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K.D. Parman (left) and Jeana Frazzini won a judgment for same-sex parents.
One of those families is led by K.D. Parman and
Jeana Frazzini, who challenged two of Oregon’s laws
that deny Frazzini parental rights of their sons,
Emmett, 4, and Griffin, 1.
Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Eric
Bloch ruled that the two Oregon statutes that give
parental rights to married couples and their
children unconstitutionally discriminate against
Parman and Frazzini. However, the ruling might
not benefit their family. Bloch ruled that a new
domestic partnership law signed in May will reme
dy the situation. However, House Bill 2007 may
not be retroactive and will only go into effect as
soon as January 2008. The bill will be delayed
longer if an effort to refer the bill to the November
2008 ballot is successful.
“I want to ask Oregon parents how it would feel
to know that you were not legally equipped to deal
with your children in a crisis,” Frazzini said during
a press conference at Lownsdale Square Park.
Still, Basic Rights Oregon executive director
John Hummel called the ruling “a tremendous win
for children, for families and for our shared Oregon
value of basic fairness."
The decision brought all three branches of state
government—the Legislature, Gov. Ted Kulongoski
and now the judiciary—on record supporting equal
rights for sexual minorities.
Queer activists continue to fight for the rights
gained by HB 2007 and Senate Bill 2, which bans
anti-gay discrimination. A group called Defense
of Marriage and Family, AGAIN! is engaged in
a signature-gathering effort to repeal the laws.
They must meet a Sept. 26 deadline to turn in
55,179 valid signatures to rhe secretary of state.
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Portland Pride Breaks Records
Pride Northwest released a statement July 5
stating that the 2007 festival and parade topped
a 32-year-old record.
According to board president Stef-Anie Wells,
festival attendance was estimated at more than
50,000. Pride organizers estimated attendance for
the entire week of Pride festivities, including the
parade, to be 75,000.
Some statistics that shed light on Portland
Prides success include 18 bands on two stages; more
than 158 vendors, with space sold out 30 days
prior to the event; 117 parade entries, making 2007
the largest yet; and a revenue of more than
$62,000, also a new record.
“We attribute this to Portland’s broad accept
ance and tolerance of all kinds of people and the
fact that we had more ways for people to participate
than ever before. 2007 was a record-breaking year!”
said Wells.
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amazed as we unveil six brand new luxury homes.
Join us on Opening Day, Saturday July 28th at 12:15
to meet Mary Emmerling, noted interior designer
and creative director of Country Home Magazine.
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