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Congress mistakes
fear for moral right
To the Editor,
The morals clause imposed by Congress on
the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is
symptomatic of this nation once more suc
cumbing to its most tragic flaw: to mistake fear
for moral right, to forsake the enriching trial of
forbearance for the expediency of repression.
We of the Portland Women’s Theatre
Company stand against the covert censorship of
the NEA morals clause in our unswayed
commitment to lesbian performing arts. We
will continue to challenge the stranglehold of
homophobia by exposing it to light We will
continue, despite the fearful, to nurture respect
for human diversities and dignity.
In this determination we are firm and urge
those who think this is not their struggle to
remember with grim introspection the words of
Pastor Martin Niemoller:
“First the Nazis went after the Jews, but I
was not a Jew, so I did not object. Then they
went after the Catholics, but I was not a Cath
olic, so I did not object. Then they went after
the Trade-Unionists, but I was not a Trade-
Unionist, so I did not object Then they came
after me and there was no one left to object.”
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surprised to find that the Oregonian had failed
to give The Games any coverage beyond the
miniscule “news brief’ on August 1. As
important as it is for the The Games to exist, it
is equally important to access general media
coverage to promote social progress. Prior to
Celebration 90,1 contacted several writers,
columnists and editors at the Oregonian in an
effort to increase Team Portland’s media
profile. The responses ran from the feeble
excuse that Vancouver was “too far away,” to
the semi-supportive “It sounds interesting, I just
don’t know where it fits in.”
By refusing to acknowledge our events they
can pretend we do not exist I urge you to join
me in making our voices heard. I am proposing
a one week subscription cancellation as a form
of protest to the lack of coverage Team
Portland and The Gay Games received from the
Oregonian. I suggest we enlist as much support
as possible from both inside and outside the
community to flood the circulation (221-8240)
and news department (221-8188) desks with
calls on September 14 cancelling from
September 15-21.
It takes numbers to make them listen. The
price of inaction is too great.
Karen C.
Portland, OR
Belated thanks
On behalf of the membership of the Portland
Women’s Theatre Company
Faith McDevitt
Erin Rouse
Cherise Millhouse
Kay Tezlaff
To the Editor,
Lesbian and Gay Pride, Inc. and the 1990
Pride Planning Committee extends congratula
tions and thank you to the community and the
many volunteers for their participation and
pride throughout the month of June and
particularly at the march and rally Saturday,
June 16,1990.
The march route and rally were the largest
ever. Special thanks to Debbie Counts for
coordinating booths, Bill Dickey for catering,
the sound crew of Janna MacAuslen, Kevin
Koesel for stage managing, Howie Baggado-
nutz and Carol Steinel for emceeing, and the
outstanding performances by Kate Sullivan,
Lady Elaine Peacock, Chris Schlegel and the
Vital Moves. Credit goes to Donna Luckett for
developing the program, thank you to the grand
marshalls Paul Starr, Stephanie Holloway, Mr.
Call to boycott
the Oregonian
To the Editor,
I just returned from nine days in Vancouver
B. C. as a member of Team Portland participat
ing in Celebration 90: Gay Games HI. The
experience of being in a city with thousands of
very visible gay and lesbian people from
around the world was powerful and very
affirming.
Upon returning I was disappointed, but not
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October 5-7. A community meeting is sched
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In Memoriam
Rk James Tolonen
Oct 24,1953- July 19,1990
Ric Tolonen was larger than life. He was
only 5’3" but his personality more than made
up for his short stature.
He was funny, outrageous, loyal to his
friends and loved his family dearly. He lived
life to the fullest and touched many people’s
lives. We will miss you little guy. But we know
you went to a better place.
Ric James Tolonen was 36 when he left us.
The family suggests that remembrances be
contributions to the C.A.P. Research/Education
Dept.
Two happy notes
In Memoriam
Lisa Bouslaugh, a founder of Just Out and
former boardmember for A Woman’s Place
Bookstore, announces the birth of her daughter
Cheyenne Delphine bom June 29,1990.
Bouslaugh left Portland to live in Eastern
Oregon several years ago.
Louise Richards and Nancy Palmer Butler
are proud to announce the birth of their son,
Leo Palmer Richards. Leo was bom at Provi
dence Hospital July 25,1990. Attending the
birth with Louise and Nancy were Karen Rash,
midwife and Corrine Richards, Louise’s
mother.
Dan Furrer
December 11,1949-July 22,1990
Dan Furrer died from AIDS at his home on
Sauvie Island on July 22, 1990. Raised in
Hermiston, Oregon, he graduated from the Uni
versity of Oregon and moved to Portland.
Dan was active in many areas to support
people with HIV infection and to educate
people about AIDS. Since 1985, he had many
roles in the PAL project, serving as a PAL, a
PAL trainer, a speaker at PAL trainings and a
member of the PAL training committee. He
was also a facilitator involved in the Brinker
Fund as his lover had been Chester Brinker.
Dan shared his personal experiences about HIV
infection as a speaker in an AIDS education
program at US West where he worked, and as a
panel member in talks sponsored by CAP’s
Speakers Bureau.
Dan was always proud of being gay and had
been involved in many gay organizations,
including EAGLE, the lesbian and gay
employee association of US W est He was an
avid photographer who loved nature, travel, the
Rolling Stones, nudity and his dog Alfred. His
constant concern and care for other people was
inspiring and the memory of Dan will be
cherished by his many friends.
In Memoriam
Rkk Mueller
January 15,1956 - August 5,1990
Rick Mueller passed away after a long and
valiant struggle with AIDS. As a leader in the
community of people with AIDS he formed a
group of empowered individuals called
Genesis. His energy and humor will be greatly
missed. He is survived by his lover Roland
Cabrena, his best friend Ric Rease and his
family and many friends.
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