MOUTH MAGAZINE
"God is one of the most inaccessible people I know. Seems like you always have to go upstairs to see Him."
Roland Sykes
voice of the dis-labeled nation
number 5
REGULAR AND IRREGULAR FEATURES
Power News
Dispatch: On State Budget Cuts
Quick Bites/Flashbacks
Resources for Accessible Worship
On 'Therapeutic' Abortion
Be Our Valentines
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THE MAN UPSTAIRS
E. Neil Vanover is creative director of
Ads for God
Josie Byzek tells how she became a
Lesbian Gimp Christian
Join Josie Byzek in Freaking the Bible
Jennifer Jo Coddington is proud to be
Child of the King
Scott Chambers has an artist's conception of The Man Upstairs
Peter Leidy tells what he'd do
If I Were God
Rus Cooper-Dowda tells them,
Please Don't Cure Me. I'm Already Healed
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Mouth House
ReSources
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Incoming
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Reporters, artists, photographers: We want your work but just like crime, Mouth doesn't pay. If you'd like to take part under those wretched conditions, please mail us samples and your phone or fax number to introduce yourself.
Back issues: $4 and up, cheaper by the dozens for trainings. Recent editions are available in quantity. To buy them, or to help keep Mouth afloat, call Cal at 785-272-2578 from 2 to 6 pm, weekdays. Do not call or email Lucy. Reach her by mail, or fax her at 785-272-7348.
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Free Hand Press, Inc.
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ISSN 1071-5657
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..LucyGwin
General Officer.CalGrandy
Reporters .... Rus Cooper-Dowda, John and Carolyn Schwebel
Clipper....... David Anthony
Voice ....... Marcia Yaroslow
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