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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 6, 2001)
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Michael Sager at 360-992-/032 or send e-mail to Organizer Rick Christman left a message Saturday intheprk@aol. com. with Just Out emphasizing he is not anti-gay: “Of course, that’s what you guys are about. I am not against you guys having the Gay and Pride Festival, but I am against the groups having afe chools ill them on Fathers Day.” ies a low eath Christman said he also has no problem with gay fathers. “I have nothing against that,” he ow that the Oregon legislative session is wrapping up, the Safe Schools Bill is stressed. receiving last rites. House Bill 3247 would have The protest walk—starting at Pioneer extended protection to sexual minority students Courthouse Square and ending at the North and those who are perceived to be gay. Park Blocks—sent mixed messages, to say the “We are unable to move the bill forward, but least. Adding to the confusion was the fact that we had an opportunity to educate a lot of mem the march was led by a lesbian. bers of the House and Senate on this issue,” said Amy Anderson insisted that when Christ CM Hall of Basic Rights Oregon. “We will be man asked her to participate in the protest two working over the interim to reintroduce the bill weeks earlier, she was under the impression that so we can build support among a broad coalition it would focus on corrupt church leaders who exploit single moms. “I’m here to pray that the of legislators to get it passed.” The legislation never made it out of the entire city of Portland come together with one House Judiciary Committee chaired by Rep. mind and one accord,” she announced. Max Williams, R-Tigard. His office did not Anderson said she has no problem with Pride. “I’m gonna be there—are you kidding return calls seeking comment. me?!” When Just Out informed Christman of Anderson’s misunderstanding about the estaurant ishing protest’s purpose, he said, “It’s about morals, so if for a ew ome she doesn’t have morals, then I guess we have a problem.” The march went on regardless. he gay-owned restaurant No Fish! Go Fish! is being forced to change location because Port land Community College needs the site for facilities expansion, The Portland Tribune reports June 29. ancouver ride The eatery, located at 634 N. Killingsworth elebration rows St., signed a five-year lease in November. How O aturday in the Park will be longer and green- ever, the “right of eminent domain” allows PCC O er this year. Southwest Washington’s sev to scoot No Fish! Go Fish! off the property to enth annual Gay Pride celebration will last from make room for five Cascade Campus buildings. noon to 8 p.m. July 14 among the trees at Esther The 20 homes and businesses on the con Short Park in Vancouver. demned property receive a 60-day notice before One of only four recognized Pride events they must vacate. In return, the owners get “just statewide, it features no march or rally—just compensation” as determined by a jury. laughter, music and community, organizers say. “I think we’re done fighting,” remarks Sean The celebration will include a beer garden, Brown, co-owner of the restaurant. “It’ll be dif retail vendors, and business and service organi ficult to move, but it seems like they’ll meet zations reaching out to gay, lesbian, bisexual and their legal obligations to us.” trans residents. Brown and his partner, John Doyle, will try Most of the operating budget is built on to relocate before they are asked. booth fees and sponsorships. Individuals and organizations donating $100 will get their oundation wards rants names on the official Saturday in the Park wo Portland nonprofits that work with the T-shirt and will be able to advertise at the event. sexual minorities community recently The celebration began in 1994 after the fail received grants from the McKenzie River Gath ure of anti-gay Initiatives 608 and 610. In 1996, ering Foundation. More than $300,000 was the annual Community Pride Award was awarded to 61 grassroots organizations challeng- launched to recognize individuals’ tireless serv A S D S S R N B D F H T V C P G F A G
