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tebiuaiy 16.2001 GUEST COM M ENTARY F o u n d ed 1983 »J ay V o l. 1 8 N o . 8 B rown and by R u p e r t K in n a r d R enée L a C hance F eb ru ary 1 6 , 2 0 0 1 FEATURE CHICKS WITH PICKS: The lesbian music scene is alive and well in Oregon P 20 NEWS NORTHWEST • Queer youth mobilize pp 6 -1 3 NATIONAL • Recall petition targets gay mayor pp 1 5 -1 7 WORLD * Drag queen runs for premier PP 1 0 -1 9 ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE HOOKS • Double conundrum p 30 THEATER* Behind the scenes at ART; a kiss from the Spider Woman pp 3 1 -3 3 COLTHRE* Entertainments for a winter’s eve P 34 F I L M * Talkin’ trash with John Waters P 36 RIVERSIONS • So many events, so little time P 37 COLUMNS M S . BEHAVIOR • Breaking up is hard to do P 29 THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARC • Sex lives of flamingos p 30 SPECIAL NIGHTSPOTS • Gay-friendly hangouts Don't be bamboozled We all should examine and challenge the demonization behind being labeled “politically correct” bam* *boo*zle (bam boo' zel), v.l., -zled, -zling. Informal. 1. to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery or the like; hoodwink; They bamboozled us into joining the club. tivity toward the less-abled, one might spew, “O h, you’re just try ing to be ‘PC .’ ” Recently, a film reviewer for Willamette W eek offered a weak “apology” for expressing his desire to stick his penis down the throat rom the beginning of February, I found myself bracing for the of actress Sandra Bullock to shut her up. The same reviewer criti onslaught of so-called political pundits once again denounc cized Bamboozled director Spike Lee by stating, “He should be beat ing the need for a Black History Month celebration. en like a runaway slave.” Another writer decided to carry on this trendy, witty tradition by predicting the future of certain restaurant critics and joking, “Those I thought about the folks who never question any other Jews at The New York Times...will be rounded up and fried until gold cultural or ethnic celebration yet question the validity of en brown.” A number of letters appeared in subsequent issues African Americans pushing not only to embrace our denouncing own culture the but irresponsible usage of such imagery, but other readers to share it with others. I thought about the many discussions I’ve who went on had to defend the writers and the publication itself tended to with white people who think it’s wrong for black whine about being “PC.” people to get together in separate groups, men So how is it we’ve come to a point where one fears who moan about events for women only and I ju st wish m ore being labeled “politically correct” or “politically straight people who don’t under incorrect”? I feel as if I belong to a community of stand the need for a gay pride cele friends, family and extended family who never would folks could be as bration. react to any perceived injustice merely in the name of Given all of this, it rarely comes outraged b y “political correctness.” as a surprise to me when many of This certainly doesn’t mean we don’t make mis actual instances takes. We simply do the best we can to experience the these same people— who seem so negative about what the disenfran world through understanding the pain that might o f inflicted pain come from insensitivity. chised think they must do to pro mote their sanity— appear rather We shouldn’t be bamboozled into having our smug, self-righteous and insensitive. It has been my as th e y are about efforts be reduced to a silly catch phrase created by experience that these are the people who are most like those who should know better. Those who do all they being labeled ly to endure frustration because they think they are can to avoid being labeled “PC” are like vampires hid being challenged to understand something they simply ing from the rising sun when confronted with an issue might not be capable of comprehending. that requires them to imagine what it might be like to It seems to me the irritatingly trendy term “political experience the pain of others. ly correct” has been created as a way to demonize almost I totally accept that some people just don’t have it in them to be any attempt at empathy or sympathy. How has the idea behind that compassionate. I just wish more folks could be as outraged by actual accepted, insipid phrase slithered into our collective consciousness? instances of inflicted pain as they are about being labeled “PC. " j n So instead of admitting you might be one who truly has no abil ity to empathize with the plight of others, you now comfortably RUPERT K innard is the art director o f Just Out and can be reached at can say, “Oh, I don’t want to have to be ‘politically correct.’ ” Or rupegroup 1 @ aol. com . if you seem to be truly passionate about addressing hurtful images in the media promoting sexism, racism, homophobia or insensi Vi: V : F "PC Vou 8 No* 4, F ebruary , 1991 p 31 EATING OHT • Let someone else cook tonight • Philip Anderson and Linda Kliewer stepped new roles as co-editors of Just Out. pp 3 2 -3 3 • Famed Shakespearean actor Ian McKellan, who is openly gay, was knighted on New Year’s Eve by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. JU S T FRIENDS * Free voice personal ads p 39 ju st out is published on the first and third Friday of each month. Copyright © 2001 hy Just Out. • In a welcome turnabout, the National Endowment for the Arts awarded grants to two performance artists, Holly Hughes, an open les bian, and Karen Finley. Both were denied fund ing in 1990. No part of Just Out may be reproduced without written per mission from the publisher. The submission of w ritten and graphic m aterials is welcomed. Written material should be typed and double-spaced. Just Out 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 wel come. Deadline for submissions to the editorial department and for the Calendar is the Thursday 15 days before the next publication date. 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Gail Shibley, an out lesbian, was appointed by the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners to fill the seat vacated by state Rep. Phil Keisling, who was appointed secre tary of state by Oregon Gov. Barbara Roberts. • Slabtown. formerly known as the Primary Domain, became the only women's bar in Portland on New Year's Eve. During Sean Bryant’s 21 months of ownership, it had been a lesbian bar, a topless bar and a music bar. She promised to keep it open as a lesbian bar as long as women supported it. • The “ Pride C ard," a new MasterCard benefit ing the Seattle-based Pride Foundation, which finances gay and lesbian programs, came under fire by conservative organizations and funda mentalist Christian groups. • D irector David York’s Concord C hoir per formed M other o f Us A ll, a new oratorio with special guest artist Obo Addy on African drums, March 1 and 2. The piece was w ritten by David York (music) and Judith Barrington (libretto). • Does your sexuality need liberating? JoAnn Loulan presented a lesbian erotic lecture and workshop Feb. 15 and 16. She is a nationally known psychotherapist, sex educator, author and researcher specializing in the sexual and emotional concerns o f lesbians. • The Flirtations, billed as the “world's most openly gay, politically active a cappella men's singing quintet," performed Feb. 22 and 23 in Portland. — PUBLISHER AND MANAGING EDITOR • Marty Davis Lynn Thomas, Rex Wockner PRODUCTION ASSISTANT • Melissa Sayler ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR • O riana Green ADVERTISING DIRECTOR • Meg G race OFFICE MANAGER • Melissa Sayler COPY EDITOR • Jim Radosta ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES • Markie A cevedo, Larry Lewis M STRIRiniON »Jerilyn Adams, Kathy Bethel, S W F REPORTER • Jonathan Kipp C O N T H M T O H • Marc A cito, Lisa Bradshaw, Meryl Cohn, Katy Davidson, Els Dehbaut, Rawley Grau, Timothy Krause, Andy Mangels, Christopher McQuain, Andy Simon, NATIONAL ARVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE • Rivendell Marketing Company Inc. 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