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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 19, 2004)
november 19.2004 * j u s t O llt g nTT7TT!TW3^new;sbriefs P ride of t h e R ose S c h o la r sh ip W inners A nnounced quity Foundation has named the recipients of the 2(304-2005 Pride of the Rase Scholar ship Fund awards. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Pride of the Rose gave $25,000 in scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 each to 16 Oregon and Southwest Washington students: Aleksandr Peikrishvili, Jennifer Baldwin, Zachary Schreck- enberger and Jaye Sablan of Portland State Uni versity; Indira Allegra and Jennifer Fowler of Portland Community College; Galen Murphy of Marylhurst University/PCC; Robert Hein of University of Portland; Vonda Van Farowe of Reed College; Tyler Smith of National College of Naturopathic Medicine; Douglas Hopper and Emily Samuel of University of Oregon; Jessica Hale of Western Oregon University; Cory Bur nett of Eastern Washington University; and Rachel-Marie Mohr and Conor Schaye of Uni versity of Southern California. E ugene O fficials A ffirm P r o t e c t i o n s for Q ueer R e s id e n t s ugene Mayor Jim Torrey and Mayor-elect Kitty Piercy released a statement Nov. 9 affirming their support of same:sex couples. The statement read: “ In view of the results of the election last week, as mayor and mayor-elect of Eugene, as individuals chosen by the people to hold the office that services all residents of the city, we want to he certain that all members of the com munity feel safe and secure. Each and every one is entitled to his or her own beliefs and views about marriage, and we all must respect the crucial value of appreciating diversity, of respecting one another’s human dignity and human rights and of enriching our own lives and our community by reaching across differences to get to know one another beyond the stereo types, as real, complex individuals. That con nection is what a healthy community hx>ks like. And at minimum, that respect is what democra cy requires.” B eaverton S upports E q u a l R ights he Beaverton City Council unanimously passed a nondiscrimination ordinance Nov. 8 that includes sexual orientation and gender identity. The ordinance, similar to those already in place in several communities across Oregon, incorporates existing state law that prohibits discrimination in housing, employ ment and public accommixJation and adds sex ual orientation and gender identity. According to Basic Rights Oregon, the council chamber was packed with supporters who shared stories o f discrim ination in school, at work and in stores and restaurants. Others felt compelled to stand up for their neighbors, family and friends. After an hour and a half of testimony, council members took turns speaking about the ordinance and why they support it. BRO reported that Councilor Betty Bode made the motion to pass the ordinance and expressed her ongoing support for human rights. Councilor Cathy Stanton reportedly talked about the need for parity in law, and Councilor Forrest Soth emphasized the need to uphold the constitutional rights of all citizens. Councilor Dennis Doyle stressed the impor tance of valuing and protecting youth. Coun cilor Fred Ruby hoped the ordinance would help spread the message that in Beaverton dis crimination is not only unlawful, it is unpopu lar. Mayor Rob Drake echoed the council’s unambiguous support. "The real emphasis is on nondiscrimina tion,” Drake told Just Out. “Some folks were worried about special rights, hut this is ensuring equal rights.” Drake is responsible for establishing Beaverton’s Human Rights Advisory Com mis sion in 1993. He said forming the commission was a proactive step to respond to the city’s increasing diversity. 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The theme for the gathering is “Getting Past the Stereotypes: From Gutter Punks to Republi cans.” The conference, which was attended by more than 140 youth from throughout the state rights of all members of our community. earlier this year, is organized and run by youth “We want to remind Eugene residents and city employees that discrimination on the basis i for youth. of sexual orientation is and continues to be ille To he part of the planning committee, e-mail melissa@hasicrights.org. For those who wish to gal in Eugene. “Specifically, we want to assure same-sex attend the conference or lead a workshop, go to couples living in Eugene, and all Eugene resi www.basicrights.org/issues/youth.asp. dents, regardless of sexual orientation or gender All people younger than 23 who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and ques tioning and those who care about them are community. We know that you are contributing invited to attend. Issues to be addressed include positively to this community in so many ways. making sch<x>ls safer and increasing community We appreciate you. acceptance of queer students. JH “We want to reaffirm that the city of Eugene remains committed to promoting inclusiveness, justice and equality. We ask all of Eugenes com Compiled by M eg D aly , SARAH DOUGHER and P atricia L. M a c A ooha munity members to think about, and act on, the When you buy or sell a home with me, you'll know your dollars are.helping support a greater cause. I contribute at least 10% of my earnings to community and environmental organizations. < M illynn Jam es n ) t-\ Broker, Graduate Realtor Institute ABR: Accredited Buyer's Representative {i,ti r 5 0 3 .3 3 0 .H O M E ( 4 6 6 3 ) ' R&'MAt equity equity group group 1. 8 0 0 . 8 2 5 . 9 9 4 8 w w w .r ru lly n n .c o rri I 111,111: m i l l y n n ( t / X i o l . c o m
