Date: Thu, 23 Feb 1995 16:14:34 -0800 From: "Todd Ruston" In the next issue of The Advocate: Issue 666, cover date October 18, 1994, on sale October 4 * * * C O V E R S T O R Y * * * ATTACK OF THE 50 FT LESBIAN Hurricane Camille Camille Paglia reigns as America's most controversial, intellectual, and intimidating gay woman. Her theories about gays, lesbians, and culture have raised a storm of controversy. Is she a rebel, a demon, or just the lesbian intellectual du jour? ELECTIONS --------- THE RIGHT'S PRIMARY FOCUS Seeking to flex its political muscle in state primary elections across the country, the Christian right gets its comeuppance in Minnesota. But political analysts warn against counting the right-wingers out just yet. AIDS ---- SPEED DEMONS After working for years to encourage the Food and Drug Administration to adopt an accelerated testing program for promising AIDS drugs, some activists are wondering whether it was such a good idea in the first place. FASHION ------- DESIGNING MEN Is the fashion world really as uncloseted as people think? According to designer Todd Oldham, leather couturier Abel Villarreal, and hairstylist Danilo, the answer is a resounding yes. Not only do all three fashion stars say that their homosexuality has not held them back in any way, but they rejoice in how being gay has fueled their creativity and success. POLITICS -------- GEARING UP FOR NOVEMBER Gay and lesbian candidates make inroads in primaries in several states. CRIME ----- TERRORISTS AMONG US? A right-winger with crazy theories about AIDS stabs a New York state health department spokeswoman. LAW --- SEE YOU IN COURT A group seeking to overturn Cincinnati's gay rights ordinance gets some heavy-duty legal help. DEPARTMENTS Viewpoint Letters Agenda Transitions AIDSLine Breaking Silence Reviews The Buzz Last Word --------------------------------------------------------------- This issue goes on sale October 4, 1994 at your local newsstand or bookstore. Try The Advocate for three issues--free! Send your subscription order to "orders@advocate.com". Include your full postal mailing address in the message. You will get the next 3 issues of The Advocate and a trial subscription. If you like The Advocate, you'll receive the balance of a full year (26 issues) for only $39.97. That's a $62.00 savings off the newsstand price. If you decide The Advocate is not for you, simply return your invoice marked "cancel" and you will owe nothing. The three issues are yours to keep. Or you may call (800) 827-0561, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 10:00pm Central Time. Outside the U.S., add $30 per year. The Advocate is mailed in an opaque plastic wrapper. Thank you for using The Advocate information server!