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...legislation. The bill initially was approved by the Senate Wednesday in a 41-8 vote, although both sides conceded it probably would have no effect. A Montana law that outlaws homosexual sex between consenting adults has never been enforced. The bill drew harsh criticism when Republican state Sen. Al Bishop said gay sex is "even worse than a violent sexual act." Sandra Hale, head of the gay rights group Pride, said that was an "insult" to rape and molestation victims, as well as lesbians, gays and bisexuals. "Al Bishop is kind of a wacko," says TIME Montana reporter Patrick Dawson...
Each Wednesday, 25 to 30 people present their poetry at the open mike in the basement of the Cantab Lounge. As I walk in, Douglas Bishop is standing in front of the mike teaching the audience the refrain of a poem. He has no trouble enticing everyone to speak along...
Just before Gwyn blames her mother for everything, she finds out from an accidental ladies room run-in that her father has been involved with his travel agent, Zelda (Kelly Bishop) for years. To complicate matters even further, Gwyn learns that her brother, Jordan (Kevin Pollack) is leaving his pregnant wife Terri (Barbara Garrick) to move in with his business partner's supermodel wife, played by supermodel Naomi Campbell...
EVREUX: Loose Canon While millions gathered in Manila to greet the Pope on Jan. 15, thousands marched in cities throughout France to protest the Vatican's dismissal of Jacques Gaillot, 59, as bishop of this Normandy city. Gaillot's views diverge dramatically from those of the church's hierarchy: he endorses the use of condoms to prevent AIDS, urges tolerance of homosexuality, advocates the ordination of married men and lends his voice to local leftist causes. The so-called Red Cleric has aired his views in such venues as the flesh review Lui and a gay magazine. Said an Evreux...
...Zedillo government can hope for is to reduce the rebels' support through continued political and economic concessions. Given the region's poverty, that could take considerable time--and funds. ``I can't deny that more roads and schools are an advance,'' says Pablo Romo, an aide to Roman Catholic Bishop Samuel Ruiz, who is mediating the government-rebel talks. ``But most indigenous people here still have a painful existence. There is a long road ahead...