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* SEPTEMBER 16. 2011 nw new s ■ ÿ U % Vi/ m STiRS { s «Y-, T J .* . PORTLA ND 'S ANTIQUES MALLS e Portland's largest selectionof antiques, collectibles & extraordinary items. OPEN EVERYDAY: Mon.-Sat. llam-6pm & Sunday Noon-5 w w w .s t a r s a n t i q u e .c o m Along SE Milwaukie Ave. in Portland • (503) 235-5990 reports that advance ticket sales are strong. “We’re excited about enhancing the expe rience o f all of our guests at this year’s event through the new format and venue,” he says. BRO’s biggest event o f the year might have provided a near-perfect backdrop to an nounce a decision on whether or not to begin gathering signatures for a freedom to marry ballot initiative for 2012’s general election. But on September 12, it was announced that BRO had convened a group of community leaders and campaign professionals to help determine whether to take that step. Advice from the advisory group, along with input from the LGBT and allied com munity, will be used by BRO’s board of di rectors to make a final decision in late O cto ber or early November. In a statement, BRO executive director Jeana Frazzini said the decision is not one they’re taking lightly, or making alone. “This must be a shared responsibility be tween Basic Rights Oregon, our coalition partners and the community at large,” she said. “We want to hear from the experts and leaders on the Advisory Group as well as from the larger LG BT and allied commu nity, because we cannot move forward unless we have a viable ballot measure as well as a supportive and engaged base of support.” Unlike states such as Iowa and New York where the courts or legislatures have led the way, the only way to achieve the freedom to marry in Oregon is through a ballot mea sure. A victory could make Oregon the first state in the country to pass marriage equal ity legislation by a vote of the people— as well as the first state to overturn a constitu tional amendment excluding same-gender couples from civil marriage. The advisory group— which includes Vic tory Fund co-founder Terry Bean, Freedom to Marry president Evan Wolfson, Oregon State Representative Tina Kotek and Q_Ccn- ter executive director Barbara McCullough- Jones—will reconvene in late October to make a recommendation to BRO. In the meantime, those interested in sup porting BRO’s efforts can do so during a ben efit gala Saturday, September 17 at Q_Center (4115 N. Mississippi Ave.) from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. The event, “U N ITED: A Gaylabration,” includes a cabaret-style lineup of local artists performing songs centering on love and loss in relationships. All proceeds go to the BRO Education Fund. Tickets to the event are $35, $55 for VIP. Also offering a push in fundraising is Mayor Sam Adams, who on September 13 traveled to New York City to help raise money for the nonprofit. For more information about BRO ’s “Ignite” gala, visit basicrights.org. For more informa tion on UNITED : A Gaylabration, visit gay labration. org. FANNO CREEK C L I N I C D on V alerio, MD General Adult Healthcare Wellness/Physical Exams Eileen B rad y O fficially L a u n c h e s M ayoral Preventive Medicine C an d id acy, Talks G ay R ig hts Is s u e s New Seasons Market co-founder Eileen Brady has officially launched her campaign to replace incumbent Sam Adams in the race for Portland’s mayoral seat. Brady kicked off her campaign with a rally at Director Park in Downtown Portland September 8, followed by a march to City Hall where she filed her official candidacy paperwork. Brady joins former Portland Com mis sioner Charlie Hales, State Representative Jefferson Smith and community college stu dent Max Brumm in the race. Brady is run ning on a platform based on her successes as a businesswoman, a civic leader and a savvy innovator. You can also add civil rights ad vocate to that list. Near the beginning of her launch speech, Brady related an aside regarding her daugh ter Caitlin’s engagement to a woman as part of a larger nod to the support for and from her family throughout her career. “[My husband Brian and I] raised our four amazing children, Sadie, Casey, Caitlin and C olin,” said Brady during her speech. “We’re excited to be adding Caitlin’s fiancé, Emily, to our family. And if I have anything to say about it, it will be a legal wedding right here in Portland next year.” Brady spoke to Just Ow/just before press time, saying that her support for her daugh ters’ relationships— her stepdaughter Casey, a lesbian, has also been in a same-sex rela tionship for 10 years— is unwavering, noting that there was no dramatic, coming-out process involved. “[Casey] told me she first had a girlfriend about five years ago, and it was a fairly un eventful process in an open-minded family,” Brady said. “She’s grown up with straight and gay family members and role models.” Brady said that during her campaign, she Board Certified Internal Medicine New Patients are always Welcome! 2400 SW Vermont St. Portland 503.452.0915 Modern Medicine, Old Fashioned Lov&J » - * » - * A - » - '» Tabe the Tabe -i • » . ..................... ........... . àecityvet.com Every Tuesday 5:30 - 7:15 pm |u$t w alk in Northeast Health Center 5329 NE MLK |r. 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