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University ot Oregon Euo»o* Oregon An independent newspaper Volume 07. (Mu* 154 TUf SOAY MAY ?1 19% INOEX F.dftOrVM 2 NM 4 Svwngm TWi FicHon 7 8*ww» f-iu » CtMMftadi 10 ClDMMMf |1 TODAY Mm far Eugene mayor, city council and»tale repnrientatiiei and other official pmUtcms in One gan 'j primary r let turns INSIDE The fjm antuHtm ed that tingle game tickets go cm tale on June J Second Annual Community Service Week gives students an opportunity to help out 01 (0 WEATHER (kvmkmal nun High 65. Urn 45. Ruling means victory for gay rights activists ■ LAW: The Supreme Court threw out a Colorado constitutional amendment that forbid protecting homosexuals against discrimination By Kristin Bailey Studer* Acturnm A*x**r t*«y r>gh<* activist* across the country am celebrating their biggest victory, Tbs Supreme (iourt threw out • Colorado constitution* •1 amendment Monday, which forbids laws from pro tacting gay men and lesbians against discrimination "Obviously, it's wonderful.1* said Rebecca Brooks co director of the Usbian, (Jay and Bisexual Alliance “I'm overjoyed I feel justice fuss been done The real victory is the Oregon Citizen's Alliance's wind l« very much taken out of their sails." The court ruled ft-3 that the Colorado amendment vio late* homosexuals' constitutional right to equal protec tion Justices said the amendment denied gay men and lesbians the political rights enjoyed by the rest of the American public — including protection against employ ment, housing and public accommodation discrimma tion. The Colorado ruling may play a crucial role in the political future for gay men and lesbians in Oregon, gay rights activists said. Emotionally, this is a big victory.” Brooks said 'But in term* of the actual prejudice w» deal with, it's still going to be touch and go." Eugene, Ashland. Corvallis and Portland are the only Oregon cities with laws protecting homosexual rights. Brooks said Although Monday’s ruling is a step in the right direction toward equal rights, the Oregon Citizen Alliance still poses s threat to the gay community, she said Turn 10 LAW. Page 5 Oregon’s primary election requires voters’ presence ■ BALLOTS: Only those voters who are registered as absentee can vote by mail By »■»■■■ Labahn Ca<ww>» Polling place* are upon today tor Oregon's primary elaction. Valors must go to l heir designated polling plai n or to the Lana County Qaiioa Office to vote Only those registered absentee voters are allowed to vote by mail fur today's election Polling precincts will be open from 7am to 8 p m . and voters must go to the precinct to which they are reg istered Polling sites are listed on the back of voters' reg isiration cards Students who live in the residence halls and are regis tered in Lane County can vote outside Suite 4 EMC. near the ASUO office Current Oregon law require* voters in primary and gen oral elections to cast their ballots at polling places unless they have applied for an absenlae ballot. Secretary of State Phil Ketsling said in a news release Turn to BALLOTS Page 5 Spring cleaning Washing Ota stdawaiha around tha EMU. Phywcai Plant amptoyaa Law Aaunaon uaaa a praam** trash** togat ndot mud Ram during Via VSWamaHa VaSay Fo* f aanval tranatomtad (ha EMU East Lawn into a grant mud pa Alleged rapist pleads not guilty at arraignment ■ COURT: Brooks never violated his release agreement, a custody referee clerk said By Skerry Rainey C&tmuMy CtMat kyUw Justin Brooks. whom Ihe grand jury Indie Uni on Friday for several felony offense*. turned himself in In Eugene pul Ice Monday morning after a warrant for addi ttonal charge* wti ntuml on Friday. Brooks appeared at his circuit court arraignment as scheduled at 8:30 a.m on Monday, although police had issued a news release Friday afternoon that said he was missing He pleaded not guilty to first degree felony charges of attempted rape, kidnap, sexual abuse and attempted sodomy along with charges of coercion, menacing and fourth degree assault at the arraignment. "{Brooks) has abided by all of the conditions of his release agreement." said a clerk at the custody referee's office for the l,ane County full. A week ego. he potted $5,000. or 10 percent. of the original $ 50.000 security to be released from «h« i.ene County |*tl Brooks' security has been increased to $500,000 since Fridey. but the $5,000 he originally paid was transferred to hit release agreement in accordance with the gram! fury indictment In stipulation to his rwlnate agreement. Brooks is not allowed to leave Oregon, have any contact with the vie tim or have any contact with anyone younger than 18. Brooks was arrested May 12 on attempted rape charges in contraction with a 10-yaar-otd University stu dent who reported the assault to police. The assault allegedly occurred in the Pioneer Cemetery on campus Bob (.orham. assistant district sttomey. said the trial probably won't be scheduled for at least four months
