COMMENTARY
\\\ M a r i n D a m s
The IN publication for the OUT population
F ounded 1983 • J ay B rown
Vol. 19 N o . 15
and
R enée L a C hance
Ju n e 7, 2 0 0 2
FEATURE
FAMILY P R IM : They' re here, they’ re queer,
get to know them
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NEWS
NORTHWEST • Integrative health center reaches
out to queer community; professor teaches queer
history; bookstore founder passes the torch
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NATIONAL • Is he a pitcher or a catcher?;
ExxonMobil gives us gas; Philadelphia freedom
pp 20-23
WORLD • Mike Tyson just wants to be loved—
is that so wrong?
pp 24-25
CULTURE
SPORTS • Writer paddles with the Amazons
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ART • Dyke photographer loves your naked body
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FILM • Earnest is too much so
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DIVERSIONS • Rick Lewis gets a new gig;
bear hugs for drag queens; learn to write with
Tom Spanbauer; recline at Saturday in the Park;
The Who on tour; more gay television
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WHAT’S PO PPINT • You haven’t seen Y Tu
Manta También yet?!
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THEATER • triangle productions! announces a new
season of comedies, starting with Hedwig
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COLTDM • Soapy hand jobs given; $5
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COLUMNS
M S. REHAVIOR • Morally creepy every which
way
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Putting the "Pride" in Gay Pride
Rally for an extraordinary cause this year
saving and necessary funds are being raised through the efforts of
h, June finally has arrived. The month that brings us
friends, family and supporters. A n incredible group of people have
sudden showers, sunny summers and Pride events
joined together and are staunchly steadfast in their determination to
galore is here.
save their friend’s life.
Just Out starts our celebratory season by presenting
Fund-raisers have brought in $24,506 to date. That leaves $125,000
to you the largest and most labor-intensive issue
to be raised by September. That leaves you and me— all of us— to make
we’ve ever published. And for the opportunity to do this we thank
a difference.
our advertisers, our readers, our distribution points and all you folks
This Pride I am asking you to save a life. I am asking you to make
who keep us focused and on our toes year-round. Sm ack dab in the
the most generous financial donation you can to the medical fund for
middle of this issue you’ll find a 20-page Portland Pride Pullout,
chock full o f summer event schedules and colorful entertainment
Georgena Moran.
I ask that we come together as gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and
profiles.
trans people, that we rally as a community o f friends and neighbors,
And for m aintaining that after-Pride glow, be sure to pick up
and that we unite in a common goal. If you’re questioning or search
our June 21 issue, which will feature a passel of photos highlighting
ing for the meaning of Pride, I truly believe this could be your
the previous weekend’s festivities. Look closely; maybe you’ll see
answer.
yourself.
In the most simplistic of terms, if everyone who
As Pride 2002 begins, we have the opportunity to
As Pride 2 0 0 2 begins,
attended the Pride celebration at Waterfront Park
come together as a viable and cohesive community
$1, we optimistically could raise $40 ,000
and rally for an extraordinary cause. Together we
we have the opportunity donated
more toward obtaining the amount needed. This is an
have a unique opportunity to showcase the Pride that
aggressive yet obtainable goal, and I look forward to
so many cherish.
to come together as
reporting to you proudly in the June 21 issue that we
And hey, listen, even if you happen to be one
a viable ana cohesive
met— or, better yet, exceeded— our goal.
who might be inclined to wonder what the fuss is
Friends and supporters of Georgena will be sharing
about and even question the meaning o f Pride—
community and rally for
space at the Just Out booth in Waterfront Park. These
well, good news. I’m about to tell you how we all
an extraordinary cause. dedicated volunteers will be available to answer your
are going to delight in and recapture the special
questions, explain in further detail what is needed
feelings of belonging, unity and diversity that go
Together
we
have
and, most importantly, happily and thankfully accept
hand in hand with P*ide celebrations. S o wherever
it is you fall on the spectrum of enthusiasm,
a unique opportunity to your donations.
For the cost o f a beer, for the cost o f a rainbow
1 invite you to join me in celebrating Pride 2002
showcase
the
Pride
that
bauble, you can make a contribution that will have
in a very special way.
life-altering results. Please, visit our booth and give
In the May 3 issue of Just Out we brought to you
so m any cherish.
as generously as you can. We look forward to meet
the story of Georgena Moran, a longtime Portland
ing you all and seeing you at our booth— and we
resident and family member who now suffers from a
thank you in advance for your contribution.
severe and life-threatening form of multiple sclerosis. The prognosis for
And finally, a personal thank-you from Georgena, who wants you
this condition is grim. The disease is virulent, fast and not capable of
to know that “ in helping me, you’ll also help those who come later.
remission.
I’m asking you to join me in this grand adventure. T he importance
Hope for Georgena’s survival lies in experimental stem-cell treat
of
this work cannot be overstated nor can my appreciation for your
ment offered at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seat
support. ” j n
tle. This is a highly complex transplant process, and the toll is high,
physically, emotionally and financially.
Columnist M a r c A c it o urill be at the Just O ut booth from 3 to 5 p.m.
The cost of the procedure and ensuing recovery period is estimated
to be at least $ 150,000. Furthermore, no insurance money can be count June 15 and 16. For contributions to the Georgena Moran fund he urill
be available for autographs and photos. For “generous" donations you
ed on to provide relief.
may “kiss the columnist." (Sorry, certain restrictions apply.)
In an amazing outpouring of love and dedication, these life-
THE 60SPEL ACCORDING TO MARC • It isn’t who
(¡¡Émi«®
you are, it’s what you do
10 years ago in
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• Publication of BLK, the first monthly magazine for
African Am erica! gay men and lesbians, has been
suspended until a new editor can be found. Alan Bell,
w ho w as seriously injured in an April car accident, is
still unable to return to work, his doctors say.
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NOLISRBI AND MANAGING »TOR • Marty Davis
NEWS »TOR • Jim Radosta
COUDRE EDITOR • Lisa Bradshaw
C8NÏRI8IÎT8RS • Marc Acito, Kronda Adair,
Meryl Cohn, Cheyne Cumming, Darklady,
Timothy Krause, Rachel Lane, Sarah Leimert,
Andy Mangels, Christopher McQuain,
reports. The Portlander, w ho is a member of the funds
board of directors, is believed to be the first openly gay
person ever to receive an appointment to this committee.
• San Francisco Police Chief Richard Hongisto has
been fired for afiegedly instigating the removal of more
than 2.000 copies of a gay newspaper from street
racks after the publication ridiculed him. His actions
were in direct violation of the U.S. Constitution.
• A refly w as cafled M a y 2 to confront a neo-Nazi organi
zation that w as scheduled to meet in City HaR and to
give people a place to deal with em otions raised because
of the Rodney King verdtet. After the raly at Pioneer
' Courthouse Square, people marched to City Hal. The
neo-Nazis backed out erf their meeting after they saw the
vast numbers of people united against them.
• The big event of the yew, the annual Lesbian and
G ay Pride Parade and Rally, w # be held June 20.
This year’s theme, “A Simple Matter of Justice.” is
taken from a speech by Harvey Milk and optimizes
the fight we face with the Oregon Citizens Alliance
• Portland Police C hief Tom Potter w as guest speaker
at the Northw est G ender Alliance dinner meeting
April 15. A total o f 42 m em bers and g u e sts were pres
ent. Potter w as invited to speak to the organization
about the law and cro ss-d re sse rs in Portland.
• For Love and Justice; A W alk Against Hate will
start June 7 in Eugene and end two w eeks and
150 miles later in Portland.
• The Friends of GaH Sbtbtey invite you to attend a spe
cial performance of P sych o B e ach Party June 11. Pro
ceeds benefit her race for H ouse District 12.
• Teny Bean has been named to the Credentials
Committee of the 1992 Democratic National
Convention, the Human Rights Cam paign Fund
• The Pride of Portland Athletic Association presents
Skatefest 92 on June 15 to benefit the Lesbian and
G ay Sp orts Festival.
Gary Morris, TJ Norris, Kim Stephenson,
Tom Stevenson, Lynn Thomas, Rex Wockner,
Pat Young
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