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i U C Fi news chief executive officer, testify about a meeting held two years ago at which Greenwald alleged ly ordered his staff to prepare United to grant domestic partner benefits to employees. Supposedly, United began those preparations because it believed a competing airline was ready to give domestic partner benefits. When the other airline failed to do so, United chose not to offer benefits to its employees, said Aftergut. The San Francisco ordinance is the first in the country to require that companies contract ing with the city provide benefits to employees’ domestic partners that are equivalent to those given to spouses of married employees. In her ruling, Wilken said that airlines oper ating at city-owned San Francisco International Airport must provide employees with noneco nomic benefits such as three-day paid bereave ment leave, unpaid family leave, and free or dis count flights. She said, however, airlines do not have to provide economic benefits like pensions cy Rights Education Project. “Our legislators and our governor have upheld the simple Amer ican value that no one should face intimidation, threats, violence and even death just because of who they are.” Crimes motivated by bias against a victim’s sexual orienta tion, gender or disability were added to the list of offenses eligible for prosecution under the state’s existing hate crimes statute. The law also applies to trans people, as a result of the definition of sexual orienta tion that was used. Missouri is the fourth state in the country to include trans people in hate crimes legislation. Noting that several states have failed to pass strong hate crimes laws this year, NGLTF Executive Director Kerry Lobel said: “It is unconscionable that so many state legislatures failed to take action to support the most basic expectation of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The fact that Missouri acted as it did in the face of a powerful and well-funded religious right political movement speaks to the bravery of Gov. Carnahan and the legisla tors who supported the bill. Other states should take heed.” Hate crime penalty-enhancement laws have been introduced in 26 states in 1999. Missouri’s and New Mexico’s legislatures were the only ones to pass the measures. In New Mexico, Gov. Gary Johnson vetoed the bill. Serving the Financial Needs of Gay Men and Lesbians Sound financial planning for: • Investments • Estate Planning • Tax Management • Risk Protection • Retirement • Domestic Partners Call today for your free consultation. 503-653-7743 do more I Financial Advisors Bryan ext. 210 Craig ext. 211 An innovative marketer and Buyer's Agent who listens to your needs Marvin Salles Associate Broker tel. 320-1271 JohnCScoff REAL E-mail: marvin@spiritone.com www.johnlscott.com/hGVTie/rnarvins/index2.htm ESTATE < •20 years marketing & negotiating experience • Multi-million dollar producer WYOMING n an interview with Cheyenne radio station KGAB-AM, Aaron McKinney, one of the men charged in the murder of Matthew Shep ard, stated that all the talk about the murder being a hate crime is nonsense, the Associated Aftergut contends Greenwald’s testimony, Press reported June 24- and that of other executives, will demonstrate McKinney said he didn’t know Shepard that United was prepared to provide domestic was gay. He stated he “had something to do partner benefits voluntarily two years ago, and that the airline should therefore have no prob with” Shepard’s death, though he wasn’t spe lem implementing those benefits while an cific. McKinney also said Shepard was not tar geted because of his sexual orientation. appeal to Wilken’s mling is pending. McKinney’s trial is set to begin in October. If convicted, he could be sentenced to the MISSOURI issouri is the first state to enact a hate death penalty. Russell Henderson, the other man charged crimes law this year, reports the National in the crime, pleaded guilty and was sentenced Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Gov. Mel Carna to life imprisonment. han signed the bill into law on July 1. “Today is a proud day for Missouri,” said Jeff Wunrow, executive director of Missouri’s Priva ■ Compiled by KRISTINE CHATWOOD I M Start your own business & FREE* PC receive a for your efforts. ELLIPTICAL FITNESS CROSSTRAINER X PRECOR Why settle for 2nd best when you can have the original? Silky smooth and ultra quiet. Truly the standard by which all others are judged. E FX 5a 17 Reg. Price $2,195 The Affordable home model. SÄLC O ther M odels EFX544 The Original EFX545 The Newest Club Model. EFX5.2/S/ Designed for the home. All the club features. Come in today for a free test drive Call Now (24 hour, 3 min. recording) Toll-Free 1-800-556-3736 Allison White or Cherryl Wistos •Certain requirements & restrictions apply Portland Delta Park Beaverton Town Square irri-vui.? Dtavciiuii i unii cuudic Clackamas Ross Center 659-4055 NORTHWEST, OAA A « 11 .