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The organization fights for civil rights through resolution will be introduced April 23 to litigation, education and public policy work. lift the Portland Public Schools ban on “It is very exciting to strengthen Lambda’s military recruiters, according to board member power in the Western region,” executive direc Marc Abrams. He sent out an e-mail April 17 tor Kevin M. Cathcart said. “I especially am warning allies about the proposal. pleased to welcome Tracy to our staff in this very The sponsors are Derry Jackson and Ron Saxton. Abrams slammed the resolution, saying vibrant and important part of the country, where so many people need to hear about Lamb it “declares (erroneously) that Portland is alone in America in having such a ban; raises (ridicu da’s goals for justice and equality.” Moore, who will oversee administration and lously) the specter of a resumption of the draft; development to enhance outreach and visibility and states, without a scintilla of evidence, that in the region, called the new position “a dream the ban hanns students.” He is urging supporters of the ban to show up come true for me. This is an organization that I have long admired and supported, and it is for the meeting at the Blanchard Education thrilling to help such a talented, determined Service Center, 501 N. Dixon St. Although it starts at 6:30 p.m., testimony probably won’t be staff realize Lambda’s civil rights mission.” Meanwhile, the Victory Fund opened a taken until 8:30 or 9. Western Regional Office on April 9 in San Abrams also asked allies to alert the media. Francisco to serve Oregon, Washington, Ari “Ask why, when we face a $20 million deficit, zona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, helping the military hack into our schools is Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. these members’ priority,” he wrote. Abrams said he especially wants to hear from The organization raises money to elect exem plary openly gay and lesbian candidates to local, current and recent former students who state and federal offices throughout the country. recruiters were able to contact regardless of the ban. The main target of his efforts will be the “A t all levels of government, openly gay and lesbian public servants make an incredible dif undecided hoard members. “The two votes that lie in the balance are ference for securing equality— and we will be better able to elect them by strengthening our those of Debbie Menashe and Karla Wenzel," he efforts in the field,” said Brian K. Bond, Victory wrote. “Karla ran for the board in support of the ban but has been retracing her steps ever since.” Fund executive director. “Our community has a strong presence in the West, making the region Menashe and Wenzel could not be reached fertile ground to build on Harvey Milk’s legacy for comment. Jackson admitted the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy is flawed but said the military and support openly gay and lesbian candidates throughout America. The Western Regional is an option that must be presented to African American students in order to close the so- Office will help us create more opportunities for gay and straight public servants to work openly called achievement gap. together to overcome discrimination.” The fund selected the San Francisco Bay Those who wish to testify must sign up in advance Area because it is centrally located and because by calling 503-916-3741. For more information California long has been home to one of the send e-mail to marc6l38@att.net. nation’s largest and strongest openly gay and les bian communities. Tony Esoldo will serve as Western Regional Office director. N ational O rganizations “The Victory Fund has always W est focused on empowering local gay and lesbian community leader * wo prominent national or- ship,” he said. "We are dedicated . j L ganizations, the Lambda to helping our candidates rise Legal Defense and Education Fund through the ranks from local to and the Gay and Lesbian Victory state to national public service. Fund, are expanding their efforts Our new regional office will help in our direction. us bolster our base of support and Lambda said April 6 it is boost maximize upcoming opportuni ing its Western Regional Office in ties to elect an unprecedented Los Angeles by adding Tracy number of candidates.” Moore as director and widening Tracy Moore M ilitary B an U nder A ttack "W e had three d ays to Find our home over the T h a n k sg iv in g holiday. T in a went beyond the call o f duty, w o rk in g w ith us until w e found it. W e w ere im pressed w ith her w illing ness to ‘go the distance.' 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