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VOL. 14 NO. 24 O CTO BER 17, 1997
Renée LaChanee
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Kelly M. Bryan
FEATURE
NEWS EDITOR
Inga Sorensen
Collaborating
on care
REPORTERS
Boh Roehr
Rex Wockner
CALENDAR EDITOR
People living with or affected
by HIV/AIDS, caregivers
and officials will share
perspectives at a ‘Summit of
Strategies ’ held in Beaverton
Kristine Chatwood
(p- 21)
EDITORIAL ASSOCIATES
Christopher D. Cuttone
Will O ’Bryan
PHOTOGRAPHER
Linda Kliewer
DEPARTMENTS
OFFICE MANAGER
Will O’Bryan
World news
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR
Activists sue to remove
Ecuador’s ban on gay sex
Meg Grace
(P- 6)
ADVERTISING REP
National news
Marty Davis
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
E. Ann Hinds
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Sandy Nelson’s case strikes
out with the Supreme Court
Queer youth attending programs at Outside In created T-shirts expressing their sentiments fo r National Coming Out Day.
The shirts were on display this month at the agency, located in downtown Portland at 1236 SW Salmon St.
Rupert Kinnard
Christopher D. Cuttone
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(pp. M-19)
Kathy Bethel
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Portland considers an
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contractors have sexual
orientation nondiscrimination
policies in place
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COLUMNS
The future beckons
During the past two years our work has been guided by a readers survey we
conducted in 1995, now we invite your input again
▼
by Renée LaChanee
n the summer of 1995, Just Out conducted a readers
survey to assess how you felt we were doing. We handed
out surveys at Lesbian and Gay Pride that year and also
ran a mail-in version in the July 7, 1995, issue. We
received 475 responses, and presented the results in our
Sept. 15, 1995, issue.
The results of the readers survey have guided the editorial
direction, actions and outreach of the paper since that time.
The ratings of our sections and columns showed our readers
thought our articles were “pretty good,” while some—like
world, national and local news— were dubbed “simply fab.”
We worked to enhance the sections that were lacking and made
decisions regarding new columns based on what you said you
wanted to see in the future.
The written comments we received were the most revealing
of your concerns, and garnered the most attention.
“Broaden your vision, be more inclusive,” was a common
sentiment expressed. Features since that time have included
discussions of gender bending, the rise of radical right talk
radio, transsexuality, politics, lesbian and gay parenting, gay
and bisexual men creating community, queers in multilevel
marketing, queers on the Internet and medicinal marijuana use.
You asked for more profiles of groups, so we did cover
stories on two gay bowling associations in Portland, the Impe
rial Sovereign Rose Court, the Portland Lesbian Choir and the
National Leather Association, among others.
Male readers commented that they wanted more events and
articles representing them, so we did outreach by mailing
calendar criteria, forms and deadline in format ion to men’s bars
and organizations catering to gay men. and we sought gay men
as freelance writers for art and entertainment reviews, celebrity
interviews and news.
Some readers fell there were too many women on our staff
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to represent gay men without bias, so we worked to diversify.
Four of our past five hires at Just Out have been men, two of
whom are now editorial associates.
Several readers commented that editorials could be better
thought out. More time and thought has gone into editorials since
then, and some editorials have stirred a great deal of response
(can you say JoAnn Loulan?). We have also used guest editorials
from local and national writers to round out viewpoints.
For 14 years Just Out's motto has been “Get the word out.”
We plan to do so as long as Just Out meets its purpose of
presenting a multicultural perspective with local emphasis on
Oregon’s and Southwest Washington’s sexual minority commu
nities. We strive to be a visible force and a catalyst for dialogue.
The past two years have been shaped by you, our readers, and
we would like your input on shaping the direction of Just Out
into the next century.
We invite you to attend a facilitated community forum,
“Meet Just Out,” on Nov. 10. Representatives of the staff will be
on hand to answer questions and listen to comments, praise,
constructive criticism, story ideas and concerns. You can also
help us celebrate our 14th anniversary by sharing cake and
beverages with us after the forum.
Your comments and concerns are important to us, and do
guide us. Come to the forum and help us get the word out that
you want to read.
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level. I f you are unable to attend, please write to tell us what
you would say if you were there, and mail to Just Out,
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View from here
The winning entry in GLAAD 's
History Month essay contest
(p. 4)
Tribute
Honoring Marguerite Brodie
(P-
5)
My queer life
‘Stereotypical ’ queers:
long may they rage
(p. 38)
ARTS
Cinema
Rupert Graves ’ different career
(P 31)
Music
3rd Party says pop is good
(p. 33)
Comedy
How Kate Clinton talked
herself out of a job
(P- 35)
Theater
Find A Delicate Balance
at The Rep
(p. 36)
Entertainment
Try on CAP’S annual fashion
phantasmagoria
(P- 37)