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September 3.20Q4 » Just out 3 The IN publication for the OUT population F ounded 1983 • J ay B rown and R enée L a C hance Vol. 21 No. 21 Let’s not miss this chance to speak out about marriage equality reetings! It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over, and the election is now only 60 days away. It has been a very busy summer for those of us working to defeat Constitu tional Amendment 36. This, as you probably know, is an attempt to ban marriage equality and put unequal treatment of gay men and lesbians into our constitution. Basic Rights Oregon is a lead organization of the No on Constitu tional Amendment 36 campaign coalition. We have learned over the years that the best campaigns are true coalition efforts, and No on Con stitutional Amendment 36 follows that model. BRO is partnering with the American Civil Liberties Union, Planned Parenthtxxl, Service Employees International Union/Oregon Public Employees Union, rhe Oregon Education Association and many other organizations, business and individu als from across the state to defeat this unnecessary and divisive amendment. All of us at BRO have committed ourselves to winning this campaign and have made it our top pri ority. Make no mistake: This is the fight of our lives. None of us can simply sit by and allow unequal treat ment to be written into our constitution. Whether you are a recently married couple or someone who never wants to marry, this is a battle that impacts your life, because this is about more than banning same-sex marriage. It is about sending the message that it is OK— that it is constitutional— to single out gay men and lesbians for unequal treatment. Losing this campaign would set back the cause of marriage equality for years to come. 1 think it’s important to understand the difference between the short-term goals of a campaign and the long-term goals of the public education we are doing on marriage and other GLBT civil rights issues. Here in Oregon, we’ve seen the campaigns come and go, and while it’s crucial that we make them a high priority, it’s equally important that we strategize for the future. Basic Rights Oregon will work hard to defeat this amendment, but we are also preparing for the 2005 legislative ses sion and beyond. We will gain momentum through this campaign and use that velocity to be a powerhouse in Salem next year! G FEATURE In the short term, we are confident that even though it will be hard work, we can win this campaign. The recent loss in Missouri was dis heartening, but we know that Oregon is different. Voters here have a 'long history of defeating anti-gay rights ballot measures. Of a dozen states facing similar amendments this year, Oregon has the best chance to win. In fact, polls show that this election is a statistical dead heat, with neither side over 50 percent. But in order to win, we need the help of everyone who cares about this issue! The stakes are high and the time is short. We cannot put off, even for a day, doing everything in our power to fight Constitutional Amendment 36. We must ensure that everyone in the GLBT commu nity is registered to vote, we must talk to everyone we know about the devastating impact it will have on gays and lesbians and their families, and we must give generously of our time, money and talents to the campaign. We need more than 5,000 volunteers across Oregon in the next two months, so please get involved today. We are all very busy this time of year, but I urge every one who wants to keep unequal treatment of gays and lesbians out of our constitution to please pledge to vol unteer at least once between now and November. The campaign especially needs canvassers to go d(x>r to door talking to voters about this amendment. We are talking to voters at their dixfrsteps about the real harms that this amendment would cause. Whether you are gay or straight, young or old, experi enced or new to campaigns, we need your help. We are organizing canvasses in the Portland metro area as well as out of our regional field offices in Central Oregon, Benton/Linn counties, Lane County, Marion/Polk counties and Southern Oregon. It’s heartbreaking that we have to fight this campaign, over an issue that is so personal and so basic. Fortunately, it offers a unique opportunity for us to speak out honestly and clearly about our lives and our families and to share our stories with our fellow Oregonians. Let’s not miss this chance to speak out and be heard. 1 urge you to go to NoOn36.com today to learn more about what the campaign is doing and how you can help in your area. JF1 Whether you are a recently married couple or someone who never wants to marry, this is a battle that impacts your life, because this is about more than banning same-sex marriage R oey THORPE is the executive director of Basic Rights Oregon. < REFLECTIONS 20 years ago in ♦ ♦ ♦ 'À are available at the door for $5 and are tax deductible. • Womansource 11th annual fall gathering Sept. 7 in Ashland. Sliding fee scale, child care provided, work exchange. iC.¡WW : ' ' . ; • Wine and cheese reception Sept. 11 for Naomi Littlebear Morena. sponsored by Performing Artists for Nuclear Disarma- * ment to raise f funds for the travel expens- es of her upcoming oming tour. Morena will per- form along with Musica Femina, Izetta Smith and deForrest Walker • Truman Capote, one of the greatest of contem porary American writers, died Aug. 25 in Los Angeles at the age of 59. Although not particularly prolific, he earned the accolade of great through the depth, quality and insight of his work. He was also respected in the gay community for pubkcly affirming his own homosexuality without regret • A member of the Portland chapter of Parents and Fnends of Lesbians and Gays. William S hepherd, was recent ly in tend ewed for a publ ic affairs program on a Seattle television station I t "There was no father in Seattle willing to appear on our show," said Elen Lockert, pro ducer of the KING-TV program. “None or my friends knew anyone And none of the advoca A special all-live musical arid comedy evening to benefit the Counseling Cen cy groups could find anyone to do it, either ’ ter for Sexual Minorities will be held • Bridgetown Realty Home erf the Month: This Sept. 23 at the Embers/Avenue The three-bedroom on five peaceful acres is only center is the parent group of the $59,900. Located in Clark County just 20 min “Gay Hotline. " which offers commu utes from Portland, it has a wood stove, updat nity information and medical referrals ed electrical, newer carpeting, fruit trees and each night of the year from 7 until 11. Tickets for the two-hour show an assumable mortgage • Fair NW '84. Fun. food, music. Wo. tours, health fair, arts and crafts, side walk sales Sept 15. A booth Is being organized for gay/lesbian issues, fund- raisers, information. PUBLISHER ANO MANAGING EDITOR • Marty Davis NEWS EDITOR • Jim Radosta ARTS ANO CULTURE EDITOR • Lisa Bradshaw FEATURES EDITOR • Meg I3aly Timothy Krause, Andy Mangels, Christopher McQuain, Christa-Margaret Nelson, Eric Plemons, J.B. Rabin, Bob Roehr, Floyd Sklaver, Roey Thorpe, Rex Wockner CONTRIBUTORS • Marc Acito, Michael E Barrett, ADVERTISING DIRECTOR • Larry Lewis Michael Burdick, Meryl Cohn, Els Debbaut, ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES • Kari Tate, September 3, 2004 Ashley Austin GRAPHIC DIRECTOR • Kevin Moore PRODUCTION ASSISTANT • Zanne deJanvier DISTRIBUTION • Kristine Ashton, Allison Benn, Lisa Benson, Brian Boucher, Bob Terry BLOWOUT: Time-Based Art Festival's queer artists explode the boundaries of identity politics p 20 NEWS NORTHWEST . Oregon Republican Party unveils anti-gay platform; No on 36 campaign receives national seed money pp 7-13 NATIONAL • Gay Republicans fight back; Pat Robertson’s congressman outed, will retire; veep dissents on same-sex marriage pp 14-17 WORLD • Australia Senate bans same-sex marriage pp 18-19 ARTS AND CULTURE BOOKS • Just Out columnist makes good P 33 BOOKS • Tammy Faye Messner shares her survival story P 35 PEOPLE • Personal trainer makes fitness accessible for every queer body p 37 DIVERSIONS • Panorama closes for real; triangle productions! abandons Theater! Theatre! p 38 WHAT’S POPPIN'? - Don’t be Outfoxed p 39 FILM • Kyle MacLachlan shines as the ghost of gay life past p 40 COLUMNS MS. BEHAVIOR • Sometimes you've got to try it to reject it p 31 OUT LOUD • Trans fluidity and the problem of documentation P 32 EPIQUEEREAN - Burgers revisited p 34 OUT WITH IT! • S’long, Mad Dogs p 38 THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARC • The Bible and homosexuality P42 just out is published on the first and third Fri day of each month. Copyright © 2004 by Just Out No part of Just (Jut may be reprixluced withixit written permission from the publisher. The submission of written and graphic materi als is welcomed. Written material should be typed and dixi- ble-spaced. Just Out reserves the right to edit for grammar, punc tuation. style, liability concerns and length. We will reject or edit articles or advertisements that are offensive, demeaning or may result in legal action. Letters to the editor duxild he limited to 500 words. An nouncements regarding life transitions (births, deaths, unions, etc.) should be limited to 200 words; photos are welcome. 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