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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 6, 1984)
OUT January 6-January 20 Vol. 1 No. 6 Jeri Lee-Hofsteder MARIAH Diane Plunkett Douglas Bloch Ken Vogl Staff Publisher Out Media Inc. Director Renee LaChance Editor Jay Brown Advertising Director Lisa Bouslaugh Production Director Bev La Belle Graphic Design Director Rupert Kinnard Contributors Dennis Peterson Micheál Helquist A rt Contributor E. Ann Hinds Advertising Associates Sarah Koehl Sherri Riggs Bretton Palm Eve Sicular Production Bev LaBelle Rupert Kinnard Renee LaChance from the publishers. Written and graphic materials are welcomed. Written material should be double-spaced. Deadline is ten days prior to publication date for ads and written material. Camera ready ads will be accepted no later than five days from publi- cation date. Just Out will reject or edit any article or advertisement that is offensive, demeaning, or may result in legal action. The views expressed in letters to the editor, columns, and features may not be those of the editorial staff of Just Out. Subscriptions are available for $ 10.00 for 26 issues. Ad rates are available upon request. The mailing address for Just Out is 923 SW 17th, Ste. B, Portland, OR 97205. Phone 503-223-9652. C O N T E N T S ! Just Out is published every other Friday. Copyright 1983. Mo part Just Out may be reproduced without written permission of E D I T O I A Out in Oregon ........... 3 Out Around the Nation ............. 4 Justice se rve d ? ......... 5 Unlearning Racism .. 6 Out About Town ....... 8 BLGU Report ................ 11 Spiritual Celebration .. 12 Money ..........................14 Star Talk ........................14 Classifieds .................. 115 L Keeping an eye on Big Brother 1984 is going to be the year to watch Big Brother. Big Brother. In the U.S., Big Brother is the military-industrial complex that President Eisenhower warned about in the late '50s. Just a couple of examples why Big Brother needs watching: During the invasion of Grenada in October, 1983, news reporters were barred from observing the invasion on the pretext of protecting their safety. The news media were handed bulletins prepared by the Pentagon and duly filed their stories. Official sources would have had us believe the CI.S. Military was involved in a full-scale conflict with Cuba. In 1983, the Reagan Administration labeled "as foreign political propaganda" an Academy Award-winning Canadian film on the medical consequences of nuclear war. Using the Foreign Agent’s Registration Act in a way never intended, the device requires the film ’s distributors to provide the government with the names of all theaters and sponsoring organizations exhibit ing the film. There are people who object to the repressive tactics used to stifle dissent and as long as the First Amendment remains part of the Constitution of the United States freedom of speech will be exercised by these people. Some of the people who object to repression and oppression work to put out this news magazine. There is not another publication in Oregon which keeps watch in the same way as Just O ut does. If you also object to repression and oppression fill out the subscription form on the back page, include payment (or you can use your VISA or Master Charge) and mail it to Just Out, 923 SW 17th, Portland 97205. Without your financial support Just O ut cannot keep you informed and entertained. Li > Dear Just Out: As a gav woman I have greatly appreciated the fact that I can read a (F-M) gay paper and not be bombarded with what I consider por nographic ads and articles. I am one of those who feel sex is a private affair and that there’s much more to being gay than sex — that sex is my relationship with one person — being gay is my relationship to the rest (or part) of society. While just coming to terms with my sexual orientation this past year, reading other gay newspapers made me feel ashamed and dis gusted. I like your section, with a wide range of selections, not "just gay.” Also cheer your effort to educate others to racism — a very big problem to the “ livabil ity” of Portland— a backward town consider ing how big it is. All around, a good paper! Though, in reading the travel article in the 12/23 issue, I was dismayed to read “And for the sleazy, A1 Parker and his friends will be About Town quality ADVERTISERS ISNT IT TIME....? film ing his new porno film in April; yes under study positions are available." I will try to un derstand the attempt to please everyone, but hope there isn’t too much of this type; as a woman (as a person) I find it offensive. Enclosed is $10 for a “ subscription” but since I’m still too closeted to have it delivered, III continue to pick it up at Sensorium in my MW neighborhood. M .LA HB In recognition There are a few in the community who do not know or who have not heard of E. Ann Hinds. In past issues of Just Out, artwork contributed by her has been used with our failing to list her contribution in the mast head. Ann is extremely helpful and inspira tional to us and we wanted to take this op portunity to thank her. Thanks, ann. We never really forgot you. 225-9652 Just O ut January 6-January 20