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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 15, 1995)
1 8 T M p toffllM r 1 5 , 1 0 0 5 ▼ ju s t o u t R eader ’ s S urvey R esults H e r e ’ s a S a m plin g of Y our C om m en ts : Calendar needs to cover downstate events better. Broaden your vision— be more inclusive. More objective reporting. Inga Sorensen is the best. As many upbeat stories as possible during these times o f discrimination and A ID S. You need to expand to include all gay and lesbian issues and cultures, from youth to the elderly to the leather community. Don’t be so exclusive and nar row visioned. ! like the Bomber a lot, but it is occasionally a bit one-sided and strident. (I’m not sure I approve of advocating violence, even for comedic purposes.) More lesbian personal ads. Increase coverage of local news and events; maybe a calendar o f upcoming events throughout the year— sometimes two weeks is not enough notice! Better editorials (i.e., based on information, not personal opinions). Include Southwest Washington more. Can the politically-correct thing! IT 'S G R EA T. Regarding a column about people of color: W h y only racism? How about the lives of people of color in all aspects. Print more positive aspects of our society (all of it) such as weddings and other positive happenings in the state—women’s gatherings, cultural affairs. Stop bashing anti-homos—we’re all in this together. Include more diverse news, i.e., people stories that aren’t white. What about Latino/a news, etc. Get rid of the phone sex ads. Have w riters from other areas of the state write about happenings. Open up to gay men more. Many o f my male friends call the paper 'Just Dykes." Feature more men, gay scene, club scene, local entertainment, movies, do more features on fashion, shopping— queer scene sim ilar to national gay mags: Out, Genre, etc. The covers are always eye-catching, and the world news bytes are great. Focus on youth and college-age people—maybe guest columnists, or profiles on young queer people getting active in their queer communities. Educating the average reader about how to get more involved in the paper. JO is a little “standoffish” with the average Joe. More lesbian articles. I've been thinking that an 'event" review column would be a good way to showcase successful fund-raisers, etc., and give folks a chance to preen. I'll even w rite it! [Ed itor's note: Whoever wrote this, please call us at 2 3 6 - 1 2 5 2 ] Layout is professional; easy to find. Too radical and lesbian/left aligned. Continuous changing of minority name from gay—queer—to sexual minority. Who cares? Give more time to improving content! Far too lesbian oriented. More topics o f concern to gay men. M ore coverage o f issues I care about and less about lesbian sex, battering, relationships and health. Profile gay white men who aren’t radical-left politi cos. Please profile couples with longevity. Sports column; more cartoons. Nice, attractive layout. Good community standards. Have stunningly gorgeous women deliver it to my home! Internet addresses would be a good topic. Stop white-male bashing! Tire d o f your constant coverage of 'politically correct m inorities." Too left-leaning— need more balance. Editorials could be better thought out. Less lecturing from the editorial. Raleigh Hills Condo Top condition! Large 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit. Ample deck overlook ing creek and trees. Central air, 2 parking spaces. Financially sound association. Rich in craftsman detail 235 SE 20th • $119,900 $95,000 IF YOU ARE ILL AND MONEY IA S BECOME A CONCERN . . . We understand the fin a n cial difficu lties that occur when livin g with a life threatening illness. (V B F ) s e c u r e s p u r c h a s e r s for y o u r life i n s u r a n c e policy, p r o v id in g y o u w i t h t h e f u n d s y o u n e e d to d ay . We s im p lif y t h e e n t i r e p r o cess, c r e a t i n g t h e l e a s t a m o u n t o f s t r e s s on you. O u r c l i e n t s p e a c e o f m in d a n d w e ll b e i n g is o u r N U M B E R O N E CONCERN, We a r e c o m m i t t e d to s e c u r i n g t h e a b s o l u te h i g h e s t p o ssib le p u r c h a s e p r ic e for y o u r policy, w h ile m a i n t a i n i n g t h e u t m o s t in c o n f i d e n tia lity . J IATICAL B F OUNDATION David Anderson Gay Owned and Operated Wndermere Cram ë Ctpltm Htttty (Imp. Inc Please ca ll for m ore inform ation ENEFITS 1 -800-871 -9 4 4 0 NC. 24 HOURS FT LAUDERDALE • CLEVELAND PHOENIX . CAMDEN Learn m ore a b o u t o u r free P hy sician s H o tlin e , Available to all V iatical B enefit F o u n d a tio n clients, A long w ith o u r 24 H r. Crisis I n t e r v e n t i o n H o t L ine, S ta ffe d by c e r t i f i e d H I V c o u n se lo rs. W inderm ere Cronin & Caplan Realty Group, Inc. 2 2 5 -1 115 • VM 4 9 7 -5 2 1 1 • 2078 NW Everett St. • Portland, OR 97209 We are fa m ily concerned about th e w e ll being a n d secu rity o f a ll other fa m ilie s.