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| Title | Houston Voice, No. 826, August 23, 1996 |
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| Publisher | Window Media |
| Date | August 23, 1996 |
| Language | English |
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| Identifier | OCLC: 31485329 |
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| Transcript | HOUSTON VOICE /AUGUST 23, 1996 13 Gay Paper sued by American Indian Ministries Baltimore, MD—"On behalf of religious persons who oppose homosexuality," Ellis Hadey Barber of the South Carolina-based International American Indian Ministries (IAIM) has filed a lawsuit in Howard County District Court against the Baltimore Gay Paper (BGP) for slander and defamation. In a two page statement filed with the lawsuit. Barber alleges that the BGP has denied him the free exercise of religion by slandering and defaming persons who oppose homosexuality. Despite that declaration. Barber does not detail any specific instance in which the paper has defamed or slandered him. The IAIM maintains a local chapter office in Columbia, Maryland, according to Barber, who says the local group has approximately 1000 members. In his petition. Barber writes, "The act of homosexuality is still criminal in its action and violates state laws and federal laws. These actors (sic) are forbidden by partners of the opposite sex, and forbidden with same sex. The idea thai homosexuals can slander and defamed (sic) persons opposing what is criminal is slanderous and denies many constitutional rights." Among the rights Barber lists that (he BGP is denying him are: "free exercise of religion, freedom of choice, and freedom of speech." He goes on to slate that "homosexuality requires a death penalty from God for all concerned parlies ... many of ihese homosexuals are under hundreds and thousands of death penalties." "We are not executing homosexuals we are separating from them, if they choose to repent and pray, they have homosexual churches and ministries they can go to, we do not want to associate with their kinds." Barber is seeking $9,999.99 for each instance of slander. He also is demanding an "open apology and no further straight bashing by these homosexual beings." During a brief telephone conversation on July 30, Barber called (he IAIM "a scientific Christian, civil rights organization." "We will vigorously defend ourselves against this lawsuit." commented BGP Managing Editor Mike Chase. "We fully believe Mr. Barbers suit is without merit and i waste of the court's time.' A Sept. 30 trial has been set and the BGP will be represented on a pro bono basis by attorney Randy Knepper. Mr. Knepper has filed a motion asking (he court to dismiss the suit. One ground is that Mr. Barber has no standing to sue on behalf of religious people who oppose homosexuality. The second basis is the failure of Barber to state a claim. The third is the absence of any specific example of defamation. The BGP is Maryland's largest gay newspaper with a readership exceeding 35.000. Published by the Newspaper Committee of the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore, the paper has served the state's lesbian and gay community for more than 17 years. The Perfect Barbie Outfit HOUSTON—Macy's, Nicole Miller and Barbie are pleased to host the Design the Perfect Barbie Outfit Contest, which will be held from Saturday, August 17 through Sunday, Sept. 15 in the Children's Department of all Houston-area Macy's stores. Children ages 4-14 are invited to stop by the Children's Dept. to pick up their contest ballot, on which they will draw their "dream" Barbie outfit. Contestants are encouraged to be as detailed as possible, showing color preferences and even fabric choices if desired. Two winners will be selected and will have their "dream" design manufactured for her Barbie by Nicole Miller, and will receive a $2,500 scholarship There is no purchase necessary to enter the contest. For additional in format ion regarding the Design The Perfect Barbie Outfit Contest at Macy's, please call the Macy's Special Events Office at 968-1523. OK. ifyou are reading this paper you are probably too old to enter this contest, so instead, send your Drag Doll Outfit Design(s) to The Houston Voice. We will feature a selected few every now and then in future issues. No prizes, jusi fun They'll help you with your overdue returns, explain your payment options, and help get your refund if you're due money back. But don't wait...the IRS is looking hard at people who aren't filing their taxes or answering IRS ^ notices. ^iSW -gC^ Do it now...call ^ 1-800-829-1040. w Irs in your interest. Internal Rw*«nue Swvk* YOIPV NOWj HAPPY HOUR 4 PM - 8 PM WELLDRINKS DOMESTIC BEER WEDNESDAY- Rascals brings hack the |"A1) Male Strip Review" Hosted by our very own Jill Jordan! Show Startes at 10:00)mi THURSDAY- The Hottest Retro in Houston "Rewind with ROSS" EVERY DAY' Hot Male Daucii.- MER ■CLUB 1318 W HOUSTON • 7 OPEN WEDNE WEDNESDAY •1.50 DOMESTIC LONGNECKS All Night! THURSDAY L.50 SCREWS All Night! FRIDAY *x.oo SCHNAPPS All Night! SUNDAY OPEN 2 PM MIMOSAS ALL DAY HOUSTON VOICE |
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