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Vol. 21 No. 18
July 16, 2004
FEATURE
ROLE P U T AND RISK: Two timely exposés on gay
men, sex and dating
T
he Federal Marriage Amendment is dead. By a vote of
gon battle when it was ruled that the state has to register the initial
48-50 the U.S. Senate defeated a procedural vote and
3,000-plus same-sex marriages that occurred in Multnomah County.
ended the debate. Only two senators failed to vote. These
The Oregon Court of Appeals denied the state’s request for a stay of the
were Sens. John Kerry, D-Mass., and John Edwards, D-N.C.
portion of the circuit court decision that required the state to register
Both senators have stated repeatedly that they are against
those marriages. The court had previously granted the state a temporary
the amendment, hut at the same time neither supports same-sex mar
stay while it considered the merits of the state’s request for a stay pend
riage. It’s another bounce-hack to states’ rights. But is it also a cop-out?
ing appeal. The temporary stay is no longer in effect. The announce
Why didn’t they vote? Is this as good as it’s going to get for us this presi
ment was accompanied by much grumbling and threats of yet more
dential election? Is this gtxxl enough? How do you feel about Kerry and
appeals from the state. The state says that it will do this but that it’s still
Edwards skipping the vote on the amendment? Were they running
not going to validate the licenses. Pout, whine, piss. (See earlier remarks
scared from an important civil rights issue, or were they playing it safe
about who wins pissing contests).
to ensure victory in November? Does this work for you?
Salem hath no fury like an ally scorned.
Perhaps the knowledge that the amendment was going to fail sent
the Bush administration into uncharted territory for overstepping
oving on to something other than gay marriage, I’d like to initi
authority. The prez and his cohort, Tom Ridge (always sounds like a
ate a ruling of my own. No more dogs at Gay Pride. Sorry, folks,
pom star name to me) are now concerned that potential terrorist
it’s just getting out of hand. Animals are not wardrobe accessories, ani
attacks will occur on or about Election Day and, gasp, possibly force
mals are not toys. They are not meant to make you look cool. They’re
delay of the presidential election. My guess is they’d like to delay it for
not meant to make you look hip, whatever the hell that means. A ni
about four more years. Failing to create national tur
mals are not to be worn in packs, bags or purses.
moil over the threat of same-sex marriage brings the
They’re
not to be drug about on hot pavement,
No more dogs at Gay Pride.
administration to the quickly getting-old-now terror
denied water and shade nor forced to fend for them
Sorry, folks, it's just getting selves in a sea of trampling legs and feet. And please
ist threat scenario. Facing his own personal crisis in
job security, the president and Ridge once again trot
don’t try and tell me that your dog, cat, ferret,
out
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hand.
Animals
are
not
out their ludicrous color-axled warning system. Will
lizard, bird or whatever likes it. It just ain’t so. And
they add a new eolor level to the chart? What exact
even
if your animal is one of the behemoths that
wardrobe accessories,
ly is the color of fear?
might actually possess the appropriate survival skills
animals are not toys.
Even as the federal amendment seemingly fails,
to make it through Gay Pride, please consider that
Republicans in Qingress swear they’ll continue to
they still pose a threat to other dogs and other peo
They are not meant
ple. Big, hot, tired, thirsty, territorial dogs lunge and
fight on. The new goal will be to initiate legislation
to make you look cool.
limiting the power of federal courts. The Marriage
snarl at each other all day long. ALL DAY LONG.
These dogs are snapping and aiming for prey at the
Protection Act would block or limit the ability of
same physical level as many small children. How long before some
courts to interpret the application of the federal Defense of Marriage
child has the misfortune of being directly in the path of two 150-pound
Act. In viewing what appears to be the beginning of a long and compet
dogs whose anxiety level has them eager to rip out the other’s throat?
itive pissing contest, it should be noted that in these events it not
How cool are you going to feel when that happens?
always the biggest dicks that win. (And we know who the big dicks
And while I’m on the topic, what is humane about the Oregon
are.) As every size queen has to eventually realize, stamina and perform
ance are ultimately the tools of real winners. We have the will, we have
Humane Society dragging those dogs the length of the parade route
each year. Good grief. “Here, puppy, you’ve been lost, abandoned,
the wherewithal. We will prevail.
abused, beaten, frightened and confused, but hey, good news, you’re
going to a parade, yeah!” I absolutely know and believe in the heartfelt
ack here at home, readers of the July 13 Oregonian found a full-page
good intentions of the Humane Society, but please, put the dogs in wag
ad from the Human Rights Campaign urging U.S. Sen. Gordon
ons, wheelbarrows, pickups, convertibles, anything— please don’t drag
Smith, R-Ore., not to vote for the Federal Marriage Amendment. Sadly,
them through the streets again in the heat.
he did not receive his copy of the paper in time to change his vote in
And now, about bringing all those kids to Pride— ah, just kidding.
favor of the amendment. H RC urged this “champion of gay rights” not
to aid such a political prank. Maybe at the next H RC dinner in Port
Down, parents, down!
Just Out is on vacation next week. We’ll be back Aug. 6 with com
land they’ll ask for their damn award back. Giving it to him in the first
plete details on what the newly named Equality in Oregon campaign
place was the real political prank.
will be needing from you. JT1
Victory was proclaimed in the Multnomah County vs. state of Ore
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NEWS
NORTHWEST • Cancer-striken lesbian ordained as
minister in Salem; court orders state to register
same-sex marriages
pp 7-13
NATIONAL • Senate defeats procedural vote on
Federal Marriage Amendment; Kerry-Edwards
2004: the most gay-supportive national ticket in
U.S. history
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pp 18-19
ARTS AND C U L T U R E
M U SIC • Fed up with phobia, Portlander founds
Rock V Roll Camp for Girls
p 33
W HAT'S P O P P IN '? • De-Lovely is anything but
p 35
THEATER • Radiant Theatre emerges with a
festival of women playwrights
pp 36-37
BOOKS • The passion and the compassion of
Dorothy Allison
p 39
SPORTS • Two softball teams head to the World
Series, while Mad Dogs take a final bow
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DIVERSIONS • Fellowship for PICA director;
JUNK Film Festival at Disjecta; a super queer
American Candidate
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Broadcasting, i r » w -m nuse documentary snows various
classroom discussions about nay and lesbian diverskv ri
four elementary and twddte schools around the country.
• Cascade AIDS Project s popular Neighborhood
MenTaflc program, which had grown to 14 groups, has
been sliced big tim e. It is being scaled beck to six
groups.
• In June, the Portland Area Business Association held
annual elections for officers and board o f directors
positions. PABAs new president is M ark MiSer,
president of Advanced Inpress ions Joining him m the
task of rejuvenation will be vice president Linda
Duchek a id secretary Larry Fob. Nancy W iliams
signed on to take over responsibilities as treasurer
Rounding out the board 8re Louis Santiago, M atthew Elis,
PUBLISHER ANfl MANAGING EMIR * Marty Davis
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• The first issue of Northwest Native recently hit the stands.
Pubfoher and editor Dennis Ctonakfi describes it as ‘ Hie
puuHcauon nor m m and oy iw w io m ire male pome of view.
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• Geioway and Luctett, Connie Cohen, Pam and Maggie, Vivian’s
Keeper, iv®wyn
and omers perform «Any ¿ a ® a oeocw
concert to raise money for an accessfcity ramp at Ifs My Pleasure
• Love Makes a Family hosts a community meeting July 25 to
discuss "Talking About Same-Sex M arriage ' Lean how to
organize now against House Joint Resolution 4, v4nch defines
marriage as between one man and one woman, and create a
long-term strategy to educate voters on same-sex marriage.
• Ashland's gay a id lesbian center settles into a new hom e. The
idea fo r a Portland center is on the back burner.
• M ssouri is the first state to enact a hate crim es law this year,
the National G ay and Lesbian Task Force reports Gov. M el
Carnahan signed the M l into law July I .
ARTS ANi OUVRE EMIR • Lisa Bradshaw
Patricia L. MacAodha, Nadia Ali Maiwandi, Gary
Morris, J.B. Rabin, Bob Roehr, Floyd Sklaver,
Glenn Scofield Williams, Rex Wix:kner
FEMMES EMIR • Meg Daly
ADVERTISING IIRECTM • Larry Lewis
10NIMVTBRS • Marc Acito, Meryl Cohn, Jodi
Helmer, Evan James, Rodger Larson, Adina Lepp,
ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES • Kan Tate,
Ashley Austin
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COLUMNS
M S . BEHAVIOR • Love stinks
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fflQ U fflffA N • Monsoon eating
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OUT WITH ITI • Montreal or bust
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WORLD • Bangkok AIDS conference opens to a
flurry of reports; Indian fundamentalists trash
cinemas showing lesbian film G irlfriend;
London cops question homophobic reggae star
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REFLECTIONS
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GRAPHIC BIRECTIR * Kevin Moore
PRGNCTNN ASSISTANT • Zanne dejanvier
IN IHN • Graham Turner
■ISniBVTMN • Kristine Ashton, Allison Benn,
Brian Boucher, Darren Linder, Kelly Moe,
Boh Terry
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