Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 6, 2004)
august 6. 2004 • J l I S t O U t . g I } M ; ì I ; ivi * 1 tnewsbriefs MARBLE ■ FREE ONE W EEK PASS ! FITN ESS FOR EVERY B O O T CEN TER & GRANITE REMNANT SALE August 21st & 22nd, 2004 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM A ffo r d a b le f i t n e s s f o r p e o p le o f a ll a g e s , s i z e s a n d a b ilitie s Convenient down town location 2-bour validated fxtrking 25-yard swimming pool Full size haskethiill court A ro long term contracts required Co-ed facility eliminating racism empowering women ywca PIECES OF N A T U RA L ST O N E ALL SO L D AT C O S T O R B ELO W We honor diversity. Ask about our couple rates' PO R T LA N D MARBLE W O R KS, INC. 4507 SE MILW AUKIE AVE. PORTLAND, O R 97202 111 1 S W 1 0 th A v e • P o rtla n d . O R 9 7 2 0 5 (C o m e r o f l()tb & S la in b e h in d the P ortland A rt M useum ) ( 9 0 3 ) 2 9 4 - 7 4 1 9 M e m b e r s h i p O ffic e illamette Financial Group, LLC U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., voted against a bill that would block access for same-sex couples to the judicial system Continued from Page 7 and balances to strip the federal courts of their ability to review the law.... This dangerous, tragic and ill-conceived precedent will be dust ed off every time people want to extend their political influence at the expense of civil liber ties that may be controversial, but demand the attention from our federal courts.” Oregon’s other House Democrats— David Wu, Darlene Hcx)ley and Peter DeFazio—also voted against the bill. U.S. Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., supported it. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, set the bill up as a “test vote” for the Federal Marriage Amendment, which died July 14 in the Senate. The American Civil Liberties Union noted that the bill makes it clear that supporters of the amendment will overwhelm ingly fail the test, as they are short by at least 57 of the 290 votes necessary if it comes up for a vote in September. “After the debacle in the Senate...there are rumors that the House Republican leadership would like to bring this dcximed proposal to our chamber, in an effort to keep us away from debat ing issues that we can actually do something about,” Blumenauer said on the House flcxir July 15. “The Republican leadership should take a lesson from watching the president and the leadership of the Republicans in the Senate, as they tied up the Senate for days to no avail.... Efforts to use sexual orientation as a political t«x>l to divide this country tor political advantage are shameful and will ultimately fail." F oundation E stablishes M arriage E ducation F und quity Foundation announced July 29 that it will provide financial support for the devel opment of materials and education on the sub ject of same-sex marriage. Same-sex marriages have been performed in other countries, including Canada, hut the con cept is still new in the United States and Oregon. The Marriage Education Fund, established and funded by Equity donor advisers and other contri butions, will he used to support the work of organi zations involved in promoting marriage equality. For example, many people don’t know how marriage affects eligibility for benefits. And same-sex couples do not always understand the numerous financial and legal implications of marriage. "The Marriage Education Fund will benefit the entire community by providing resources for education around this important issue,” said Linda Traeger, Equity Foundation executive director. The fund will make specific and timely grants to fund the development and dissemina tion of information about the impact of same- sex marriage. Grants are expected to range from $1,000 to $5,000. The grants are intended to support the work of current Equity grantees that have already established expertise in this area. To qualify, grantees will need to demonstrate that they have provided education on the impact of same- sex marriage in Oregon prior to July 1. Grants are not available for lobbying or political purposes. The application deadline is i Aug. 30. To obtain a grant application or make a contnbution, call 503-231-2729, visit www.equity foundation.(rrg or write to PO. Box 5696, Portland, OR 97228-5696. * F lorida A doption B an U pheld ith a majority needed to grant a hearing on Florida’s gay adoption ban, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit rejected a challenge to the law in a 6-6 decision July 22. Judge William Pryor—who was opposed by the U.S. Senate hut appointed by President Bush during a congressional recess—voted to deny the rehearing. “This ban will continue to undermine the best interest of thousands of children,” said Cheryl Jacques, Human Rights Campaign president. “Judge Pryor has a dismal record when it comes to our families, and his vote made the difference in this case. This proves the importance of electing a president who will appoint fair-minded judges. If we defeat President Bash, Judge Pryor won’t he reappointed after his term expires this year.” The American Civil Liberties Union said it is disappointed in the decision. “Coming this close to having the whole court consider the issue is little consolation to the thousands of children in Florida foster care who are in need of permanent homes,” attorney Leslie Gx>per said. “The decision is especially disappointing when you consider the fact that even the judge who wrote the initial decision goes on record as saying the policy behind the ban is misguided.” The 12-member court’s sharply divided deci sion was in response to a motion by the ACLU W Continued on Page 11 Learn more about how to leave your IR A assets to your partner, with minimal taxes clue! Floreid Walker ■ 3529 NE BroadwayfJJ Portland, OR 97232 503.445 9390 ext. 101 floreicl@wfgadvisors.com Greg Look 3550 Liberty R d .SgJ Salem, OR 97302 503.566.7266 ext.114 greg@wfgadvisors.com Congratulations to all the Newlyweds! w w w . wfgad vi so r s . co m Mechanics that fix everything. Including FABULOUS HOME & GROUNDS $499,000 3Bd/2 l Ba, over 3.000 sf. Close-in to dwntn. PDX Automotive is a certified Eco-Logkal Business. ( 503 ) 282-3315 PORTLAND HTS DUPLEX $499,500 Stunning craftsman renovation 3bd A. Ibd units views! LIVE NEAR THE PARK! $189,900 Great 3Bd/2Ba family home in Aloha. L g 8,668 sf lot. Vaulted ceilings. + newer roof and extenor paint SORRENTO RIDGE $270,000 Lg family home 5Bd/3Ba over 2300 sf. Comer lot Cedar siding, fenced backyard wo Gerard Lillie *5934 N.E. Halsey (503) 320-1271 www.marvinsailes.com 3ahnC.Sc» (■ } '“ l *»’*»'
