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february 15.2002 » COMMENTARY by M arty D ;* ^ 3 a v is The IN publication for the OUT population F ounded 1983 • J ay B rown V o l. 1 9 N o . 8 and R enee L a C hance February 1 5 , 2 0 0 2 FEATURE OPEN DOORS, OPEN ARMS: Outside In welcomes queer and questioning youth to a new home P 24 NEWS NORTHWEST • Educating teens about HIV; gay heart transplant recipient leads active life pp 7 - 1 9 NATIONAL • Lesbian couple survive arson attack pp 2 0 - 2 1 WORLD • “Pussy Palace” charges dropped pp 2 2 - 2 3 CULTURE PEOPLE • Aisha Ayers is a slam bang dyke p 35 FILM • New releases Ehan and Charley and The Imn Ladies p 37 MUSIC • Jamie Anderson is proud o f folk p 39 CULTURE • The Imperial Sovereign Rose Court puts the “D” in diversity pp 4 0 - 4 1 ROOKS • Divine’s mom writes a book p 42 FILM • John Waters’ bizarre filmography P 43 DIVERSIONS • Alix Dobkin in Eugene; Touchstone is gifted; queer films from Africa; a singles party!; White Bird gets money; Senior Year queer; what’s poppin' at a theater near you pp 4 4 - 4 5 COLUMNS MS. REHAVIOR • Dealing with an HIV-phobe; dating a stimulating fistee p 33 THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARC • Live, nude guys p 49 SPECIAL EATING OUT • Let someone else cook tonight Freedom of expression W hen did we agree to never disagree? 'hat a dichotomy of emotions the past couple of days have brought about. A wealth of events within our community has kept the mind running in all directions. The definite highlight was a lively and well- organized forum at Mount Hood Community College in which panelists explored the ramifications of the proposed state bal lot measure known as the Student Protection Act II. The infamous Lon Mahon was scheduled to attend hut instead did another one of his “no-shows.” Lou Beres of the Oregon Christian Coalition was present, which pro vided an excellent opportunity for attendees to attach a face to the opposition lead. He was joined by two other men who appeared to he all-around good-guy neighbor-next-door types— personable, polite and totally dead-set in their convictions. These fellas were more than a tad unnerving. I will go to my grave being wary of strangers who profess love for me in the name of Christ. Sorry, hut this approach just does not work. Beres took on the role of the humbling doofus grandfather figure. His performance was reminiscent of an old Saturday Night Live sketch in which Presi dent Ronald Reagan also played the stumblebum hut was actually a brilliant strategist in disguise. Is this a conscious persona being adopted by Beres? Are we meant to be taken in by his kindly grandfather act? An open invitation was extended to visit his house for cookies and milk— and Scripture, no doubt. Any takers? Disagreement was the order of the evening at this forum. There was no question that opinions presented were going to he argued. The very value of these exchanges lies in the freedom to openly express views in a moderated climate of faux respect and civility. Toler ance for the intolerant is the operational guideline. / will community who would take them from us? We are not all the same. We do not have shared memories and equal backgrounds. Even as we rally to stand together as one, we remain unique individuals molded and created by difference. "“) ay men and lesbians are not alone in facing loss of rights as the new age of conservatism creeps across the nation. Pro-choice advocates are enduring enormous setbacks, too. The National Abortion Rights Action League is taking an aggressive stand in voter education by running a powerful advertisement on televi sion stations across the country. Their message, briefly summarized, is that they are being threatened by the loss of rights. They will win sup porters— and, of course, incur wrath from others. But the important thing is they are being proactive. They’re educat ing voters; they’re “spinning” a positive public image. They are not waiting to have their rights taken away. Now, the important question. How can we, as members of the sexual minorities community, take steps to increase education and awareness among vot ers and keep the Student Protection Act II from even qualifying for the Oregon ballot? One project I’m taking on is organizing Gay and Lesbian Volunteer Day at the Oregon Food Bank. There no doubt will be those who think this is a “goody-goody” approach to the public relations aspect of winning friends and influencing people. I say let’s take all steps available to control the fires of animosi ty that are raging against us. W hen firefighters are deployed to contain a wildfire, they come at it from all sides, not merely one fixed approach. We must do the same. We must have multiple strategies to achieve success. With a scarcity of details at this time, please e-mail me at marty@justout.com and let me know if you’d be interested in participat ing in this project. More information will be in available in an upcom ing Just Out. C go to my grave being wary of strangers who profess love for me in the name of Christ. Sorry, but this approach just does not work. ll of us will face opposition, dissension and manners of thoughts that differ from our own. 1 am becoming concerned about what I see as an increased lack of acceptance for disagreement within the gay, lesbian, hi and trans community. Where is the tolerance we adamantly demand of others yet abandon when confronted with a dissident within our own ranks? When did the concept of “I disagree with what you say hut defend to the death your right to say it” become “Agree with me or shut the fuck up"? Are we willing to become the Stepford Queers— one voice, one path, one direction? Will we actually attempt to silence others for the sake of increasingly dangerous political correctness? Words that stem from hatred are to he challenged. But how do we justify denying expressions reflecting confusion and personal belief— especially as we demand these very freedoms from those outside our A T his issue features a cover story about the stunning new facilities at Outside In. This incredible project is the culmination of years of planning and dreaming and working by Kathy Oliver and her staff. Com bine this new building with the recently opened shelter at the Oregon Humane Society, and Portland now treats her stray children as well as she does her stray cats and dogs. finally, February is Black History Month. On Pages 40 and 41, Poison Waters takes us on a historical journey of the Imperial Sovereign Rose Court and highlights the accomplishments of black citizens throughout the past 33 years. We salute their achievements. 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No person may, without prior written permission frixn just (Xu, take more than one copy. Any person who takes more than one copy may be held liable for theft, including Nit not limited to civ il damages anil/or crim inal prosecution. Su bscrip tio n s are $22.50 for 12 issues. First Class (in an envelope) is $40 fi»r 12 issues. C ontact Just (Tu l at P.O . Box 14400, Portland, O R 97295-0400; 503-2)6-1252, advertising 503-2)6-125), fax 503-2)6-1257; e-mail justourQiustixit.com . V isit ix ir Internet site at www.justtxit.com. H & ■ H istory M onth • All visito rs to Iran will be tested for HIV at border clin ics, health officials said D ec. 26. M isha, donated nearly $1 8.2 00 to several charities dunng 1996. • The N etherlands' sam e-sex partnership legislation is expected to becom e law by January 1998. It will grant reg is tered couples all the rights and obligations of matrimony except the right to adopt children. • An openly gay Portland man has filed a $2 million law suit against the Salvation Arm y and one of its em ployees datmtng they violated the Portland city ordinance prohibiting discrim i nation in public accom m odations b ased on sexual orientation. • A $ 1 3 .4 million, 25-year lease between United Airlines and the San Francisco Airports Com m ission must be renegotiat ed to include dom estic partner wording, the city Board of Su p ervisors said Jan . 14 All city contractors must provide benefits for dom estic partners equal to those given to mar ried couples. • It s been more than 11 years sin ce K elly C hron ister's hand som e face graced the co ver of Newsweek The international ly distributed new sm agazine's feature sto ry for the w eek of Jan 13. 1986. w as titled "Grow ing Up G a y The S o cie ty 's Dilem m a. O ne Fam ily's C risis. “ • In January, C harles K Ortleb, publisher of Theater Week and the N ew York Native, art award-winning w eekly serving the sexual minorities community, announced he would term i nate publication of both titles b ecau se of lack of funds. • The Imperial Sovereign R o se Court, under the reign of R o se Emperor XXII Michael and R o se Em press XXXVIH • A Lesbian Valentine's D ay party Feb 14 at the M onte C arlo features a free Italian buffet, dancing and su rp rises. Lucky w inners receive Portland Pow er tickets and more. • Portland B isex u al A llian ce p lay s h o st to a B i S le e p o v e r on Feb . 22. Enjo y g am es, m o vies, junk food and g ho st 9to ries M od est attire req uired ; one p erso n p er sleep ing bag PUBLISHER AND MANAGING EDITOR • Marty Davis Jack Turteltaub, Rex Wockner PRODUCTION DIRECTOR • Kevin Moore NEWS BUTOR •Jim Radosta ADVERTISING DIRECTOR • Meg Grace PRODUCTION ASSISTANT • Melissa Say 1er CULTURE EDITOR • Lisa Bradshaw ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES • Markte Acevedo, OFFICE MANAGER • Melissa Sayler CONTRIBUTORS • Marc Acito, Meryl Cohn, Larry Lewis DISTRIBUTION • Ian Drake, Ron Geer, Oriana Green, Timothy Krause, Andy Mangels, Christopher McQuain, Gary Morris, tova stabin, Tom Stevenson, Lynn Thomas, NATIONAL AOVBm SING REPRESENTATIVE • Rivendell Rick Geiger, Kelly Keigwin, Merid Schwartz, Becky Warner, Melissa Weigand, Carla Wright Marketing Company Inc., 212-242-6863 «
