October 15, 2006 Volume 15, Issue 13
www.stonewallnews.net Serving the GLBTQA Community of the Pacific Northwest since 1992
Americans 85% Of under 30 sup-
port employment equality.
Americans 85% Of under 30 support inclusive hate crimes laws.
New reigns of Royalty Annual ISCS Coronation crowns Emperor Leonard and Empress Blow Me Bubbles.
Americans 63% Of under 30 support civil unions.
Americans 48% Of under 30 voted in the last election.
Still wonder why we haven’t achieved GLBT equality? Photo by Northern Exposures Photography
You’ve got the power.
Vote. www.hrc.org/generationequality
THIS ISSUE Arts & Entertainment...........................12 Business Directory . ..............................15 Calendar....................................................22 Classifieds.................................................19 ISCS Photos..............................................23 Leaders in Gay History.........................16 National / International ...............17, 18 No Rest for the Wicked........................10 OUT! In the Middle of Nowhere......... 8 Politicklers..................................................9 Reality Check...........................................10 Regional News . .......................................7 Resource Directory................................20 Reviews & Previews .............................13 Spokane......................................................6 Voices...........................................................2 Voter’s Guide....................................3, 4, 5
Fly your Flags on Fridays!
Photo above: The newly elected monarchs Empress 35 Blow Me Bubbles and Emperor 31 Leonard are greeted by their public, including Jenu Wine Beaute, former Empress of Tacoma, WA. The ISCS pageant was attended by over 150, including representatives from the Courts of Seattle, Montana, Idaho, Portland, Alaska, Tacoma, Surrey, BC, Las Vegas, Reno, Denver, Ogden, Sacramento, San Diego, Salem, Eugene, Vancouver, WA, Everett, Bellingham and Alameda. The audience was greatly entertained .
(Spokane, WA) - Steeped in an air of elegant pageantry, TMISM, Emperor 30 Mark Allen Surreal and Empress 34 Selena Surreal Blaque with TMIH Imperial Crown Prince 30 Gordon and Imperial Crown Princess 34 Sierra of the Imperial Sovereign Court of Spokane (ISCS) ended their reign by hosting the annual ISCS Coronation events in Spokane, WA. Spanning October 5th 8th, ISCS pampered guests with food, camaraderie and entertainment. The awards dinner and show at Dempsey’s Brass Rail on Thursday
ushered in the flurry of festivities. The gala then moved to Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center in Spokane Valley. Friday night, More than 100 guests were treated to performances by members of out of town Courts visiting for the weekend. Performances included those of Empress 25 Marsha (celebrating her 10year anniversary); Emperor 11 Shelley and Empress 15 Lucy Ball (celebrating their 20-year anniversary) and a memorial tribute to Emperor 1 Ken
Mealer and Empress 4 April Shauers on their 30-year anniversary. The crowning of newly elected Emperor 31 Leonard Surreal Montgomery Ford Kennady Smith and Empress 35 BlowMe Bubbles Beauté Surreal Blaque of Stollengoodz highlighted the evening The festivities concluded on Sunday with a victory brunch, presentation of additional awards and introduction of the new monarchs. More Coronation photos on page 23.