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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 3, 2004)
September 3. 2004 ». jllSt <Hlt 13 FTTHTTTnilnews Ml Because of this, the campaign’s messages must be fine-tuned to those swing voters whose ballots can make or break the result. “We are not necessarily running a campaign that says everyone has to agree on gay mar riage,” Kassell says. The short-term goal of the campaign is sim ply to defeat the amendment, she adds, explaining that the campaign is only one com ponent of the larger conversation about same- sex marriage. “This campaign exists to win one battle,” Ballo says. “Because if we don’t win, the conver sation can’t continue.” Kassell acknowledges that the limited focus of the campaign can be frustrating, especially to queers who have been working long and hard for equality. “One of the things needed in this campaign is patience with folks who aren’t there yet,” says Kassell, referring to undecided voters who may not feel comfortable supporting same-sex mar riage but who feel strongly that discrimination is wrong. “If the only place we get to with some voters is ‘I don’t want to write this into the con stitution,’ that’s OK.” Other states will likely look to Oregon to see what works, or what doesn’t, in the continued struggle for equal rights. Wellman says policy makers as well as the general public will be “tun ing in” to the vote here. Because of the state’s recent history regard ing other anti-gay measures, Kassell says the No on 36 campaign “has a level of sophistica tion and support...that makes us better posi tioned than other states” to defeat this latest effort and once again protect the rights of queer Oregonians. jM Sometimes you just need a car. If you live in Portland or Vancouver, chances are that one of our sedans, minivans or pickups is parked near you. Flexcar lets you drive _ them like they were your own. The key difference? We pay Insurance, parking, gas and maintenance. You pay a few bucks an hour. Join today and you'll always have a car when you need one. Fleftcqr F V . JOIN ONLINE AT WWW.FLEXCAR.COM OR CALL 877.FLEXCAR To make a donation or to volunteer, contact the No on C onstitutional A mendment 36 campaign at 971 '244'1 399 or www.ruxm36.coni. B enefits S upport C ampaign everal upcoming events will donate proceeds to the No on Constitutional Amend ment 36 campaign: • Rock Show and Dance Party: Daphna Kohn, Mirah, Sarah Dougher, Tara Jane O’Neil, DJ Nightschool and a special secret surprise guest band perform 8 p.m. Sept. 3 at Holocene, 1001 S.E. Morrison St. $5-$10. • Ice cream social: WYM- PROV! entertains during this fund-raiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at Spring Willow Farm, 27146 Loudon Lane in Junction City. For more infor mation call 541-344-2811. • Kiss It!: Just Out sponsors a benefit performance of Stark Raving’s funny and moving story about five unique Port landers whose lives are changed by a mysterious, age less and desperate woman -------------- UJX. ^-3, . 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at C0H0 The- Tamara J. Brown will perform at the Rock for Rights! benefit acre, 2257^N.W. Raleigh St. for the No on 36 campaign Sept. 18 $50 from 503-232-7072, ext. 3. • Rock for Rights!: Tamara J. Brown, Ash- • Poison Waters: The former Rose Court leigh Flynn, DK PDX, Sneakin’ Out, Vivian’s empress proves that single people care about Keeper and Tragedy Jane perform 7:30 p.m. marriage equality, too, with this fund-raiser Sept. 18 at Lola’s Room, 1332 W. Bumside St. featuring an auction and special drag per $10 from box office, Ticketmaster, In Other formers 8:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Darcelle XV, 208 N. W. Third Ave. $10 donation. jF! Words and Haven. S a passion for style. hair • skin • makeup • massage 2328 nw Westover rd • portland, or 97210 dolcesalon.citysearch.com • 503 226 7802 Corner of Sandy Blvd. & NE 64th 3106 NE 64th Portland, OR 97213 503-280-8080 W'l My tjifts for ‘Romance in an ‘Elegant Setting ? * LINNTON FEED & SEED. NOT THE MALL. $ X >- C. 2* We carry multi-pure water systems 10920 NW St. Helens Rd Portland, OR 97231 Phone: 503.286.1291 ' ■ " Any project. Every budget See how our experience can make you feel right at home. Barb Goodrich | General Contractor (503)819-8000 I www.goodrichrenovations.com OR CCB#153018 I WA Lie# GOODRRL983RL
