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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 17, 1998)
juiy 17. îaaflr stehhin I out p h o t o by L in d a K l ie w e r fu s t o u t The IN publication for the O UT population Vol . 15 N o . 18 J u l y 17, 1998 FEATURE ARE Y l l GAMET: Join a host of Oregon athletes who are headed to Amsterdam for Gay Games V PP 1 7 - 2 1 DEPARTMENTS mm m LOCAL NEWS • Checking up on the OCA; Sen. Ron Wyden sponsors hate crimes bill; new support group for battered gay and bisuexual men; death of activist and attorney JoAnna McNamara * m J tV m '< ^ ■* ' PP 5 - 8 NATIONAL NEWS • Reports from AIDS confer ence in Geneva; House boosts Ryan White CARE Act and ADAP funding, hold the line on prevention programs; Phase III trials of HIV vaccine begin PP 9 - 1 4 WORLD NEWS • Spanish regional government grants rights to unmarried same- and opposite- sex couples; Romania fails to legalize homosexuality P 15 COLUMNS EDITORIAL by R enée L a C hance 00TW0RD • Author confonts racism, the “terrible monster inside” p 33 Expect great things A major transition at Just Out leaves room for growth and change ifteen years ago Jay Brown and I shared a dream: to get the word out to gay men and lesbians that being gay was OK. An elemen tary notion in today’s world of lesbian and gay chic. But in 1983, people had to be pulled out of the closet and into the streets. Brown co-published Just Out with me and was the editor until his death from complications of A ID S in 1990. Several editors followed him, including Ariel Waterwoman, who left an indelible mark on Just Out before her death from cancer in 1995. Fifteen years is an eternity to serve in the trenches of the queer move ment. I’ve watched Oregon’s queer community battle AIDS, ballot mea sures 8 ,9 , and 13, and each other. I’ve learned and unlearned inclusive lan guage to fight oppression. I’ve remained an observer of the time rather than an active participant, to be able to report without bias the truths of our community. I resuscitated and revived Just Out with persistence and perse verance during financial hardships. I have received letters and phone calls from people thanking me for providing a lifeline in their time of self-discovery and need. For some of these people, Just Out was their first experience with the lesbian and gay community and the positive stories, profiles and resources featured within the pages of each issue helped them to come out and face their sexuality without self-loathing or shame. All their stories have touched my heart and validated Just Out’s existence. Though I would do it all again, I am tired and ready for a change. Last November I purchased the See Vue Motel in Yachats, situated on the central Oregon coast. For decades the See Vue has been a haven for Oregon’s queer community— certainly a haven for me. I have been going there to replenish my soul since 1980. It seemed a natural transition for me to take over the See Vue, to serve as caretaker to a magical place for oth ers to heal and nurture themselves. Since November I have been inching my way out of the day-to-day work of Just Out and toward being an absentee publisher. The Just Out staff and I have created a structure to deal with this transition and maintain the strong foundation of the paper while giving it room to grow and prosper. I am excited about the changes. Marty Davis is now assistant publish er, responsible for the business and public relations side of the paper, along with selling advertising. You’ll see her at events sporting a Just Out banner and a friendly face. Christopher Cuttone is the production director in charge of bringing together all the pieces that make this outstanding pub lication— editorial, advertising and graphics. Instead of having one editor, the editorial department will work togeth er to set policy, make decisions and coordinate feature stories. A s news edi tor, Inga Sorensen is responsible for local, national and world news, pro files, letters to the editor, and coordination of editorials. A s arts and enter tainment editor, Will O ’Bryan coordinates reviews, previews, interviews and columnists for Just Out. Debby Morgan is the calendar editor and works to ensure events are featured in our calendar and that accurate infor mation about groups and organizations is listed on a monthly basis. Meg Grace is the advertising director and coordinates all the loyal busi nesses that keep Just Out coming out. E. Ann Hinds as creative director and Rupert Kinnard as graphic designer give the paper its stellar look. Michelle Knox is the office manager who keeps the infrastructure of the paper functioning so everybody else can do their jobs. Linda Kliewer is our staff photographer. These titles do not reflect all that these individuals contribute to the paper. Everyone has input on story ideas and policies at staff meetings, and most everyone fills several job descriptions so all the work gets done. I have the utmost confidence in this constellation of individuals and the structure we have put into place to ensure the longevity and smooth operation of Just Out. Be gentle with them as they assume their new roles and expect no less of them than you would of me. In fact, expect great things. PORLISHER • Renée LaChance REPORTERS • Patrick Collins, Bob Roehr, PRODUCTION DIRECTOR • Christopher D. Cuttone ASSISTANT PUBLISHER • Marty Davis Rex Wockner CREATIVE DIRECTOR • E. Ann Hinds NEW S EDITOR • Inga Sorensen CALENDAR EDITOR • Debby Morgan GRAPHIC DESIGN • Rupert Kinnard C0NTRIRUT0RS • A ID S Writers Group, Geoffrey Bateman, Grace Pastine, Suzanne Sigmund PNOTOGRAPNBI • Linda Kliewer ARTS AND ENTERUUNM ENT BUTOR • Will O ’Bryan COPY O ITO R S • Christopher D. Cuttone, Will O ’Bryan AOVBm SM C DIRECTOR • Meg Grace AIVB m SIN C REPRESENTATIVE • Marty Davis OFFICE MANAGER • Michelle R. Knox DISnUROTION • Kathy Bethel, Michelle R. Knox, Marie Price, Renée Skrzypchak ARTS MTUVISW • Ex-Portlander Lea DeLaria lets loose about her role in the musical Chicago pH ENTERTAINMENT • Get set for the national queer cook off; join Russel Johnson, the Professor of Gilligan s Island , at a beach party to benefit Our House of Portland P 32 Ju st M il is published on the first and third Friday of each month. Copyright © 1998 by Ju st M il No part of Ju st M il may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. T he submission of written and graphic materials is welcomed. Written material should be typed and dou ble-spaced. Ju st M il reserves the right to edit for grammar, punctuation, style, liability concerns and length. We will reject or edit articles or advertisements that are offensive, demeaning or may result in legal action. Letters to the editor should be limited to 500 words. Announcements regarding life transitions (births, deaths, unions, etc.) should be limited to 200 words; photos are welcome. Deadline for submissions to the editorial department and for the Calendar is the Thursday 15 days before the next publication date. Views expressed in letters to the editor, columns and features are not necessarily those of the publisher. The display advertising deadline is the Monday 12 days before the next publication date. Classified ads must be received at the Ju st out office by 3 pm on the Monday 12 days before the next publication date, along with payment. Ads may be accepted by telephone with V ISA or MasterCard pay ment. Ad policy. N o sexually exploitative advertising will be accepted. Compensation for errors in, or cancella tion of, advertising will be made with credit toward future advertising. Subscriptions are $17.50 for 12 issues. First Class (in an envelope) is $30 for 12 issues. A copy of Ju st out is available for $2. Advertising rates are available upon request. Contact Ju st out at PO Box 14400, Portland, O R 97293-0400; (503) 236-1252, advertising: 236-1253, fax: 236-1257; e-mail: just out©) ustout.com. 3