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Pittsburgh’s Out #70 January 1983

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Summary

This summary is based on the January 1983 issue (#70) of Out magazine, published by Out Publishing Co. in Pittsburgh, PA.Key Articles & Issues

  • Gay Rights as a First Amendment Issue: An article by Ronald Gold argues that the fight for gay rights is primarily a free speech issue, not just a privacy issue. It cites efforts by the New Right, like sections of the Family Protection Act, to limit the discussion and advocacy of homosexuality.
  • Political Candidate Support: Jonathan Robison, a Democrat running for Pittsburgh’s City Council, announced his campaign and pledged to sponsor a comprehensive anti-discrimination ordinance, including gay equality and family status, under the city’s Human Relations Commission.
  • Persad Center Anniversary: The center, which provides counseling for sexual minorities, celebrated its tenth anniversary with a banquet. Keynote speaker Dr. Charles Silverstein, author of The Joy of Gay Sex, criticized “moralist” psychiatrists, arguing that morality should be separate from psychological theory.
  • Gay Financial Institution: Atlas Savings and Loan Association in San Francisco, the nation’s first gay financial institution, celebrated its first anniversary, reporting that its total assets grew from $3.2 million to $15.7 million in its first year.
  • San Francisco Domestic Partners Bill: Mayor Dianne Feinstein vetoed a “domestic partners” bill that would have extended benefits to unmarried city employees’ lovers, citing vagueness and opposition from the Catholic archbishop. Supervisor Harry Britt planned to seek an override.
  • LCB Rules: An editorial urged readers to support reforms proposed by Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (LCB) acting chief counsel Gary F. DiVito to liberalize advertising restrictions for bars and clubs.

Local Features & News

  • Profile: Featured a profile on Pittsburgh entertainer and master of ceremonies Ken Curley, focusing on his “decade of love and laughs” in the city’s gay bars and clubs.
  • Steel City Softball League (SCSL): Planned an expanded “Turnpike Tourney” for Memorial Day weekend and an updated schedule that may include weeknight games. The league was also considering joining the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Association (NAGAAA) to compete in the 1983 Gay Softball World Series in Chicago.
  • MCC/Pittsburgh: Welcomed its new pastor, Rev. Karon Van Gelder, from Illinois.
  • Center for Gay Studies: Organized in Indiana, PA, by Mike Coats to provide resources, counseling, and speakers.

Other News

  • A USA Today story on “God and Gays” led to a two-hour discussion on Pittsburgh radio station WTKN (970AM), featuring Father George of Dignity/Pittsburgh.
  • The governing board of the National Council of Churches voted to extend the eligibility study for the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) for one year to allow for dialogue.
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