JUNE 12 2009
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Darcelle XV Honored as
Trans Hero
Legendary drag pioneer Darcelle XV was
honored June 10 by the National Gay and
Lesbian Task Force, in collaboration with
the International Court System, as one of
the “Stonewall 40 Trans Heroes” — a list of
40 impersonators, drag queens, transsexuals,
drag kings and transgender individuals who
have helped to shape the community. The
iconic local personality is among a formidable
group that includes progressive luminaries
RuPaul and author Leslie Feinberg.
Darcelle was obviously overjoyed at the
announcement.
“Wow! I guess if you live long enough,
you get involved in everything. It’s really
lovely, I’m really proud,” she said.
Darcelle’s activism in the gay, lesbian, bi
and trans community spans the better part
of four decades. Her namesake revue is noted
as the longest running drag show in the
country.
On June 25 a plaque, engraved with the
names of all “40 Trans Heroes,” will be placed
at New York City’s Stonewall Inn - the site
of the infamous, groundbreaking riots.
“When I read what [the honor] was really,
then it really hit home,” said Darcelle. “It’s
marvelous to be recognized among 40 people
in the United States of America, in our com
munity all over! It’s pretty prestigious to me.
We’ve been to Stonewall many times, so it’s
kind of fun.”
For more information, visit thetaskforce.org.
“Don't Ask, Don't Tell“ Appeal
Dismissal Prompts Response
The United States Supreme Court an
nounced on Monday, June 8 that it would
not listen to appeals in the case of Pietrange
lo v. Gates. The decision marks a Supreme
Court siding with the Obama administration
regarding the Clinton-era gays in the military
implementation of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”
Since the announcement, a nationwide cry
from the sexual minorities community has
been palpable, including outrage from local
organizations.
“Basic Rights Oregon is disappointed that
the Supreme Court refused to take up the
case regarding the military’s discriminatory
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Veterans marching in Portland PRIDE. The United States Supreme Court
refused to listen to appeals in the case of Pietrangelo v. Gates, because of its
position on the “Don't Ask. Don't Tell" policy.
ban on lesbian and gay service members,”
stated Frank Dixon, BRO board member
and former military service member.
The appeal came from former Army Cap
tain James Pietrangelo II, who was dismissed
under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The Supreme
Court had earlier thrown out a lawsuit by Pi
etrangelo and 11 other veterans, but he was
the only one in the group to request the high
court rule the policy as unconstitutional.
President Obama has indicated that he
supports the eventual repeal of the policy,
which prohibits homosexual conduct within
the ranks of the United States Armed Forces,
but has taken no specific action since taking
office in January.
“The Supreme Court’s decision under
scores the urgent need for Congress to repeal
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,”’ continued Dixon. “I
hope this will spur more Oregonians to pick
up the phone today and call their Represen
tatives and Senators to ask them to support
the Military Readiness Enhancement Act
(HR 1283).
“’Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ is the only law in
America that requires people to be dishon
est about their personal lives or risk being
fired or even put in prison. This kind of dis
crimination puts American soldiers and our
national security at risk.”
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