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The Gay Movement's "Born Again"
Carriage Trade's Parisian Banquet
July 27, 1977 July 12th
Through Anita Bryant, the gay movement has been "born again," in greater numbers and with greater determination than ever before. In this special report, we survey postMiami response to the Dade County defeat.
11 Stormy Passage for Noble Bill
A gay rights bill in the Massachusetts Assembly sponsored by Rep. Elaine Noble has passed the senate and now awaits house approval. The senate debate was characterized by ludicrous opposition from anti-gay senators worried about, among other things, male employees showing up for work in drag.
13 Dispatch
HUD opens public housing doors to gay couples; San Francisco gay leaders fear provocateurs within the community; anti-gay fallout hits state legislatures; and much more in this issue's Dispatch.
16 The Doctor Is In...and Gay!
The second-prize winner in The ADVOCATE's 1977 investigative journalism competition, this report by Lenny Giteck, a journalism major at San Francisco State, looks at gay doctors.
19 The TICKET
The sparkling entertainment line-up in this issue's TICKET includes: 19 BETTE'S SPECIAL
Though she will be the first to deny it, many gay people will be glued to their tellies for Midler's upcoming network special. The ADVOCATE previews the event. 21 NEW YORK by James M. Saslow
22 HOLLYWOOD by David Galligan
23 GAY PRIDE '77
The ADVOCATE presents a prideful look at gay people and what makes them proud to be so.
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28 ARTHUR FARIA: JUST FOR KICKS
Broadway choreographer Arthur Faria talks candidly with Donnell Stoneman about his career and work.
29 3 WOMEN AND ROBERT ALTMAN
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Steve Warren interviews film director Robert Altman about his latest screen offering 3 Women and his upcoming projects. RECORDS
A REVIEW OF REVUES
They were SRO in the '60s, remember? They launched the careers of many a famous performer. Are we ready for a return of those fabulous and funny revues?
39 Interview: Thom Gunn
An English poet, now residing and writing in San Francisco, Thom Gunn enjoys a much larger reputation across the Atlantic. In this ADVOCATE interview, he explains his work and work processes and the gay identity revealed in his new book, Jack Straw's Castle. Cover photographs: Ogden Robertson/Houston Jack Shear/Los Angeles
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Coming Up
Most often compared to Jean Cocteau, his cinema art is known throughout the world. The titles of his films reflect his belief in "ecstasy for everyone."
In Review: Olympus #4
Fasten your fantasy belts. Jim French and Rip Colt teamed up to steam up your dream life.
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Caribbean cruises? Expense-paid trips to Hawaii? These city leagues take their games seriously. Bowling teams and basketballophiles also play in the civic leagues. On to the gay world series!
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