Community
(POLICE)
Police: It Gets Better
“Several months ago, a member of the Port-
land Police Bureau’s Sexual Minorities
Roundtable shared an It Gets Better video
done by the San Francisco Police Depart-
ment,” Sgt. Pete Simpson said. “The Portland
Police Bureau Communications Unit decided
to create one for Portland and the response
from the LGBTQ officers was overwhelming.”
“I’m extremely proud of the men and women
of the Portland Police Bureau who partici-
pated in this film,” Chief Michael Reese said.
“Their honesty and willingness to talk about
their lives in a personal and frank way is what
makes the film so compelling.”
To watch the video: JustOut.com
Kimberlee Van Patten
The Portland Police Bureau's LGBT officers
are doing their part to spread the word that it
gets better. Their It Gets Better video, released
in time for June's Portland Pride celebration,
features several officers and PPB workers of
various orientations and gender identities
telling their stories.
(DRAG)
CELEBRITY NEWS
Portland, Oregon,
is ‘one of the most
Canadian cities in
America’ says singer
k.d. lang, who recently
moved into Portland’s
Pearl District from Los
Angeles. “I’ve always
felt comfortable here”
lang told interviewer
Kristi Turnquist of
The Oregonian. “A
perfect city” she said.
A long attraction and
strong resonance with
Portland after years of
gigs here was enough
for her to just pack up
and come — her first
choice, actually, when
it came time to move
on from LA.
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
WILL BE DEBUTING A NEW ACA-
DEMIC COURSE FOR STUDENTS
THIS FALL TERM DESIGNED TO
ENSURE ACADEMIC SUCCESS
FOR NEW, TRANSFER AND RE-
TURNING QUEER STUDENTS.
THE CLASS IS INTENDED TO
HELP QUEER STUDENTS MEET
EACH OTHER, FIND SUPPORT,
AND LEARN ABOUT IMPORTANT
PORTLAND QUEER RESOURCES.
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Magnifique
WINNERS
LaFemme
Magnifique
Plus,
Alexis Campbell Starr and
La-
Femme Magnifique, Kourtni Ca-
pri Duv,
were crowned on
July 15 at Darcelle XV Showplace.
They'll compete September 2 in the
International Pageant at the Oregon
Convention Center. Just Out Publisher
Jonathan Kipp, was one of 5 judges
who selected the winners.
lafemmemagnifiquepageant.com
(HEALTH)
OHSU: Leader In LGBT Health
Oregon Health & Science University has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equal-
ity” for the second year in a row. For its efforts, OHSU is listed in the Healthcare Equality Index
2012 report, an annual survey conducted by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the
educational arm of the country’s largest LGBT organization. OHSU is one of 71 respondents that
earned top marks for its commitment to equitable, inclusive care for LGBT patients and their fami-
lies, who may face challenges in accessing adequate health care. Facilities awarded this title meet
several key indicators for equitable care, including nondiscrimination policies for LGBT patients
and employees, a guarantee of equal visitation for same-sex partners and parents, and LGBT health
education for key staff. Download a free copy of the report: hrc.org/hei.
August 2012