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P W M W ,U*' OUt O T V M L U U ï i i ï i v i « in e w s E ugene C onference D iscusses P atriarchy o | g ^ A bout 700 people attended the second annu al Against Patriarchy Conference from Jan. 25 to 27 at University of Oregon in Eugene. The gathering’s mission statement was strong: “A movement towards the elim ina tion of male privilege, domination and sex ism. Striving to create dialogue, educate our selves and each other and inspire action.” The conference intended to answer ques tions such as: “What is patriarchy, and how does it affect each of us.? What does it mean to he a man or woman in this culture, and how does this gender polarization limit us?” Workshops were offered on topics such as “Sissies, Bois and Fairies: Rejecting Masculini ty,” “Anarchism and Feminism,” “ Interrupting Sexism ,” “Witchcraft and Herstory,” “Is Inter sex Part of Transgender?” and “Radical Fairies Subverting Patriarchy.” National Poetry Slam Champion Alix Olson rocked the house with her hard-hitting, honest, animated prose. The conference also featured keynote speak er Leslie Feinberg, who addressed and motivated a packed nxim. She spoke about the importance of building solidarity: “We may not all have the same objective, hut we all have the same enemy, and we need to build alliances.” The crowd was diverse, including everyone from trans punks to middle-aged earthmama les bians, from college kids to sensitive, conscious men wanting to dismantle patriarchy’s brain washing. The entire conference was free, and meals were prepared hy FixxJ Not Bombs. The gathering was held to get communica tion flowing and open people’s minds to other ways of perceiving the patriarchal reality they § to contact Laura Philips. The team provides information, training, networking and ad- vocacy to make schools safe and fair for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. For more information call 541 -242-2746. P ower S ummit T rains L eaders he National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and Basic Rights Oregon are co-sponsor ing a Northwest G LB T Power Summit from April 19 to 21 at the Airport Hilton Hotel. The intensive three-day training and action program is for talented and dedicated people who are highly motivated to build powerful stifte and local organizations capable of creating positive change. Sessions will focus on electoral and legislative organizing, fund raising and building community coalitions. A nonrefundahle fee of $100 is required to cover basic meeting costs. Participants also must make a commitment to implement the training by performing one of three actions before June 1: identifying 250 pro-gay voters, raising $1,500 for BRO or conducting 20 one- on-one meetings with unknown community leaders. Travel, food and lodging costs are not cov ered. N GLTF has limited scholarships avail able to those unable to pay their full registra tion fees. T Intersex activist Emi Koyama (left) meets keynote speaker Leslie Feinberg during the Against Patriarchy Conference on Jan. 25 in Eugene live in. “We’re all learning and teaching each other how the patriarchy works, what it means for different people and how people can resist it, desocialize themselves and he allies,” organizer Lucas Spiegel told Just Out. W anted : G ay D ads r | I he Parents, Families and Friends of Les- hians and Gays Schools and Youth Team will hold a training for teachers on sexual minority issues Feb. 14 in Eugene. Past pre sentations have addressed middle and high school issues; this one will focus on elem en tary grades. Organizers already are in touch with a number of lesbian mothers about their and their children’s experiences. However, they have not heard from local gay fathers of school-age kids. AnyfxxJy with suggestions is encouraged cWastside/ ¿fiatisi For more information contact Dan Hawes at 202-332-6483, ext. 3222, or dhawes@ngltf.org. Continued on Page 8 Hake your move with Millynn this millennium W e deliver worldwide Same day local delivery J ta * (503) 642-9992 1-800-356-1884 Teleflora Don Duncan owner Aloha Market Centre 20455 SW TV Highway www.westsideflorist.com Associate Broker. GRI • ABR Accredited B u/e 1 s Representative 503.330.H O M E (4 6 6 3 ) * 1 .80 0 .8 2 5 .9 9 4 8 ■' Rfj'M/'X equity group w w w .m illynn.com • Email: m illynn@ aol.com ADULT V ID E O OFEN 2 4 HOURS DVD VIDEO MAGAZINES TOYS NOVELTIES LOTIONS AND MORE... MULTI-CHANNEL ARCAPE WITH VOYEUR G LA S S 2330 S.E. 82ND AVE PORTLAND 503-777-6033 237 S.E. MLK BLVD PORTLAND 503-239-1678 3473 SILVERTON RD N.E. SALEM 503-370-7080
