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page 3 ¡USt OUt by Marty Davis J It's Almost Over NEWSMAGAZINE VOL. 23 NO. 13 MAY 5, 2006 Disgruntled employees and petty people come out of the woodwork as Election Day approaches . reathe in. Breathe out. Ballots are in hand or already mailed hack. which of the gubernatorial candidates to select is not a worthy use of our It’s almost over, thank you Jesus. By the next publication of Just time. Bear in mind that all three are on record as being against gay marriage Out we’ll know if Ted Wheeler won or Diane Linn lost. While and abortion. Even The Oregonian, the paper that endorsed George W. Bush there are people seeking election in other races, most days you’d in the 2000 presidential election, chided the Republican gubernatorial B think these two were running for King of the World for all the press candidates for their inability to distinguish between same-sex marriage and their race is getting. A look at the letters to the editor in this issue alone will civil unions. In an editorial in the May 3 issue, the paper reiterated that in FEATURE gauge the emotions this race has stirred up. And to the diminishment of 2004 Oregon voters approved Measure 36, explicitly banning same-sex 22 THE LITTLE MAN OF THE HOUSE whom and what else.’ While we visit and revisit tired old tales, there’s also a marriage. This ballot measure, however, said nothing whatsoever about civ Federal Marriage Amendment vote coming up before Congress, millions of il unions. All three Republicans candidates recently went on record as immigrants marched through the streets of the nation, and each day is the stating that they would not be in favor of legislation creating civil unions deadliest day ever in Iraq. Yet towering among these stories are the allega for gay and lesbian couples in Oregon. Why would you consider voting for NEWS tions that Multnomah County Chair Diane Linn once asked a staff member one of them? Why should we care about the Republican Party position on 8-17 NORTHWEST to alter her calendar. Did she? Didn’t she? 1 haven’t asked her, and 1 won’t. abortion? Because when the right to choose, or any specific right, is taken Why? 1 look at the circumstances, and 1 am reminded of a recent television from one group of people, then the door is further opened for targeting the show 1 viewed. Animal Planet, 1 think it was. It was noted that the most next group, race or minority for minimization and marginalization. Women, venomous snake on earth is the former employee, usually identified as gays, immigrants, the poor, the uneducated—who loses next? “disgruntled.” You know, post office employee types. The allegations against Diane Linn reek of political tactics, two years late in the coming and mere nd now a few words on something besides elections and politics. How matter that warrants your consideration in returning Diane Linn to office. A Be wary always, though, of snakes in the grass. rapidly approaching for applications to be submitted for th«^2006 Just Out weeks before the election. Could this be any more obvious? This is not a When determining your criteria for who earns your vote, look at many factors, not the least of which should be the integrity of how candidates, their about education for starters. Just Gut would like to help further the education of a few of our most talented and worthy readers. The deadline is Scholarship Fund. For details on how to apply, visit www.justout.com and scroll down to scholarships. staff and their advisers run their campaign. If all a candidate can do is piss On the subject of deadlines, the Amateur Photo Contest deadline has and moan about his opponent, then that candidate is covering up his own been moved back—and the pot just got bigger. The photo contest winners lack of qualifications for office. Attack ads are an indicator of overall char will now become a part of the June 16 Pride issue, the one that we’ll distrib acter. As we approach the final days of many of these races, there are some ute throughout the weekend festivities at Waterfront Park. We’re going to pretty nasty ads spewing forth from our radios and TVs. Don’t vote for petty, make you and your winning photos famous! The prizes will be larger than mean people. previously announced, too. We have received many excellent entries already, So who would you like to see working for you for the next four years in Salem? You really have only one choice. That choice is to re-elect Gov. Ted hut you last-minute folks now have more time. May 31 is the new deadline for all entries to be received. For complete details, see the ad on Page 26. Kulogonski. 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Discussing Kimpron Hotels become PFLAG sponsor; Porky’s Pub becomes gay bar; “don’t ask, don’t tell" challenged locally; Our House welcomes new hire; Red Dress Party makes green; stand up tor SMYRC; PFLAG Northwest celebrates diversity; D’Alessandro leaves Oregon; OSU, PSU celebrate Pride; conferences focus on youth; become a Big Brother, Big Sister; gubernatorial candidates discuss queer issues 18-19 NATIONAL Higher Education Act could bar queer students; New York group presses high court on marriage law; Kentucky governor’s anti-gay stance bad for business; defamatory T-shirt not protected speech in California Maine conservative group takes aim at senators; Blockbuster Video settles gay harassment suit in Minnesota; community mourns activist Julie Pell 20-21 WORLD Transgender elected to Italian Parliament; Latvians will attempt second Pride Parade; Dutch grant gay immigrants a reprieve; Iraqi gays say they’re being killed; Hong Kong bans Brit partnership ceremonies; CBS producers gay-bashed in Caribbean; Canadian court OKs anti-gay ad ARTS a CULTURE 39 FILM didate, be it Ron Saxton, Kevin Mannix or, less likely, Jason Atkinson. The fine folks behind Ballot Measure 36 have tasted victory. They want the Claire of the Moon director returns with a documentary that treads into uncharted areas a serious car accident. Don, let us know if you need help from your community. © Two young Germans develop a homoerotic friendship in Before the Fall 40 THEATER Miracle Theatre’s consciousness-raising play is sure to raise a few eyebrows, too 45 BOOKS Queer novels explore shattered families 2006 Primary Election Endorsements • Governor of Oregon: Ted Kulongoski • Multnomah County Chair: Diane Linn • Representative in Congress District 1: David Wu • Multnomah County Commission District 2: Gary Hansen • Representative in Congress District 3: Earl Blumenauer • Portland City Council Seat No. 2: Erik Sten • Representative in Congress District 5: Darlene Hooley • Portland City Council Seat No. 3: Dan Saltzman • State Representative District 44: Tina Kotek Ballots are due by 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 16! COLUMNS 35 MS. 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