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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 1, 1991)
jm l M t f i i f l w a t e r 1 H 1 T i l DOWNEY INSURANCE AGENCY. I NC. (Continued from previous page) The Pink Panthers will conduct training semi Trow added, "The initiative uses language nars the second Saturday of every month, be that means many things to many different people, tween 2 pm and 5 pm, at the City Nightclub, words like ‘normal’ and ‘typical.’ Putting words 1313 NW 13th Avenue. There will also be a like that into the state constitution opens the door general Pink Panther meeting on the third Thurs for conflicting interpretations of people’s behav day of every month, at 6:30 pm, also at die City ior. The state constitution is not the place to Nightclub. For more information contact Kelly legislate morality.” at 282-4174. Vars noted that “the constitutional amend ment the OCA proposes would take away our ability locally to decide what Corvallis and Ben Oregon vital ton County citizens think is right for this commu records unit nity.” Robson shared his findings from working with over 500 pedophiles in the past 14 years. lists lesbian He said “It’s ludicrous to identify pedophiles as homosexuals. There is no question that pedo couple as philes self-identify as heterosexual in almost all married cases.” Reading from a statement signed by 13 local Roberta Michele Winston died on May 27, clergy, Zaworski affirmed that their “opposition 1991. Her death certificate lists her marrital to the initiative was founded on our Christian staus as married and her spouse as Francine A. convictions that each individual’s human dignity Yunker. Under relationship to deceased it lists is to be respect fed and that protection of civil Yunker as Winston's life partner. rights is part of our call from the God of Justice.” When Yunker answered questions for the Demarest echoed everyone’s thoughts when death certificate at the funeral home she just told she stated, ‘Thus, we believe that all the truth. attempts-whether judicial, executive, legislative, When she received the Certificate of Death or electoral-to discriminate on the basis of sex the registrar had written down all her answers ual orientation are unacceptable, illegal and just as she had given them, and on May 30 the un American.” State of Oregon Vital Records Unit, issued a death certificate listing Winston and Yunker as married. Pink Panthers patrol streets of Portland Pink Panthers Portland, an affiliate of Port land's chapter of Queer Nation, have taken to the street The Pink Panthers take their name from a similar group in New York. The group formed here to combat, in a variety of ways, the increase of hate motivated crimes against lesbians, gays and bisexuals, as well as other kinds of hate mo tivated violence that occurs in Portland. The primary way the Panthers will combat violence is the street patrol. Patrols will consist of 8 to 10 Panthers, who are always in radio contact with a base monitor. Patrol members are required to attend self-defense and intervention training before being sent on patrol. Periodic review trainings are required as long as members serve on the patrol. On the street, non-violent intervention and de-escalation is the focus. When necessary, the police will be called. Initially, the Panthers will patrol the “Stark Strip” and Old Town areas of downtown Port land. For the first few weeks, the patrol will be active on Saturday nights from 10 pm to 3 am. As membership increases, patrols will be added on Thursday and Friday nights, and eventually in other areas of town. Along with the street patrol, the Pink Panthers will be helping to coordinate a community-wide whistle campaign to help lesbians, gays and bi sexuals better protect themselves. The Homo- phobic Violence Reporting Project is also in volved with the whistle program. Jars of whistles, with the Reporting Lines number printed on the side, will be placed in community centers such as bars, clubs, or service organiza tions. People may purchase whistles for a small fee (around $1 each) and will be encouraged to carry and use them whenever they feel threat ened, and to help distribute to others. The Pan thers will also help distribute other material, to help educate community members about protect ing themselves. The patrol is working with the Portland Po lice Department and has the full support of Chief Tom Potter. Coalition needs support The Coalition for Human Dignity needs sup port in order to continue its vital work in Port land and around the state. CHD is instrumental in working against the Oregon Citizen's Alliance. "The rising problem of organized bigotry and hate crimes has increased the demand for our services beyond what our current budget and volunteer support can bear," says activist Scott Nakagawa. The coalition has led the work locally to de feat sexist, racist, homophobic and anti-semitic bigotry. Their bi-monthly newsjoumal informs Oregonians of statewide white supremacy and neo-nazi activities, coalition news, pro-active groups and upcoming events. The Coalition is seeking members and finan cial support. Membership is $5 to $100 sliding scale, per year. Sponsors are currently being sought to sup port CHD's program of counter-action against the Oregon Citizen's Alliance. Meetings are first and third Thursdays of each month at 7pm at the Metropolitan Community Church. Send contri butions to PO Box 40344, Portland, OR 97240. Bums Brothers kicks out OCA On Saturday, Aug. 24, Bums Brothers Truck- stop in Troutdale hosted an auto show. Car buffs came to see other car buffs’ refurbished cars. Priscilla Martin and another member of the Oregon Citizens Alliance were there with an old beater car covered with moral majority bumper stickers, handing out The Alliance newspaper, and sharing homophobic information. A gay truck driver came through, complained to organizers, and called Just Out. Editor Linda Kliewer called Bums Brothers. According to car show participant Pat Mechler of Portland, organ izers told the OCA members, “you have five seconds to get out or we’ll call police and get a tow truck to get you o ut” Their reception throughout the day had been less than positive, according to car show partici pants. Koji Executive Travel and Golden Orchid Tours presents Thailand Nov. 11-25 Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket P .O .B ox 4 0 6 2 6 P o rtla nd . OR 97240 610 S.W. 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