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Bert Wylen presents Gaydreams, broadcast on March 12, 1995. Wylen presents national news updates including Newt Gingrich’s ongoing support for measures denying protections for gays and lesbians, the murder of Scott Amedure following admission of his crush on another man during an unaired appearance on the Jenny Jones Show, the release of statistics indicating increasing homophobic violence in New York City, the Navy’s awarding of an achievement medal to Lieutenent Tracey Thorne, the introduction of a television campaign to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, the Utah State Legislator’s ratification of a bill banning the recognition of same-sex couples, the House Appropriations Committee’s restoration of funding to AIDS programming, concerns regarding the accuracy of AIDS infection statistics presented by the House Secretary, and the death of Pedro Zamora due to AIDS related complications. “Five Years” by David Bowie plays. Wylen interviews Philadelphia Gay News editor, Al Patrick, and staff writer, Sarah Miller. Miller and Wylen discuss Miller’s interest in reporting on gay issues as a straight woman. Wylen and Jackson discuss criticisms leveled against Philadelphia Gay News. “Little World Spinning Blue” by Cris Williamson and Tret Fure plays. Wylen presents local news updates and announcements. “Missing” by Tom McCormack and “Lovin’ You Is A Natural Thing” by Jeff Krasner play. Wylen signs off to “The Difference” by Todd Rundgren.