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Pittsburgh’s Out #34 January 1980

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Summary

This issue of Out magazine, published in January 1980, features a variety of content for the gay community in Pittsburgh, PA, and beyond.Key Articles & Features:

Jerry Brown under the lights: This article (page 24) covers California Governor Jerry Brown’s appearance at a Washington, D.C. gay disco, where he offered strong support for gay rights, contrasting with less direct support from other Democratic candidates and the absence of Republicans.
Brian Michaels excerpts the 70s: A nostalgic look back at the 1970s and its significance for the gay community, featuring various events and rumors from past issues of Pittsburgh Gay News (pages 6-7).
Male images in art: An exploration of the male ideal in drawing and painting across centuries (page 34).
Confessions of a second-string lesbian quarterback: Original fiction by Lita Lepie (pages 12-14).
Bob McFadden on the ins and outs of insurance and the gay equation: An interview with an insurance agent who actively solicits business from the gay community and discusses the unique insurance needs and challenges faced by gay individuals (pages 4-5, 19).
MCC starts group in West Virginia: Reports on the Metropolitan Community Church expanding its services to Morgantown, WV, launched by a lesbian couple (page 15).
U.S. border stations must let gays in: Discusses an incident where Canadian women were harassed at the U.S. border while trying to attend a women’s music festival, and subsequent actions by the Justice Department to ensure INS officials comply with policies against discrimination based on homosexuality (page 20).
Teacher challenges Texas: Details a lawsuit filed by a gay teacher in Federal District Court challenging a Texas law on homosexuality, aiming to demonstrate the effectiveness of the American justice system (page 20).
Starscope by Jim Jackman: A zodiac column for January 1980, with a humorous and suggestive tone, particularly for Capricorns (page 29).
Movie Review: A review of the film Star Trek (pages 32-33).
Book Review: A review of A Gay Diary 1933-1946 by Donald Vinning (pages 33-34).
Music Reviews: Reviews of The Eagles’ album The Long Run and Fleetwood Mac’s album Tusk (pages 34-35).

Other Highlights:

Second Annual Trivia Contest: A contest with ten prizes, including cash, a portrait, champagne, disco albums, Bazaar ads, and Out subscriptions (pages 27-28).
Advertisements: Ads for local businesses catering to the gay community, including the BC Club Pittsburgh Sauna (page 2), The Essex (Japanese Kimonos) (page 5), Pyramid Sound (record albums) (page 10), Schume’s Liberty Baths (page 21), El Greco (bar) (page 22), Venture Inn (page 30-31), The Loose Balloon (bar) (pages 8-9), Paradise Cove Hotel (page 11), and Crellier Entertainment Lighting (page 18).
Legal Services: Sharon and Sharon (page 18) and Berlin, Boas, Isaacson, and Logan (page 22) advertise legal services to the gay community, including experience in gay rights.
Event Listings: Mentions of local events like a New Year’s Eve Bash at the Safari Lounge (page 34) and Monte Carlo Night at 2001 (page 17).
Activism and Politics: Reports on “family” legislation threatening gay rights (page 19), gay lobbying efforts (page 20), and the Gray Panthers backing gay rights (page 21).

The magazine also includes general information such as subscription rates, advertising rates, and contact information for Out (page 3).

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