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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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