date: Tue, 11 Jun 96 17:53:13 -0800 From: truston@advocate.com (Todd Ruston) Subject: Advocate Issue 711 Preview The Advocate * July 9, 1996 * Issue 711 (On Sale June 24) * HIV AND THE OLYMPICS * THE GOP AND GAYS * ARCHITECTURE'S BIG GAY STAR * * * C O V E R S T O R Y * * * STRAIGHTS FOR GAYS Judith Light is fighting for the rights of gay men and lesbians. Other Hollywood celebrities-like Roseanne, Cybill Shepherd, and Sharon Stone-are also on our side. But are our straight allies helping or hurting the cause? * * * NEWS & FEATURES * * * POLITICS: TROUBLE UNDER THE BIG TENT ------------------------------------ Gay Republicans are keeping an eye on Texas as party members there sue the state GOP over its decision to freeze them out of its convention. SPORTS: RISK FACTOR ------------------- A year after Greg Louganis raised the issue, Olympic planners are still wrestling with the specter of another HIV-related incident at the Games. * * * SPECIAL REPORT: THE NET EFFECT * * * CONTROVERSY: HEAR NO EVIL, SEE NO EVIL -------------------------------------- As the battle to protect gay and lesbian speech on-line continues, activists look to voluntary ratings for an alternative to outright censorship. PEOPLE: SERVICE PROVIDER ------------------------ When it comes to gay issues, America Online has fans and foes. Its openly gay top attorney has to deal with both. SOCIETY: VIRTUAL SEX CHANGE --------------------------- Face it: There's no way of knowing whether that cute gay girl you just met on-line is cute, gay, or even a girl. * * * ARTS & MEDIA * * * PROFILE: PERFECTLY FRANK ------------------------ For the past 20 years, Frank Israel helped to define the new school of Los Angeles building design. One of the world's most prominent architects, Israel died of complications from AIDS on June 10. * * * DEPARTMENTS * * * LETTERS ------- Muffin is a taste treat... Barbra versus Larry isn't. AGENDA ------ Clinton's gay point woman exits... PETA brings out the animal in AIDS activists. VIEWPOINT --------- Suzanne Westenhoefer on gay paradise and why a visit there is good for all of us. ADVOCATE POLL ------------- Should straight celebrities be advocating gay causes? BREAKING SILENCE ---------------- Janis Ian on the pros and many cons of taking a lover on a romantic camping trip. REVIEWS ------- Isaac Mizrahi on Rent... Charles Busch on gay lists... Barry Walters on Me'Shell Ndegeocello. LAST WORD --------- Bruce Bawer on getting gay priests out of the closet, no matter what the neighbors think. On the cover: Judith Light photographed by Jonathan Exley for The Advocate --------------------------------------------------------------------- This issue goes on sale June 24, 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.