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ge 3 iustout by Marty Davis J OWL Connection N ewsmagazine VOL. 23 NO. 17 JULY 7, 2006 Portland Pride's powerful moments id you participate and celebrate Portland Pride this year? Many did, eted gay city commissioner. Who? What am 1 missing, and why has it taken me so many more seemingly didn’t. Truthfully, if it weren’t a work function long to ask? I know 1 should know this, but 1 don’t. Historians, Sam, help me out. for me, 1 don’t know that 1 would continue to go. This is not meant What’s the rest*of the story? Come out, come out, whoever you were. to convey anything negative about the organization or spirit of the event. It’s just that after a few years, the booths, the crowd, the une celebrations were more far-reaching than Pride events. June 24 found parade—they all take on a sameness. In memory, and t’n actuality, the years women are from across the region heading to Canyonville to celebrate the 30th becoming one. I think 1 am not alone in these thoughts; my observations of anniversary of Oregon Women’s Land. And 1 was one of them. This was my sec the crowds were that they get younger and younger and that those “of a cer ond visit to OWL, having previously overcome my misconceptions and trepi tain age’’ seem to no longer participate. It’s not unlike the “Christmas is for dation about "those strange women” who live on the land. As it turns out, part children” phenomenon. After a certain point, try though you might, you can of the 30th anniversary story is about the fact that no one actually does live not recapture the excitement. there anymore, except during summer months. The property is becoming That said, Pride 2006 was not without its moments. Sunday’s parade kept a increasingly difficult to maintain and keep safe. Buildings are crumbling, the good pace, and participants and viewers were energetic and playful. Derek Hartley garden grows wild, the road is suffering from the impact of nearby logging, and and Romaine Patterson, hosts of Sirius Radio’s “OutQ," did an outstanding job the laclc of electricity, water and basic services no longer holds the appeal that with announcing the parade entries. Truthfully, 1 had never heard of these people it once did. Overseen by the Oregon Women’s Land Trust, there are now dis before, but you’d have thought they were bom and raised in Portland for all the cussions about selling the property. But before decisions for the future are made, wisecracking and quips they were able to pull off. Their presence at the parade and first the celebration of the past and beginning. About history, or her story, about on stage greatly increased audience participation and enjoyment. stories of women and the land they loved and shared. And the women they Parade highlights for me included watching Nancy Sellers, former execu loved and shared. Oh, the stories these women have to tell. tive director of Our House of Portland, walking the parade route wiih her friends On this same day The Oregonian featured a front-page story about a study show and former co-workers. What a powerful battle against cancer she has fought. ing that Americans are lacking in close friendships and support groups. Not these My second "ah” moment came when I was delightfully caught off guard by the women, who came together to celebrate 30 years of camaraderie, friendship and family. Which is not to say there’s no bickering and quarreling, as that was abun sight of Multnomah County Chair Diane Linn walking side by side with Chair elect Ted Wheeler as they led the contingent for the Human Rights Campaign. dant also, along with small tussles over leadership anil control. These are women with powerful backgrounds of leadership and resource. No PC wishy-washiness 1 have to admit to becoming a little teary there for a moment. It was probably here. Pages of names were drawn up, founders were honored, gaps were filled in. leftover emotion from the color guard. Those flags always get to me. It could be Stories started by one were finished by another. the Hamburger Relish Pride Parade and the color guard would still make me I didn’t stay for the evening campfire, feeling somewhat of an interloper. It’s cry. That’s just the way it is. their history, not mine. Whereas 30 years ago the campfire evenings likely With 2006 being an election year, candidates were seen everywhere. Oregon included the ritual of mind-altering drugs, 1 suspect this anniversary more like Gov. Ted Kulongoski and Independent rival Ben Westlund brought their guber ly brought shared tales of Centrum Silver and calcium supplements. The times natorial race to our party, while Ron Saxton, to no one’s surprise, didn’t. Jeff Cogen they are a-changin’. and Lew Frederick, candidates for Multnomah County commissioner, were spot And the times will continue to change at OWL. The elders will grow yet ted riding in cars, surrounded by supporters. Perhaps it was {he sun in my eyes, but more elder. The need will continue for younger women to follow the path and 1 swear Frederick was carrying some sort of smallish dog all decked out in butch carry the torch. Will the land be sold? Will there be a new Oregon Women’s leather attire? Huh, projection Lew? Linn aside, none of the other Multnomah Land? Is there still a need, a desire? Will there always be women to seek out County commissioners were spotted during the weekend. None of them is running women’s space? Only time will tell. © for office right now, which is probably a good thing. D I have a question for Sam Adams, or anyone else who might know. His parade sign proclaims him to be “Portland’s First Openly Gay City Commissioner," a tagline he uses often. The “openly” seems to imply there’s previously been a clos J To view additional photos of Portland Pride and the 30th anniversary of Oregon Women's Land, please visit www.justout.com. • K0IN Cinemas' first big hit, Desert Hearts, has set a record in audience attendance at the new multiscreen complex. Desert Hearts, the story of a love affair between two women in Reno, Nev., during the late 1950s, drew sellout crowds during the first three weeks of its extended run. Attendance was "25 percent over its nearest competitor," reported a spokesman for the Seven Gables chain, owners of the KOIN Center complex. • A New York state court, in a unanimous decision, recently ordered Roy M. Cohn disbarred, calling his conduct in four legal matters "unethical," "unprofessional" and "reprehensible." Cohn, who rose to prominence and political influence with his work for Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy in the 1950s, can no longer practice law before state courts or provide clients NEWS 7-15 NORTHWEST Celebrating Bill Hancock; curious about personal safety?; discussing hate crimes; Our House redux; unstructured getaway under way; marriage equality profitable; ReUnion Party planned; Men’s Wellness Center unveiled; Pride president bids farewell; Portland approves symbolic resolution: former Just Out intern honored; BRO and HRC join forces; hate group threatens twice, flakes; equality on task 18-19 NATIONAL Pentagon confirms spying on “don’t ask, don’t tell” foe»; half of Fortune 500 now offer partner benefits; gay-targeted marketing draws yawns; advocacy group embraces new anti-HIV drug; activist and teacher mourned; Arkansas Supreme Court rejects foster parent ban; test measures genetic resistance to HIV 20-21 WORLD Warsaw gays march legally; civil unions not popular in Northern Ireland; Estonia increases gay protections; life sentences in gay-bash murder; 10,000 march in Zurich; Camerwn men guilty of sodomy; gays march in Mauritius; Australian government kills capital’s civil unions; 2.4 million at Sao Paulo Pride 41 THEATER For theater artist John Ellingson, coming out was an important step in connecting with the integrity of his craft 20 Years Ago in Just Out... Vol. 3 No. 9, July 1986 • Approximately 40 gays and lesbians from Portland have joined various teams and are in training for the upcoming Gay Games II to be held Aug. 9 to 17 in San Francisco. 22 GETTING IT ON Portlanders celebrate Pride 2006 ARTS AND CULTURE reflections • Whether we can call it groundswell of support for a boycott is debatable, but we do keep hearing that more businesses are canceling their Alpenrose accounts, the latest being Nature's and Earthquake Ethel's. Both businesses canceled for the same reason that compelled the people at Food Front to do so: Carl Cadonau's homophobia. FEATURE with legal advice about matters before New York state courts. • The 13th annual Mr. Hunky pageant, sponsored by Sanford Director and Darcelle XV, was held June 1 and 8. The seven impressive contestants—Carlos Ramirez, Tim Grimes, Tom Williams, Doug Bob, John Appleby, Brian Day and Bob Gonzales—were introduced to the audience in formal wear, casual wear and swim wear both evenings, and on the final evening each performed a talent number and acted out his fantasy. • Feminist gay men: Here's a chance to meet men like yourself and to discuss issues relating to the gay male experience from a feminist perspective. Our potluck and discussion group meets every third Friday at 7 p.m. • Billed as the gay film of this year, My Beautiful Laundrette is a vivid, rude, wise social comedy about Pakistan immigrants. It is playing at the Movie House. • Motherlode will be performing July 10 and 11 at East Avenue Tavern. The July 10 concert is a benefit for Educators for Social Responsibility, and donations beyond the $4 cover charge will gladly be accepted. 42, 45 MUSIC Lucie Blue Tremblay travels the country promoting breast cancer awareness; Morrisey sounds more confident than ever on his latest album 48 FILM Superman Returns avoids homo nuances COLUMNS 37 MS. BEHAVIOR Buyer Beware 38 OUT GOING An American in Paris 43 EPIQUEEREAN Get Baked, Part Two: Show Me the Dough 47 DEAR ETHEL Tri Sexual Minorities 50 JIM'S CLOSET Perfect Strangers
