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Pittsburgh’s Out #47 February 1981

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Summary

This issue of Out magazine published in February 1981 covers:

  • An in-depth profile of writer, actor, and director Charles Ludlam, focusing on his “ridiculousness” style of theater and his company, The Ridiculous Theatrical Company [1, Page A3].
  • News on the political front, including the National Gay Task Force (NGTF) closing its Washington office due to uncertainty with the new Reagan administration and budgetary problems, and the Gay Rights National Lobby (GRNL) launching a national petition drive against anti-gay legislation like the “Family Protection Act” [1, Page A5, A8, A9].
  • A report on the impact of the gay Democratic vote in the 1980 presidential election, noting its significance in several cities, including Pittsburgh [1, Page A7].
  • An article about celibate gays forming a support group in Pittsburgh, exploring the challenges of reconciling homosexuality with strong religious beliefs and the loneliness of abstinence [1, Page A11].
  • Commentary on avoiding homophobic violence, following incidents in New York City and Pittsburgh, with advice from the Pittsburgh Police Assistant Superintendent [1, Page A5].
  • An update on the legal battle against anti-gay immigration restrictions, with the Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy rejecting a reform proposal [1, Page A6].
  • A study indicating that “closeted” gay men are more often victims of crime and violence, and that male prostitutes are frequently the perpetrators [1, Page A10].
  • Other news includes a Navy veteran appealing his “unfit” discharge due to homosexuality to the Supreme Court, a Michigan State University student being expelled from a religious residence for being openly gay, and Amnesty International opening an inquiry into gay prisoners [1, Page A8, A9].

The issue also contains local Pittsburgh news, views, photo satire, entertainment listings, and contact ads [1, Page 1]. It also provides information on subscriptions, advertising, and contact details for Out Publishing Co. [1, Page A3].

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