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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
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Oregon’s primary
election requires
voters’ presence
■ BALLOTS: Only those voters who are
registered as absentee can vote by mail
By »■»■■■ Labahn
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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
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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