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» may 7.2004 m xm rm new s Tbs r'ürcJîjjjd Guy Msau's Chorus presen ts Judge issues mixed ruling on sam e-sex marriage So Ul ^ V ^ <§ -f V O W in S ome , L ose S ome J ourney to the I nner C hild by Bob Roehr and Jim Radosta "Dmunii'âosi D hco'Jvrj" Celebrate your successful arrival into adulthood with a senti mental and joyous reflection on growing up. The centerpiece of our musical Journey will be the multi-award winning "Oliver Button is a Sissy" based on the book by Tomie dePaola with music by Alan Shorter. Oliver will enchant adults and inspire children of all ages. A Cortczxr ? < jn ~ fr\E Fnnuz F amily S a t u r d a y , M a y 2 2 ,2 0 0 4 @ 8 r M , S u n d a y , M a y 2 3 ,2 0 0 4 @ 2 p . m . Multnomah County Commissioners Serena Cruz (left) and Lisa Naito react to the ruling at a news conference April 20 K aul A uditorium - R eed C o lleg e anning same-sex marriage is a viola Rights Campaign, said, “W e are hopeful that Oregon will give same-sex couples equal access tion o f A rticle I, Section 20 of the Oregon Constitution, which guaran to marriage— and all the rights it bestows.” tees “equal privileges and immuni Defense o f Marriage C oalition attorney ties for all,” according to a ruling Kelly Clark was pleased with the decision April 20 by Multnomah County Circuit because Judge it moves same-sex marriage into the Frank Bearden. Legislature for what he called “a reasoned, dig nified public debate about these issues.” He declared that the 3,022 marriage licenses T he Oregon Legislature is scheduled to meet already issued to gay and lesbian couples are legally in special session in June to deal with issues of valid, hut at the same time he ordered the county to suspend issuing new licenses to same-sex couples. tax reform, but it is unclear whether that session will take place or be canceled. Bearden gave the state Legislature 90 days All parties in the case had anticipated from from the start of its next session either to adapt existing law to include gays or to shape a the outset that the case would be appealed on an Vermont-style civil union measure that would expedited basis to the Oregon Supreme Court; the only question is whether it will bypass or go afford those same “privileges and immunities.” If it does not do so, the county may again begin to through an intermediary appeals court. issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The speed of the decision surprised many, who “These are the first legally recognized gay mar had anticipated a ruling by the end of the week, on April 23. Gay rights advocates and traditional mar riages in the country,” said David Fidanque, exec utive director of the American Civil Liberties riage defenders had made their cases in the Port U nion of Oregon, which brought the suit on land courtroom only a few days earlier, on April 16. behalf of nine gay and lesbian couples. “T he court Bearden said that summary judgment motions rightly recognized that same-sex couples are dis generally are based upon the submitted briefs, in criminated against by the state in marriage.” this case totaling 300 pages, and that seldom is there an opportunity for oral arguments. But But he criticized the decision for leaving open the possibility of creating civil unions. because he thought this lawsuit is unique and important, as is the need for “public awareness “You can’t use the law to say one group o f Am er every step of the way,” he scheduled two hours of icans is not as good as another.” arguments for the parties to make their cases. Cheryl Jacques, president of the Human B For ticket sales and information visit our website at www.pdxgmc.org or call PGMC office at 503-226-2588. Ticket Prices: $25, $20, $15 & $12 A C la s s A c t 2004 The 10th annual classical music and decadent dessert revue, benefiting the Bill and Ann Shepherd Legal Scholarship Fund of Equity Foundation. Helping 3rd and 4th-year law students dedicated to fighting bigotry and discrimination. M IC H A E L A L L E N H A R R IS O N & J U L IA N N E J O H N S O N Friday, M ay 21 s t 8 :0 0 p m T h e O ld C hurch 1 4 2 2 SW 11th Portland, Oregon Tickets $25.00 In advance $30.00 At the door Ticket Locations Balloons on Broadway, 617 SW Washington Gai-Pied, 2544 NE Broadway Information (503) 286-1752 Proudly Sponsored by: ' Bill and A m Shtphcrd U ^ l fcfao W d p fand ju s t r n r a Chrudopher D. W right, PC. Attorney at Law and C P A D owntown P ortland 901 SW Y amhill 503.223.9510 MAr Fine Amer i can Craf t P o r t ia m o A ir p o r t 503.284.9929 W a s h in g t o n S quare 503.620.2243
