LIZ SMITH: ON THE BARRICADES

If you've been reading Liz Smith's syndicated column recently,
you know she hasn't missed an opportunity to lambast homophobes,
praise lesbian and gay causes, report gay-related media develop-
ments (including several items on Gus Van Sant's upcoming Harvey
Milk film), quote relentlessly from _The Advocate_, support
safer-sex education and promote numerous AIDS fund-raisers.

In a standout column on the lesbian-activist daughter if Robert
Mosbaucher (George Bush's chief fundraiser) Liz said, "Forget
that Diane Mosbaucher is gay. Just try considering her as a human
being, and you'll see how admirably she comes off... against the
gay-bashing of a Republican heirarchy headed by her famous
father."

To accknowledge her efforts, drop a note to:

        Liz Smith
        New York Newsday
        2 Park Avenue
        New York, NY 10016