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MHRC seeks info on sexual
minority youth by Dec. 9
The centerpiece activity will be a daylong
tribunal on Dec. 7 at Portland State University
where a panel of judges will hear personal testi
mony from women who have experienced vio
lence, and make recommendations for change.
For more information, call Judith Armatta at
284-5262.
Brawn and Gordly to take
on leadership roles
Halloween party raises a
bundle for Our House
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16 days began Nov. 25—International Day
Against Violence Against Women—and runs
through Dec. 10— International Human Rights
The Metropolitan Human Rights Commission
is soliciting information regarding the experi
ences of sexual minority youth. The data will be
compiled in a report which will be sent to the
Governor’s Task Force on Teen Suicide, as well
as to Multnomah County and Portland city offi
cials.
MHRC is particularly interested in incidents
of harassment and discrimination based on sexual
orientation, and opinions regarding services or
facilities needed to ensure the well-being of sexual
minority youth.
MHRC is currently meeting with small groups
of youth and also invites young people and other
interested parties to share experiences and opin
ions. To do so, call MHRC at 823-5136. Informa
tion is due at the MHRC office, 1120 SW 5th
Ave., Portland, OR 97204, by Dec. 9.
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Oregon Senate Democrats have re-elected Sen.
Cliff Trow of Corvallis as Democratic leader, and
Kate Brown and Avel Gordly, both of Portland, as
assistant Democratic leaders.
Trow has served in the Oregon Senate since
1975 and as Democratic leader since 1995. Brown
and Gordly were elected to the Senate in the Nov.
5 election. The duo previously served in the state
House. All three were elected by acclamation.
Free trees available for
people with HIV/AIDS
Unable to afford a
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delivery are available to
the first 75 qualified callers. Deliveries will begin
Dec. 14. For further information call Chavis at
281-2841.
Event draws attention to
violence against women
Women Empowered Beyond Beijing for
Equality, Development and Peace, in collabora
tion with other groups from throughout Oregon,
is sponsoring “ 16 Days of Activism Against Gen
der Violence,” which includes a variety of activi
ties designed to draw attention to abuses against
women.
Part of an international campaign initiated by
The Our House benefit was sponsored by
Boxxes/The Brig and Panorama. Participants were
asked to donate $2 along with the cover charge for
the party, which was held between 10th and 11th
avenues on Stark Street.
New fund helps families
with children
A fund to support lesbian and gay families
with children has been established by partners
and parents Tina Podlodowski, an openly lesbian
Seattle councilor, and Chelle Mileur. The couple
have a 1-year-old daughter, Grace.
The fund, which will be administered through
the Seattle-based Pride Foundation, will grant at
least $ 10,000 each year to programs and projects
that support the well-being of children from gay
and lesbian families.
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W ashington Gov. Mike Lowry joined
Podlodowski and Mileur in announcing the fund.
‘The self-esteem and well-being of children
everywhere is critical to our state’s future. By
creating this fund, Chelle and Tina are offering
thousands of children throughout the Pacific
Northwest new opportunities that will help lead
them to a bright future,” says Lowry.
For more information or to make a donation,
call Karen Matson at the Pride Foundation at
1-800-735-7287.
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