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beginning of his career and at every step along the
way, Gov. Kulongoski has used the power and
influence of his positions to advocate for GLBT
equality and defend against anti-gay attacks.”
BRO clarified this is not an endorsement
against Kulongoski’s Independent opponent, state
Sen. Ben Westlund of Tumalo, an architect of last
session’s failed anti-discrimination and civil mar
riage bill, Senate Bill 1000.
“The biggest issue in the upcoming election is if
we ll have a governor in office who will sign or a
governor who will veto [anti-discrimination legis
lation], and at this point, the threat of Ron Saxton
as governor is so great to the GLBT community
that we must ensure that the governor be re-elect
ed,” said Rebekah Kassell, spokeswoman for BRO.
She gave insight into the organization's strategy
when she added, “It’s absolutely about making sure
that Ron Saxton doesn’t get elected.”
That sentiment was echoed by Dixon: “Gov.
Kulongoski’s Republican opponent, Ron Saxton,
has vowed to veto any pro-equality legislation.
A vote for any candidate other than Ted Kulongoski
would ensure a Saxton victory [and] set hack the
movement for GLBT equality for years to come."
Westlund’s camp, however, calls this tactic “a
vote for fear.”
“There are those who will tell you that you must
be more mobilized by your fear, hut Ben Westlund
is a vote for hope. That’s why one of our campaign
slogans is ‘Vote your hope, not your fear,’ ” said
Stacy Dycus, spokeswoman for Westlund.
If you haven’t had your fill of rainbow-colored
festivities, there are still a few Pride events to hit.
The second annual North Portland Pride is from
noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 13 at University Park United
Methodist Church, 4775 N. Lombard St. Festivities
include a picnic, speakers, music and vendors.
Capitol Pride organizers encourage those in the
Willamette Valley to celebrate from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 29 at Cascades Gateway Park, 2100 Turner
Road S.E. in Salem. Speakers and live performances
will entertain.
Eugene/Springfield Pride is from noon to 8 p.m.
Aug. 12 at Alton Baker Park, east of the Ferry
Street Bridge on the north bank of the Willamette
River in Eugene. Festivities include music, food,
craft and merchant booths, a beer garden and a
Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski scored a dual endorsement from HRC and BRO.
bachelor and bachelorette auction.
For more information visit www.upumc.net for
From 6 p.m. until dark Aug. 4, nine groups of booths. DJ Crystal will be spinning dance hits
NoPo Pride, www.capitolpride.org for events in
four teams will play three games in a round-robin
Aug. 4, and there will be a raffle with more than
Salem and www.eugenepridge.org for events in
$1,000 worth of gifts and prizes to win. All of the
format. From 7:30 a.m. until dark Aug. 5, the
Eugene.
tournament will switch to a modified double proceeds from the tournament benefit LCP. Bring
the kids, sunscreen and a cooler and support a
elimination format, consisting of four divisions.
LCP Tournament Under Way
The four divisions will compete from 7:30 a.m.
great cause—but leave your dogs at home!
The Lesbian Community Project’s 21st annual
LCP would like to thank the 40-plus volunteers,
until 5 p.tn. Aug. 6, then first, second, third and
Player’s Choice softball tournament will be held
MVP trophies will be awarded.
in particular the Rose City Softball Association
Aug. 4 to 6 in Brush Prairie, Wash. Come join the
Don’t miss the popular Home Run Derby on
men’s teams, for their hard work in making this
hundreds of women playing, and their friends,
the evening of Aug. 4. This event features the tour event a continued success. Prairie Field is located
watching softball and building community in this
nament’s best hitters competing for prizes by hitting
approximately 22 miles from downtown Portland at
36-team, family-friendly event.
as many fly balls as possible to a designated area
14500 N.E. 137th Ave. For more information visit
www.leshiancommunityproject.org. ©
It is the largest women’s softball tournament in
located in the outfield.
the United States, according to tournament director
Nancy Zimmer. Four teams have been added to the
roster this year because of the popularity of the event.
In addition to featuring the best women’s soft-
ball teams the Pacific Northwest has to offer, the
tournament features entertainment and souvenir
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