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)u n e 1 8 . 1 9 3 3 iustnrn GUEST EDITORIAL by » Ju s t m it V e r a K atz ■ P The IN publication for the OUT population Vol. 16 N o . 16 J une 18, 1999 FEATURE FAMILY PRIDE: 1 n the spirit of pride. Just Out The mayor's mosaic Portland’s mayor presents a pride message presents a “family album” pp 2 7 - 3 3 NEWS LOCAL • Anti-gay activity may be on the rise; CAP cans testing program; SM YRC hosts queer prom; Trent Seager on community and HIV; catching up with past and present sexual minority legislators; The Queer Profit pp 7 - 1 7 NATIONAL • Hormel headed to Luxembourg; tips for finding gay-friendly fast food; appeals court mles ADA can’t prevent discrimination in insurance policies PP 1 9 - 2 3 WORLD • Anti-virals available through Panama’s national health care system; Bank of Scotland scraps planned partnership with Pat Robertson P 25 ENTERTAINMENT EVENT8 • Peacock preview; bingo boostcrism PP 4 3 - 4 4 very year, pride week gives us an opportunity to review progress in achieving equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans Portlanders and Oregonians. 1 take pride that Portland has often led the state in trying to create a community that embraces and celebrates the diversity of all its people. 1 intend, however, to continue my work of promoting basic rights for all citizens, because as good as our progress is, we still have a long way to go before we have eradicated homophobia and discrimination from our community and our state. I will know we have achieved further progress in ending discrimination when it is no longer legal in much of Oregon to be fired or evicted from your home simply for being gay. 1 will know homophobia is on the wane when the media stops its tendency to mention the sexual orientation of only gay people and not straight people in its reporting. 1 will know the value of equality has taken deep root in our community when Oregonians view it as inconceivable that any member of our state Legislature would ever consider introducing legislation to deny basic rights to any member of the sexual minorities community. And, I will know we have truly embraced diversity when young people just coming to terms with their sexual orientation feel supported and the suicide rate for gay and lesbian teens drops. A man 1 consider to be one of my personal heroes once dreamt of a time and place where his children would not he judged hy the color of their skin, hut the content of their character. As we move into the 21st century, 1 hope we shape a community and state where we are not judged hy who we share our lives with, hut hy who we are and what we have accomplished. Portland has been blessed with numerous contributions by gay, les bian, bisexual and trans citizens who have helped make this a very special place to live. Working together, the city adopted the Portland civil rights ordinance in 1991 that barred for the first time discrimination in employment, hous ing and public accommodation on the basis of sexual orientation. While a local judge invalidated the private right-of-action clause under the ordi nance, the city has appealed that decision and we continue to be hope ful— particularly in light of the Tanner decision— of a positive outcome. In the meantime, the city has set up a pilot civil rights mediation program to help people resolve complaints voluntarily. In 1993, seeking to lead by example, the city extended domestic part nership insurance benefits to all its employees and, two years ago, we adopted an ordinance mandating that people who want to do more than $2,500 in business per year with the city must verify that they do not dis criminate on the basis of sexual orientation. And just two weeks ago, the entire Portland City Council joined forces to lobby the state Legislature against passage of House Joint Resolution 29. While I am proud of the actions this city has taken in regard to equal rights, I know there is more work to do and there are more obstacles to overcome. As recent court decisions and legislative actions demonstrate, we must all be continually vigilant to preserve and protect basic rights for all people. I hope to see the day when the unique actioas taken by the city of Portland to provide equality to gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans citizens are no longer necessary because the state of Oregon has finally adopted fair and equal policies. But until that day comes, I will continue my work to ensure equal rights for all. Happy pride week. MUSIC • RPM ’s June reviews; interview with Roddy Bottum of Imperial Teen pp 4 5 - 4 7 SPORTS • WNBA may bring women’s basketball back to Portland p 49 FOUNDERS • Jay Brown, Renée LaChance PUBLISHER • Marty Davis “The 100 Best Lesbian and Gay Novels”; Portland Pride ’99 program p 51 PRODUCTION DIRECTOR • Christopher D. Cuttone Will O ’Bryan Kristine Chatwood, Patrick Collins, Shona Dudley, Sean David Griffiths, Tim Joyce, Vera Katz, Christopher McQuain, Rosemary Morrow, Holly Pruett, Bob Roehr, Sarah Swanson, Pat Young STAFF WRITERS • Oriana Green, Gip Plaster, ADVERTISIN6 DIRECTOR • Meg Grace NEWS EDITOR • Inga Sorensen ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR • Will O ’Bryan COPY EDITORS • Christopher D. Cuttone, SNORTS • The Publishing Triangle announces CALENDAR EDITOR • Debby Morgan CONTRIBUTORS • Stephen Blair, Rex Wockner ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE • Larry Lewis ART DIRECTOR • Rupert Kinnard PRODUCTION • Oriana Green PHOTOGRAPHERS • Doug Hopper, K.H. Kimball OFFICE MANAGER • Oriana Green DISTRIBUTION • Amy Aycrigg, Kathy Bethel, Ed Carder, Mary Hauer, Lark Jarvis, Marie Price, Ruth Traut, David Wardell COLUMNS OUT LOUD • Remembering Stonewall; time to get tested, like it or not pp 5 3 - 5 5 TRAVELS WITH BETTY • Rules to live by p 57 Just O U t is published on the first and third Friday of each month. 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G xitact Just O U t at PO Box 14400, Pixtland, OR 97295-0400; (503) 236-1252, advertising; 236-1253. fax: 236-1257; e-mail: justout@justout.com. 15 years ago in ju st out V ol . 1 No. 16, M ay 25-J une 8, 1984 • The editorial hailed Bud Clark s victory over Frank Ivancie in the mayoral primary election, saying: “Portland may continue as one of the most livable cities in the U.S. thanks to Bud Clark— and all the people who voted for him.” • KA TU-TV received more than 100 phone calls, about three-fourths negative, after the station aired a five-part series on Portland s gay and lesbian community. • A new organization, Cascade AID S Project, formed under the wing of Phoenix Rising Foundation to provide HIV- and AIDS-related services. It was announced that the number of reported AIDS cases in Oregon had reached 12, and that there had been at least six deaths attributed to the condition. • The Dyketones performed at Darcelle XV. This was the group’s last Portland appearance before setting off on an East Coast tour. • Canadian singer-songwriter Ferron made her third Portland appearance in three years. Tickets were $6 in advance and $7 at the door. • In national news, the United Methodist Church over whelmingly voted to bar active gays and lesbians from its ministry. 3