Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 17:47:01 -0800 From: Todd Ruston Subject: Advocate Issue 701 Preview The Advocate * February 20, 1996 * Issue 701 (On Sale February 6) * STUDDS ON D.C. * IAN ON SEX TOYS * ROTELLO ON GAY YOUTH * * * C O V E R S T O R Y * * * EXCLUSIVE KENNETH BRANAGH - HIS TURN The international star of stage, screen, and recently the tabloids on Shakespeare's sexuality, kissing John Gielgud, Emma Thompson's exit, and those pesky gay rumors. * * * NEWS & FEATURES * * * CONTROVERSY: THE WRIGHT STUFF ----------------------------- CBS finally did the right thing by removing sports commentator Ben Wright for sexist and antilesbian comments. But the vital presence of lesbians in women's golf is still an open secret. AIDS: THROUGH A GLASS, DARKLY ----------------------------- Medicaid funding promises to be a pivotal election-year issue--and the only incentive for getting candidates to talk about AIDS. PEOPLE: NOW CHALLENGER ---------------------- Accused of racism but unwilling to be silenced by the national NOW leadership, Los Angeles chapter president Tammy Bruce risks everything to take a stand. POLITICS: THE FRONT-RUNNERS --------------------------- Could 1996 be the first year an openly gay or lesbian candidate is elected to Congress? Five candidates are willing to take on the challenge, but all of them face uphill battles. THE MOVEMENT: WITH THIS FREEDOM RING... --------------------------------------- Gay marriage may be right around the corner, but unless gay activists are prepared for a legislative backlash, they're likely to run into a brick wall. CRIME: FEAR AND LOATHING IN TEXAS --------------------------------- In the wake of another vicious murder of a gay man, politicians and gay activists are calling for stronger hate-crime laws. But law enforcement officials say that's only a small part of the answer. * * * ARTS & MEDIA * * * BOOKS: IT'S MILLER TIME ----------------------- On the 25th anniversary of her legendary lesbian romance novel Patience and Sarah, 71-year-old author Isabel Miller opens her home and her heart to Advocate contributor and actor Guinevere Turner. Surprisingly, they have a lot in common. DEPARTMENTS ----------- Letters Agenda Advocate Poll Viewpoint: Rep. Gerry Studds Breaking Silence: Janis Ian Reviews Last Word: Gabriel Rotello On the cover: Kenneth Branagh photographed by Andrew MacPherson --------------------------------------------------------------------- This issue goes on sale February 6, 1996 at your local newsstand or bookstore. Try The Advocate for three issues--free! ---------------------------------------- Send your subscription order via e-mail 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 envelope. --==Check out The Advocate's Web site at http://www.advocate.com!==-- Copyright 1996 Liberation Publications Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This file may be duplicated and distributed for non- commercial purposes if it is duplicated in its entirety and this notice is included in the file.