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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 20, 2007)
AAYM.3M? jUStjOUt .il northwest Continued frtnn Page 9 workshop, according to the organization’s Web site, “explores the root causes of lesbianism," focusing on “relationship deficits, “emotional dependency" and the “effects of abuse." Volunteers will invite conference attendees to a PFLAG meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 4 at Ainsworth United Church of Christ, 2941 N.E. Ainsworth St. There, faith community representa tives and PFLAG members will answer questions and provide a space to talk and share experiences from the day. “PFLAG is a place where real people share exam ples of how and why this is not true, a place where families can move away from fear and be brought back together in love and acceptance," said Noble. Hetero Allies Campaign Launches Basic Rights Oregon launched a campaign July 11 called “50 Voices for Equality.” fir Web site, www.50voicesforequality.com, fea tures the stories of 50 heterosexual allies who have vowed to speak out against anti-gay discrimination. BRO sees the value of this campaign in the diversity of its voices, ranging from all parts of the state (even Philomath) as well as different career paths and religious and political backgrounds. Among the allies are politicians including state Sen. Ben Westlund, D-Tumalo; religious leaders This billboard in downtown Portland warns that “ex-gays'* are coming for a Love Won Out such as Rabbi Maurice Harris of Eugene’s Temple conference Aug. 4. Beth Israel; and community members such as Sharon Gary-Smith, director of community and Pride Foundation has launched its Raffle with claims to turn gay people “straight” through prayer family involvement for Cascadia Behavioral Health a Twist and will be giving away $7,500 to non and Christian messages. The conference will be Care. profit organizations. held from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at City Bible Church, The allies will be used in a variety of Web-based You can increase SMYRC’s chances of winning 9200 N.E. Fremont St. messages, newspaper opinion pieces and literature by entering the free raffle and naming SMYRC as The organization’s tactics have softened, aimed to bring attention to the referendum effort your favorite nonprofit organization by visiting according to Teri Noble, president of PFLAG’s against the gay civil rights package of laws that www.pridefoundationorg/raffle. Oregon state council, but the message remains passed in May. The raffle deadline is Sept. 7, and the drawing unchanged. Supporters of rights for the sexual minorities will be held Sept. 14. “No hell fire and brimstone here. They advise community are urged to vote “yes” to retain non prayer, changes in parenting styles to ‘prevent discrimination and domestic partnership rights and PFLAG Addresses homosexuality’ and couch their messages in terms are asked not to sign any petitions that challenge Anti-Gay Conference of ‘reaching out’ and ‘love,’ ’’ she said. “The under thcae laws. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and lying and hurtful theme is still the same. It says, Gays will be there when attendees leave the all-day ‘You’re not OK.’ ” Vote for SMYRC Love Won Out conference coming to Portland on Topics to be explored at the conference include The Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center Aug. 4. “Straight Thinking on Gay Marriage” and “Hope hopes to win “most popular” in a raffle with a huge Love Won Out, a project of the anti-gay for Those Who Struggle.” payoff. Colorado-based organization Focus on the Family, “The Condition of Female Homosexuality” Roger Pvlosser Real Estate Broker TV^cit cuitt ¿¿ay next? MOVING? Events Benefit Eastern Oregon Umatilla Morrow Alternatives Human Dignity Group, a support group for the sexual minorities community and those who test positive for HIV and hepatitis C in eastern Oregon, is expanding its reach with several fund-raising events planned in Portland. 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