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novanta 21.2003 • |M t Mrtjg T he Texas Republican referred to Frank as “ Barney Fag" in a 1995 radio interview. Armey later claimed it wits nothing more than a verbal “stumble,” saying, “ 1 don’t use the word in personal conversation [and| I would not use such an expression.” Frank responded by say ing that, having recently spoken to his mother, he could confirm with some confidence that in her 50-plus years as Mrs. Frank, no one had ever “stumbled" and addressed her as “Mrs. Fag." Next month’s event will raise money to re elect U.S. Rep. Darlene I looley, D-Ore., who received a perfect score from the Human Rights Gimpaign for her voting record during the last ses sion of Congress. However, she is the only Demo cratic member of Oregon’s delegation who has not signed on as a co-sponsor of the Permanent Part ners Immigration Act, which would allow gay and lesbian citizens or pennanent residents to petition for their same-sex partners to immigrate. D e a n : D o n ’ t A m e n d U .S . C o n s t it u t io n emocratic presidential candi date Howard Dean spoke out against the anti-gay Federal Mar riage Amendment during a fund raiser Nov. 11 at Montgomery Park. Just Out asked the fonner Vennont governor, who signed the state’s land mark civil unions legislation in 2000, about the increasing likelihood that the White House will endorse the amendment, which would define mar riage as between a man and a woman. Dean’s short-hut-sweet response: “We don’t support cluttering up the Consti tution with things that take away peo ple’s civil rights." He also slammed President Bush for embracing U.S. Sen. Rick Santo- rum, R-Pa., who in April likened homosexuality to polygamy, incest Howard Dean (center) locks hands Nov. 11 with his Oregon campaign co-chairs (from left) Matt Hennessee, and adultery, and U .S. Supreme Portland Development Commission chairman; Multnomah County Commissioner Serena Cruz; former Gov. Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who Barbara Roberts; and gay philanthropist Terry Bean issued a scathing dissent to June’s host to an “All GLBTI & Friends Dean Meetup” back one month because of a scheduling Lawrence vs. Texas decision, which overturned state sodomy laws. 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at 120 N.W. Third Ave. conflict. “This president ran as a uniter, not a divider,” The reception, originally set for Nov. 20, For marc information visit www. deanftrramcnai. com. Dean said. "I am tired of being divided by race will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at m this country. I am tired of being divided by To get involved with Out for Dean, emuul the home of gay philanthropist Terry Bean, deanjrurl@hotmail.com or visit gender in this country.... I am tired of being 1882 S.W. Hawthorne Terrace. The mini groups. yahoo. comjgrt nip/outfordean-fx rrtLind. divided by sexual orientation in this country.... mum donation is $125 a person. 1 want a president who is going to stop appeal As it turns out, Frank’s appearance nearly ing to the worst in us and finally appeal to the coincided with a visit from former House F r a n k , A rm ey very best in America.” Majority Leader Dick Armey, who was in a t O d d s A g a i n . 7 Dean supporters hold meetings on the first town Nov. 20 to launch “a nationwide free fund-raiser featuring gay U .S. Rep. Bar dom movement” in his new role as co- Wednesday of every month at multiple locations chairman of Citizens for a Sound Economy. across the country. The gay bar Hobo’s will play ney Frank, D-Mass., has been moved . * ■ « s ä S" «*SSÇ> To RSVP call Jennifer at 503-723-0100. F orum F o cu ses L e g a l R ig h t s on K aiser Permanente’s sexual minority employ ee group, KP Pride, is sponsoring a forum Dec. 4 outlining queer legal rights. The event— similar to last summer’s “Fighting for Fairness” town hall meeting presented by the Human Rights Campaign and Basic Rights Oregon— will start 6:30 p.m. at Kaiser Town Hall, 3074 N. Interstate Ave. Jessica DuBois of BRO will give a brief overview of local and national legislative topics; attorney Richard Schneider and financial advis- Continucd on Page 10 FITNESS n M C a e r r t i i f C a i e d ‘ A merican p e r a s o C ouncil l n l a l a h T r a a i n n e r O n E xercise I THELDI I A HILLSDALE VETERINARY GROUP 6359 S W C a p ito l Highw ay P ortland , O re g o n 97239 When you buy or sell a home with me, you'll know your dollars are helping support a greater cause. I contribute at least 10% of my earnings to community and environmental organizations. ( 503 ) O v e r I 7 y e a n o f e x p e r ie n c e a n d c o m p a n io n . Millynn James Broker, Graduate Realtor Institute ABR: Accredited Buyer's Representative 5 0 3 .3 3 0 .H O M E (4 6 6 3 ) 1 . 8 0 0 . 8 2 5 .9 9 4 8 RfTWK equity group ‘ w w w .m illy n n .co m Em ail: m i l l y n n @ a o l .c o m 246-4660 N • • • • • * D e n tistry In tern al M edicine S u rg ery G e ria tric s Pain M anagem ent P reven tive C a r e N E W C LI E N T S M E N T IO N T H I S A D FO R A FR EE EXAM .
