I, VT L/G Rights Activist Receives

,1 by Philip Roberts '

Recently, James Morgan of Burlmg-
ton received the VT Social Worker of the
Year award at the organization’s annual
meeting held last June. Mr. Morgan was
cited for his active work on S-278,
Vermont’s proposed sexual orientation
anti-discrimination bill.

In a related matter, Mr. Morgan has
been appointed by Governor Madeleine
Kunin to serve as one of five commission-
ers for Vermont’s reactivated Human
Rights Commission. When asked what it
is that he would like to accomplish Jim
"stated, “I want to make sure lesbian/gay
issues are raised in the context of
Vem1ont’s Human Rights Commission.
‘We need to be heard.”

1' The commission will endeavor,
through public education, to increase
awareness of the importance of full civil
and human rights for each inhabitant of the
state. The Commission will have jurisdic-
ltion to investigate and enforce complaints
lief unlawful discrimination in public acco-
modations, rentals,and in the sale of real
estate. It also appears the Commission

 

 

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maybegin compiling statistics regarding
other types of discrimination.

The staff of “OITM” congratulates
Jim Morgan for the fine work he has done
for lesbians, bisexuals and gay men in
Vermont.

 

Kunin Addresses
L/G Vermonters

This letter was read at the Lesbian
and Gay Pride Rally on June 11, 1988.

Dear Vermonters:

I regret that I cannot be with you to
celebrate this sixth annual Vermont Les-
bian and Gay Pride Day. This rally reminds
us that we must not allow ignorance, preju-
dice or invidious stereotyping to deny any
citizen the full enjoyment of his or her
constitutional rights. Because of your
marches, we as a state have moved
forward in recognizing those rights.

I am proud of the accomplishments of

June 1988

H thi rent egislatrve session. Senate

passage of the anti-discrimination bill was
a milestone that allowed for vigorous
debate and a great deal of education. We
will continue this debate and we shall pass
an anti-discrimination law. This progress
plus the passage of the AIDS insurance
testing bill and the human rights commis-
sion would not have been possible without
the hard work of the Vermont Coalition of
Lesbian and Gay Men.

The theme for today’s march and rally
is “Celebrate.” So, let’s celebrate. Let’s
celebrate the coalition and the progress
made these past six years. Let’s celebrate
the inherent value of each individual.
Neither Vermont nor this nation can afford
to do without the creativity, skills and
contributions of our gay and lesbian citi-
zens.

And, as we celebrate, let us hope that
the hour will soon come when we can move
beyond today’s struggles to greater victo-
ries. ’

Sincerely yours,
(Signed)

Madeline M. Kunin

Governor

Tues, Wed, Thur
Aug. 30—Sept. 1

Sunday Sept. 4

Tues Sept. 6

Friday Sept. 9

Fri & Sat
Sept. 23 & 24

KAREN’S LAST WEEK

The Summer is over and Karen is going back to her real job.
Come in and Wish her the best. Lucky for us she’ll be back
once a month for the ever popular Women’s Dance.

LABOR DAY DANCE 0 DOWNSTAIRS BAR

D.J. No Cover 0 Open at 8pm

ED'S BACK on Tuesdays serving his dollar bud and bud
lite with the DOWNSTAIRS BAR OPEN

WOMEN’S DANCE - Andrea O’Bannon spinning

STEPHEN C. from the Boatslip is back—
He promises lots of new tunes from the summer in P—town.

Watch for our line up of new D.J.’s and new music!

 
 
 
   

/I PEARL DATES