Date: Wed, 17 May 1995 17:27:44 -0800 From: "Todd Ruston" The Advocate * June 13, 1995 * Issue 683 (On Sale May 30) * THE MAN BEHIND GAY POLITICS * NEW YORK'S DRAG QUEEN D.A. * * * C O V E R S T O R Y * * * JANIS IAN THE BEST REVENGE An exclusive interview by Melissa Etheridge Janis Ian tells Melissa Etheridge the amazing story of her journey through the '60s, her early stardom, her friendship with Janis Joplin, her abusive marriage, her coming-out, and her happy, sexy new life. NEW YORK: DRAGGED DOWN ---------------------- The career of high-flying district attorney Kenneth Gribetz--best known for prosecuting the Death Mask gay S/M murder case--comes to an ignoble and unfashionable end. POLITICS: PARTING GLANCES ------------------------- Executive director William Waybourn's departure signals a turning point for the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund. FILM: HIGH HOPES ---------------- Chicago Hope TV star Thomas Gibson shows no fear in taking on his second gay film role, in Love and Human Remains. DEPARTMENTS ----------- Letters Agenda Viewpoint: Neil Miller Your Business: Christian Arthur Bain Reviews Breaking Silence: Janis Ian The Buzz Last Word: Gabriel Rotello ON THE COVER: Janis Ian photographed by Greg Gorman for The Advocate. Hair by Jonathon Antin/Profile, L.A. Makeup by Collier Strong/Cloutier, L.A. ----------------------------------------------------------------- This issue goes on sale May 30, 1995 at your local newsstand or bookstore. Try The Advocate for three issues--free! ---------------------------------------- Send your subscription order via e-mail to "orders@advocate.com". Include your full postal mailing address in the message. You will get the next 3 issues of The Advocate and a trial subscription. If you like The Advocate, you'll receive the balance of a full year (26 issues) for only $39.97. That's a $62.00 savings off the newsstand price. If you decide The Advocate is not for you, simply return your invoice marked "cancel" and you will owe nothing. The three issues are yours to keep. Or you may call (800) 827-0561, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 10:00pm Central Time. Outside the U.S., add $30 per year. The Advocate is mailed in an opaque plastic wrapper. Copyright 1995 Liberation Publications Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This file may be duplicated and distributed for non- commercial purposes if it is duplicated in its entirety and this notice is included in the file.