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push forward and learn a little bit about our little Hello folks. Todays friends dental characteristopic is one that we all as tics. First off, only rarely do pet owners talk about. Repets get cavities like we member in the movie The d o . InLaws Their iswhen s u e s Shelly usually Cornpett s t e m the denfrom us tist was By Dr. Robert Biederman not benot as ing able concerned about healthy to see the trouble brewing teeth and gums as Vince way back in the back teeth. when they were in front of (Molars for those technithe firing squad? cally inclined.) They usuWell, as Shelly would tell ally do not get a craving for you these days. it actually soda pop or Godiva is important: and I will tell sweets. So where does the you why in just a moment problem come from? or two. If you have chickWell give yourself five ens or parakeets for pets. points if you said plaque then youre in the clear to- and tarter build up. Heres day! For the rest of us, we what happens, food crud need to hash this stuff out. builds on the teeth. It then Now the main thing here calcifies into tarter (calcuis that, generally speaking, lus) at the gum line. The dental care can be fairly gums recede and the roots easy to learn and incorpo- of the tooth are soon exrate into your pets life. If posed. Then you can kiss some sort of dental care is that tooth goodbye unforadministered, then one is tunately. certain to have a happier, What teeth are the main healthier companion. The culprits? Give yourself aneffort put forth will reward other five points if you said the owner with fewer ex- the canine (fang) teeth and pensive veterinary bills as the big carnaissal teeth on well. the upper jaw. The latter Sounds pretty good are the ones nobody looks doesnt it? OK then, lets at because they are way

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back in the back! Should the teeth go bad, there are a large variety of services available at your happy local veterinarian. Surgical cleaning, root planing and flouride treatments are by far and away the most common. Why are these things important? Because liver, kidney and heart disease can develop from such a situation. So, toothless pets look like homeless pets; and no one wants that. So how do we avoid this? Tip 1.) Were now off to the pet store to get a toothbrush and tuna or liver flavored toothpaste. Yes Virginia. this is America. Rather than a toothbrush, however, one can purchase a finger cot with bristles. This may work better that a brush. Rubberized toys are out there that you can load with toothpaste, and these work pretty well too. Tip 2.) Simply wipe off the teeth with a plain dry cotton ball. This is simplicity at its finest. It wipes off the slimy plaque before it consolidates into hard tarter. Do this once or twice a week and that homeless look will never come knocking at your door. Tip 3.) Another neat tip is food. There is one in particular, Hills T/D diet prescription food that does wonders for those older dogs/cats that may need to avoid anesthesia. I have my familys pets on this food. Not only will it remove the lions share of tarter, but it keeps em looking good and sparkly.Yes. its costlier than regular food, but a lot less expensive than most of the alternatives. The main purpose here is to prevent oral infections. This means that every time the poor pet
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I hope you are readBy Worley Rodehaver is going around and could hardly talk for ing this and wish us GLBT News Editor Maybe you havent two daysbad for me. luck for a period of relative peace. heard from us for some (I love to talk.) time. It isnt that we havent been trying to reach out. First, we spent seven weeks in a nursing home and probably would still be there if we hadnt just packed up and left. That caused us to loose a monthly and several weeklies publications. We went to work as soon as possible, got a Intimate: Gold medalist Tatyana Firova and Kseniya Ryzhova of new used car and Russia share a kiss on the lips during as they were awarded their ZAPengine prob- gold medal. Two Russian athletes Kseniya Ryzhova and lems. We got that fixed and were photographed Tatyana Firova, who ZAPthe computer kissing on the podium were part of the broke down. We have as they received their 4x400m gold medalist been to three computer gold medal at the winning team at last Athletics weeks event in repair shops, one of World them more than once, Championship in what Moscow, were snapped had a new hard dive in- has been seen as an act exchanging a kiss on stalled and then re- of defiance against the lips on the final day moved, then we learned their Governments of the tournament a new way to publish attitude toward Gay yesterday. It was not the first kiss and finallyif you get rights. thiswe are back to where we started doing Wyoming, from Page 1 a basic level. Lots of it the old fashoined named in this story. Lesbian and Gay way. The Cowboy State People live here and And, of course, feel- has come a long way love it and fight fiercely ing left out, the cat got since her first trip here to live here even if their sick. nearly 40 years ago. lives are a little harder During the last week son, live there? she than other peoples. of this series of events said. Its no different Janet de Vries poses I caught something that than any other state on in the Gateway Build-

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I need it as does the cat and my friends who have been watching from the sidelines. the pair had enjoyed either - they had also shared a similar kiss directly after winning the race. It was the final twist in an event that had been overshadowed by the issue of Gay rights. Sources inside the Russian team had denied the kiss was a protest at Russias anti-Gay laws. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law in June that punishes the dissemination of information about homosexuality to minors, but activists say it can be used for a broad crackdown against Gays. they had a dinner party with straight friends, theyd only invite straight friends. If they had a dinner with Gay Friends, theyd only invite Gay Friends. Very few in Casper knew Janet de Vries, 56, and her partner were Lesbians and had committed their lives to each other. We did not officially come out at work for fear of losing our jobs, de Vries said. I dont know whether it was a real fear, or just a fear of the unknown. Either way, it was the early 80s, and they kept it a secret. The oil bust of the late 1980s gave de Vries, then a geologist, a chance to try something new. She moved to Laramie to become a career counselor. She started speaking in education classes, sociology classes and womens studies classes. It was before actors played Gay Characters on TV, before Ellen DeGeneres came out to Oprah Winfrey, before the murder of openly Gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard. She wanted people to see someone who was Gay or Lesbian. She wanted to break down stereotypes. When she moved back to Casper, she felt more comfortable with who she was. She came out to her straight friends. Dinner parties became a mix of both sexualities. Then Shepard was killed. De Vries remembers hearing the news. Like September 11 and the day John F. Kennedy was shot, she remembers where she was and what she was doing. Five years after Shepards murder, Time magazine featured de Vries and asked if Wyoming had changed since his death. Fifteen years later she took another stab at the question. Every five years weve made progress, locally, statewide and nationally, she said. Wyoming has a legislator who is openly Gay. Natrona County legislators have attended Caspers Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays group. They might not agree, but at least theyre willing to sit down at the table and talk. That is tremendous progress, de Vries said.

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ing at Casper College. De Vries and her partner kept their relationship secret in the 80s, but have since found Wyoming's culture to be more accepting. They used to keep their friends separate. If

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The National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association publishes a stylebook on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender issues. The stylebook contains definitions of entries on common words and phrases and updates terms to reflect the association's mission of inclusive coverage. Below are the associations guidelines on some key terms: Gay: An adjective that has largely replaced homosexual in referring to men who are sexually and affectionately attracted to other men. Avoid using as a singular noun. For women, Lesbian is generally used, but when possible ask the person which term she prefers. To include both, use Gay men and Lesbians. Gender identity: An individuals emotional and psychological sense of being male or female. Not necessarily the same as an individual's sex at birth. Queer: Originally a pejorative term for Gay, now being reclaimed by some Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender people as a self-affirming umbrella term. Offensive when used as an epithet. Use only if there is a compelling reason. Transgender (adj.): An umbrella term that refers to people whose physical, sexual characteristics may not match

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their gender identity. Some female and male cross-dressers, drag queens or kings, female or male impersonators, and intersex individuals may also identify as transgender. Use the name and personal pronouns that are consistent with how the individual lives publicly. When possible, ask which term the person prefers. As a noun, use transgender people. Transgender man: A person who was considered female at birth but identifies and lives as a man. Transgender people sometimes use the acronym FTM, or female to male. Sometimes shortened colloquially to trans man. Transgender woman: A person who was considered male at birth but identifies and lives as a woman. Transgender people sometimes use the acronym MTF, or male to female. Sometimes shortened colloquially to trans woman. Transsexual (n and adj.): Avoid this antiquated term in favor of Transgender and Transgender people. Some individuals prefer it, but it can carry misleading medical connotations. Transvestite: Avoid this antiquated term. Synonymous with crossdresser.

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location. But, meantime, about that jump. Little did the old silly One afternoon as I was Goose know that sitting upon the Goose, Grindr, volunteer throne at the Growlr would become GLBT Center in Cincinnati I got a message from a fellow Goose on A4A. He Mother Says acknowledges it is an odd request, but hes By Michael Chanak only a 1200 feet away. thing was the stuff of urban Poor legend? The reference obsessing about getting is to last months to work that evening, as offering on my new his car wouldnt start. Android phone with He needed a jump. He kind assistance from even offered he lived on Joe Ford to pick all the Pitts Avenue but no best Gay cruising other detail. Now, mind you this apps. The article was location is indeed less well received. Now, if you need a than a half mile away. more technical explan- Of course, when I ation as to why your suggested he walk to GPS might be off a bit, the Center so I could you can hunt up Joe meet him nothing Ford on Facebook. He more. Interest-ingly, on offered a lengthy and the A4A website this interesting technical same individual has explanation for geo- hisbackside show-

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ingwhich leads me to ask a question what is the about allegedly anonymous quality of social apps that allows people to do the weirdest things, but doesnt impart the social skill or energy to walk down the street to meet the Goose? Who would not want to meet a Goose that talks? After all, PBS has a talking dog in the cartoon Martha Speaks. I love that show. At least, gauging the universe by Nathan Wests hair color makes sense to me. (Nathan is a long time Northsider and lives near the Center.) So, this brings me to a few more questions why is that Goose discovers her younger friends ( three now ) are now sending her picture of

their parts? I know the world has changed, and I am not involved with any of them in that certain way. I asked my younger friends if this was typical (between friends) and I am told NO. I doubt these folks are teasing the old goose but it seems COLUMBUS A new poll released from Public Policy Polling shows a historically high per-centage of Ohioans support marriage equal-ity, with 48 percent of respondents supporting marriage equality, compared to 42 percent opposed and 10 percent undecided. Ian James, FreedomOhio co-founder, the campaign to bring the Freedom to Marry and Religious Freedom Amendment to voters, praised the poll. This poll confirms that an increasing number of Ohioans support mar-riage equality in our state,

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they are offering up a Pride Gift. Some gifts, of course, have greater value than others. Ah um. By the way, please dont ask the Goose for a look see. No. What is sent to the Goose stays with the Goose. Now, I could go on but even the Goose must attend to matters of state, my 87-year Mother and a trip home to the garden city of Canton, Ohio. May the Goddess Protect! No, I wont read you a nighttime story even if they call me the Goose.

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chews food, untold numbers of bacteria hit the bloodstream and start gallivanting thro-ugh the major organs of the body. I used to think that heart valve problems due to tarter buildup was a scare tactic until last year. At which point, one unfortunate dog undergoing an autopsy displayed such lesions. It was startling. Someone once said. Be true to your teeth or they will be false to you! I would imagine that gets to the root of the problem! I know, I know. That was horrible. Until next time.

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The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has a new leader. The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Bishop of the Northeast Ohio Synod was elected as Presiding Bishop of the ELCA at the church's national conference in Pittsburgh. Bishop Eaton was elected on the fifth ballot with 600 votes compared to 287 for Bishop Mark Hanson who has led the ELCA for the last 12 years. Bishop Eaton, who becomes the first woman to lead the ELCA, addressed the issue of inclusion in her remarks to the assembly following her election. We are a church that is overwhelmingly European in a culture that is increasingly pluralistic. We need to welcome the gifts of those who come from different places, that is a conversation we need to have as a church. Some members were addressing concerns regarding full inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer members. Issues included understanding Transgender people and same-sex marriage and families. For some, full inclusion is a biblical imperative.

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Transgender man heads More Light Prebyterians
More Light Presbyterians (MLP) have announced the appointment of Alex McNeill as their new executive director. McNeill is McNeill an openly Transgender man, and a nationally known educator and advocate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Christians. As executive director, he will help MLP chart a new strategic direction to help empower individuals to become advocates for LGBTQ inclusion and equality in their own congregations and communities. More Light Presbyterians is an organization dedicated to promoting acceptance and inclusion of LGBTQ people in the Presbyterian Church ( USA ) and wider society. McNeill is the first transgender person to lead a mainline Protestant faithbased organization. A transgender person is someone whose sex at birth is opposite from who they know they are on the inside. Many transgender people are prescribed hormones by their doctors to change their bodies. Some undergo surgery as well. Mike Adee, a former member of Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church held this post for several years. porters of the Gay and Lesbian Community in Kalamazoo remain hopeful for a lifting of the state's voter-approved ban. Zach Bauer, executive director of the Kalamazoo Gay-Lesbian Resource Center, said the resource center considers the decision for the issue to go to trial as a bump in the road. We were hopeful he would issue a ruling in our favor, but ultimately the important thing is justice is served. We are optimistic the judge will make the correct decision in the trial, Bauer said. Friedman heard testimony Wednesday in Detroit as part of a lawsuit filed by two Hazel Park nurses, who first sued to win joint custody of their adopted children.

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Join us October 2-5 A Catered Affair. This as we celebrate the hard night will be a work and dedication of combination of a the ISQCCBE and Em-peror 21 ISQCCBE Edward St. (The Court) James and R e g e n t By Brooklyn Steele-Tate Empress 21 Ginger Snap. We have welcome party for our lots of exciting things out of town guests and planned for Coronation the celebration of the week and we want to ISQCCBE donating invite you to share in one million dollars to the celebration with us. local charities in the October 2 join us for Cincinnati/NKY area. the kickoff party at After the show please Rosies Tavern at 7 p.m. join us at Shooters as we continue our and 701 Bar at 8 p.m. October 3 we will be celebrations. October 5 is the big at The Cabaret for our In-Town Show. This is day as we celebrate the the one time our reign of Edward St. members get to keep James and Ginger Snap what tips they make as as well as the induction a thank you for all the of Freeda Bangkok and hard work, time and Keith Roberts as the dedi-cation they have new Monarchs of the given to the ISQCCBE. ISQC-CBE. Join us at We will be taking music the Millenium Hotel at from 6-7:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. for a sit down the show will start at 8 dinner and a fabulous p.m. There is no cover show. Tickets are $70 and to get in so come on out and celebrate with can be purchased on paypal. us. Finally on October 6 October 4 is our ONE MILLION Dollar is our Victory Brunch at Show at the the hotel at 11a.m. Contemporary Art Brunch is $35.00 We Center. Doors will open will say goodbye to at 6 p.m. and the party Ed and Ginger and begins at 7 p.m. There welcome Freeda and is a $15.00 entry fee and Keith to the helm. food is being catered by

Lets go the the movies

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Every June PFLAG stop on out and check of Greater Cincinnati out what PFLAG has to awards area high school offer! As always seniors and P F L A G non-tradimeets every t i o n a l PFLAG 2nd Tuesday students with By Michael Cotrell of the a scholmonth at the arship to fundtheir higher Mt. Auburn Pres. education. Church. We have social We have had some time from 7 p.m. 7:30 great recipients who p.m. and our large have made their mark in group meeting at 7:30 the world. We have p.m. We have some winners working in great speakers coming New York rallying for up so make sure you marriage equality, friend us on Facebook striving for equality or check out our issues with transgender website to get all the individuals and sitting details. on City Council. How IF you would like to can YOU be a part of receive our quarterly this? newsletter or monthly Join us at The Cabaret reminders email us at Sunday October 13 for info@pflagcinci.org our Lets Go to the and we will sign you Movies Fundraiser. As up! you probably guessed Please remember when its a movie theme night YOU no longer need and we plan on having PFLAG - PFLAG all the goodies you needs YOU!! could find at the movie theater hotdogs, candy, nachos, and of course popcorn. We have great entertainment ( drag queens/kings ), raffle prizes, silent auction items and of course lots of laughter with your friends and family! There is no cover charge for the event and there is a cash bar. So

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