OCT 18 REC'D A LICE B.TOKLAS Memorial Democratic Glub P. O. BOX 11316 SAN FRANCISCO, CA. 94101 October 10, 1983 David E. Clarenbach Speaker Pro Tem of the Assembly 422 N. State Capital Madison, Wisconsin 53702 Dear Assemblyman Clarenbach: The membership of the Alice B. Toklas Lesbian/Gay Democratic Club wishes to send their congratulations on the passage of your consenting adults bill. Your hard work has made Wisconsin the first state to pass this important piece of legislation protecting the civil rights of lesbians and gay men in housing and employment. You have set an example for other states to follow and are an inspiration in our fight to pass AB 1 here in California. We hope to be able to continue working with you in the future and, once again, congratulations. Sincerely, Randy Star Randy Stallings President 28 --- ADVOCATE Los Angeles Bureau 1800 North Highland Avenue Suite 206 Los Angeles, California 90028 (213) 461-3175 NOV 01 REC'D Honorable David E. Clarenbach Speaker Pro Tem of the Assembly 422 North, State Capitol Madison, Wisconsin 53702 25 October 1983 Dear Speaker, Thank you for your letter of August 11, keeping me posted on gay rights related events in Wisconsin. I noticed your letterhead, and want to send my strongest congratulations on you new post. All the best. DBG:bjm Sincerely, Dane David B. Goodstein --- R) RAWHIDE BOYS RANCH Date: April, 1985 To: Wisconsin Churches From: John Gillespie Would your church support the following statement as a revision to Wisconsin Law? "It shall not be unlawful for organizations with clearly defined moral and sexual philosophies who work with chil- dren, to hire staff who support those philosophies." At present it is illegal in Wisconsin to refuse to hire someone be- cause they have different sexual beliefs or practices. Wisconsin Employment Relations law, ER-43, passed in 1982, but only this year being enforced by counties placing boys with us at Rawhide, states as follows: ER 43.01: It is the policy of this State to ensure equal opportunity without regard to age, race, creed or reli- gion, color, handicaps, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, political affiliation, arrest or con- viction record, or sexual orientation. Section 111.32, par. 13m: "Sexual orientation" means having a preference for heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality, having a history of such a preference, or being identified with such a preference. In virtually all other areas of discrimination such as sex, na- tionality, religion, etc., there are exemptions by federal law for bona fide occupational need. Per Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: TITLE VII CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, OCT., 1964, SEC. 703, par. (e)(1): Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, (1), it shall not be unlawful employment practice for an employer to hire and employ employees on the ba- sis of his religion, sex, or national origin in those certain instances where religion, sex, or national ori- gin is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of that particular business or enterprise. Route 1, New London, WI 54961 Phone: 414-982-6100 --- Page 2 There are no federal or state exceptions for hiring based on sexual orientation because the issue is not even recognized on the federal level. Wisconsin is one of the first if not the first State to enact such a law. At this point let me say what we are not doing. We are not opposing any specific sexual group, nor are we saying everyone should espouse our moral philosophy. We are saying this: Any program working with children (day care centers, group homes, children's institutions, churches, etc.) that teaches a specific moral philosophy should be able to use staff (paid and voluntary) who support the program's moral philosophies. As an example Rawhide teaches that marriage should be a commit- ment for life if at all possible, that marriage should be one man - one woman, that sexual relations should be within the bonds of marriage, etc. This is a fairly traditional philosophy that we understand a lot of people no longer support, but we feel is im- portant in our work of rebuilding the lives of children placed with us by the juvenile courts. Rawhide Boys Ranch is not and does not want to be a political activist, but we believe this law as it stands is wrong. We are willing to ask State legislators to submit an exemption, but it would have little chance of passage without massive church and other public support. Our goal is to get at least 100,000 Wisconsin voters to back this effort before legislation is introduced and then to let those people know how to support its passage as it progresses through the legislative process. Without united support success would be doubtful. We also want more input as to the proper wording of an exemption statement, but at present propose a simple amendment such as we have stated at the start of this letter. Would your church as an organization support such an exemption to ER-43? And will you assist us in gathering signatures and addresses of Wisconsin voter support for such an exemption? We will supply at no cost "explanation pamphlets" for bulletin inserts or other distribution. Please return the enclosed order card if you will use them. Thank you for your concern. Please call or write if you have any question or suggestion. --- State of Wisconsin Office of the Governor Anthony S. Earl State Capitol P.O. Box 7863 May 30, 1985 f gay nights The Hon. Joseph E. Brennan Governor of Maine State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 Governor Dear Gov nor Brennan: Bre Members of the Maine Civil Liberties Union have contacted my office to ask that I share my thoughts with you about Wisconsin's experience in non-discrimination legislation covering sexual orientation. I am happy to do so, and hope that they will be useful to you as you weigh similar legislation for Maine. Wisconsin became the first state in the nation to include sexual orientation as a protected category in its equal rights statute in 1982, when the provision was signed into law by Governor Lee Dreyfus, my predecessor. Although some critics predicted dire consequences at the time, the existence of the "gay rights" category in Wisconsin's statute has brought us no ill effects. To the contrary, I believe Wisconsin is stronger today and in a better position to deal with problems like Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) because the state has offered specific protections to this substantial minority. The Wisconsin law forbids discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodations on the basis of sexual orientation, defined as "heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality" by preference, history or identification. The category is excluded from the state's affirmative action requirements. The costs of administering the law have been very modest. Wisconsin, with a population of 4.7 million, roughly four times that of Maine, has had only 40 discrimination complaints filed with it under the sexual orientation provision since 1982. None has gone to court. Several have been settled in conciliation. The Wisconsin reform was accomplished with bipartisan support. Republicans and Democrats voted for it; a Republican governor signed it. I, a Democrat, am implementing it. Our state Equal Rights Division handles the complaints, and, since the law is so new, I have appointed a 14-member Governor's Council on Lesbian and Gay Issues to monitor its implementation and advise me on associated issues of appropriate concern to the state. Madison, WI 53707-7863 608-266-1212 --- The Hon. Joseph E. Brennan Page Two The Council has performed well. In addition to meeting with state agency officials and holding public hearings in communities around Wisconsin to learn of discrimination problems, it has conducted a survey on violence, sponsored a health conference for lesbians and gays, and worked closely with the Wisconsin State Medical Society to sensitize physicians to the treatment rights and needs of homosexual patients. The State of Wisconsin believes it is appropriate to be neutral on issues of personal sexual orientation. We feel our criminal laws offer adequate protection against sexual abuses by people of any sexual preference. Our "gay rights" provision gives no special rights to anyone, but it gives important security to law-abiding citizens for whom a serious problem of discrimination has existed. It has helped to make Wisconsin a more tolerant state and, I believe, a more attractive place to live. Once again, I hope these thoughts will be helpful to you. I look forward to seeing you personally at the NGA summer conference in Boise. The State of Idaho will have to strain very hard to top the hospitality we enjoyed in Portland two years ago. With best personal regards, So the Pa ANTHONY S. EARL Governor ASE/19 Cc: Maine Civil Liberties Union Senator Mary Najarian --- COMMITTEE FOR EQUALITY PO Box 34202 Juneau, AK 99803 Sara Boesser, President. (907) 586-5231 (w); (907) 789-9604(H) Jan. 31, 1990 Representative Clarenbach - Thank this week meeting with for meeting you again and for offering your me Support for our efforts to add laws. sexual orientation" to Alaska's non-discrimination you to I've attached Consider Commissions, another copy as an outline for in writing various our you requested, and of their addresses. appolologize I format - Since I have I'm for the handwritten away from home no computer is feels. believe how archaic miss spell check this is ! But already! helpful to you as for all Thanks again and for all done - it I can't I I hope all you've 75. you're doing now! Sincerely ) Sara Boesser --- Alaska Human Rights Commission Ms. Paula Haley, Executive Director 800 "A" Street, Suite #202 Anchorage, AK 99501 for: distribution to Commissioners Committee for Equality CC: Ms. Sara Boesser, President PO Box 34202 Juneau, AK 99803 Ms. Katie Hurley Chair, Alaska Human Rights Commission PO Box 870157 Wasilla, AK 99687 CC: Ms. Sara Boesser Committee for Equality (above) Anchorage Equal Rights Commission Mr. Paul Connerty, Executive Director 620 E. 10th Street, Suite #204 Anchorage, AK 99501 CC: Ms. Sara Boesser for: Committee for Equality (above) distribution to Commissioners --- ALASKA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Ms. Paula Haley, Executive Director CFE 1990 STATUS: I testified before the Commission twice in 1989. Their response but unclear AHRC'S as staff + overall was positive in principle- to what action they might budget is stretched as take. it is. is However, Alaska's non-discrimination statute recently adding people with extremely inclusive → disabilities and barring status) discrimination. them on HIV-status (or perceived We have congratulated their inclusiveness, urging extend to sexual orientation to last known unprotected class. PLEASE SEND: The full packet of info It's great! them to cover the you gave me. SPECIAL Focus: - Fiscal note info - if my outline (I gave you, based on conversation with Leanna Ware) looks accurate, you might give it 3 plug... - Is the "Identity Report" truly Prima facie evidence; it represent sufficient problem for State - does -your Comment protection? "the "tip of the iceberg" to be concerned - is as to its perfect. being Are the cases too old? (Paula Haley seemed thinking maybe we should gather more, more recent, evidence). [data collected '85-87 affirmative action permitted Point out no - Don't fear staff overload. NOTE: Those in support are 2017. range 1] considering recommending legislation executive order. Any comments, suggestions, reassurances ? Versus --- CFE 1990 Ms. Katie Hurley Chair, Alaska Human Rights Commission Katie Hurley has been Chair of the AHRC this past continue after the 1990. She is expanding year, and may (March meeting) through very supportive of human rights for sexual orientation in Alaska. Her concerns executive order 05 best are in include whether an recommendation for Legislation thus current climate. She's former Legislator has insights based (Representative (D)) recent experience. on that insights into Perhaps you could offer her your об unexpected - Any pockets of support you had that she might opposition appreciate knowing. Bottom line main reasons it passed in believe why you Wisconsin. available to be called to discuss You're strategies or Reassurances for referrals on resulting fiscal or staff loads. --- Anchorage Equal Rights Commission Mr. Paul Connerty, Executive Director CFE 1990 STATUS: AERC had public hearing Oct '89. Now accepting info until Feb 28 with which to decide if will send recommendation to Anchorage City Council to sexual orientation protections. add PLEASE SEND: The full packet of information you gave It's tremendous. me. anti-abortion rights. clear how she'll vote and is woman Lawyer rights ση she'll need use in response to SPECIAL Focus: Strongest voice whose supporters among Commissioners include church this issue, groups. but It's not hec Conservative backers. Some of her major Concern to support it documentation & evidence to - questions included (in Oct '89): What's the fiscal note Is the "Identity Report" biased? Does it real problem? reflect a Are Identity's What does this cases too outdated to be relevant? that other laws. requested protection provide don't already? (ie: It's already illegal to assault Isomeone, harrass, rape etc...). - What about teachers, & children's safety - what about Churches - will it force them to hire, etc. - She needs to bear that no affirmative action is allowed. INTERESTING TWIST: Several 'religious' testifiers equated sexual orientation discrimination vs that or discrimination to, say, The attempt was to trivialize 035 ugly people. Saying aren't danger - instead, fat people don't get hired, get harassed, etc, + asking for special rights." LASTLY: One Council member they has announced to the press that if this makes it to the Council, perhaps it should go to public vote. Any comment? --- Out Clearly paragraph add: Legislation such as HB 7584 has not done away with prejudice (as no civil rights legislation does), but has achieved its intended purpose of protecting the basic civil rights of those les. and gay men who have been the vicitms of discrimn. I have enclose Enclosing, I would also add, that my support of this bill has caused me no negative political repurcussions. Discm. againt homos does exist and like any minority group, gay men and les. need legis. protection. I urge your spport on this important civil rights issue: Governor William A. O'Neill State Capitol Hartfortd CT 06106 send signed copy of letter to: Nancy Buckwalter 101 Newbury St. Hartford 06114 SARA BOESSER (907) 789-9604 (H) SEAGLA (Editor) SOUTHEAST ALASKA GAY AND LESBIAN ALLIANCE Box 211371 AUKE BAY, AK 99821 $ President, Committee for Equality Po Box 34202 Juneau, AK 99803 --- May 4, 1987 Governor William A. O'Neill State Capitol Hartford, CT 06106 Dear Governor O'Neill: In 1982 Wisconsin passed legislation to protect the civil rights of lesbians and gay men in our state. It is my understanding that Connecticut is considering similar legislation in HB 7584, An Act Concerning Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Status. Prior to the passage of our legislation, opponents made dire predictions about what might happen if such a bill were passed. It was predicted that gay teachers would proselytize in the classroom about their sexuality. This has not happened. It was predicted that gay men and lesbians would flock to Wisconsin, flaunting their lifestyle. This too has not happened. What has happened is that we have stablished an effective tool for combatting discrimination on the basis of sexual status. Legislation such as HB 7584 has not done away with prejudice (as no civil rights legislation does), but has achieved its intended purpose of protecting the basic civil rights of those lesbians and gay men who have been the victims of discrimination. In closing, I would also add that my support of this bill has caused me no negative political repercussions. Discrimination against homosexuals does exist and, like any minority group, gay men and lesbians need legislative protection.. I urge your support on this important civil rights issue. Sincerely, DavidsClarenbachavid Clarenbach State Representative --- 4/15 David -- FYI Anne called earlier this week (see attached note to me). Connecticut is trying to pass a gay/rights law. They wanted a letter of support to Reps. Stolberg/Jaekle. Since their organization was quite specific about what was to be in our letter, I asked that they send us a draft to review. If it met with your approval, we would send on our letterhead. If you had questions or concerns about the wording, you could make changes and I will call Anne with the revised letter. They are voting on this next week, so if we could send it out to her Thursday, it would be helpful. Thanks, Jo Draft of letter is ttached. --- Jo Schlies Office of Rep. David Clarenbach Room 244 North State Capitol Madison, Wisconsin April 14, 1987 Dear Jo, Thank you again for all your help. If this letter meets with Representative Clarenbach's approval, could you please mail two of these letters (with a fact sheet enclosed in each): one to Rep. Stolberg at the address indicated on the draft and one to Rep. Robert Jaekle, Minority Leader also at the same address. Could you also "cc" a copy to me as it reads at the bottom of the draft. This is needed for Coalition records. The bill could be voted on as early as next week so we would appreciate your sending these letters out as soon as possible. If you have any questions, you can call me any time at (203) 453-1241. Thank you again. Sincerely, Anne Stanback Anne Stanback y CT Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights 41 Dodge Ct ②Guilford Ст 06437 BOVD COLEVEYBLE --- April 15, 1987 APR 15 REC'D The Honorable Irving J. Stolberg, Speaker of the House State Capitol Hartford, CT 06106 Dear Representative Stolberg, ATON'S In 1982 Wisconsin passed legislation to protect the civil rights of lesbians and gay men in our state. It is my understanding that Connecticut is considering similar legislation in HB 7584, An Act Concerning Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Status. Prior to the passage of our legislation, opponents made dire predictions about what might happen if such a bill were passed. It was predicted that gay teachers would proselytize in the classroom about their sexuality. This has not happened. It was predicted that gay men and lesbians would flock to Wisconsin, flaunting their lifestyle. This too has not happened. What has happened is that we have established an effective tool for combatting discrimination on the basis of sexual status. Clearly, legislation such as HB 7584 results only in what it is intended to do: protect the basic civil rights of those gay men and lesbians who have been the victims of discrimination. I have enclosed a fact sheet on Wisconsin's legislation. We would also be glad to send you additional information on request. This is important legislation for which I urge the strong support of you and your colleagues. Change Sincerely, Rep. David Clarenbach, Speaker Pro Temp CC: Anne Stanback, CT Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights --- list Telephone: (707) 865-2623 Dear David: MICHAEL K. ERICKSON MAJOR, STATE MILITARY RESERVE 8TH SPECIALIST SUPPORT GROUP S.M.R. Post Office Box 250 JUL 23 REC'D Monte Rio, California 95462-0250 The enclosed came out in the Advocate last week and thought you would want to have. At KRJB-FM Radio Station in Monte Rio, CA they are the first to broadcast a regular Newscast from the National Gay Network in S.F. The story was on AP/UPI Audio, KRON-TV and KSRO Radio in Santa Rosa....until Management there killed it. Monte Rio/Guerneville is in the heart of the Russian River Resort A rea and thus far Gays and Straights are managing to get along. Leonard Matlovitch the Air Force Sergeant (ex) hosts a weekly two hour call-in show on KRJB-FM every Thursday at 8pm. His guests have included Paul Seideler of the S.F.P.D. Community Relations Unit, former Monterey Deputy Sheriff Don Tombe who got beaten up and who is now suing the City of Monterey and its Police Department for not having allowed him to file charges against his Straight assailants. And the S.F. Chronicle did a write-up on KRJB (half page) which mentioned me by name. My boss in the National Guard, I am sure, read it but so far no-one's said anything. I do get some curious looks from my colleagues in the Public Affairs Section of the National Guard but I am told individually by them that they "respect" me (whatever THAT means). I am going out of my way to befriend those who, like myself, feel i solated and who need some moral support to stand up for Human Rights. It gets very lonely and it hurts a lot when hear of tales like Don Tombe's. Well, I really just want to pass the enclosed along and to tell you I'm glad you're around. --- AUG 26 REC'D list) 3102 Plaza Drive State College Pennsylvania 16801 Dear Representative Clarenbach, I am writing to applaud and thank you for your ef- forts in helping to pass AB70, the statewide gay rights b bill. This move shows a deep and genuine belief in equa- lity of civil rights under the law. In a time when a small group of people are trying to deny equal rights for all people, you have stood up and showed everyone that justice eventually does prevail. I take special pride in the fact that it is Wisconsin, the state of my birth, that has passed the first comprehensive statewide bill banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. I would be interested in receiving any information on your latest efforts concerning the pending consensual sex legislation. Again, allow me to extend my deepest gra- titude for your efforts. You certainly have my total support! Sincerely, Paul L. Ochman. Paul Louis Ochman State Representative David Clarenbach State Capitol Building Madison, Wisconsin 53702 MOTAG --- Rev. James Putman Social Concerns Office P. O. Box 38 Green Bay, WI. 54305 Phone (414) 437-6541 Rev. Msgr. Robert Gulig St. Francis Xavier Cathedral 139 S. Madison St. Green Bay, WI. 54301 Phone 432-4348 Rev. John Bergstadt Rev. Ronald Belitz St. Bernard Parish 440 St. Bernard Dr. Green Bay, WI. 54302 Phone 468-4811 Rev. Francis Vande Loo St. Elisabeth Seten Parish 2640 West Point Rd. Green Bay, WI. 54303 Phone 499-1546 Rev. Paul DeMuth St. John the Evangelist Parish 413 St. John St. Green Bay, WI. 54301 Phone 435-5528 Rev. Jordan Kuczwara OFM St. Mary of the Angels 645 S. Irwin Ave Green Bay, WI. 54301 Phone 437-1979 Rev. Roy Geenen Rev. Bill Hoffman St. Matthew Parish 130 S. St. Matthew St. Green Bay, WI 54301 Phone 435-6811 Rev. John Dewane Rev. Willard Vande Loo Nativity Parish 2270 S. Oneida St. Green Bay, WI. 54304 Rev. Donald Buzanowski St. Patrick Parish 211 S. Maple Ave Green Bay, WI. 54303 Phone-437-3911 Rev. Richard Allen 238 Victoria St. Green Bay, WI. 54302 St. Phillip Parish Phone 468-7848 Resurrectionarish Rev. James Feely 333 Hilltop Dr. Green Bay 54301 Phone 336-7768 Rev. Ken DeGroot, O. Praem St. Willebrord 209 S. Adams St. Green Bay, WI. 54301 Phone 435-2016 Rev. Leo Lessard St. Benedict parish Suamico, WI 54173 Phone 434-2024 - Rev. Kenneth W. Rodgers St. John Cantius Parish Sobieski, WI; 54171 Phone -822-5255 Phone 499-5156 --- OFFICE MEMO AD-2 To From Phone Carolyn Providen Please Call Comment For your Information See Me Take Action Approve Sign Revise Returning Your Call Prepare Reply For My Signature Reply Direct Per Your Request ☐ Code ☐ Route To: Return ☐ File RI Will Call Again Date Time 19/291774 of Received By Called to See You 401 331 8735 3318735 ifs on strategy on AB 70 So armistire AVE RI 02903 Typing Request Date Needed Copy Request ☐ Rough ☐ Double SP Original + copies Final ☐ Single SP Copies --- OFFICE MEMO AD-2 To From Phone Please Call Comment For your Information See Me Take Action ☐ Approve Sign Revise AB 70 च Pocket 1/31/87 Wwill all Returning Your Call Prepare Reply For My Signature Reply Direct Per Your Request ☐ Code Route To: Return ☐ File Typing Request Again Date Time of Received By Craig Covey Called to See You Storewall units P.0.8355A Colunisis он 43207 ☐ Rough ☐ Double SP Date Needed Original copies Final ☐ Single SP Copy Request Copies --- OFFICE MEMO AD-2 To Dan From Phone info please it 17/25 118:40 Date of David Minikel- Washington 206/459-6574(0) after 1:30° Please Call Comment For your Information See Me ☐ Take Action Approve ☐ Sign Revise Prepare Reply Returning Your Call For My Signature Reply Direct Per Your Request Code ☐ Route To: ☐ Return ☐ File Will Call Again Received By Called to See You met you at Doran mtg info on impact of state gay its bill focal impact Time bill in Washington has had Irg fiscal estimate attached 3207 N. 30th Tocome Typing Request Date Needed Original 407 WA 980 ☐ Rough ☐ Double SP copies Final ☐ Single SP Copy Request Copies --- DEC2 8 RECD 20 December 1983 Hon. David E. Clarenbach 422 North, State Capitol Madison, Wisconsin 53702 David B. Goodstein Post Office Box 36C38 Los Angeles, CA 90036 £ (213) 469-3571 Dear David: Thank you for your letter of December 14. I very much appreciate the news. I'm forwarding the clipping to our news editor for follow up. May 1984 be a superbly happy, loving, healthy, prosperous and fully expressive year for you. I hope we manage to get together during it. Sincerely, Dand David B. Goodstein cc: Stephen Kulieke --- JOHN T. MANSKE Capitol Address: Room 335C North, Capitol P.O. Box 8953 Madison, WI 53708 Telephone: (608)266-1192 May 9, 1985 Montrello ALBANY WASHING ADAMS TON MOUNT PLEASANT f gun FORWARD TORK WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE ASSEMBLY CHAMBER MADISON Senator Michael Carpenter, Co-chairman Maine Judiciary Committee State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333 SUMNER Edgerton MILTON UNION PORTER FULTON Evansville Albany MAGNOLIA CENTER Footville MONROE JORDAN SYLVESTER Monroe SPRUNG DECATUR VALLEY Brodhead Orfordville PLYMOUTH 0 CLARNO JEFFERSON GROVE AVON CADIZ STATE REPRESENTATIVE 47TH DISTRICT MEMBER: Committee on Local Affairs Subcommittee on Counties Committee on Elections Committee on Revenue Subcommittee on Revenue Distribution Dear Senator Carpenter: I understand that there will be a public hearing on LD-1249, a proposal to extend Maine's non-discrimination statutory language, to cover sexual orientation. My understanding is that it is patterned after Wisconsin's law banning discrimination in employment and housing because of sexual orientation, which was created through Wisconsin Chapter 112, laws of 1981. (1981 AB-70) I would encourage you and other committee members to look at Wisconsin's example and record, and to act affirmatively on the proposal. In a society which is founded on the principle of majority rule while respecting minority rights, it is important to take steps to assure that people who have experienced a history of physical and verbal threats, or job or housing discrimination, be specifically protected by federal, state and/or local law. Those in our society who are gay or lesbian may make up to ten percent of our population. Yet the 5-10% of that group who ever identify themselves as such, combined with many "closeted" homosexuals, bear the brunt of harassment and job and housing discrimination. Much of U.S. society will not likely willingly practice tolerance of people or groups that differ from themselves, especially if historical misconceptions and prejudice are not confronted with enforceable laws of a society. My belief is that individuals discriminated against are treated as "second class citizens." Between January 1982 and December 1984, there were 71 complaints of discrimination based on sexual orientation that were filed with the Division of Equal Rights of the Wisconsin Department of Industry, Labor, and Human Relations. 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Perry Bullard 303 Capitol Lansing mi 48909 Return ☐ File Typing Request Date Needed Copy Request Rough Double SP Original + copies Final ☐ Single SP Copies --- of these have been settled. More complaints should be forthcoming, as employees/renters, etc., learn about, and understand the law. When the Wisconsin Legislature passed 1981 Assembly Bill 70, moderate Republicans, including then Governor Lee S. Dreyfus, joined majority Democrats in passing the legislation. No one has suffered political fallout as a result. I wasn't in the Assembly at that time, but I have subsequently supported consenting adults legislation. (1983 AB-250 [Act Number 17]). As a moderate Republican in a rural, relatively conservative district, I have found that these measures can be successfully defended on their merits, and without risking political suicide. Non-discrimination legislation isn't a matter of pandering for special interest votes. It's allowing some members of our society to take a more full measure of the freedoms that are uniquely American, and enjoyed by most. If I can provide more information to you, please let me know. Sincerely, John Manche JOHN T. MANSKE Wisconsin State Assembly 47th Assembly District of physicai apo ingly --- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 1985 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: David McCartney (907) 272-5897 Johanna Eurich, KSKA News Director (907) 561-1161 ALASKA GAY/LESBIAN RADIO SHOW RECEIVES JOURNALISM AWARDS A gay/lesbian radio program in Anchorage, Alaska, is the recipient of two Excellence in Journalism awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi. "Out in the North," a weekly public affairs program on KSKA-FM, featured the winning entries during broadcasts in 1984. Producer David McCartney received a second-place award in the sports category for a feature profiling a lesbian softball team. He and KSKA News Director Johanna Eurich also received a second- place award in the documentary category for "She's Daddy's Girl, Too," the story of a Fairbanks, Alaska, gay father who won joint custody of his daughter following a divorce. The awards were announced recently in Seattle. Newspapers, television and radio stations from a five-state region participated in the annual competition. Of the three awards to Anchorage radio stations, "Out in the North" received two. "This is exciting not only on a personal level, but also on a professional level," McCartney said. "It demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity of gay/lesbian issues on the part of professional journalists who judged the entries." "Out in the North" is produced by volunteers for Anchorage's public radio station and is heard Sunday evenings at 8:30. The program debuted as "Gay News Review" in 1978. 非非非 --- Maine Civil Liberties Union Affiliated with American Civil Liberties Union 97a Exchange Street Portland, Maine 04101 (207) 774-5444 MAY 14 1983 Rep. David Clarenbach 422 North, State Capitol Madison WI 53702 May 19 1985 Dear Rep. Clarenbach: I would like to thank you and your aid Dan Curd for the help you have provided us on our gay rights bill. The positive experience that Wisconsin has had will certainly help convince many legislators here that equal protection should be provided to all Maine people. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Sally Sutton Executive Director SS/dhg Executive Director: SALLY SUTTON Board of Directors: JOHN BALLOU-Bangor, KATHLEEN CALDWELL-Brooksville, BARBARA COHEN-Bridgton, JANIS COHEN-Ogunquit, RONALD COLES-Machias, PETER COX-Topsham, CHARLES DEVOE-Jefferson, MARY LOU DYER-Peaks Island, SHEPARD LEE-Auburn, ALDO LLORENTE-Brunswick, JON LUND-Augusta, RICHARD MAIMAN-Portland, ALBERT MAVRINAC-Waterville, ELEANOR MAYER-Washington, CRAIG MCEWEN-Brunswick, SHEILA MCKENNA-Augusta, GREGORY SAMPLE-Gardiner, KATHLEEN SEIBEL-Cumberland, ERLING SKORPEN-Hampden, DAVID TURITZ-Portland, STEPHEN WARD-North Edgecomb --- May 30, 1985 жау ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH 214 N. SANBORN AVE. Rep. David Clarenbach CO. Box 8952 madison, WI 53708 Dear Daniel, JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN 53549 JUN 3 1985 Just a note & include with these Materials which recently my disk. came across I thought, perhaps, you might be in- texisted. Thank you so much for your assistance Spray to me in the past to continue &f for you . Thanks for пло Sincerely yours (Res) Faid M. Jones 244 N. Danborn Vol. Jefferson sson, Wi. 53549 --- EXPLANATION OF WISCONSIN'S SEXUAL ORIENTATION LAW At present it is illegal in Wisconsin to refuse to hire someone because they have different sexual beliefs or practices. Wisconsin Employment Relations Law, ER-43, passed in 1982, but only this year being enforced by counties placing boys with us at Rawhide, states as follows: ER 43:01: It is the policy of this State to ensure equal opportunity without regard to age, race, creed or religion, color, handi- caps, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, political affiliation, arrest or conviction record, or sexual orientation. Section 111.32, par. 13m: "Sexual orienta- tion means having a preference for hetero- sexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality, having a history of such a preference, or being identified with such a preference. At this point let me say what we are not doing: We are not opposing any sexual group or saying only people of our belief should work with children, nor are we saying everyone should espouse our moral philosophy. We are saying this: Each program working with chil- dren (day care centers, group homes, children's in- stitutions, churches etc.) that teaches a specific moral philosophy should be able to use staff who support those philosophies. As an example Rawhide teaches that marriage should be a commitment for life if at all possible, that marriage should be one man one woman, that sexual relations should be within the bonds of marriage, etc. This is a fairly traditional philosophy that we understand a lot of people no longer support, but we feel is important in our work of rebuilding the lives of children placed with us by the juvenile courts. We believe it should be a bona fide occupa- tional requirement that our staff support these phi- losophies. --- Would you support the following statement as a revi- sion to Wisconsin's ER-43 Law? "It shall not be unlawful for organizations with clearly defined moral and sexual phi- losophies who work with children to hire staff who support those philosophies." Rawhide Boys Ranch is not and does not want to be a political activist, but we believe this law as it stands is wrong. We are willing to ask State legis- lators to submit an exemption, but it would have little chance of passage without massive church and other public support. Our goal is to get at least 100,000 Wisconsin voters to back this effort before legislation is introduced and then to let those people know how to support its passage as it progresses through the legislative process. Without united support success would be doubtful. If you support our effort for an exemption to ER-43, and are of voting age, please return this pamphlet with your name and address. (If you will help us get more support names, we will send as many pamphlets as you can use.) Yes, I support an effort to have programs working with children exempt from ER-43, Wisconsin Sexual Orientation Law. Name Address City State SEND TO: RAWHIDE BOYS RANCH Route 1 Zip New London, WI 54961 (414) 982-6100 ---