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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 7, 2003)
7 .2 0 0 3 ' fTTîTinTÏÏTnTlnewsbne/s Continued from Page 11 F rank S tumps for H ooley resent the recent developments on the issue of gay marriage. Gay and lesbian couples who make a lifelong commitment to one another deserve the same legal rights and benefits of marriage other couples receive,” said Roey Thorpe, BRO executive director. “Religious institutions would not have to recognize marriage between gay and lesbian couples. This is about state and federal marriage rights. There are 1,049 marriage rights granted by the federal government alone. For example, it gives permission to visit in the hospi tal, file joint tax returns and inherit 401 (k)s without negative tax consequences.” During the dinner BRO announced that it is launching a proactive campaign to pass a queer civil rights statute in Oregon. A nondiscrim ina tion bill was introduced in the last legislative session but never made it out of committee. The event also honored filmmaker Gus Van Sant with thè Justice for All Award for his sup port of the queer community. T he Sanford Director Award went to M ultnomah County Commissioner Maria Rojo de Steffey for success fully convincing the United Way of the Colum- bia-Willamette to drop discriminatory charities, and BRO’s Trans Advisory Group was named Volunteer of the Year for its work in developing and presenting the Trans 101 training program. Q ueers for D ean M eet U p at H obo ’ s Ì ? onner Oregon Gov. Barbara Roberts and gay philanthropist Terry Bean explained their support of Howard Dean’s presidential candida cy Nov. 5 at Hobo’s. From right, Terry Bean discusses Howard D ean’s candidacy as Barbara Roberts and Vannessa Lynn listen Nov. 5 at H obo’s About 30 people attended the “All GLBTI & Friends Dean Meetup,” which was organized by Portland drag queen Vannessa Lynn. National Dean in 2004 Meetup Day, held on the first Wednesday of every month, attracts thousands of people nationwide who want to learn more about the former Vermont governor, who is a strong supporter of the sexual minorities community. “I don’t want to be on the sideline for the last great civil rights movement," said Roberts, who served as governor during Dean's tenure. “Howard was not on the sideline.” Your Finances Your Lifestyle Your Future These things are too important to trust to just anyone. When it comes to investments and financial planning for your life, trust a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER rM who listens and understands your needs Dean will return to Portland for a fund-rais er 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Montgomery Park, 2701 N.W. 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