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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 8, 1999)
stet) hin’ out jannary fl, 1 S99 » L inda K liewer photo by V o i. 16 N o . 5 J a n u a r y 8, 1 9 9 9 FEATURE From cyber chats to sex clubs to personals, Just Out ponders a few queer venues for meeting and, just maybe, mating (soul or otherwise) LOVE 'N' LOST* ph 1 7 -2 1 DEPARTMENTS • Portland City Council approves discrimination protection based on gender identity; preview of gay-related issues before the convening Oregon Legislature; school board member sticks to his guns on military recruiting ban; Sen. Kate Brown is the sole sexual minority state legislator LOCAL NEWS pp 6 -1 1 Bipartisan poll indicates favorable changes in public perception of queer rights; U.S. health department report ignores gay and lesbian health issues; cigarette makers’ gay friendliness (or lack thereof); D.C. pot measure could get smoked NATIONAL N E W S * pp 1 3 - 1 4 WORLD NEWS • Olympic gold medalist Mark Tewksbury publicly acknowledges he is gay; controversy continues in India over screenings of lesbian-themed film . p15 EDITORIAL by M a r t y D a v is ENTERTAINMENT • Cascade AIDS Project co-hosts screening of documentary about female impersonators in Cuba P 20 I00N • Inga Muscio’s new book. Cunt, reclaims nobility CINEMA Starting 1999 with a bang— and a goodbye Just Out launches voice personals, and sponsors Jan. 10 Portland Power send-off for our community reetings to you all and welcome to 1999. This, our first issue of the new year, includes the premiere of our Just Friends voice personal ads. In the three years 1 have been associated with Just Out, this has been the feature most requested by our readers. We are very pleased to finally be able to tell you that voice personals have arrived in our pages. The popularity of voice personal ads has increased vastly in the last few years, and they have become a mainstay of the dating scene. By bringing these ads to Just Out, sexual minorities now have the opportunity to simultaneously use this popular service and support their community newspaper. It is no secret that these ads generate revenue for the host publication. In our case, we will be able to use these dollars to continue to provide the array of free listings in the calendar and Out & About sections of the paper. By utilizing Just Friends, your dollars play a vital role in the continued success of the paper. Everyone gets to contribute to its ongoing viability and become a part of the cycle: Just Out supports readers, readers support advertisers and advertisers support Just Out. Voice personal ads can also be a valuable tool for those not single and seeking. With winter dreariness upon us, now is an excellent time to form groups for bridge and game nights. Even happily established couples often need to broaden their social circles. In these busy times, voice ads can be an efficient and expedient way to make the social contacts that fit one’s specific needs. • Jay Brown, Renée LaChance PUBLISHER • Marty Davis NEWS EDITOR • Inga Sorensen ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR • Will O ’Bryan COPY EDITORS • Christopher D. Cuttone, Will O ’Bryan REPORTERS • Gip Plaster, Holly Pruett, Rex Wockner F0UN0ERS For example, with spring on the horizon, there will be a need for soft ball and soccer players, hikers and bikers and new friends with whom to explore the Pacific Northwest. Just Out staff will make these ads accessible and available to you. We look forward to being at events where we can meet you and, if you like, assist with the crafting of your ads. I like having the ads because it’s one more opportunity for me to meet many of you and hear your feedback and comments about the paper. So mail us your ad, fax it or look for us soon. We’ll be sponsoring many events throughout the coming months. Speaking of Just Out-sponsored events, our next one is slated for Sunday, Jan. 10. We invite you to join us at Hobo’s, 120 N.W. Third Ave. in Portland, for a “Goodbye Portland Power” party starting at 5 p.m. The untimely demise of the American Basketball League has left a painful void in many of our lives. Though very sad, we really think it would be great for people to come together and celebrate the fabulous two-plus seasons we did enjoy. Bring your All-Star trading cards from last season and we’ll help you complete the set; we’ll have great speakers, hopefully some Power staff and opportunities for great Power souvenir door prizes. And yes, forms will be available for free voice personal ads. Was there someone you were hoping to meet, someone you’re going to miss see ing. ..something you should have said? Let’s finish our unfinished business. See you at Hobo’s on Jan. 10. • Debby Morgan • Lis Baccigaluppi, Tim Joyce, Lee Lynch, Christopher McQuain, Dinyar Mehta, D. Richmond, Bob Roehr ADVERTISING DIRECTOR • Meg Grace ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE • Patrick Collins PRODUCTION DIRECTOR • Christopher D. Cuttone CREATIVE DIRECTOR • E. Ann Hinds CALENDAR EDITOR CONTRIBUTORS p 20 • Rupert Kinnard PHOTOGRAPHER • Linda Kliewer OFFICE MANAGER • Oriana Green DISTRIBUTION • Amy Aycrigg, Kathy Bethel, Mary Hauer, Lake Perriguey, Marie Price, David Wardell GRAPHIC DESIGN » . » J r T f , tjiif • r • •»»*.*» • • i v t • Lesbian lyricist Sonia Rutstein per forms in Portland; new online queer comic SNORTS P 31 COLUMNS • Icy Oregon weather reflects national political climate AMAZON TRAIL p 32 00TW0RD • Safe sex is still hot sex p 33 J m t o u t is published on the first and third Friday of each month. Copyright © 1999 by J u s t o u t No part of JlM t o u t may be rcpnxluced without written permission from the pub lisher. The submission of written and graphic materials is wel comed. Written material should he typed and double-spaced. J u s t o u t reserves the right to edit for grammar, punctuation, style, liability concerns and length. We will reject or edit arti cles or advertisements that are offensive, demeaning or mav result in legal action. Letters to the editor should he limited to 500 words. An nouncements regarding life transitions (births, deaths, unions, etc.) should be limited to 200 words; photos are welcome. Deadline for submissions to the editorial department and frir the Calendar is the Thursday 15 days before the next publica tion 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 rhe next publication date. Classified ads must be received at the J u s t o u t office by 1 p.m. on the Monday 12 days before the next publication date, along with payment. Aik may he accepted by telephone with VISA of MasterCard payment. Ad policy. No sexually exploitative advertising will he accepted. Compensation for errors in, or cancellation 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 J u s t o u t is available for $2. Advertising rates ate available upon request. Contact J u s t u u t at PO Box 14400. Portland, Oft 97293- 0400; (503) 236-1252, advertising; 2.36-1253, fax; 236-1257; e-mail, justnutOjustoutcnin. **»•*«•*»»•*•»•••*»•••••»•«' 3
