News Briefs
California's Wilson
Penalizes Bar
For Activisim
Contributed by Sarah Douglas
California Governor, Pete Wilson, vetoed a bill
passed by the legislature that gave the mandatory state bar association the
power to collect dues from every attorney in the state. The veto effectively
destroyed the bar's ability to exist unless a compromise is reached in 1998,
as the legislature has already adjourned for the remainder of this year.
Among the reasons stated was his
displeasure with California attorneys for voting at a recent bar conference
to support "same sex marriages" and laws forbidding "discrimination against
transsexuals."
5th International Bisexual Conference
April 3 - 5, 1998
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
This conference features workshops, speakers, panels, a dance, and the chance
to meet bi people from several countries. Sponsored by the Harvard Lesbian,
Bisexual and Gay Graduate Students, it runs Friday through Sunday afternoon
and is open to all bi and bi-friendly people. Conference facilities are
close to the subway, and wheel chair accessible. The conference language is
English, with some sessions in Spanish. For additional information call
(617)424-9595, email info@biconf.org, or visit the IBC5 web site at:
http://www.biconf.org.
Registration fee schedule: Before March 1st After March 1st
Student(1)/Elder(2) admission $24 (US) $36 (US)
General admission $48 (US) $72 (US)
Work exchange(3) up to 4 hours not available
(1) Students must present full-time student ID at registration.
(2) Elders must provide proof of age 60 or older at registration.
(3) People who pre-register and are unable to pay the full admission
fee may request work exchange at a rate of 1/4 of the admission
price per hour.) People unable to pay or perform work exchange may
provide a statement describing the reason in lieu of payment.
Travel grants may be available to people from developing countries,
youth or students. To apply, please write to:
Stephanie Berger, 4231 Montgomery Street, Oakland, CA 94611 USA
For more information write to: Conference, P.O. Box 639, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
The 5th International Bisexual Conference (IBC5) will take place in Boston
Massachusetts on April 3, 4, and 5, 1998. The IBC5 conference theme is "One
World, Many Faces: Unity and Diversity in Bi Communities, Queer Communities,
and the World."
We are currently seeking proposals for presentations, papers, panel
discussions, performances, and workshops in the following subject tracks:
- Activism - Organizing
- Youth/Student - Writers/Literature
- Media/Culture - Relationships
- Gender - Research/Theory
- Bisexual History - Spirituality
- Safer Sex/HIV - Personal Growth
- Sexuality - Computer/Internet
- Non-Bi Partners/Families - Performance
- Film and Video - Track X (other sessions)
- Our Bodies: Differing Ability, Health, Image
- Global/Regional/Racial/Cultural/Class Differences
The official language of the conference will be English; however, sessions in
Spanish are encouraged and other languages will be considered. If you would
like to present your session in a language other than English, please include
that information in your proposal.
Please follow the format of the proposal submission form below. Regardless
of the language to be used during the session, please complete the form in
English. The deadline for proposals is February 1, 1998. Send completed
forms to:
IBC5 Call for Papers
P.O. Box 639
Cambridge MA 02140
USA
Alternatively, you may submit proposal forms electronically by sending
them to presentations@biconf.org . This address can also be used to
contact the program coordinator.
Further information about the conference can be found on the worldwide
web at http://www.biconf.org/ .
Session Proposal Form
Session proposals should be submitted as described below.
* General
Title of presentation:
Intended audience:
Description for conference brochure (25 to 50 words):
* Submitter
Name:
Title and affiliation:
Address:
Phone (day and evening):
E-mail:
Background:
* Other Presenter(s)
Name:
Title and affiliation:
Address:
Phone (day and evening):
E-mail:
Background:
* Content
Format (panel, workshop, etc.):
Outline:
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