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Without a hitch
Vol. 22 No. 17
July 1,2005
Now that Portland Pride 2005 is behind us, share your ideas for next years celebration
FEATURE
ith few visible glitches, Portland Pride has pranced away
for yet another year. By most accounts, the event was
deemed a resounding success. Attendance was high,
crowds were genial, weather was perfect, and the oft-
maligned parade route seems to have worked fine.
Bom of discontent, the Stark Street block party has the potential to
become a viable and energetic accompaniment to the larger Pride
Northwest-sponsored events. It’s more than OK to broaden the scope of
the festivities and create more options for showcasing the businesses and
talents of our community.
I think it would be suitable, and potentially profitable, if one of our
bustling business districts such as Alberta or Mississippi hosted a Pride
art show in 2006. Perhaps this could be a project for the Russell Street
merchants, highlighting the new Wonder Ballroom. I see a blocked-off
street, tents and canopies, food vendors, music and a celebration of the
diverse work of the many artists found in our state’s gay, lesbian, bi and
trans community. Competition to the waterfront festival? No, rather
complementary and additional. One event caters to art, one to services
and merchandise.
Do you have your own ideas, opinions or visions for change for Pride
events in 2006? Your opportunity to speak up, as well as volunteer your
own services, will take place July 13 when Pride Northwest holds its
annual community forum at Portland State University. Visit
www.pridenw.org for complete details.
Former Portland Mayor Vera Katz could not be induced to personal
ly pick up her Spirit of Pride Award, but that can be explained away.
Her health is a priority; she’s been feted by every organization in town,
and you know, it’s not as though she’s courting voters any longer. She
has earned the right to be a diva at this point in her life. Her non-
appearance should not affect her greater legacy of good works.
Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski presumably will be ninning for re
election in 2006, and his presence in this year's parade would have been
welcome. Electing to spend Father’s Day with his family was his reason
for this non-election year nonappearance. With Republican contenders
lining up early for a shot at his job and memories of his close race in
2004 still in my mind, I think the governor missed an opportunity to
strengthen ties with our community. Yes, he’s strongly supporting Senate
Bill 1000, but there’s still the bitter reminder of the 36 counties that
22 DON’T RAIN ON OUR PARADE!
Portlanders celebrate Pride under sunny skies
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voted for Ballot Measure 36 in November. His presence at Pride could
have sent a positive message to the community.
Potential Multnomah County Commission candidate and Cascade
AIDS Project executive director Thomas Bruner rode in the parade
with outgoing Commissioner Serena Cruz. Coincidence? Yeah, right.
Two cars back rode announced candidate Jeff Cogan, chief of staff to
City Commissioner Dan Saltzman. We don’t know much about Cogan
at this point, but as the 2006 primary grows closer, Just Out will be
closely examining all candidates in all races for their positions and his
tory on civil rights and progressive causes.
ust Out celebrated Pride this year by doubling our number of outdoor
distribution boxes in the metro area. I think we should all be proud of
e fact that we live in one of the few large cities in the country where
the gay and lesbian paper is widely and visibly distributed outdoors. It’s
my goal to continue adding boxes and increasing the accessibility and
scope of our message.
That said, even as 1 increase visibility in one area, I lose it in another.
The St. John’s Community Center has called to halt distribution in the
city-owned facility because of concerns that “children might see the paper.”
Let’s note, please, that it’s the St. John’s COMMUNITY Center, not
the children’s center, and it belongs to all of us. It’s for all ages, all races,
all genders, all sexual orientations and all economic levels. I agree that
Just Out is not written for children, but neither are the majority of tele
vision shows, movies, video games, music lyrics, billboard advertise
ments and virtually every component of mass media. This is why chil
dren have parents. To monitor them, educate them and raise them to
honor and respect all walks of life. This is not the function of the staff
of the St. John’s Community Center, nor is it their place to censor and
impose their own values upon a community center.
In addition to increasing our distribution and visibility, Just Out has
other changes in store for our readers. We listen to you when you speak
to us at Pride and other events, and we take most suggestions seriously.
To implement needed changes, Ashley Austin is switching roles from
saleswoman to Web designer, and shortly we’ll be unveiling our dramat
ically new and improved site. At about the same time our new electron
ic format appears, you’ll also see a new look on the street versions of the
paper. Stick around, you’re going to like what you see. JH
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NEWS
7-15 NORTHWEST
Salem and Eugene Pride celebrations; first-ever
Bend Pride photos; eyewitness report from South
Korea and China; N ike endorses civil rights;
Saturday in the Park; Big Mama’s Church; local
HRC events planned; elder resources and events;
Pride of the Rose Scholarships available now
16-19 NATIONAL
New bipartisan bill would give binational
couples equal treatment; new anti-meth ads
cause a stir; triple HIV infection
20-21 WORLD
Polish gays march despite ban; former soccer star
comes out; Singapore bans circuit party; French
venues cancel Capleton concerts; Czech prime
minister supports partner bill; Slovenian
Parliament passes partnership law; Canada and
Spain legalize same-sex marriage; Venezuelans
stage kiss-in at Supreme Court; Argentine actor
denied U.S. visa; Costa Rican cops face
punishment for attack on gays; Anglicans give
Americans, Canadians the boot
ARTS AND CULTURE
34 MUSIC
Mandonna pays tribute to the goddess of pop
37 THEATER
Face the musicals
39 BOOKS
Self-help guides for the hetero women we love
40-41 FILM
Bewitched remake straightens out one of the
queerest shows in television history
42-43 DIVERSIONS
Martin Moran; Girlyman; Lisa Koch; Candy
from Strangers; Northern California Women’s
Music Festival
COLUMNS
• National organizers of the StopDrLaura.com move
ment, a grassroots effort to discourage advertisers
from sponsoring the television show, would like Port
landers to support their campaign.
• Despite considerable disapproval from his Repub
lican colleagues, Oregon’s Sen. Gordon Smith con
tinues to support expanding the list of federal hate
crimes to include those motivated by bias against
gay men and lesbians.
• About 10 years ago, Corey Baker started an
organization for people who fall through the
cracks. He founded Friends of People with AIDS,
a low-profile group that provides patients with
services that are overlooked by larger organiza
tions, services that directly improve patients'
quality of life.
• Pride Northwest, the nonprofit group that
orchestrates Portland's annual Pride event, is
experiencing what can only be described as
infighting. Just Out has learned that longtime
board member and self-described historian
Janna MacAuslan was voted off the board at
a June 29 meeting. The elections were held
dunng a closed session after nonboard mem
bers and Just Out's reporter were asked to
leave.
• Club Z, a new all-ages nightclub, opens July 8
in downtown Portland. The new club takes over
the space once occupied by the Edge, also an
all-ages nightclub.
• Reversing a New Jersey Supreme Court deci
sion about a gay Scoutmaster, the U.S. Supreme
Court voted 5-4 in support of the Boy Scouts of
America’s unwritten policy banning homosexuals
from the organization.
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• Those thrill-seeking Southwest Washington
Socialites are taking another jet boat cruise up and
down the Willamette River. This event is always a
sellout, so get your tickets early.
• Whether it’s work on race and class awareness or
insistence on sign language interpretation, many of
the practices that are taken for granted in feminist
enterprises around the country were the subject of
testing and turmoil at Michigan.
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Baby on board
35 EPIQUEEREAN
Going tapas
45 JIM’S CLOSET
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