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august 15.2003 • m tam m in ew sbriefs allow U.S. citizens to sponsor their same-sex partners for permanent residency. Continued from Page 11 terhouses, he made what he calls “a decision of conscience." "From hirth to death, it’s a miserable, filthy existence that these animals are in,” he told Just Out. “There are so many parallels between how we as humans treat anyHxly who is different— whether that’s another race or sexual orienta tion or, in this case, species." Still, Brown remains optimistic that the tide is turning. “1 guess I’m kind o f a futurist,” he said. “ 1 look at it in 50 to 100 years, and people won’t he eating meat at that point. With the way the population is growing and the way that our planet is evolving, it’s a very ostentatious and environmentally expensive way for us to live.” For more information visit wunv.rruisslallmg.com. S alem on I m S o c ia l m ig r a n t F o cu ses R ig h t s he Portland chapter of the Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force will hold a social in Salem for queer immigrants and their partners 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at the 300 Club, 300 Liberty St. S.E. Residents of Benton, Clackamas, Lincoln, Marion, Polk and Tillam- (X )k counties are particularly encouraged to attend. The organization is launching an effort to obtain U.S. Rep. Darlene Hooley’s co-sponsor- ship of the Permanent Partners Immigration Act. She is the only Democratic member of Oregon’s congressional delegation who is not a co-signer of this important hill, which would T For more information call 503-471-1568, e-rruul lgirtftxlx@hotnuul.com or visit www.lgtrtf.org. C o m m u n it y S eeks B oard C enter N E ffort o m in a t io n s he LG B TQ Community Center Fund, a nonprofit organization charged with studying the feasibility of a potential commu nity center for Portland’s sexual minorities, is accepting applications for its permanent board of directors. Gwenn Baldwin, co-chairwoman o f the interim hoard of directors, says its nomination committee seeks 11 to 15 individuals to serve one- or three-year terms. Board members will he expected to contribute time and money at a level that is personally significant. More importantly, however, candidates will repre sent a variety of segments within the sexual minorities community, including a range of age, ethnicity, economic status, gender and geography, in order to provide diverse leader ship perspectives on the organization’s activi ties and development. The nominations committee plans to inter view candidates an d make selections in Septem ber. Then the new board will begin examining the results of the recent sexual minorities com munity survey and subsequent feasibility study to determine if and how the center might he established. T To apply, submit letter with a résumé or biography by Aug. 31 to pdxqueercenter@yahoo.arm. P o rtla n d N eeds a T P r id e 2004 heme P ride Northwest already is seeking theme ideas for next year’s Portland Pride festival. The celebration will be held June 19 and 20, 2004, at Waterfront Park. Recent themes include “Celebrating Queer Art and Culture,” “Bridges of Pride,” “O n a Queer D ay...” and “Lions and Tigers and Queers, Oh My!" The person who wins the annual contest will receive “a fabulous prize,” promises Jack Keegan, Pride Northwest president. The deadline is Sept. 15. To submit a suggestion, e-rruul president@pridenw.org or wnte to P.O. Box 6611, Portland, OR 97228. W edded B liss he Oregonian finally printed its first same- sex wedding announcement under the appropriate heading Aug. 3. James Hanson and Tim Daily were the lucky couple, having tied the knot July 23 in Revel- stoke, British Columbia. The Canadian province, along with Ontario, allows gay men and lesbians to marry under the same laws as heterosexuals. List December the newspaper announced the union of Mary McCarty and Lottie Zorn hut insisted on segregating them under the heading “Commitments.” Hanson and Daily were the first couple to appear side by side with straight newlyweds. JH1 T Hanson-Daily ]anics Hanson and Tim Daily of Portland were wed on July 23. 2003, in Rcvelsloke. British Columbia. Canada. The ceremony, legally binding in Canada, was officiated by Marriage Commissioner |anice Scssa of Revelstokc In attendance and acting <is witnesses were James' mother; Betty I lanson and Angelo Sessa. Tire ceremony was conducted in Ml Revelstokc National Park on lire summit of Ml Revelstoke. After vacationing in tire Carradian Rockies and British Columbia coastal areas lire couple will make their home iir Portland. Compiled by JlM RAIX>iTA arul T imctthy K rause A U G U il ZOO! Doob X 2 K i tic K ft * on sue ONiy u pai. cooruic . ht . com ©2003 COORS BREWING COMPANY • GOLDEN COLORADO 8040' • BEER • CNW000350 \