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1992

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Acura - Curtis Bor1oglou-Boyd BCI
Artisan Automotive, Eugene 30
G & M Auto., Portland 26
Lee lnkmann, Eugene 2
Bob James, Eugene 11
Mobile Auto Services 2

BOOKSTORES
Ladd's Editions, Portland 42
Lauging Horse, Portland BCI
Monroe Ave Book Bin, Corvallis 46
Mother Kali's, Eugene 22
Peralancn, Eugene 35

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COUNSELING SERVICES
Amethyst Counseling, Eugene 16
Rhiannon Ashe, M.Ed, Eugene 13
Karyn Aho, PhD, Eugene 21
Judith A. Allen, MSW, Bend 42 & BCI
Carol Carver, Ph.D., Corvallis BCI
Leigh Files, MA, ATR, LPC, Eug 23
Anna Holmes, MA, Grants Pass 19
Justine Heavilon, Ph.D., Eugene BCI
Robert Mclain, M.Ed, Eugene 54
Barb Ryan, MS, Eugene BCI
Toni Tortorilla, MS, Eugene 55

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Acom Club, Eugene 39
Cascade AIDS Project 32
LCP, Portland 9
MCC, Eugene 56
MPowerment Project, Eugene 17
Shanti In Oregon, Eugene 6
Valley AIDS, Corvallis 11

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Anatolia's, Eugene 15
Jazz Station, Eugene 56
Keystone Cafe, Eugene 13
Starky's, Portland 55
The Upper Deck, Salem 23

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Cloud Nine Productions 51
Light Majic Productions 50
MPowerment Dance 45
Salem Theater 13
NIGHT CLUBS AND TAVERNS
Choices, Portland 25
City Nightclub, Portland 2
Club Arena, Eugene 3
The East Side, Portland 31
JOQ's, Portland 47
Phoebe's Paradise, Eugene Back
Scandals, Portland 4 7
The Upper Deck, Salem 23

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Big Hom Moving Services, Portland 13
Diana Braun Repairs, Eugene 17
Ann Bunnenberg, Attorney 17

Caldwell Chapel, Portland 15
Creative Type, Eugene 23
Diane DePaolis, Attorney, Eugene 15
Fran's Landscape Design, Eug BCI
Hairazz Design, Eugene 35
Hands for Hire,.Eugene 48
Bev Jaeger Acupuncture, Eugene 21
K & L Animal Companions, Eugene 17
Susanne Kaiser, LMT, Eugene 50
Kinkos Copies, Eugene 27
Landscape Dimensions, Eugene 39
Laurie McClain, Eugene BCI
Lavender Letters, Portland 28
Loss Prevention Investigations, Eug 27
Rachael Merker, LMT, Eugene 55
New Horizons Referral, Eug.& Albany BCI
Oregon Roads, Inc., Eugene 2
Smythe Carpentry, Eugene 54
Sustainable Construction, Eugene 21
Floreic:I Walker, Portland 23
Word Design, Corvallis 56

REAL ESTATE
Gary Burlingame, Eugene 46
Sherrie Cummins, Waldport 7
Great Western Homes, Springfield 18 '
Jet Harris, Realtor, Eugene 43
Homeland Realty, Eugene 54 & BCI
Celia J. Lyon, Portland 55
Millynn James, Portland BCI
W.E. Oster Mortgage, Portland 9

RETAIL PRODUCTS
Allied Entertainment, Salem 44
Broadway Flowers, Portland BCI
Flying Elephants, Eugene 31
Hardtimes Video, Portland 66
Hot Spring Spa, Portland/Salem 3
• Inclusions, Portland 24
It's My Pleasure, Portland 53
R & R Button Co. 19
Oasis Foods, Eugene BCI
Second Thoughts, PDX/Eug 54
Spartacus Leather, Portland 66 .
Sumiche Jewelry 53
Sundance Mercantile, Eugene BCI
Wm. White Gallery, Eugene 11

TRAVEL & ACCOMODATIONS
Adventure In Travel, Eugene 18
Cliff House, Waldport 16
Kallas RV Ranch, Tiller 56
Olivia Cruises 7
See Vue Motel, Yachats 26
Shakti Cove Cottages, WA 7
Travel Comer, Aloha 19
Yachats Inn, Yac~ats 8

MISCELLANEOUS
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Meetline 71
National Coming Out Day 25
Phone Frontiers 67
Portland Talk Line 30

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CONTENTS
From Russia with Love- l 0
An American reports plus Russia's first gay travel agency.

Pride in the UK-12

A gay Englishman compares our cultures.

Cruises: The Ultimate Vacation-14

RSVP offers hot fun for men.

Women on the Water-18

Olivia Cruises provides pleasure for women.

· FEATURES
San Francisco Pride-15

Four hundred thousand gather strong .

Judith's Journey Gets Underway- 18

A look at what's motivating her 2.800 mile AIDS Walk.

Vaid Speaks Out About Oreaon Politics-20
An Interview with NGLTF's soon-to-rellre director.

Spam Heir Donates Fortune-22

James Hormel gives half-a-minion to gay archives.

KKK Threatens Pro-Gay Group-28

Eugene's CALC receives a scary message.

FICTION
•A Shock in the Park· by David Delacroix- 18
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Bigotry and a new anti-gay !aw turn a family's beach vacation sour.

ENTERTAINMENT
Lust and Pity-50
Kelly and Collie-51
2 Nice Girls Split Up-52

Salem Plays-52
Triangle's New Season-52
The Art of Ron Abraytis-49

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Open Forum-6
Hate Crimes Report-29
Community News-30
Community Colendar-36

Weekly Evenfs-38
National Newsline-40
Bookshelf-46
Arts & Entertainment-SO
Dykes To Watch Out For-54

Word Gayme-56
Communl1y ,Resources-57
Business Card lndex-62
Classlfleds-64
Talking Personais-68

GLAAD Bulletin-24
Homeward Bound- 13
HIV/AIDS Updote-26
Knights of Molto-25

RATS-39
Roseburg Report-45
Women's Music-53

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Court Report-44
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• • • OPEN FORUM • • •
Have an opinion, a gripe, a compliment? This lsyour forum. Address letters to: TLN Forum, P.O. Box 5421J
Eugene OR 97405. All letters must Include name and contact number of the writer (names wlll be wlthhela
on request) and must be llmlted to 350 words. TLN wlll not print addresses, libelous or potentially libelous
material. Opinions expressed In this column are not those of The Lavender Network, Inc. or Its staff.

Pride Means Letting Go of Shame
Dear Editor,
f
Today it occurred to me that Gay Pride
weeks and months with parades to celebrate,
are beginning to happen all across the country.
I find myself remembering the feeling of
empowerment so prevalent at last year's Gay
Pride Parade in Seattle. I remember how I
watched people and the many different ways
in which they chose to express their pride and
their uniqueness.
Today though, I am saddened by the
contradiction of that day of self respect and the
repressive fear that gay men and lesbians live
with the other 364 days of the year. And I
wonder, is it enough to feel proud of who we
are and others like us only one day of the year?
Why is it that we allow others to tell us subtly
and not so subtly, how we should love?
I believe the problem and the perpetuation
of homophobia are often a reaction to our own
shame and fears. Shame, not pride. We walk
around fearful. Fearful of what heterosexual

people will say or do if they "know about us."
We "come out" to people who are "okay" but
only after much deliberation.
In my own life I have experienced more
homophobia from other gay people than I ever
havefromthestraightcommunity. Mypartner
and I have been completely ignored by other
lesbians when we've been holding hands in a
place not specifically deemed a gay
establishment or event Well, I for one refuse
to live in a bar or wait for a parade once a year
to feel comfortable with who I am. If I am
ashamed of who I am, then I believe other
people see that and will in tum treat me as if I
have something to be ashamed of. I think that
if gay men and lesbians were more comfortable
with their sexuality, then the rest of the world
would be more accepting. Our being different
is a big deal because we make it a big deal and
because we allow others to make us feel shame.
I don't believe anyone can make us feel
anything. Wechoosetofeelcertainways. Our
differences are only relevant when we give I

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I'm proud of who I love and I will not
suppress how Ifeel because my behavior allows
(not causes )others to feel uncomfortable. More
than likely they'll get over it. My pride is
everyday. We do not need to feel ashamed of
who we are and only we can change the way
the rest of the world sees us. It won't change
if we continue to hide.
Candi Styer-Ferguson
Bellingham, Wash.

Fantasy Isn't Innocuous
DearTLN:
I'm writing in response to SallieM. Huber's
"Consensual Sex: Shattering SIM Stereotypes,"
which appeared in your July issue.
I agree with Huber that SIM is not the same
thing as sexual abuse, but I disagree with her
about a lot of other things.
As I understand it, sadomasochism is a
sexual game of "make pretend" that involves
acting out scenes of domination and
subordination. I don't think that's a good
thing. Expressing this opinion does not mean
I'm trying to control other lesbians' sexual
choices.
Fantasy is not necessarily innocuous. A
wise lesbian once told me, "What you practice
is what you get good at." Engaging in SIM
• teaches lesbians that domination and
subordination are sexy, fun, and inevitable. In
our oppressive society, I don't think any ofus
needs to learn that lesson.
I'd say that playing with domination and
subordination isn't any better for adults than
playing with toy guns is for children. I think I
know what I'm talking about, because I played
·with toy guns a lot when I was a child.
Yes, it was fun. I could pretend that I was
someone who actually had some control over
my own life. No, I was not really murdering
hundreds ofpeople-this was a game, afantasy.
No, I'm not a particularly violent person now.
Violence makes my stomach hurt
But playing with guns taught me that my
dislike of violence. was morally suspect. It
taught me that people of courage and integrity
solved problems through force--and that
people who solved problems differently were
cowards. In my head, I know those lessons are
ridiculous. In my gut, I'm still struggling to
overcome them.
SIM dykes have the right to practice any
form of consensual sex they choose. They
don't have the right to insist that I agree with
them.
Sincerely,
Betsy Brown

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DearTLN,
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Many kudos to Anne Stillwell (and thanks
for publishing it) for the piece "Apples of
Knowledge and Innocence" in the June 1992
issue. The beautiful story evoked memories of
my own painful adolescence, and of the teacher
who made a difference in my life. At 13, I was
tall for my age, lanky and awkward, possessed
of an adult wit and large appetite for any book
I could get my hands on. I was shy and clumsy
around people my own age, and they taunted
me mercilessly. Enter Miss Stanley, the coolest,
hippest English teacher on the planet, a large,
rotund woman with an acerbic tongue and a
ready, warm smile. She pulled me out of my
self-pity and utter boredom by introducing me
to Chaucer, Irving Stone, Jack London; by
coming to my band concerts when my parents
couldn't;byencouragingmyintezestindrawing
with an assignment to design the yearbook
cover; by taking me out to dinner every night
foraweekwhilemymotherwasinthehospital,
my father working overtime and my sister
hanging out on 82nd withherhighschoolpals;
just so I wouldn't be alone and would have at
least one balanced meal a day.
I was so inspired by her dedication to
teaching and to her subject and to her students,
that I became a teacher myself. I haven 'tseen
Miss Stanley since Jr. High, but ifl found her
today I would give her a big hug of thanks.
How many of us were influenced by teachers
like Vivian, in or out of school? How many of
us have the opportunity today to show young
people what their lives can become? Stillwell's
story touched me deeply because it rings truly
of common experience shared by so many of
us. Thanks again, and keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Beth Hamon

"Special Rights?"
Dear Editor
Is it a "special right" to visit a loved one in
the hospital? Itis a basicrightmypartnerof16
years and I are not entitled to because we are
not entitled to recognition as a family unit by
state law. In the event of an emergency that
requires hospitalization, we are not granted the
basic right to make critical decisions for one
another or even be by one another's side in
times when only "family" are permitted.
Is it a "special right" to fall in love, to
develop a relationship of caring and financial
interdependence, and have that relationship
treated with respect and dealt with fairly by
law? Is the right to jointly acquire property or
the right to inheritance a "special right?" These

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rights are not "special rights." but are basic
rights of citizenship which the Oregon Citizens
Alliance intends to be sure my partner and I
never have.
I believe voicing my concerns about the
lack of legal recognition for someone I regard
as my spouse is minding my own business. It
is not an attempt to impose my sexual
orientation on anyone, nor is it an attempt to
gain any "special rights." This is a difficult
idea for some people to grasp; especially in a
society where merely holding hands in public
with someone I love is viewed by many as a
threatening political expression of "militant
homosexuality."
Since.rely,
Ron Schlittler

Calling All Cars
To the community,
Calling all cars. Calling all queers. If you
own a car or truck 1972 or older, pay attention.
Iama20-year-olddykeandhaveal970Nova.
I have been attending show and shines for four
years now and am the only one brave enough
to go it seems. Itis time for my community to
get out and vote. Yes, vote. People's choice is
what they call it You take your car, 1972 or
older,parkitatdifferentlocationsinthesummer
and gather your friends to come look around at
the other cars. Then you have them stuff the
ballot box with your car's number. My father
recently told me "only moral people go to
these shows" and I proved him so wrong. The
only moral people my partner and I saw were
the two lesbian couples that looked armmd and
the two young males who gazed at the men
looking at the old cars. If you are interested
and have a car 1972 or older, Ford. Chevy, or
anything rare and \Dlusual, please call me.
There are 14 more shows left this summer
around the western part of Oregon, and they
are in great need of moral queers. Some of the
events you can enjoy are street dances, street
cruises, show 'n' shines in the park, free

breakfast for the drivers, mud volleyball,
people's choice trophies, poker runs, six-foot
trophies, shopping sprees, raffles and so-much
more. I am not in a club but go to every show
'n' shine there is and have all the information
for upcoming shows. Your car does not need
to be in mint condition; there is a class for
under-construction and many others. It is time
to strut our stuff in Oregon. For further
information and all the details, please call
Bonnie at 343-6214.

Thief at Large
To the Community,
Look out for this guy-he's smooth!
Twenty-five years old, 6'1", 165-175
polDlds, medium length blonde hair, shorttrimmed mustache. Believe his name is
"Doug." Very good talker.
He claims to be a Portland Fireman working
at Station #1 (across from Waterfront Park),
but currently on sick leave due to a motorcycle
accident the last week of June. Says he lives in
Troutdale, but unable to drive due to his injury.
Said his mother was coming up from Arizona
to look after him while he recuperates.
Supposedly released from a Portland hospital
July 1, and was very visible in the PDX Eagle
that night Has a fresh scar running vertically
upoverhisstomach. whichcausedhimtowalk
slightly stooped over.
He stole a Sony Camcorder (about $800)
and a gold Seiko wristwatch ($200) early in the
morningofJuly2fromanapartmentinPortland
where he'd been laying on the floor because of
"pain from incision." No sex involved. but he
claims to be a "recently out" homosexual.
According to the Portland Fire Bureau, this
man is not a fireman anywhere in Portland.
The Fire Bureau is making a thorough
investigation, and their representative stated
that, " ... whether or not he proves to be 'one of
ours,' we will follow through on this. We
don't like our name being used that way."
Ed Walls.

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"Claire· a Good Flick
To the Editor:
Claire of the Moon is a wonderful film
written and directed by Nicole CoM of DemiMonde Productions from Portland
The unfolding love story takes place on the
Oregon Coast and is a wonderful study in how
twoverydissimilarpeoplecananddoovercome
their fears of intimacy and vulnerability.
There's so much to like about this movie.
The acting is superb, especially noteworthy
are Trisha Todd (Claire) and Karen Trumbo
(Noel). Some of the other characters have
been criticized for being stereotypical. but I've
got to tell you, I've known some of these
people.
The scenery is superb. My only fear is that
everyone will want to move to the Oregon
Coast
I have two tips for seeing this film.
Tip #1: See the film at least twice. As one
reviewer said "See it again for the first time."
I think you see it "more" the second time.
Tip #2: Stick around through the credits.
It's good to acknowledge and see all the
contributors to this film, but also there's a
sweet visual ending after the credits that you
won't want to miss.
As to those who don't find "Claire"
politically correct enough. there's plenty of
room for other films about lesbians lives and
loves. Please make them. It would be
wonderful to have lots of films from which to
choose.
Take my advice, see Claire ofthe Moon. If
your local theater isn'tshowing it, ask them to
book it I hope there'll be a video.
Linda Tudico

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Editor s Desk
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The Summer of My Disillusionment
by Irene K. Hislop
This has been the summer of my
disillusionment. As the temperature has
increased, the number of things that disgust
me has also increased. A vacation from all the
homophobia, racism, sexism, etc. in our society
would be great, but I've yet to hear of anywhere
outside of my home whe.re such an escape
would be possible.
It all started when I read The Oregonian
profileofLorettaNeet. Ofcoursel'dimagined
Loretta as the all-American mom, the
personification of wholesomeness. Imagine
my shock and horror when I read she feeds her
children Cheetos. Now, I'm sure she feeds
them other things as well, so there's probably
no reason to flood the Children's Services
Division with calls. But Cheetos. Yuck. I
wouldn't let my dog eat Cheetos. But actually
Cheetos are the perfect OCA snack. They are
the perfect symbol for "Traditional Family
Values." Cheetos come in a shiny red. white
and blue package. Seductive ads tell us how
wonderful everything would be if we all just
swallowed some Cheetos/Traditional Family
Values. Yet they are virtually devoid of any
real substance or nutritional value.
I was equally shocked when Don Robinson,
editorial page editor of The Register-G1UUd,
asked me what The Lavender Network was. I
had called Robinson to see what the
requirements are to have a commentary
publishedinEugene'sdailypaper. lguessThe
R -G's policy must be to print OCA
commentaries without double checking

anything. TLNhas beenattackedintheeditorial
pages so regularly, it never occurred to me a
professional editor such as Robinson would
have no idea what TLN was.
But the real insult was yet to come. The
requirements to publish a commentary are that
the writer be either representing an organization
or be an expert in the field she is writing about.
Oh good, I thought, I qualify on both counts.
Robinson was not so sure. I explained that
TLN is a magazine. He said magazines don't
coun~ I explained we are part of a non-profit
umbrella group with a board of directors. He
thought that meant we are a company, and
companies don't count: I explained that as the
editor of a statewide magazine about gays,
lesbians and bisexuals, I felt I was a bit of an
expert on the subject. He didn't think so. I
decided to go ahead and· write something;
perhaps Don was just having a bad day. I sent
it in with a stack of information on TLN's
organii.ational status.
Robinson replied, "We can't use your
proposed guest column because it is largely
devoted to rebutting the OCA. We have had
more than enough back and forth between that
organii.ation and those on your side of the
issue." So sorry to have disturbed you, Mr.
Robinson, with all our pesky whining about
civil rights. I'd so hate to bore you or anything.
Of course, the national scene is perhaps
even more disillusioning. The military
apparently feels rapists aren't a security risk,
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watching the papers for stories of infiltrators
who couldn't pass up the opportunity to be in
the same room with those men and sharp
scissors. And it looks like two straight white
men who've previously opposed ftmding to
help poor women get abortions really are our
best hope in the presidential election. Am I
crazy or is Arkansas a sodomy state?
Remember, however disappointing the
candidates are, if you don't vote, you can't
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The Russian Experience
Former Eugenian Reports from Russia
by Marina Wolf

N

owthatLidiaandlhavefounddecent
jobs, I have decided to take pen ,fu.
hand and keep our dear, queer
hometown up to date on developments here in
our new, not-so-queer city, St. Petersburg,
Russia.
After searching
for six weeks, we
were able to find a
one-bedroom flat
in
a
decent
location-$50 a
month plus well
meaning but nosy
neighbors. When
we first came into
town, we stayed
Marina Wolf with a gay male
acquaintance of mine for three and a half
weeks-three and a half weeks of a torturous

downhill slide into hating each other. We
stayed with him and his 62-year--0ld aunt.
Fortunately, she was a goddess of goodness
andgrace(oohedandaahedatourcommitment
ceremony photos). So we left. but not before
we made the rounds of some of his homofriends' parties. We feared at first that that was
going to be the only way to make contact with
other queers in this burg; I mean we truly
feared. If you were to base your opinion of the
St. Petersburg gay male life on the parties that
we were at, you would fear too-drinking and
foreplay.
Rumors were flying about some Christopher
Street Festival to be held in June here, cosponsored by a local gay group and some
Germans. By a stroke ofluck, the queer boy I
snagged for a hairdresser brought along his
dyke friend to my home haircutting
appointment. She happened to be the secretary

of this local gay foundation and procured tickets
for us. The sliding scale entrance fee concept
is as of yet unknown, but the cost was fairly
reasonable. You should have seen us the night
of the festival opening. Is butch-femme the
mode, or a major fashion faux-pas? Hair sans
gel, a la Eugene, or do it up girl? Which tie for
god's sake? Well, we got it together, snagged
a taxi to the House of Culture (Community
Cultural Center) and knew we had found the
right place-all the fags were standing outside
smoking. Some things may be universal.
We hastily pulled together a questionnaire
about social activities and thoughts on starting
a community center as grist for our project.
(More information forthcoming.) This proved
an excellent way to make some banter and get
on at least a face-recognition basis with local
queers. But I was surprised by how many
peopleatthefestivallhadactuallyseenaround

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Vostok+: Russia's First Gay Travel Agency Opens
by Pavel Chaplin
Vostok+, Russia's first gay travel agency, was founded in spring
1991 and was the Soviet-side organizer of Moscow's first Gay &
Lesbian Conference last summer. V~stok+ services destinations
within Russia including Moscow, St. Petersburg and the popular gay
beach in the Crimea. The agency can also make arrangements in
Ukraine.
Following is a list of the hotels Vostok+ works with, plus the rates
they're able to obtain at present. The prices were granted for Vostok+,
and frequently hotels will charge foreign tourists more if they're
making their own reservations. Even these prices are subject to some
change, since the Russian economy is so active.
There are no gay accommodations in Russia. Since all tourist hotels
are state-run, discretion is obligatory. All of the following
accommodations have baths, phones, televisions and radios.
Individual tourists:
St. Petersburg:
Theintemationalairportisabouta40-minutedrivefromdowntown,
bya.ir?,>rtshuttleortaxi. TrainsfromHelsinkiorMoscowarriveinthe
center of town.
• Oktyabrskaya Hotel, Vosstaniya Square: Foreign and Russian
tourists. Two-star hotel in the center of town. Cafe. $55-99.
• Moskva Hotel, A. Nevsky Square: Foreign tourists. Three-star
hotel in the center of town. Cafe, bars, hotel clinic, currency
exchange. $66-121.
• Pribaltiskaya Hotel, Karablestroitely Street: Foreign tourists.
Three-star hotel, 20-minute drive from town center. Cafe, bars,
hotel clinic, currency exchange. $94-187. _ _ _ _ _ _

L_

Moscow:
The international airport is about 45 minutes from town.
• Belgrad Hotel, Smolenskaya Square: Foreign and Russian
tourists. lbree-star hotel in the center of town. Bars, cafe,
currency exchange. $77-132.
• Orlyonok:Hotel, Kosigina Street: Foreign and Russian tourists.
3-star hotel. Shower, no bath, bars, cafe, hotel clinic. $55-110.
• Mojayskiy Motel, Mojayskoe Road: Foreign tourists. lbreestar hotel, 20-minute drive from downtown. Bars, cafe,
currency exchange. $50-90.
• Private apartments in St. Petersburg or Moscow: 25-30
minutes from downtown, kitchen. $25-35.
Vostok+ offers other services for individuals or groups of any
size: visasupport, $35; airportor train-station pick-up/transportation,
city guide, escort to gay hangouts, $15 daily; interpreter, $25 daily;
tickets to the Bolshoi Theatre, opera $35, ballet, $45.
For groups of 10 or more, Vostok+ offers two, eight-day travel
packages, each with five days in Moscow, and three days in St.
Petersburg. Air travel needs to be arranged separately. One
package costs $570 person plus a portion of the $640 daily services
charge. The portion depends on how many people are in the group.
The second package is $490plus the same daily services fee. Daily
services include transportation, interpreters, guided excursions,
escort to gay hangouts and airport pick-up.
For more information contact Julie Dork, executive director of
the International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission in San
Francisco at (415) 255-8680. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _J

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town and how many people remembered me
from last summer's Gay and Lesbian
Conference.
Among the people we met at this festival
were: a German woman folk singer who
struggles with Russian, but sang it flawlessly;
two 17-year-old girls who want to be boys
(fooled me!); a group of Russian deaf-mute
gay men who would love to correspond with
their foreign counterparts (write us for more
information); many lesbian more or less
separatists who have some pretty amazing
plans set up; plus a general assortment of
drunk-but-happy queers.
The lesbians we met were pretty fed up with
the existing gay groups; women are in the tiny •
minority and mainly participate in the groups
for the sake of information gathering. For
social and political activities they tum to
themselves. Plans are in the works for the
publication of a lesbian magazine, and
apparently a fairly large group of dykes has
already appropriated a cafe with unsuspecting
or indifferent management and ~ignated it
as a lesbian gathering space.
There is also some talk flying around about
a women's music festival. As with the States,
such a designation is a euphemism for lesbians•
music festival. because appartently the vast
majority of women folk singers here are, in
fact. lesbians.
I have also been asked to be a local contact
for the International Lesbian Press Agency,
which is based in Germany.
Lidia and I made up some business-cardlike pieces of paper to hand out at the festival.
We handed out about 250 at the conference.
They have our names, telephone number, a
double triangle graphic and the following:
"Co-directors, Russian-American Human
Rights Foundation. Translating services,
consultations available for sexual minority
groups and organizations. We deal with your
issues."
I fo\Dld myself struggling with being out on
our business cards. It will be interesting to
hand them out to prospective employers, but I
realized that, unlike most Russians, we don't
have much of an excuse, employment
difficulties aside, which we can easily
circumvent. The title and services statement
sounds pretty fancy, but it lends our mission
here ("find the queers and lend 'em a hand'')
some legitimacy. I expect we 'II be getting a lot
of phone calls, but we're ready for it.

Th~e are some people in Eugene and
Portland working on gathering support,
financial and otherwise, for the fowiding and
maintenance of a lesbian, gay and bisexual
community center here. They're doing the
supportend(grant-writing, state-side publicity,
collection of books, posters, buttons and other
queer stuff, safer-sex materials, etc.), and Lidia
and I are starting to gather the statistics. The
questionnaires we gathered at the festival. 143
total, seem to indicate that queers here do want
their own space. We are doing more factfinding. networking, etc. to find out what,
where, how, with whom and when. The
festival gave us a big boost. and I think the tide
•
I •
•
is startmg to come m.
I thought when I came here that there would
be not much of a community or movement to
look for. In times of economic and political
unrest. "luxury" values and ideas are often the
first to be thrown by the wayside, or so I had
assumed. But I had seriously underestimated
the meaning of queerness, for Russians and
for myself. You may not have time, or space,
or money, or societal freedom to act out your
queerness the way some Westerners are
accustomed to, but it is always with you, in
you, of you, and affects everything you do and
say. When the first opportunity arises to let it
out. you probably will.
We frequently think about the people we
left in Eugene with fondness and sometimes
amusement-good, hearty, queer-based
hilarity is hard to come by in this neck of the
woods. We would love to hear from just about
anybody-letters, photos, news clippings
especially! We're living in a void as far as
queer news from the good ol' US of A is
concerned.
Please write! Also if you are interested in
the plans and current activities of the RussianAmerican Human Rights Foundation, you may
contactBrianBruniusat(503)3440-8167. Be
good, stomp the OCA and use your latex
products!
(PS. Sue Dockstader! Leonard-the-Cheerwannabel Queer Nation/Eugene! Write us,
we don't have your addresses.)
• Our Address:
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ul. Mayakovkogo, d. 48 kv. 42
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UK Pride
A Vi-e w From Both
Sides of the Atlantic

.A

fter the festivities of Portland Pride
you may have travelled to San
Francisco or Seattle to prolong the
party there. Meanwhile on June 27 a very
special gathering of lesbian and gay people
was taking place on the other side of the world.
The occasion was EuroPride '92 and brought
together for the first time many lesbian and gay
communities of western Europe. The eventheld in London-featured a two-week festival
of arts, entertainment and activism unlike any
other seen in the U.K. On the final weekend
the attendance figures broke records for a
prideeventoutsideofthe US andAustraliaand
topped the 100,000 figure predicted by its
organizers.
The sun shone throughout the day and rolled
back the London fog of conservative thinking
that is often associated with Britain and its
Victorian "values" of homophobia and
repression. By commemorating Stonewall in
Britain the communities there pay tribute to
the leadership that Americans show in the
worldwide struggle for homosexual rights.
But to be gay in Britain as opposed to the U.S.
is not as bad as most Americans seem to think.
Certainly a prehistoric judiciary and a
thuggishly unaccountable police force produce
a legal climate in which the lifestyle of gay
men and lesbians is constantly at peril. But it
is vital to put these drawbacks in context. If
you consider how different American and
British cultures are and always have been, then
it emerges that they really are, as George
Bernard Shaw said, two countries "separated
by a common language."
Take for instance the tradition of gay male
playwrights working in the genre of social
satire. Their works transcend the historical
moment to become the accepted gay
perspective on the manners and mores ofBritish
society. From Oliver Goldsmith to Oscar
Wilde to Noel Coward to Joe Orton. Their
lives and works show how homosexuality
found its vocation in Britain in the cultural, as
opposed to the political, arena and is an integral
part of their creative vision. This angle is not
only British. it is European and has produ~
the grand social/sexual commentaries of a
Shakespeare, a Michelangelo or a Proust. The

by Nigel Parchester
figures whose works practically define the
canon in western art.literature, film, dance,
theater and poetry operated oUlside the
mainstream as observers and critics of it. That
they do so from outside the sexual mainstream
has become commonplace in Europe.
In 1991 a very out gay actor, long standing
member of the Royal Shakespeare Company
and left-wing advocate of AIDS issues, Ian
McKellan, was knighted. It is an honor that is
sponsored by the governrnent·and carried out
by the Queen. It is ironic that Sir Ian accepted
the title, which at some stage in the paperwork
had to have the same signature that enacts
homophobic legislation, that of then Prime
Minister Margaret Thatcher!
Residing in a preordained niche,
homosexuality has always flourished in Britain.
Admittedly under duress, but always part of
the status quo, a balance between some people
like this and some people like that. Their role
as academics, artists, councillors, eccentrics,
teachers and clergy has been stabilized over
time in Britain. This is because of the very
European intellectualization of homosexuality
as something necessarily different to the
mainstream agenda.
The post-war culture of civil rights in this
country seeks to assimilate and to render
mainstream the lifestyles of lesbians and gay
men. The project of the lesbian and gay
movement here is come out of the closet, yes,
but to also sit in some kind of equality with
other oppressed groups. However noble, this
is a task fraught with peril. The dream, as
much as it can be reckoned, is to sit for brunch
on the morning of a bright new day in the house
called America.
Of course it is this dream that has inspired a
post-Stonewall generation of British queers to
politicize their role on the margins with
strategies borrowed from the U.S. movement.
But it is not always appreciated how American
the whole concept of coming "out" is, running
counter to British characteristics of privacy
and reserve. But anyway coming out is a tool
which serves the British community well. For
Sir Ian McKellan has proved that in Great
Britain in the 1990s being an openly gay ~tor/
artist, out and about, loud and proud, is no

longer a bar to recognition or popular success.
Being"out" as well as part of the "mainstream"
is controversial and rightly so. The right kind
of debate follows. Out gay filmmaker Derek
Jarman had a point when he decried Sir Ian• s
decision to accept the honor while ordinary
people are arrested, slandered and harassed by
the system that fails its citizens because of
their sexual orientation.
The critics, however were surprised when
Sir Ian was summoned to Downing Street by
Thatcher's more moderate successor Prime
Minister John Major for talks on law reform
and AIDS research. Sir Ian had become a
figure who can represent both culture and subculture-a characteristically European trick.
Just how many porn queens have become
members of the Italian Parliament, anyway?
By blending their longstanding status as
necessary sexual outlaws with the
organizational methods of progressive
American civil rights activism, Britain's
homosexual communities are true to their
history while remaining unsatisfied with their
lot. The energy of new challenges, like
European unity, lends significance to the British
scene that is rarely reported in the U.S.
Being gay in Britain in 1992 isn't always a
tea party, but with stunning events like
EuroPride defining new successes, it would
perhaps pay for Ameri•cans to be more
responsive to foreign developments. Sexual
minority profiles will differ in distinct national
contexts but basically we are fighting the same
war. Think how backward PBS was when ·
showing The Lost Language of Cranes
compared to the BBC, which not only made
the film but was able to show a much more
explicit version without uproar .What is needed
is a dialogue of ideas throughout the world to
enrich and strengthen gay and lesbian
consciousness. The United States and the
United Kingdom might have something of a
historically overrated "special relationship"
which in general terms has become irrelevant.
But for lesbians and gay men across the Atlantic
our common language need not be the barrier
lampooned by Bernard Shaw. It is in this case
a gift that allows for rare cross cultural unity
that we would be negligent to abuse.•

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For two weeks we lived in the now. Our
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circling,keepingdryintherainandsunscreened
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rather than driving. Tirings slow way down.
You notice fields of golden poppies carpeting
the way. You may notice the horses prance a
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Open hearts and arms greeted us in every host
community and group that fed us along the
way. Whatever needs we had, whether a sore
back. blistered feet, emotions that needed
processing, hunger, cover, shelter, laughter,
entertainment or friendship, were met
generously by folks who were strangers to
most of us. Strangers in time but family in
heart and spirit
Oh yes, we did experience a few young men
having violent reactions to us. But the fearful
responses of those few were dramatically
outdistanced by the vast loving responses of
everyoneelse. Once again. wesawtheevidence
before our eyes-love and justice will prevail!
I went on the walk because I needed to do
something. I needed to do more than simply
write letters. I needed to do something with
my body. Something positive. Something
transforming. I was transformed. I went
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only begin the dialogue, if we only will reach
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Gay Cruises
The Ultimate in Fun Vacations
by Lynn Emrick

T

a1k about the Love Boat! Taking an
RSVP gay cruise is areally validating
experience. As if a cruise to exotic
ports-of-call were not enough,
cruise entertainment director
Danny Williams kept our
shipboard hours full of fun.
The biggest laugh is the pool
games-the volunteers are
indeed brave. I was amaz.ed at
what a Speedo could endure.
Daily aerobics were quite an
eyeful since I was a looker, not
a lookee. The physically-fit
really strut their stuff, and some
of their outfits give an added
visual stimulus to the occasion.
A variety of optional shore
excursions are also available,
yet they aren't operated by
RSVP. They include tours to
historic sites, snorkeling and
general sight seeing.
Then there's the Dating
Game, the Newlywed Game,
Bingo, gaming tables and slots,
shore excursions, scuba,
snorkeling and even films.
·Two dinners, including the
Captain's Party, are "Formal,
Black Tie suggested." On most
cruises a good suit would do,
and even though I saw a few, I
would recommend a tux or
dinner jacket You can rent,
buy or borrow. For those of you
who are- creative, you might
design your own with sequins
and rhinestones. Yes, there were
a few.
Every evening's feature is a
headline entertainer. Be it
comedy or song-really excellent. On my last
cruise, Harvey Fierstein gave a first-rate
performance. Perhaps the most memorable
evening is dedicated to a Costume Party, and
what acostume party itis. Prizes are given for
best single, pair and group. You might want to
consider a little planning for this occasion.
Thefunisn'tover. Asifthedayhadn'tbeen
full enough, you might dart back to your cabin
for a quick change into something more casual

and be off for a night of dancing. There' s
dancing under the stars poolside and later
dancing in the disco.

As you can see, there are countless
opportunities to meet gay people from all over
the country. Ifyou are traveling alone, you can
sign up for a "cabin share" and avoid paying
the single supplement. On both my RSVP
cruises I lucked out and had great roommates.
The 1993 cruises to choose from are
tremendous. There's the exotic Mexican
Riviera cruise, which visits Puerta Vallarta,
Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas in March and

Novemberof1993. Thistripincludesfantastic
site-seeing, including Mexico's Sierra Madre
mountains and the Bay of Banderas' 25 miles
of beaches.
The Caribbean Adventure,
which visits Blue Lagoon
Island, Playa del Carmen,
Cozumel and Key West in
March has an excursion to the
Mayan ruins off the seacoast
of Tulum. The Caribbean
Splender, which visits West
Palm Beach, San Salvador, St.
Thomas, San Juan and Labadie
in February stops in Charlotte
Amalie, an historic Dutch
trading town. Other trips
includes the two-to-three day
California Dreaming cruises,
which visit San Diego and
Ensenada in July.
The ships include The
Crownlewel, whichhaseight
decks and amaximumcapacity
of 820 passengers. For '93 it's
taking the Caribbean Splender
route. The Sea Breeze, which
has seven decks and a
maximum capacity of 842
passengers is taking cruisers
on the Carribbean Adventure
route.ThethirdRSVPshipis
theEnchanJed/sle, with seven
decks and a capacity of 750
passengers. It's taking for the
Mexican Riviera and the
California Dreaming routes.
I've booked my '93 cruise
on the new Crown Jewel
through Michael J. Scott of
Vista Travel in Portland. If
you are interested, these
cruises sell out fast so you need to get your
reservations made early.
Adventure in Travel in Eugene also handles
bookings for RSVP cruises and has a preview
tape so that you can see what you have to look
forward. to. It's certain to be the gay travel
experience of a lifetime.
Olivia Cruises has routes specifically geared
toward women travell.ers. See page 18. T

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A soft munnuring of over 400,000 voices
could be heard heard that Sunday morning.
Voices that were edged with excitement and
anticipation. Gentle breezes blew the rainbow
flags on every light post along the street.
Without warning, a person ran past us.
Painted entirely in lavender and covered with
very little else, he streaked down the center of
the street raising a roar of cheers and laughter
from the crowd. The time had come at last. All
who waited could feel it. The 23rd annual San
Francisco Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Freedom
Day Parade had begun.
As the massive gathering of people from
around the nation quieted, a new roar could be
heard in the distance. Engines! Motorcycles
of all kinds paraded past as crew after crew of
"Dykes on Bykes" filled the street. Dressed in
anything (and some in almost nothing) from Tshirts to tuxedos, the caravan of proud womyn
brought on the festivities.
Before long the parade's main banner came
into view carrying the new year's theme, "A
Simple Matter of Justice," set on white across
the symbol of our cause, the pink triangle.
Group after group and float after float,
sponsored by anything from AIDS Emergency
Fund to Levi's Jeans, showed their pride and
support by marching before us. There were
hisses and jeers for the Mayor Frank Jordon,
good natured laughter at the "Fat Dykes A oat,"
and cheers from the heart for the never quite
large enough group of"Parents and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays." For over three hours the
parade marched on, finally leading us all to the
steps of City Hall. A stage had been temporarily
erected there for a multitude of entertainers.
Booths lined the City Center Square and music
blasted from giant speakers giving everyone a
chance to dance and celebrate.
Perhaps the party would have lasted until
late in the night if the clouds above hadn't
begun to drop their unseasonable rain. Many
festival goers felt the dampening of the body,
but none felt any dampening of the spirit. Soon
the booths began to close up, and the crowds
turned their attention to deciding which of the
many celebrating clubs they wished to explore
that night. Yet the clouds above yielded for a
few moments the magical sunshine.
As it broke through, high in the sky, atop the
many waving rainbow flags, one of nature's
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Shock in the Park
by David Delacroix

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t is August It is hot in the suburbs.
Joe Mutyeh and his family have
planned their vacation for months.
Finally, the day has arrived for them to hop in
the station wagon and head for the beach. The
Oregon coast is particularly inviting in August.
The sky is blue, the wind so soft, the sand so
wann and inviting under bare feet, it makes
one happy to be alive and feel lucky to be an
Oregonian. Joe and Betty Mutyeh rolled into
the campground about two in the afternoon.
They parked their trailer in the camp-site
equipped with an electrical hook-up, a sewer
hook-up and a picnic-table. The kids were
really going to love this vacation! Jimmy and
Kimmy put on their beach clothes, grabbed
their beach toys, and headed out. Joe and Betty
warned their children to be careful, to play
safe, not to go swim for at least an hour after
eating and not to talk to strangers. Off they
went, running and skipping toward the beach.
The beach was fun. The sky was filled with
sea birds, ·and the sand with all manner of
shells and sundry marine creatures. There
were other children playing in the sand as well,
and Jimmy and Kimmy fell in with a couple of
childrennearby-Jean and David-who were
digging an enormous hole which periodically
filled with salt water. They were having such
a good time. They invited Jimmy and Kimmy
to join them as they planned to dig clear to
China. It was great fun, and the hole was really
getting deep when two other kids joined the
party. These two, Scott and Sandra, already
knew Jean and David. Their parents were
friends and we~e all camping together.
"I'm hungry," stated David. "Let's all go
back and get some potato salad and Fritos and

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stuff." Enthusiastically, all six kids ran back to
the campsite where their parents were waiting.
Jimmy and Kimmy enjoyed the snack, and
spent the rest of the afternoon playing with
their new-found friends. Laler, several other
people, and some other kids came by. They
began preparing hamburgers and crabs and all
sorts of other neat things for dinner on their
portable grill. They invited Jimmy and Kimmy
to stay for dinner, but the kids knew it was
about time to get back to their own campsite.
"Maybe tomorrow night," suggested David
and Jean's mother. "We will be here a week."
They ran back excitedly.
"Dad, we met some really neat kids from
Eugene, and had a great time digging and they
gave us snacks, and invited us to dinner
tomorrow night," exclaimed Jimmy.
"Yeah, and they are really nice," added
Kimmy. 'They are going to stay here for a
whole week."
Joe and Betty were happy that the kids had
found some other kids to play with. This was
going to be a memorable family vacation.
After dinner, they read the Bible together, and
prayed. The family that prays together stays
together. Everyone knows that.
The following day, the kids went back to
their new friends' campsite. There were all
sorts of people there playing volley ball and
doing all sorts of fun things. They spent the
morning there. When they went back for
lunch, they asked if they could have dinner
with their new friends, as Jean and David's
mother had invited them.
"Well, I think I should meet these people,"
stated Joe knowingly. "After all, it is only
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acquaintances' campsite.
Joe liked Mrs. Johnson, David and Jean's
mother. She was very kind and sensiblo--one
of those people you could trust with your
children. Her children were likewise clean
and well-behaved.
"I understand you folks are going to be here
for a week," Joe said. "Are you on vacation
too?"
"Well, it is sort of a vacation, and sort of a
retreat as well," stated Mrs. Jonnson.
"A retreat!" exclaimed Joe. "How
wonderful! Are you here with your husband?"
"No, I am divorced. I am here with my
lover," stated Mrs. Johnson matter-of-factly.
"Your lover?" asked Joe incredulously.
"Yes, my lover, Roberfa. We have been
together five years now, and are raising David
and Jean. We are here with Scott and Sandra's
father, Ed, and his lover Joel. The rest of the
crowd is from all around the state. We are
camping and attending seminars on openness
and inclusion."
Joe was dumbstruck. He was speechless.
Hewashorrified. Hewasblownaway. Quickly
scooping up funmy and Kimmy, he strode
away in disgust. Lesbians! Gays! Indeed.
Retreat, my foot! Look at all those people at
that campsite. I can just imagine what they are
doing over there ... and with all those children
present! There ought to be a law ...
Wait a minute. There is a law! By God,
there is an amendment to the Oregon State
Constitution which forbids just this sort of
thing. The more he walked the angrier he got.
How dare those immoral people use this State
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it is hard enough to raise children these days
with all the sin and perversion going on in the
schools and all, but right here in an Oregon
State Park! Well, by God, the Park Service is
a part of the government, and the government
is required not to facilitate such things, but to
discourage homosexuality. By God, that is
the law! That is the Constitution, and by God,
the Park Service was going to comply-with the
law if Joe Mutyeh had anything to say about it!
Storming to the park office, he encountered
a woman in uniform.
"Where is the man in charge?" Joe
demanded. "I insist on seeing him about a
matter of utmost importance. You people are
in violation of the Oregon State Constitution,
and by God, you are going to do something
about it, now!"
"I am the 'man in change,"' stated the woman
ranger. "What seems to be the problem, Mr.
Mutyeh?"
"You have a whole legion of illegal, immoral
and disgusting perverts in your park, ma'am,
and I am here to inform you that you are
facilitating homosexuality! Now, you may be
a bit out of touch down here at the coast, but I
wish to inform you that as of last November
the Oregon Constitution has been changed.
All branches and divisions of the state are
required to discourage homosexuality. It is
abnormal, wrong, unnatural and perverse!"
"I am aware of the change," stated the
ranger with deference, "but they're really not
causing any trouble and they're really not
hurting anybody."
"Not hurting anybody?" roared Joe in a
righteous voice. 'They were recruiting my
children!"

"Recruiting your children?" asked the ranger
with surprise.
"Yes, recruiting," stated Joe with emphasis.
"How were they doing this recruiting?"
asked the ranger coldly.
'They invited them to their campsite for
dinner!" stated Joe with alarm in his voice.
"The Constitution clearly states that all
governments in Oregon may not use their
monies or properties to promote, encourage or
facilitate homosexuality. You, madam, are
promoting this evil. vile thing by allowing
those perverted people to remain on state
property. This is clearly illegal, and unless you
have those people out of here by tomorrow, I
will take appropriate legal action."
Joe left in a huff.
The Gay and Lesbian Retreat left the
following morning. Joe was happy. He had
done his part to rid the state of such bad people.
Thank God he had been here to take a stand
against this terrible thing. Thank God he had
done his part, and most of all. thank God the
OCA had managed to change the Constitution.
That made it so much easier.
As he sat in his pleasant campsite with the
warm August sun shining on his face, with the
smell of the salt and sand, and the sound of sea
gulls flying over head, he felt good. He had
done his part against immorality and
perversion. After a while Kimmy came over
and sat down beside him.
"Aren 'tyouhaving a good time, Pumpkin?"
Joe asked.
"No," she replied. 'There's no one to play
with anymore. They said they were going to
stay a whole week. Why did they leave so
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Women on the Water
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4,500womentoplacessuchasAlaska,
the Mexican Riviera, the
Caribbean and the Blue Lagoon.
Olivia's next sailing is from
Athens September 14 to the
Greek Isles including Lesbos.
where a special ceremony at
Sappho's birthplace is planned.
"From the moment the small
plane flew over Canada Place,
the Port of Vancouver, pulling
the long banner reading 'Bon
Voyage Women of Olivia,"' say
cruisers Evelyn Paine and
Martha Green from Portland,
"we knew it would be special.
Right up front, we were visible
and welcome."
The 800 women who took the
Alaskan Inside Passage Cruise
in June felt particularly
welcome. Literally hundreds of
women-lesbians and feminists,
living in and around the port
cities-met the ship at each stop.
They, along with Babs Daitch,
excursions and special events
director for Olivia, created an
excursion experience for the
cruisers. Some came with cars
and vans to take women on
sightseeing tours. Some came
with boats and kayaks to take
women along the shoreline to
see the seaside wonders. Somecarriedmaps to
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follows with game shows, meetings (from 12step to lesbian moms), movies and dancing
lessons until lunch. More games
and dancing, gambling, sunbathing,
afternoon teas and receptions fill
the time before dinner.
The Olivia Cruises also feature
singers, songwriters, musicians and
comedians. They do two sets a
night, so all the passengers can
enjoy dinner and still catch the
shows. On the Alaskacruise,Marga
Gomez, Karen Williams, Margaret
Cho and Maureen Brownsey
carried on in the comedy lounge.
Cris Williamson, Tret Fure, Linda
Tillery, Dianne Davidson, Teresa
Trull, Bonnie Hayes, BETTY and
Deidre McCalla entertained in the
main theatre. And, of course,
there's ballroom dancing till 1 a.m.
and disco till it closes. Cruisers
who could stay awake enjoyed the
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midnight buffets.
'The most incredible thing was
that we could be ourselves all the
time,"saysBonnieDavisandJackie
Goree of Fremont, Calif. "And it
didn't hurt that there were hours
and hours of entertainment."
On the agenda for 1993 is
Olivia's 20th Anniversary Mexican
Riviera Cruise (Feb. 13-20),
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Judith Hyde is a letter carrier. We used to
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life changed forever with one phone call. Her
dear friend and confidant of many years-a
gay man-called from Texas. He was dying.
He had a son, and in his final days, needed her
to come and help him tie up the loose ends of
his life. Judith knew little about AIDS, the gay
community, or what this disease was all about.
She has learned, as many of us have, firsthand.
As we have learned in dealing with hospitals,
insurance companies and greedy relatives,
Judith was plunged into a world that she was
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determined to make a difference. She has
worked for the past few years as a facilitator
for families dealing with death and dying. But,
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school systems in the metropolitan Portland
area. She wants to send a message to youth in
our schools. This is not a "gay" disease. This
is a a "human" disease, and yoM are at risk .. Her
overtures to the school system were treated as
inappropriate, as "none ofour kids have AIDS."
But, she pointed out to one of her younger
confidants, "Today it is the gays; in 10 years,
it is friends' funerals you will be attending."
"What can I do to make a difference'!" She
asked. "What can I do to get the attention
focused on this specter?" As a professional
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more than she already walks. It is about 2,800
miles from Portland to Washington, D.C. ''Take
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NGLTF s Urvashi Vaid
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An Interview
by Jeff Koertzen

U

rvashi Vaid has been the executive
director of the National Gay and
Lesbian Task Force for the past three
years and has served on the board of directors
and as Public Information Director. During
this time she has been at the forefront of gay
and lesbian rights-testifying on Capitol Hill
for increased AIDS funding, addressing the .
Amnesty International U.S.A. conference and
championing gay and lesbian issues in the
international arena.
Vaid, 32, was arrested at a national civil
disobedience action at
the White House in
December 1989 in an
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attempt to call for more
presidential leadership
on AIDS. She later
made international
headlines when she
challenged President
Bush at his first (and
only) AIDS-policy
address in March of
1990. More recently, Vaid was arrested along
with five other feminist leaders for protesting
the Supreme Court ruling on abortion.
In June, Vaid was in Portland to conduct a
leadership strategy seminar for members of
the gay and lesbian community. After she
returned to Washington, D.C., the Portland
offices of the Campaign for a Hate Free Oregon
were broken into and vandalized.
Jeff Koertzen: Here in Oregon, we've
been focusing mainly on our fight with the
Oregon Citiz:ens Alliance and have lost a little
bit of the national perspective. Similar things
are happening in Colorado and Maine. What
exactly is going on there?
Urvashl Vaid: In Colorado, it's pretty
much a similar ballot initiative. Colorado
activists are facing an attempt to prohibit the
passage of gay rights laws, to repeal existing
gay and lesbian civil rights laws, and to enact
a variety of homophobic measures through the
referendum process. Petitions have been filed,
the names have been certified, and it's now on
the ballot for November.
The difference ·between Colorado and
Oregon activists is that Colorado activists are
coming off of a win. They successfully defeated
the Far Right in a ballot measure last May on
the Denver city ordinance. The city council
passed a gay and lesbian civil rights ordinance
banning employment discrimination and so
on. The Right succeeded in getting a repeal on
the May ballot, but we defeated the repeal

attempt and preserved the gay rights ordinance.
In Maine, the Right is in the process of
name-gathering for an Oregon-like initiative
for November.
The national picture that we are trying to
communicate to the community around the
country is that the Far Right didn't just go
away with the demise of the Moral Majority.
TheFarRighthasbeenrebomintoanumberof
very strategic and very well-financed political
organizations. The Traditional Values
Coalition, Concerned Women for America

solutions to the problem of the economic
collapse of this country under the Reagan/
Bush tenure. They don't want us to look at the
impact of the reasons and the implications of
the savings and loan disaster. They don't want
to talk about solutions to the health care crisis
in this country. lbey have no solutions!
Instead of focusing on those issues in a
presidential election year substantive,
meaningful issues that are about the quality of
people's lives, they are focusing on this other
terrain. It's how they can keep people divided
against each
other so they
can
have
power.
I think that's
what Eric was
trying to point
out. Fascism is
quite banal.
Fascism
doesn't march
into power. It's
coat and tie. It's very ordinary. It comes with
the erosion of civil liberties. It comes with a
lack of respect for individual freedom. It
comes with politicians, Quayle and others,
who completely disrespect anyone who
disagrees with them.
The Far Right has a very authoritarian
agenda. There's no question about it They
want to eliminate the separation between the
church and the state. They want to enact laws
that are Biblically consistent with their views
and their interpretation of the Bible.
JK: Here in Oregon, the conservative right
has attempted to distance themselves somewhat
from the OCA. A coalition of religious leaders
even stood up against the OCA, not necessarily
for gay rights, but because this quasi-religious
organization was attacking a group of people
with a complete lack of Biblical love.
UV: One of the most wonderful things that
I found on my visit to Oregon was that you
have organized very effectively among the
religious denominations. There are a lot of
allies among thepeopleoffaith. Noteverybody
agrees with the extreme Right in . the
fundamentalist community. There are many
people of faith who believe that lesbians and
gay men are wonderful human beings who
certainly don't deserve discrimination, but
merely a ministry from those denominations. I
thought that that coalition was very strong and
showed the potential for being replicated
around the country.

For all this jargon about 'special rights,' that is
exactly what the OCA is pushing. They are
seeking a special right to discriminate against
lesbians and gay men.
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and others are much more powerful than many
of our organizations in our communities.
For all this jargon about "special rights,"
that is exactly what the Oregon Citizens
Alliance is pushing. They are seeking a special
right to discriminate against lesbians and gay
men. That's the only special right involved in
this whole election campaign! And then they
turn around and accuse us of being the ones
with special privileges!
JK: Last weekend when you and Eric Rofes
were in town, Eric said "It's not about queers
but about fascism. It's about finding a minority
group that can be sacrificed for White
America's faults and failures." The OCA
tactics have been likened to the fascism of
Nazi Germany. What is happening here does
draw a certain parallel to the discrimination
and eventual slaughter of Jews in Hitler's
Germany.
UV: Yeah, it started in Germany quite
innocently. Hitler was elected to office. It
wasn't a violent seizure of power. It was all
done through the changing of laws in the state
and exerting a certain amount of control over
people's lives. It was done through exactly the
kind of rhetoric that Dan Quayle is leveling
today. Accusing anyone who disagrees with
him with alack of moral values. 1be impudence
is unbelievable!
Everything is being collapsed into this field
called "traditional family values." It's just a
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JK: How much attention are we getting
nationally?
UV: Not enough. in my view, but we are
doing our veey best to pump up the coverage.
In my view, this should be on the front page of
the New York Times. It should be the cover
story for The Advocate. It should be an
important story for all of the major daily
newspapers. I know that all of you have been
very busy doing the work, so we 're doing our
part by trying to get you a little more attention.
Here at the NGLTF, Robert Bray has been
making a series of phone calls to the networks
to talk about the break-in at the CHFO office in
Portland. It should be considered major news.
An attack like this is an attack on every gay
man and lesbian. Everybody had better take it
personally. I'm taking it personally. I'm
coming back sooner than I thought I would.
We 're going to lend a hand and do some more
community organizing. We 're talking to Peggy
Norman at CHFO, Donna Redwing of the
Lesbian Community Project, and othas in the
southern part of Oregon about coming back to
do some more organizing around the state
against violence. Kevin Berrel, who was our
anti-violence director, has just stepped down
but he's working as a freelance consultant and
trainer with groups about violence. We hope
to bring him to Oregon in the near future to
start working with you in how to combat this
crime.
JK: I'm afraid that this may give reason for
people to stay in the closet and hide from antigay oppression which is playing right into the
hands of the people who committed the crime.
How should the individual react?
UV: I think people are going to be furious.
You can't hide. It's counterproductive to hide.
If you think that by hiding behind some wall
you 're going to protect yourself from the impact
of the Far Right, you're in a dream world.
If this initiative passes, it's just the firststep.
They are going to go for every civil rights
protection that exists in Oregon today. Sure,
there will be court challenges, but we are really
in bad shape. It won't be the end of the world
ifwelose. We'llgetstronger. We'llorganize
harder.Andwe'llgorightbackatthem. There's
no doubt in my mind about iL They are not
going to win in the long run.
I would appeal toeverypersonorconscience.
gay or non-gay, to get involved. This is the
response that we need. We need you to show
up and volunteer with the campaign. We.need
you to register voters. We need you to speak
up and oppose this. We need every civic

leader, every political leader in the state of
Oregon to condemn this violence. It's
outrageous. It's utterly outrageous that in the
course of a political campaign they are using
bully-boy tactics.
JK: What about the individual, ·someone
who is ...
UV: Afraid? Look, there's strength in
numbers. I think we have to remember that
we 're not isolated from each other. These
kinds of attacks are designed to strike fear ar¥I
terror into our hearts. That's why we regard
anti-gay violence not as random incidents of
violence that happen to be against gay people,
but as expressions of the culture's hatred and
vilification of gay people.
When we look at these things not just as
isolated occurrences, but as part of a whole
climate that we are trying to stand up to, I think
it's very empowering. I think people can see
that they have an individual role to play. It's
sending money. It's showing up to run a phone
bank. It's coming to a community meeting so
that you can learn how to protect yourself. It's
being involved in community safety activities.
It's writing a letter to the police department to
findoutwhattheyaredoingaboutthis. There's
a lot of ways for people to have an impacL
The best way to deal with the fear as
individuals when this kind of violence strikes
is to reach out to others within our community.
JK: I understand that you will be stepping
down at the end of the year. What do you see
for the future of the movement?
UV: I see that the NGLTF will remain
strongly on the same course that we have been
on for the past several years; that is towards
more grass roots organizing, more work like
what Eric and I did this weekend at the
leadership seminar in Portland and more
working with community-based organizations
and activists at local and state levels.
I see that our movement will have a big
national march on Washington on April 25,
1993, and it's going to be huge! Whatever
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think the march on Washington in 1987
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into the movemenL I foresee that the march on
Washington in 1993 will do the same thing.
It's going to get ugly. The OCA and Dan
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by Dell Richards

T

he gay man whose father invented
Spam and grandfather started George
A. Hormel and Co. recently became
one of the largest benefactors in gay history
when he gave a $500,000 gift, not a bequest,
for the still-to-be created gay archives at the
new San Francisco Library.
For James Hormel, 59, the historical
donation was just part of a lifetime of activism
that began when he was the director of a
Chicago community service center 30 years
ago. Endowing a gay archive at a public
institution also was a chance to do something
permanent to counter what he calls the
''relentless heterosexuality" ofmodem culture.
"From the time we get up in the morning, till
the time we go to bed at night, we are bombarded
by TV coverage, news, posters, advertisements
and products that push heterosexuality," said
Honnel. "It has a subliminal effect on all lives
and for those people with negative opinions, it
reinforces their judgments."
The library, which isn't expected to open
until 1995, will be the first of its kind in the
nation-a gay archive in a public building.
While the structure itself is being built with
municipal bonds, some $30 million is needed
to equip the building, of which just over $1.5
million is needed for the archives. Another $3
million needs to be raised to permanently care
for the collection of books and manuscripts.

To date, nearly $700,000 has been raised for
the endowment that will preserve the archives,
half a m,illion of which came from Honnel.
In addition to plarming the library itself,
staffcurrently are negotiating with the Lesbian
and Gay Archives ofNorthern California about
housing its collection of manuscripts, papers
and artifacts.
' Publishers Barbara Grier and Donna
McBride have agreed to donate their book
collection which contains complete copies of
all St. Martins, Alyson and Naiad Press books
as well as works about gay men and lesbians
dating back to 1860.
"It will be a repository for collections that
focus on the contributions of gays," said
Hormel. "A place to do research and enable
people to discover their own gay history. It is
a wonderful opportunity for people to make
these discoveries."
Luminaries such as director Peter Adair and
journalist Randy Shilts also have agreed to
give their papers to the budding archives.
Honnel says that, for him, giving money to
the library and being out is an opportunity to
show the world that gay people are human
beings just like anyone else.
"It is an opportunity to connect with others
in ways that will allow them to see I don 'thave
three heads," said Hormel.
He considers himself lucky that he has been

able to be out almost since he admitted his
sexual orientation to himself and began acting
on it in his mid-30s. He admits that having
inherited money from a family trust has given
him a freedom most people don't have. He
currently runs a management firm which
handles his family's investments.
"I have been fortunate in that I have been in
a position where I'm self-employed and don't
have to worry," said Hormel. 'That means
I've been able to present myself in whatever
•
fashion I choose."
Even though it took him years to admit to
himself he was gay, during which he was
married and fathered five children, he now
thinks that coming out is the only way to
change a predominantly heterosexual society.
"I look around and nothing else works."
Honnel hopes that building the new library
to house the country's first gay and lesbian
archives will have a pennanenteffect, enabling
gay men and lesbians to find their varied
stories under one roof and study their history in
a hospitable environment.
"It's a very special opportunity for lesbians
and gay men to discover their history," said
Honnel.

Dell Richards is a syndicated .journalist
whose book "Lesbian Lists" is available
nationwide. 'Y

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and lesbian couples. They recommend that
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"Medical emergency teams typically searcJi,
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Gay & Lesbian Couples.
"Amedicalemergencycarddoesn'treplace
the powerof attorney," says co-editor Demian,
Ed.D.
"Rather, the card directs healthcare workers
to alert your partner (or any individual), who
can then invoke his or her authority to act on
your behalf."
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Attorneys widely recommend that partners

assign each other durable powers of attorney
for health care. Using this type of legal
document, you can grant your partner the right
to make health care decisions on your behalf if
you become incapacitated. Without it. your
partner
would likely
play no role
in important
medical
decisions,
and might
even
be
prevented from visiting you in the hospital.
According to Demian, it makes sense to
carry a reduced photocopy of the power of
attorney form. Only a signed original has the
power of law, but a copy will alert caregivers
to your intentions.
To encourage couples to take this precaution,
Partners offers free medical emergency cards
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telephone number, medical conditions,
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Prime Time Gay? Your Voice Has A Say!
The 30 week TV season has just ended. The
networks, we 're told, count every letter they
receive as if it represents 20,000 people! In
short, your letters about these recent episodes
will translate into more gay stories next year:

Three •cheers• For Harvey
Near the season's end, Cheers featured
openly gay actor/playwright/wit Harvey
Fierstein as Mark Newberger, who was
Rebecca's high school sweetheart before he
came out. Fierstein says the openly gay
character could return in future episodes if
viewer response is positive. So write Les and
Glen Charles, James Burrows, Executive
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Productions, Paramount Television, 5555
Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038.
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Murphy Brown:

Progress & Backlash

Star Trek's Mixed Message

An openly gaycharaclel"named Rick joined
the staff at "FYI'' (the series' fictional news
program). The show sensitively provided
insight into heterosexual angst (Murphy's
straight boss, Miles, became worried after he
dreamt about Rick), while slamming false
stereotypes about gay men.
In real life, gay staff on shows such as
"FYI'' are increasingly open about who they
are. Unfortunately, Rick only appeared once
this season. Ask that Rick and other gay and
lesbian characters be included as regulars by
writing Diane English and Joel Shukovsky,
Executive Producers, Mwphy Brown, 4000
Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91522.
Copies to Jeff Sagansky, President, CBS
Entertainment, 7800 Beverly Blvd., Los
Angeles, CA 90036.
Flash: In April the American Family
Association targetedMwphy Brown's biggest
advertisers for "promoting homosexuality"
on TV (and both received hundreds of
complaints). To counlel" anti-gay censorship,
ask for further sponsorship of shows with gay
and lesbian characters and story lines. Write
to Chrm. Charles M. Harper, ConAgra, Inc.,
One ConAgra Drive, Omaha, NE 68102, fax
402/595-4665 (Healthy Choice foods, Morton
froren foods) and to Chrm. Henry Wendt,
SmithKline Beecham, P.O. Box 7929,
Philadelphia, PA 19101, fax 215/751-4306
(Aqua Velva, Calgon bath products, Massengill
douches, Contact decongestant).

Star Trek: The Next Generalion garnered
mixed reviews for its March episode 'The
Outcast," in which the crew encountered an
androgynous race. One of the aliens, Soren
(Melinda Cullen), tells Commander Will Riker
of being born with the feelings of a female.
They fall in love but when their relationship is
discovered Soren is put on trial and sentenced
by her people to curative "psychotechnic"
treatment.
Ontheonehand,Sorengaveanimpassioned
speech saying "I am female. I was born that
way... All of the loving things you do with each
other, that is what we do. And for that we are
called misfits and deviants and criminals."
But in the end she is "cured." or maybe
brainwashed. and rejects Riker. Many found
the conclusion ambiguous and disturbing.
While there were elements to praise, no
mention was made of gays in the future or
about anti-gay discrimination in Earth's past.
Both would have been natural to mention.
Before his death, Star Trek creator Gene
Roddenberry told The Advocale "In the fifth
s~n...viewers will see more of shipboard
life (including) gay crew members in day-today circumstances." This didn't happen.
Ask for real gay characters next season by
writing Rick Bennan, Executive Producer,
Star Trek: The Next Generalion, Paramount
Pictures, 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
90038.

Roseanne: ExH Leon

Maple Drive: Gay Family Orama
Doing Time On Map/£ Drive, a TV movie

Rosemine,winnerofa1992GLAADMedia
Award, was the only sitcom on TV to feature
a recurring gay character (Martin Mull as
Leon, Roseanne's openly gay boss). On a
recent episode Mull broke up with his lover
but started dating someone new (Rick Dees, in
a guest appearance).
Mull is moving on and will not be returning
next season. but ask the producers to continue
their groundbreaking inclusion of gay
characters on TV's highest rated series.
Write to Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner,
Executive Producers, Roseanne, CarseyWerner Co., 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio
City, CA 91604.

broadcast last March on Fox, was a realistic
and moving look at a closeted gay son driven
to attemptsuicide because of his family's rigid
expectations. "Matt," (William McNamara)
later comes out and mends fences with his
lover and with his family. The final
reconciliation scene with his conservative
father (James Sikking) was particularly
affecting. (The film was directed by
thirtysomething's Ken Olin.)
It's important to give Fox positive feedback
(and ask for more gay inclusion on future
projects) by writing Peter Chemin, President,
Fox Broadcasting, 10201 West Pico Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90035.Y

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by Ed Walls
June is gone; July
is almost at the halfway mark, and
except for not being
able to water the lawn
(ldidn'twanttomow
it, anyway) it's going
to be a great summer.
We've feasted medievally, paraded,
peacock'd, quilt sale'd, elected various new
representatives, met for both business and
pleasure, enjoyed the sun and even welcomed
an occasional drizzle of strangely rare Oregon
rain.
Now we 're looking forward to the contest to
select new Oregon State Leatherman and
Leatherwoman on August 16. That's at
Darcelle's, and we'll have a terrific field of
contestants, very knowledgeable judges and
some of the state's finest to entertain you.
Current title holders, Joey White and Echo,
will be on hand, and we hope to see you there.
Come meet them-they've represented us for
this past year, and have our thanks for job well
done. The winners in this competition go on to
the national contests in Chicago and San
Francisco, so it's worth the effort.
The Knights are still busy planning for
Assembly '92, which we 're hosting over the
Labor Day weekend For only $75, you get six
meals, cocktail parties, a Sternwheeler cruise
and barbecue and an All-Chapter Show which
lets you see how talented our brother and sister
Knights can be, and should make history of
one kind or another. Our host hotel, the Holiday
Inn (formerly Cosmopolit 'll) is holding a large
special rate, and
block of rooms, at a
we '11 bus you to most functions so you can just
sit back and enjoy.
Our July meeting was at Dr. Paul's house,
and we all stuffed with a back-yard barbecue
afterward. Good idea, and the few showers
that started the afternoon didn' t slow us down
a bit. We 're planning more meetings in otherthan-bar locations, and I might even be
motivated to clean off the deck. The neighbors
are bound to appreciate the effort.
I got Herman, my VW camper, back from
the shop (again) yesterday, and so I can make
the deadline for this month, and meet some of
the people who bring us The Lavender Network
every month, I'll drive to Eugene tomorrow
and enjoy a little more of Oregon.
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HIV/AIDS News
by Spinner Jones
Women and AIDS
In an editorial entitled "Avoiding Women,"
Robert Marks, editor of Focus, writes that

opportunistic infections missed or
misdiagnosed because mv infection is not
suspected. When detection does occur awoman
mayprogressfromanAIDSdiagnosistodeath
twice as fast as a man. In July 1990, the CDC
published a study stating that 65 pa-cent of
IIlV-infected women died without filling the
CDCdefinitionofAIDS. Theramifications.o f
such under-representation are enormous:
women are denied disability benefits; their
illness may go untreated, and research efforts
are skewed, distorting general knowledge of
AIDS and its treabnents.
The classic early manifestations of AIDS in
women are usually gynecological
complications such as chronic vaginal yeast
infection, anal or genital warts and ulcers,
herpes simplex virus and pelvic inflammatory

women are still not recognized as the fastest
growing group of mv cases.
Hesuggeststhattensofthousandsofwomen
would be alive if there was foresight in the
epidemic's early years. If all those with the
virus were equally recognized. we would have
a better chance of increasing resources and
maintaining critical exchanges of scientific
information. The cause of the vast increase of
AIDS cases among women is that "we shy
away from the awesome tasks of addressing
the societal problems women face when they
attempt to access health care and protect
themselves from IIlV infection." Currently
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slowly and the scheduled change in the CDC
classification system for AIDS should address
some of the unique problems facing women
living with mv.
(Source: NAPWA Link AIDS Bulletin
Board)

Candida (Thrush)
The fungus Candida albicans is one of the
normal organisms found in the mouth. gastrointestinal tract (throat, esophagus, stomach,
and bowel) vagina and skin of healthy
individuals. It produces infection only when a
particular change in the body's immune system
occurs.
In people with HIV, Candida infections are
a common problem. especially in the mouth.
although the fungus can also be found in the
esophagus, skin. rectum or vaginL The oral
candida infection is called thrush and appears
as white or cream colored patches on the
tongue, lips, gums or lining of the mouth.
There can be a different type of presentation
with candida in the mouth, which is
characteril.ed by a reddish rippled area or by
cracks at the corners of the mouth. It may
cause swelling, painful or burning sensations,
and changes in taste. Itis usually diagnosed by
its characteristic appearance. In women.
Candidamayfirstappearasavaginalinfection
that does not respond to standard treatment.
The symptoms are severe vaginal itching and
thick curd-like discharge.
Trea!ments for oral candidainfectioninclude
Nystatin, which is swished in the mouth and
swallowed, and Clotrimazole, usually in
lozenge form. which is dissolved in the mouth.
These treatments generally do not have serious
side effects butmay initially, or upon recurrent
infection, prove ineffective.
The next line of treatment, if the infection
pa-sists, may be Ketoconazole, or Fluconazole.
Side effects of Ketoconazole may include
gastro-intestinal upset, liver toxicity and
suppression of adrenal and testicular steriod
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Update
fluctuations on hormone levels in women and
is not recommended in pregnant women.
As always, make sure your doctor knows all
the medications you take. Caffeine, beer,
breads with
yeastandhighcarbohydrate
foods may also
contribute to
Candida.
Suggested
holistic treatments for thrush include: (I) aloe
vera juice as a gargle, (2) camomile tea.
chaparral tea. (3) bodium bicarbonate and
water. (Make a mixture of the ingredients and
rinse mouth thoroughly after a meal. Do this
three or four additional times throughout the
day. Do not rinse the mouth with anything else
immediately afterwards.), (4) garlic eithm' in
its natural form or in a tablet supplement, (5)
pau d 'Arco tea. (Use enough to make ~ dark
tea. Boil 20minutes and thensteep20minutes.
Do not store in the refrigerator for longer than
but try to drink about 1 quart per
48 hs_
day •h (6) Cap-ystatin and Kap-ycidin. These
remedies are available through some health
food shops.
(Source: Vancouvm' PWA Newsletter)

a discount on vitamins and herbs for those
with mv/AIDS and other life-threatening
illnesses. For more information on the
discount, call Don at Sundance at343-9142.

Some HIV-positive people develop a
photosensitive reaction of the skin during
increased sun exposure. This reaction can be
severeandmayresultinredpatchesonexposed
body parts, epecially the hands,
forearms, side of the neck arid
face.
Heavy exposure to UV light
can also impair immune
response enough to cause loss •
of T-cells. Dr. Larry Bruni, a
Washington. D.C., mv specialist, says "Thelper cell counts drop almost invariably after
someone SJ¥nds a long weekend at the
beach... (but) you don't have to worry about
the regular exposure during daily activities."
(Source: Cascade AIDS Project Wellness
Program Newsletter)T

"In July 1990 the CDC published a study
stating that 65% of HIV-infected women died
without filling the CDC definition of AIDS." •

Storing Meclcine
Traditionally, the medicine cabinet is found
in the bathroom. However, the bathroom is the
worst place to store medicine. Bathrooms can
be humid and damp, and drugs deteriorate
more rapidly under these coooitions. Items
such as Band-Aids, gauze, cotton swabs and
hot water bottles can remain in the bathroom,
but medications and creams should be moved
to a dry, cool place. If you choose a cupboard
or a drawer in the kitchen. be sure it isn't too
near the sink, dishwasher or stove. And it's
very important to keep medication out of reach
of children! H you are unsure whether to keep
a medicatjon. check with your doctor. Check
to see that your prescriptions are propl2'ly
filled and are the correct dosage ordered by
your doctor.
(Source: Head to Toe Wellness Newsletter,
B.C. Medical Association)

Sundance Also Carries PCM-4
The July column neglected to mention that
Sundance in Eugene also carries PCM-4. The
monthly cost is $69.95. Sundance also offers

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Eugene Group Angers KKK
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by Irene K. Hislop
The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan are mad.
The voice on the answering machine sowided
eerily familiar; it was like all the voices that
leave threatening messages on machines at
night-low and growly.
''What's Clergy and Laity Concerned having
their phone number on a recording machine of
somebody who wears the Klan's colors in a
blasphemous way? Blasphemers are not a
good thing ... We are very upset."
It's a disturbing greeting to find at work. but
CALC's staff is used to that sort of thing.
According to CALC board member Norman
Riddle, community members have been very
supportive, and the calls are under
investigation. Security has been increased at
CALC's office.
On June 30, members of Communities
Against Hate, which is affiliated with CALC,
gathered at the Federal Building in Eugene to
educate people about the connections between

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this as someone else's problem. Groups like
the Oregon Citizens Alliance and the recent
the Klan make Dan Quayle look progressive
Supreme Court ruling declaring cross-burning
on family issues; Klan literature blames
protected speech. Some members dressed in
Klan-stylerobesandneo-Naziuniforms;others
working women for high unemployment rates.
Neo-Nazis would just as soon bash a queer as
handed out pamphlets about Communities
Against Hate and the OCA initiative. Some
a person of color. CAH can help those who
have been bashed with referrals and some
drivers yelled in anger as they passed. mistaking
information on hate crimes law.
the group for actual white supremacists.
According to CAH members, this is nothing
Local straight media didn't really seem to
get it, either. Generally, they ignored any
new for Oregon. While Eugene doesn't have
a large population of
mention of the OCA
by the demonstrators.
Nazi skinheads, the
The Register-Guard
city, like all of
Oregon, has ahistory
ran a large photo of
the group, along with
of Klan activity.
demonstrator's
"Oregon," said
Hartrich, "I believe,
names. That's how
has the largest
the caller knew to look
number of Christian
up Lisa Hartrich and
Identity churches in
give her a call too.
thecountry, which is
"Yeah, I um, I um,
I'm not really sure
pretty scary."
Currently, white
what message I
should leave you,"
supremacists are
said the same voice
most active in rural
southern and eastern
that was on CALC's
machine. ''I saw your
Oregon, butPortland
picture in the paper.
has a problem with
That was really nice.
racist
skinhead
Why don't you do
gangs.
something about all
According to
CAH
member
the babies that are
Arwen DeSpain,
being killed? You
know what I mean?
Oregon once had the
Get a grip, lady. You
largest
Klan
Pseudo-Klan Attracts Attention membership west of
know? Cause you
wear our colors like
the Mississippi.
Earlier this century, Oregon• s government and
that and it's just not right"
After learning of the message on CALC's
media were largely controlled by the Klan.
machine, Hartrich was expecting a call. They
"In 1857," said DeSpain, "there was a law
passed where no Mongolians or mulattos were
even have a pretty good idea what the caller is
involved with.
allowed to be in Oregon. They had six months
"I would say based on the language and
to leave if they were caught Oregon had
different things you could read into it," said
sundown laws until 1940. I think that in the
Hartrich, "that probably he belongs maybe to
rural areas there are sort of informal sundown
Southern Justice, which is a skinhead group
laws. If you talk to any person of color, they
tend to skirt those areas when travelling."
that seems to be corning from Vancouver
(Wash.)."
Joseph Lane, after whom Lane County was
Southern Justice, a Klan splinter group, is
named, was apparently a Klan member, and
ironically one of Eugene's more ethnically
suspected of putting a sticker on the mural
outside CALC, which depicts a happy,
diverse areas, the Whitaker neighborhood, may
ethnically diverse group. The sticker reads
be named after a Klan Grand Dragon. CALC
staffer Eric Ward has found records that show
"You have been paid a social visit by the
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. Don't make our
the controversial cross on Skinner's Butte had
to be replaced often because it kept burning
next visit a business call." Southern Justice
has been trying to recruit Eugene and
down.
For more information on CALC or CAH, or
Springfield youths recently.
to report a hate crime, cl!,}l 485-1755. "9'
White gays and lesbians shouldn't think of

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Hate Crimes Report
Compiled by Richard J. Schulte

OnJ1D1e 23, the Supreme Court struck down
aStPaul"Bias-MotivatedCrimeOrdinance,"
saying it violated the First Amendrnentright to
free speech. While the tribunal's ruling
overturns the Twin Citys' ban on displaying a
symbol that one knows or has reason to know
"arouses anger, alarm or resentment in others
on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or
gender," the decision may not ban hate crime
legislation altogether.
Justice Antonin Scalia's opinion "is a very
confusing one," charged Deanna Duby, a key
attorney with People for the American Way.
"It gives no guidance to city officials or state
legislators who want to fashion hate crimes
legislation that will be constitutional."
Gay groups such as the Human rights
Campaign FWld say they support free speech,
even for anti-gay bigots, but fear the tribunal's
ruling may threaten hate crimes laws.
''This decision reminds all gays and lesbian
Americans that we need a president appointing
judges to the Supreme Court who is sympathetic
to the needs.of minorities, and understands the
discrimination that many Americans still face,"
said Gregory King, Communications director
for the HRCF.
The following is a statement by Martin
Hiraga, grassroots organizer at the National
Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute in
Washington O.C.:
"The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Policy Institute is concerned that state ind
local lawmakers may view [the ruling] against
the St. Paul hate crime law as something it is
not-a ban on hate crime legislation altogether.
In a time when the number of hate crimes
perpetrated against lesbians, gay men, women
and people of color is increasing at a shocking
rate, we are alarmed that this ruling will have
a chilling effect on the passage of new
legislation that protects these citizens from
hate attacks.
"Although the court's 9-0 decision to
overturn the St. Paul City statute was
unanimous, there clearly is a sharp division
among the justices on the justification for the
ruling. The hate crime legislation uses
derogatory speech to lll!sess motivation for the
actual crim«>-a beating, attack, vandalism or
murder-and does not criminalize speech per

confusion sparked by the ruling to avoid acting
on legislation that penalizes crimes motivated
by hate.
"In its ruling the Supreme Court claims to
protect free speech. Ironically, hate crimes
have squelched the free speech and free
assembly rights oflesbians and gay men. Many
gay people and other victims of bias crime are
afraid to meet, organize or speak openly about
their lives because of fear of hate-motivated
attacks.
"RegardingtheStPaulstatuteitself,NGLTF
believed the law was ovecbroad and that it
would, in fact, 1Dldermine freedom of speech.
As a people who enjoy few guaranteed rights,
including freedom of speech and assembly
(although even those rights can and have been
denied gays), we are committed to protecting
the First Amendment However, it is our view
thatthevastmajorityofhatecrimelawsdonot
infringe upon freedom of speech and are an
essential tool in the fight against bias violence.
We remain resolute in our determination to
pursue carefully crafted hate crime legislation
at the local, state and federal levels.
''The court's ruling does not affect the
Federal Hate Crime Statistics Act or other
local or state data collection laws. NGLTF and
its allies will continue to press for vigorous
implementation of the federal hate crime law.
"Justice Scalia, writing for the majority,
claimed the St. Paul law was too narrow in
scope because it failed to include 'political
affiliation, union membership and
homosexuality.' Lesbians and gay men should
not be lulled into thinking the present court has
their interests at heart in this ruling. After all,
it was a Reagan-appointed conservative
Supreme Court that ruled lesbians and gay
men have no right to privacy in Bowers vs.
Hardwick in 1986.
"We call on every local, state and fedenl
official to confront and condemn hate speech
andtoenforcehatecrimelawsineveryinstance
where they are in place. And we call on
legislators to enact hate crime laws to penalize
crimes that target lesbians, gay men, people of
color and people with disabilities because of
who they are."

se. We fear lawmakers will hide behind

Policy Institute and Sage Publications, Inc.

• • •

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force

To Report a Hate Crime, ca·11:

1JU1ounce the publication of Hate Crimes:
Confronling Violence Against Lesbians and
Gay Men, an anthology co-edited by Gregory
Herek, Ph.D. andKevinBerrill, former director
of NGLTF's Anti-Violence Project and
currentlyorganiz.ationalandtrainingconsultant
withNGLTF.
Building on years of research and activism
by the two editors and numerous contributors,
the 18-chapter volume explores the nature,
scope, causes and consequences of the
destructive and much-0verlooked problem of
anti-gay violence. Beginning with an overview of the problem, the book examines the
social context of anti-gay hate crimes, the
psychology of bigotry and bashing, treatment
and service interventions, violence against
lesbian and gay youth, kids who attack gays,
mental health consequences of anti-gay
violence, and public-policy recommendations
for action.
Juxtaposed with the findings of academics,
researchers and practitionecs are devastating
survivor stories, including Claudia Brenner's
terrifying account, "Eight Bullets," which
describes the murderous attack which claimed
the life of her lover, Rebecca Wight, and left
Brenner severely wounded.
Hate Crimes portrays the trauma,
viciousness and profound societal impact of
anti-gay violence. In the book, Rep. John
Conyers, who was the lead sponsor of the
Federal Hate Crime Statistics Act in the House,
describes Hate Crimes as "a most thorough
and thoughtful book, one that should be read
by all Americans .... This gro1D1d-breaking book
sounds an alarm and provides tools for
understanding the dimensions of hate
violence."
"HateCrimestakesabroadanddeeplookat
an alarming and much-overlooked problem
and points the way for future study and action.
I recommend this pioneering book to anyone
who cares about this shocking injustice," said
NGLTF Director Urvashi Vaid.
Copies of Hate Crimu: Confronting
Violence Against Lesbians and Gay Men
may be ordered from Sage Publications, Inc.,
2455 Teller Road, Newbury Park, CA.
91320-2218, Tel. 805/499-0721; or through
Lambda Rising bookstore in WashingtonD.C.,

Tel. 800/621-6969.T

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RU-486 Battle
Continues
STATEWIDE-Leaders in law, medicine,
science and women's rights have been meeting
to develop the Oregon strategy on the ongoing
state-by-sta~ effort to make the French drug
RU-486 available for research, safety testing
and clinical use in the U.S.
Recently, a Food and Drug Administration
import alert on RU-486 was challenged by a
pregnant woman attempting to bring one dose
of the physician prescribed medication into
the U.S. The Oregon RU-486 Task Force was
consulted in advance of this action by Dr.
Larry Lader, a national organizer and
reproductive rights activist
The Oregon RU-486 Task Force, based in
Eugene, is working to increase public
awareness ofthepotentialofRU-486 as a safe,
non-surgical means to end an early pregnancy
and as a treatment for breast cancer,
endometriosis, meningioma and Cushing's
Syndrome; to gain Investigative New Drug
Permits for clinical testing in Oregon; and to

join the forward-thinking states whose
legislatures have taken leadership to remove
thepoliticallymotivated barriers to importation
and use of this promising option for women.
California, Maine, New Hampshire and Hawaii
have passed resolutions requesting removal of
the import alert and expressing willingness to
begin testing in their states. Similar legislation
has been introduced in Alaska, Illinois,
Minnesota and New York.
The Supreme Court decision of the
Pennsylvania case and the November
presidential election are intensifying the
urgency for movement on this issue.

Religious Coalition
Forms
PORTLAND-People of Faith Against
Bigotry announced July 3 that it has formed to
stop the OCA in its attempt to endanger civil
rights. PFAB is an interfaith coalition of
Christians, Jews and other people of faith
concerned about the gathering cloud of hate,
discrimination and fear brought by the OCA.

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Dan Stutesman of the American Friends
Service Committee and PFAB member stated
that, "People of Faith Against Bigotry will not
sit by quietly while the OCA claims to speak in
the name of God and morality. The OCA
wants to make their particular religious views
the law for all people in Oregon. The OCA
wants to destroy the religious freedom which
Oregonians now enjoy."
Cecil Prescod, PFAB member and United
Church of Christ minister, stated, "A
fundamental principle ofour society is religious
freedom. Religious liberty depends upon the
state remaining neutral on matters offaith. My
religious freedom is only guaranteed when
everyone's religious freedom is respected."
"It is vital for the faith community to speak
out about human rights," said DeEtte Wald
Beghtol, PFAB member and chair of the
Peacemaking Unit of the Presbytery of the
Cascades. ''TheOCAh~ led people to believe
that their bigoted views are shared by all
Christians. It just is not so. We want people to
know that we see our faith as a call to love, not
hate; a call to be inclusive, not narrow-minded.
We are offended that the OCA presumes to
speak for all Christians, while at the same time
theydon'tfollow Jesus' commandment 'Love
your neighbor as yourself.' PFAB wants to
remind people of faith that love is our highest
calling."
PFAB believes that no minority group will
be safe if theOCA is successful in its initiative.
The OCA is doing just what the Nazis did,
targeting one minority at a time. Their next
target could be Jews, Catholics, racial
minorities, immigrants or women. All of these
groups have been the target of hate groups here
in Oregon.
People of Faith Against Bigotry is pleased
that the bishops and executives of the 17
denominations of Ecumenical Ministries of
Oregon have unanimously spoken out against
the OCA initiative. PFAB is a grassroots
organization working within congregations,
parishes and synagogues to give voice to the
call against bigotry and in supporting diversity
and mutual acceptance in our society.
The grassroots networking among the
religious community is an essential component
of this work for human rights and justice.
PFAB plans many activities including
workshops, speakers, prayer services and
candlelight vigils throughout Oregon. A media
campaign entitled "No Bigotry in My Name"
is being planned. The idea is to get hundreds
of names of people from every denomination
and religion throughout Oregon to publicly
state that the OCA dQes not speak for them.
PFAB is a grassroots organization designed
to help organize events in their local
community. People of Faith Against Bigotry
can be reached at: 2249 E. Burnside St.,
Portland, OR 97214, or by calling Dan
Stutesman at (503) 230-9427.

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Red Wing Chosen
for Fellowship
PORTLAND-Donna Russell Red Wing,
executive director of the Lesbian Community
Project, has been accepted as a member of the
first class of Advocacy Institute Fellows. She
will join 11 other fellows, selected from across
the country, for a 10-day fellowship program
at the Advocacy Institute in Washington. D.C.
this September.
Fellows represent a diversity of progressive
issues and activisms from immigration to
violence against women and children, from
health care legislation to lesbian and gay rights.
The other Advocacy Fellows for 1992 are: the
Rev. Zachary Bruce, Sr., Seattle, Wash.;
Amelia Castillo, El Paso, Texas;TamaraDahn.
Vallejo, Calif.; Maria Escobar, San Francisco,
Calif.; Susan Glaser, West Palm Beach, Fla;
Lehua Lopez, Albuquerque, N.M.; Valencia
Fay Mays, Washington. D.C.; Candice Quinn.
Waldorf, Md.; Linda Sanschagrin, San
Antonio,Texas;DavidSmith,NewYorlc,N.Y.;
and Dennis Specht, Homer, Alaska.

Progress Made
in Salem
SALEM-The City of Salem and
surrounding areas are encountering successes
in their fight against the OCA. From February
to April the OCA was allowed to gather petition
signatures at Lancaster Mall. The local
community applied pressure on Lancaster Mall
managers by writing over 200 letters, phoning
their disapproval, protesting in the mall and
involving lawyers-all of which forced a
decision that neither the OCA nor gay rights
activists would be allowed in the mall.
Most recently, the Salem City Council
adopted the Human Rights Commission's
resolution opposing the OCA initiative. This
made headlines in the Statesman-Journal on
June 8. This date also marked the first airing
of"Nightscene." The gay-positive show now
has a regular viewing timeofTuesday evenings
at 10 p.m., Channel 34. Hopefully the airing
time will expand to twice a week starting in
July. See section 2C of each Monday edition
of the Statesman-Journal for show topics.
Committee members are currently working
to develop and present a civil rights ordinance
to the City of Salem and to the Marion and Polk
County Commissions, should the OCA not
receive the required signatures for their ''No
Special Rights" ballot initiative. Action will
be postponed until the fall outcome if the OCA

does collect the required signatures.
CHFO Mid-Willamette Chapter holds
general meetings on the .secnd and fourth
Sundays of the month, 7 p.m., Upper Deck.
The next meeting dates are Aug. 9 and Aug.
23. The new Bigot Buster line is operating.
Anyone who sees the OCA collecting
signatures can call 373-4173.

Packwood Urged to
Speak Out
STATEWIDE-Democratic senatorial
nominee Les AuCoin called on Senator Bob
Packwood to publicly repudiate the Oregon
Citizens Alliance and the state Republican
Party's anti-choice delegation to the
Republican National Convention "for their
opposition to a woman's right to choose."
AuCoin, who is an organii.er and one of the
co-chairsoftheHousePro-ChoiceTaskForce,
said that "Packwood should publicly announce
that he opposes the OCA and their campaign
of hate, and he should publicly disavow the
state Republican Party delegate's anti-choice
stance."

This is not the time, AuCoin said, "for
elected officials to remain silent in the face of
the Supreme Court's undermining of Roe v.
Wade. Rather, it is time for elected officials
who embrace a woman's right to choose to
speak out and to help lead the fight against
those who want to impose their own personal
and restrictive views on American women."
Newspaper reports said that Marylinn
Shannon, a Republican national
committeewoman. recently met with leaders
of the OCA and Oregon Right to Life to help
organi:ze the election of anti-abortion activists
to the Oregon Delegation to the Republican
national convention. Shannon is a member of
the Republican National Coalition for Life, a .
group formed by conservative activist Phyllis
Schlafly to support the Republican party's
platform call for a constitutional amendment
to ban abortion.
Tia Plympton. state president of Oregon
NOW, said that Packwood "must make it
clear to every woman in the state that he
opposes the OCA and the state Republican
delegation's anti-choice views. With an antichoice president and and anti-choice Supreme
Court, the stakes are too high here in Oregon
for Packwood to remain silent in the face of
this growing anti-choice threat"
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Mary Nolan, past president of Oregon
NARAL, said that Packwood "should be
helping to lead the fight against these OCAinspired threats, rather than remaining silent"
She said that Packwood "should publicly state
his opposition to the OCA."

Recovery Retreat
Planned
LINCOLN CITY-"Courage to Change" is
the theme of the Fourth Annual Lavender
Waves Retreat, which will be Oct. 8-11. This
drug- and alcohol-free retreat is for lesbians
in recovery, and will follow an open 12-step
formal Participants come to shaxe recovery,
growth, love and caring. The goal of the
retreat is to be a safe place to heal and have
fun.
The retreat will be at Camp West Wind, just
north of Lincoln City on the Central Oregon
Coast Surrounded by the ocean, the Salmon
River and 500 acres of rain forest, Camp West
Wind is a beautiful and peaceful place to find
freedom, happiness and joy. New cabins have
been built for greater comfort.

The program will offer workshops on
empowerment, healthy relationships, and
working through childhood abuse issues.
Workshop leaders will return and expand
upon last year's workshops. Meetings will be
held for sharing and learning. A talent show
and dance are planned. Healthy, delicious
food is a priority and received rave reviews last
year.
If you are interested in joining the activities
and festivities for three or four days, leading a
meeting, volunteering or want more
information or registration forms or flyers
write or call Lavendez Waves, PO Box 662,
Waldport, OR 97394, (503) 563-3569. There
is a discount for early registration.

Wiccan Group
Welcomes Gays
PORTLAND-CedarStar, a Wiccan
Household in the Portland area, is holding
Waxing and Waning Moon Circles.
WitchCraft, also know as the Craft of the
Wise, is an old religion. I tis based on remnants
of pagan worship still to be found in country

activities and hints found from archaeological
excavations. It is a religion based on the cycle
of the seasons, known as the Wheel of the
Year, andmythsoftheGoddess and her consort,
the Lord of the Dance.
In general witches circle in groups composed
of men and women and children. The sex and
sexuality of the participants is important only
in u much as it is important to that member.
For more information, call 284-4455.

Winter Sports
Festival Planned
STATEWIDE-Gay and lesbian sports
aren't limited to summer any more. March
1993 will see the first Slide for Pride, Team
Seattle's Winter Sports Festival. The festival,
a world-first, is scheduled for March 12-14,
1993. It features Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing,
figure skating, ice hockey, innertube party,
open ice skating for everyone as well as hockey
and ski racing clinics.
The Alpine skiing events will be held at
Crystal Mountain, perhaps Washington's finest
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giant slalom. The courses are set to
accommodate all skiing levels. In fact, there
are categories for telemarkers, snowboarders
and the physically challenged skiers as well.
There will be racing clinics prior to the races.
Figure skating categories include singles
arld pairs competitions (perhaps "similar
pairs?''). Ice dancing will feature a variety of
dancing styles. Skating events are scheduled
for the Highlands Ice Arena and the Seattle
Center Arena.
Slide for Pride is pleased to include a4-on4 round robin hockey tournament Even. if you
have never played hockey, you are invited to
give it a try. We'll be offering a hockey
instruction clinic as part of the festival.
Who says is can't be done? The Slide for
Pride will include the Northwest's first
innertube races at the Snoqualmie Tubing and
Snowplay area. There's even a rope tow so
you don't have to struggle back up the hill.
The Nordic skiing events will be held at
Snoqualmie Pass. There will be two races, 5K
and lOK. Each race is designed to
accommodatealllevelsofcrosscountryskiers.
Clinics will be conducted prior to all races.
For information, call Team Seattle at (206)
634-1843, John Sutherland at (206)329-3130
or Dennis Bailey in Eugene at 343-1628.

Soromunqi Opens
to .New Members
EUGENE-Soromundi: Lesbian Chorus of
Eugene will open for new members this fall.
During the 1992 performance season there
were 47 active members in the chorus, 42
singers, 3 music and 2 production staff
members.
Soromundi membership is open to all
women. There are no requirements or
auditions. Soromundi invites and encourages
participation from women of color in the
community. They are seeking diversity:
women of ethnic, racial, socioeconomic and
differently abled backgrounds. Soromundi
seeks to foster awareness of, and appreciation
for, diversity and accessibility within our own
lesbian and gay community as well as the
greater Eugene/Springfield community.
Soromundi is committed to lesbian visibility
and pride. All members can share in this
commitment by participating in several
performances in a variety ofsettings, attending
weekly rehearsals, focusing during rehearsals

and performances, participating (on some level)
in chorus business and having fun singing
together.
The first meeting of the season will be held
on Sept 1. Women who are interested in
joining Soromundi are asked to call Pamela at
683-8626 or write to us at Soromundi, P.O.
Box 11045, Eugene, OR, 97404 as soon as
possible.

Shirts Raise Funds
for Al DS Research
PORTLAND-Like the red ribbons pinned
to thousands of lapels, shirts and awards-show
gowns, Red Ribbon T-shirts promote AIDS
awareness. They also contribute directly to
fighting the disease. One-quarter of the sales
price of Red Ribbon T-shirts will benefit the
American Foundation for AIDS Research.
Designed and manufactured by the Bruno
Company with trompe l'oeil red ribbons silk
screened on white 100 percent cotton shirts,
Red Ribbon T-shirts retail for $20 and are sold
nationally arld through mail order. A label
affixed to each shirt explains that $5 from the
(continued on page 34)

Volunteering on a hotline is just
one way to get involved in the
effort to fight HIV and AIDS.
Doing outreach in a bar, participating in a walk-a-thon ,0'*t <
or working in a care facility are other ways. Everyone • ~ 1'
can become involved-gay or straight, male or female,
N young or old, black or white. If you're HIV positive, you can
surround yourself with the support you need to live a long and
healthy life. To find out more about what you can do,
call CAP's Hotline • at 223-2437 V/fDD.

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includes an 800 number for more information
about the organization.
AmFAR is committed to mobilizing the
good will and generosity of all caring people to
end the AIDS epidemic. Since 1985, with
support contributed entirely by the private
sector, AmFAR has provided over $44 million
in funding to 680 AIDS-related projects.
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Shibley Named
As Delegate
PORTLAND-State Rep. Gail Shibley
represented Portland and Oregon as a delegate
to this summer's Democratic National
Convention.
The official decision came at the Oregon
State Democratic Party convention in Portland.
Shibley cast her vote for Democratic
presidential candidate Bill Clinton. Convention
delegates forged the party's platform and
decided who will receive the Democratic
nomination for president. The convention
filled New York City's Madison Square
Garden July 13-16.
"I'm very pleased to have the opportunity to
participate in the convention," Shibley said.
"It's an honor to be selected."
The Oregon delegation . comprises 57
members, including seven elected state
officials. The other state officials are Sen.
Bill Bradbury, Sen. Shirley Gold, Sen. Tim
Hill. Rep. Heidy Reijken, Sen. Frank Roberts
and Labor Commissioner Mary Wendy
Roberts.
. Hill. Reijken and Mary Wendy Roberts join
Shibley in supporting the Clinton nomination,
according to Paddy McGuire, Oregon State
Directorof the Clinton for President campaign.
The 57 Oregonians joined delegations
throughout the United States for a total of
4,289 delegates at the convention.
This was not Shibley's first taste of
Democratic politics on the national level. For
six years she was a senior aide to former U.S.
Rep. Jim Weaver of Oregon.
While she works to help earn Clinton the
presidential nomination, Shibley has other
goals as well. "I'm looking forward to the
opportunity to meet committed Democrat
activists from all over the country. The
convention is a terrific forwn; it lets us say,
'Herc's who we are and here's what's important
to us,"' she stated.
"I believe we'll be able to forge a unanimous
and broad-based coalition for victory in
November," she says, "because Oregon and
the Northwest can't afford another four years
of George Bush."

New Atheist Center
Opens Doors
PORTLAND-The U.S. Census Bureau in
its Statistical Abstract of the United States
1986-1991 estimates that persons with "none"
or ''no religion" comprise nine percent of the
population.. This significant percentage has
had no place to escape the religious beliefs that
permeate American society. That is, until a
group of Portland atheists formed the Center
for Rational Thought and set about opening an
Atheist Community Center.
The center, the first of its kind in the United
States, is located at 415 S.W. 13th Ave and
held its grand opening on Sunday, June 28.
Dedicated to providing an island of refuge for
atheists in an ocean of religious nmnoil. the
Atheist Community Center will house a library,
bookstore, counseling center and meeting
room.

Activists Hit
with 'SLAPP Suit'
PORTLAND-An Oregon group with the
goal of forcing lesbians and gays ,back into the
• closet has broadened its attack by launching a
class action suit against 21 Portland opponents.
On May 12, Paul C. DeParrie, an OCA
activist and self-described "world-wide leader"
of the anti-abortion movement, filed suit against
a number of prominent Northwest gay rights
leaders, lesbian/gay, feminist and civil liberties
organizations' the Fred Meyer Corporation;
municipal officials and the city government of
Portland as a whole. He is demanding over
$14 million in damages.
DePaniecharges that Radical Women, Bigot
Busters, Campaign for a Hate Free Oregon,
· Lesbian Community Project and Queer Nation,
along with several individuals including
Radical Women organizer Adrienne Weller
and Police Chief Tom Potter, conspired to
depriveOCA petitioners of their right to gather
signatures on local and statewide initiatives.
Weller sees dePanie's legal attack as a
SLAPP suit (a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public
Participation) and a test of right wing strength
that will have national repercussions. "This
lawsuit makes meeting and discussing strategy
to stop the neo-Nazis and the far right into a
conspiracy if later a confrontation between the
homophobes and the pro-civil rights forces
occurs,"shesaid, "A victoryfordeParriewould
be as devastating to the rights of free speech,
assembly and association as night riders in

KKK hoods."
Using both federal civil rights laws and
Oregon's anti-racketeering act, dePaniemakes
sweeping charges that the defendants colluded
to deprive him and other OCA petitioners of
their First Amendment rights. He claims they
plotted to commit acts of burglary, assault,
fraud, intimidation, destruction of property
and inciting riot at the Fred Meyer stores in
Portland where, until Fred Meyer obtained a
court order banning free speech activities on
its property, the OCA regularly set up tables to
petition voters. DeParrie is asking the court
for an injunction ordering gay rights activists
to stay at least 25 feet away from petitioners.
DeParrie has already filed a discovery
motion demanding the defendants' internal
meeting minutes and correspondence,
contributors'namesandtaxrecords. "Luckily,"
says Weller, "we have a very strong precedent
to help fight this fishing expedition.. The
freeway hall case victory in Seattle,
Washington, two months ago confirmed
constitutional privacy protections for the
internal records of activist groups."
The deadline for responses or motions for
dismissal is Aug. 1. For more information, call
Radical Women at (503) 289-7082.

No on Hate
Needs Volunteers
EUGENE-No On Hate-Lane Co. is looking
for volunteers to help staff-booths at the Lane
County Fair and the Eugene Celebration.. 1ne
group hopes to find between 40 and 1OOpeople
to help out at the fair on Aug. 17 through 23.
For more information on the fair booth, call
Katie at485-5363. Training will be provided.
In addition to the booth at Eugene
Celebration, No On Hate-Lane Co. will also be
in the parade. Creative peop~ are needed to
help plan, construct and organize the group's
entry. They are also looking for a convertible
car and/or a flatbed truck. And, of course,
they'd like to have people on the floal Call
688-1601 for information on getting involved
in the Eugene Celebration.
No On Hate-Lane Co. always needs more
volunteers and funds for their on-going antiOCA work. They especially need people to
put on house parties. House parties are an
opportuny to inform friends and neighbors
about the OCA, sign up new volunteers and
raise funds. Fer more information about house
parties,cal1Jeanat746-6148. Toseehowyou
can help, call 688-1601 and watch for updates
in future issues of The Lavender Network.. If
you have already signed up as a volunteer and
haven't been called, don't despair. The most
intensive part of the campaign is the two or
three months before the election. 'Y

August 1992

M,iiit•kiliF
In Loving Memory:
David E. Montgomery
April 20, 1954June 17, 1992
David E. Montgomery died June 17 at
Roosevelt Hospital in New York City of
complications from AIDS. He was 38.
David was the brother of former Lavender
Network editor Martha Burdick. who now
lives in Tucson, Ariz. He was born in
Marblehead, Mass., April 20, 1954, and grew
up in New Hampshire. He lived in Boston,
Denver and for 15 years in New York City
before he died. His many jobs included work
as a waiter in Greenwich Village's famous gay
restaurant, Trilogy, and for Colony Records in
Manhattan.
David was devoted to theater, movies, pop
music, women's rights, animal rights. and his
cats, Carlisle, Susan and Maureen. He was a
recovering alcoholic who proudly celebrated
his second anniversary ofsobriety four months
before he died. He was at peace and was not
afraid of death.
In addition to his immediate family, David
leaves his closest friends, Susan Harlan of San
Francisco and Dennis Gates of New York
City.

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Saturday 1
Eugene • Deno Taylor. co-editor Sexual
Harassment. Free. WCA. ASL. 8pm. Mother
Kali's. 2001 Franklin Blvd. FFI: 343-4864.
EuQene • Women 's struggl_es. Women's
ViS1ons show opens. See pg. 51.
Eugene • MPowerment Movie Night. My
Best Friend Is a Vampire. 8pm . 679 Lincoln.
FFI: 683-4303.
Portland • SisterSplrlt Lommos Celebration.
WCA. all women welcome. FFI: 294-0645.
Salem • All our lives written & c:irected by Erik
J. Henderson.w/On TldyEnc:lngs. See pg. 52.

Sunday 2--------,--~".'"'."

Eugen_
e • PeterWiide_& Louro Kemp. WOW
Holl . 7.30pm. $3-5. FFI. 687-2746.
Eugene• 6th Anniv. Worship. MCC. 4pm .
First Congregational Condon Chapel. FFI:
345-5963.
Eugene• MPowermentBisexual Rap Group.
discusslon open to both sexes. 6pm . 679
Lincoln. FFi: 683-4303.
Eugene • lntoduclng Emperor & Empress
Candidates Show. See pg 44.
Portland • The Roches. Roseland Theater.
$15 adv. $17.50 door. FFI : (206) 323-4130.

Monday 3 ________
Eugene• MPowerment Rap Group for gay
men. 8:30pm. 679 Lincoln. FFI: 683-4303.
Portland • AIDS Forum - Being_ AHve Medical
Update. 7pm . channel 11 (Ptld). 33 (Ore .
City). 38(Vanc). 43/47 (Mliw) .
Portland • Chat Club for gays. lesbians.
bisexuals who like to talk. Ali ages. $1.
7:30pm. NW Services Center. FFI: 321-5079.

Tuesday 4 ________
Portland • Nlghtscene TV - 1992 Goy &
Lesbian Pride Celebration . see Comm .
Resources for time & channels.

Wednesday 5 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Core Group.
Meeting of the decislon-moking body. All
welcome. 6pm. 679 Lincoln. FFI: 683-4303.
Eugene • Men's Rap Group. Coming out:
post. present. future. 7:30pm. Kolnonlo
Center. 1414 Kincaid.

Thursday 6 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowerment Project M Group.
Young gay & bisexual men discuss
relotlonshlps In the 90s. 5:30 refreshments.
6pm begin . 679 Lincoln. FFI : 683-4303 .

Friday 7 _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Project Open
House. 4- lOpm . 679 Lincoln. FFI : 683-4303.
Portland • B.J. Castleman. Donation. 57pm . It's My Pleasure. 4526 SE Hawthorne.
FFI :.236-0505
Portland • Potluck&meeting. Forest Group.
6:30 & 7:30 . FFI. 452-9820
Portland • Lust & Pity opens. See pg. 50.
Salem • On Tt1y Endngs & Al OJr l.Nes. ~ 8/1.

Saturday 8 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • Women's 2-step dance. WCA.
$3-5. 7-11 pm. Lessons 7-8:30 pm. Condon
School. FFI: 746-4106.

Eugene • . MPowerment ProJect Club
M.Dr.Seuss sPartyonP/anetM.9:30pm1om. FFI: 683-4303.
Portland • Lust & Pity, see 8/7.
Portland • Mt. Washington Climb. Forest
Group. FFl:288-2893.
Portland • Radical Women's Holiday
Bazaar. 10am. 7038 N. Fairport Pl. FFI: 2897082.
Portland• Safer Sex Lech.re. Free.Allwomen
welcome. 7pm. It's My Pleasure. 4526 SE
Hawthorne. Reservations & FFI: 236-0505.
Roseburg • Dance benefit for MCC. $3
sliding scale. 9pm. Eagles· Nest. FFI: 6799144.
Salem • Annual Western Show. Imperial
Court of the Willamette Empire. FFI: PO Bax
263. Salem 97308.
Salem • AH OU- LJves &OnTld; Enc:lngs. see 8/1

Sunday 9 _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Bike Trip. 7pm. 679
Lincoln. FFI: 683-4303.
Eugene• MPowerment Bisexual Rap Group.
see 8/2.
Portland • Radical Women· s Bazaar. Noon.
see 8/8.
Salem• Annual Picnic. Imperial Court of
the Willamette Empire. FFI: PO Bax263.Salem
97308.
Salem • AH OU- LJves &On Tk:Jy tndlngs. see 8/ 1.

MondaylO _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowerment Rap Group.see 8/3.
Portland • SlsterSplrlt Healing Circle. All
women welcome. 7:30pm. FFI : 294-0645 .
Portland • AIDS Forum - Being Alive Media/
Update. see 8/3 for time & channels.

Tuesday 11 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowerment Project M Group.
see 8/6.
Michigan • Michigan Womyn's Music
Festival. FFI: WWTMC. Dept. W. Box 22.
Walhalla. Ml 49458. (616) 757-4766.
Portland• Mon-to-MonSaferSexWorkshop.
Cascade AIDS Project. Free. 6:3(}9:30pm.
3835 SN Kelly. FFI: 223-5907.
Portland • Bread & Roses - Herstory of
Lesbian Music. 9- lOpm. KBOO 90.7fm.
Portland • Nlghtscene TV - Peacock In the
Park. see Comm. Resources for time &
channels.
Portland • Write from the Heart: lesbians
Healing from Heartache. editor Anita Pace
et. al. Free . 7pm. Sun's Cafe 1001 SN 10th.
FFI : 241-7726.

• Wednesday 12 _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Core Group. see 8/5.
Eugene• MPowermentPlzzo Porty. 7:30pm .
679 Lincoln. FFI: 683-4303.
Eugene • Men's Rap Group. Topic : Goy
rights. 7:30pm. Kolnonla Center. 1414
Kincaid.
•
.
Portland • SlsterSplrlt Celebration Planning
Mtg. All women welcome. WCA. 7:30pm.
408 SN 2nd.Suite 426. FFI: 294-0645.

Thursday 13 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Wave Pool Porty,
5pm. 679 Lincoln. FFI 683-4303.
Eugene • Meeting for area athletes
Interested In NW Gay and Lesbian Win.

Games. FFI: Dennis 343-1628 • ,
Mendocino Woodlands • 5tli Annual
Elderflower Womensplrlt Festival. $50-75/
women. $35-40 girls 11 & up. FFI : PO 31627.
San Francisco. CA 94131. (415) 285-5669 or
(916) 447-1728.
Portland • Lust & Pity. see 8/7.

Friday 14 _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowermentProJectHousePorty.
8pm-12am . 679 Lincoln. FFI : 683-4303.
Portland• Shabbotservlce. NevehShalom
gay/lesbian outreach. All welcome. 8:15
pm. Zldell chapel. FFI: Sheri 246-8831.
Portland • Lust & Pity. see 8/7.
Portland • SUper-Jacks. men-only safe sex club.
$5 donation. 8:30-10:~m. FFI: 796-1934.
Salem • All OU- Uves &On Tidy Endings. see 8/1 .

Saturday 15 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Movie Night.
Grease. see 8/ 1.
Eugene • MPowerment M of Color Group.
5pm. 679 Lincoln. FFI : 683-4303.
Portland• MOJreen Kelly &Non Collie. Saa pg. 51 .
Portland • LCP 7th Annual Softball
Tournament. FFI: 281-7340.
Portland • lust & Pity. see 8/7.
Portland • 6th Annual Ms. Leather & Ms.
Lace Pageant for lesbian teens. 11 pm . City
Nightclub. 13 NW 13th. FFI: 224-CITY.
Roseburg • Umpqua River Float & Picnic.
1pm. FFI: 679-9144.
Salem • AH OU- Uves & On Tidy Endings. see 8/1.

Sunday16 _ _ _ _ _- Eugene • Edward II. WOW Holl. 8pm . $7/8.
FFI : 687-2746.
Eugene • MPowerment Madonna B-doy
Party. 1-4:30Dm. 679 Lincoln. FFI : 683-4303.
Portland • Perfectly Positive Picnic In the
Pork. CAPHIVWellnessProgrom. For people
with HIV. friends & family. l-4pm. Lourelhurst
Park. FFI: 223-5907.
Portland • SlsterSplrlt Celebration. 6pm.
Forest Park. FFI : 294-0645.
Portland • Oregon State Leatherman &
Leatherwomon Contest. See pg . 25.

Monday 17 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Rap Group. see 8/3.
Eugene • Close Relationships - Ending
lsofotion men's workshop. 7-9 :30pm . FFf:
Chris Powers 683-1744.
Portland • AIDS Forum - Dental Issues & HIV.
see 8/3 for time & channels.

Tuesday 18 _________
Portland • Nlghtscene TV- Bill Clinton & Goy

Rights. see Comm . Resources for time &
channels.
Salem • Prince & Princess Show. Imperial
Court of the Willamette Empire. FFI: PO Box
263. Salem 97308.

Wednesday 19 _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Core Group. see 8/5.
Eugene • Men's Rap Group. Topic:
Oppression. 7:30pm. KolnonlaCenter.1414
Kincaid.
Portland • SlsterSplrlt Wiccon Discussion
Group. All women welcome. WCA. 7pm .
408 SN 2nd. Suite 426 ..FFI: 294-0645.

August 1992
Portland • Organizing Mtg. Nevada Test
Ban & lndgenous People's Rights. Portland
Chap. Healing Global Wounds. 7:30pm.
Liberty Tree Coffeehouse 344 NE 28th. FFI :
229-3969.

Thursday20 ______,---~
Eugene • MPowerment Project M Group, see 8/6.
Portland • Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.

Friday 21 _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Corvallis • Our Night out camping trip.
9am . Meet at Hollywood Video. 4th &
Harrison. FFI: 758-6712 or 75er314l.
Eugene • MPowerment Open House. aee 8/7.
Poi'tland • Plus Club SOclal Hour. CAP HIV
Wellness Prog. 5-8 pm . Balcony. Hobo's
Lounge. 120 NW 3rd. FFI : 223-5907.
Portland • Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.
Portland • Portland Gay Men's Chorus
auditions. No experience needed. For
location and appointment: 284-5386.
Rosebu~ • MCC Dessert SOclal & Game
Night. Bring afrlend&adesserttoshare. FFI:
679-9144.

Saturday 22 ------,-----

Eugene • MPowerment Movie Night.
Frankenhooker, see 8/ l.
Eugene • Voting for Emperor & Empress .
See pg 44.
Portland • Videos About & By Women.
Free. 12-Spm. It's My Pleasure. 4526 SE
Hawthorne, FFI: 236-0505.
Portland • SPA Lesbian. Gay & Bl Employees
potluck. All Fed. employees welcome. FFI:
631 -7767.
Portland • Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.
Portland • Portland Gay Men·s Chorus
auditions. No experience needed. For
location and appointment: 284-5386.
Roseburg • Mixed Music Dance. $3 slldlng
scale. 9pm. Eagles· Nest. FFI: 679-9144.

Sunday 23 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowerment Bike Trip. see 8/9.
Eugene • MPowerment Bl Rap Group. see 8/2.
Portland• Women's Rights Dayw/ Radical
Women,speakers.sklts.poetrv.$3donation.
$7 buffet at noon. l :30pm. Musclans Unlon
Hall. 325 NE 20th. Childcare. FFI: 289-7082.
Roseburg • Anti-Homophobic Violence
Workshopw/KevlnVerlllofNGLTF. l-4:30pm.
GALA Community Ctr. FFI : 679-9144.

& change. 7:30pm. Kolnonla Center. 1414
Kincaid.

Thursday 27 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowerment Ice Skating Party.
Spin. 679 Lincoln. FFI: 683-4303.
~ne • In TolNn .!h>w. See pg 44.
Eugene • Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual & Still
Catholic support group. Newman Center.
1250 Emerald. FFI: Jose 346-4468.
Portland • Women Worlcers: SparJ<plugs of
Laborvldeow/ Radical Women. 9.Jpper $4.
6:30pm. Standard Plaza. 1100 SW 6. 3rd ft.
conf. rm. A. FFI: 289-7082.
Portland • Kids & women lake trip. Thru 9.Jn.
Forest Group. FFI: 235-4667.
Portland • Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.

Friday 28 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • NAACP meeting. FFI: 485-4767.
~ • MPowermentProJ.HousePaty.see8/l4.
Eugene• OUtofTOINn 9low.See pg 44.
Portland • Sex Toys 101. Free. All women
welcome. It's My Pleasure. 4526 SE
Hawthorne. FFI: 236-0505.
Portland• Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.
Portland • Super-Jacks. men-only safe sex
club. $5 donation. 8:30-10:30pm. FFI : 7961934.

Saturday 29 _ _ _ _ __
MPowerment Movie Night.
Mommy Deaest. see 8/ l.
Eugene • MPowerment M of Color Group.
see8/l5.
Eugene • Coronation Ball. see pg 44.
Portland • B.J. Castleman. Donation. It's
My Pleasure. 4526 SE Hawthorne. FFI: 2360505.
Portland• Lesbian SelfDefense. LCP. $5-15
w/lunch. 9am-5pm. Reg. by8/l0. FFI : 2230071.
Portland • Zoo Smith performance. Free.
9pm. Cafe Lena. 2239 SE Hawthorne. FFI:
238-7087.
Portland • Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.
Eugene •

Sunday 30 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Bl Rap Group, see 8/2.
Eugene • Victory Brunch. See pg 44.
Eugene • Lorretta Neet·s birthday
celebration. Location TBA. OUTPac & 0.Jeer
Nation. l-4pm. FFI: 683-4812.

Monday 31 _ _ _ _ __

Monday24 _ _ _ _ _____,.~

Eugene• MPowerment Rap Group.see 8/3.

Eugene• MPowerment Rap Group. see 8/3.
Portland • AIDS Forum - More on Chinese
Herbs & HIV. see 8/3 for time & channels.

September 1

Tuesday 25 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Project M Group. see 8/6.
Portland • SlsterSolrlt Feminist Christian
Communion. WCA. 7:30pm. Queen of
Heaven Gnostic Chapel, 2229 SE Market.
FFI: 294-0645.
Portland • Nlghtscene TV - Exploring Sexual
Diversity In Drfferent Cultures. see Comm.
Resources for time & channels.

Eugene • Soromundl mtg. See pg.33

September4-7 _ _ _ __
Myrtle CrNk • Personal Theater Workshop
for Women w/Bethroot Gwynn & Hawk
Madrone.Slldlng scale $100-150. Reg . by8/
28. FFI: Fty Away Home. Box 593, Myrtle
Creek. OR 97457.
Seattle • P-FLAG Annual International
Convention.

Wednesday 26 _ _ _ __

September 5 _ _ _ _ __

Eugene • MPowerment Core Group. see 8/5.
Eugene • Men's Rap Group. Relationships

Portland •
Pride of Portland Golf
Tournoo,ent. FFI: 243-1366.

September 5-6 _._ _ __
Montreal • Montreal Cl() of Gays & Lesbians
Master swtmmers. FFI : (514) 843-1075.
Portland • Portland Lesbian & Gay Sports
Festtval. FFI : 243-1366.

September 9-10 ______
Portland• Bent opens. See pg. 52.

September 11-13 _ _ __
Gresham • Northwest Women·s Music
Celebration . $120. Registration forms
available at Mother Kali's. Ladd's Editions.
It's My Pleasure, Artichoke Music.
Harbin Hot Springs, CA • PEP 6th Annual
Conference. $150. FFI : PEP. PO -6306.
Captain Cook. HI 96704-6306.

September 12 _ _ _ _ __
Portland • Women's Conga Drum
Workshop. $50 by 9/l. FFI: 284-185 l.

September 18-20 _ _ __
Eugene• Eugene Celebration. Volunteer
for Queer Nation booth. FFI : 683-4812.
Roseburg • Lavender Life Support
Conference. Reg.by 9/l . $15-20. FFI: LLS/
Womansource. PO Box 335. Ashland 97520.

September 25-27 _ _ __
WIiiamette Nat. Forest• Lesbos at Long Bow.
Womyn only campout. WCA. Drug &
alcohol free. $15-20 sliding scale. FFI: 5635827 or 265-9354.

September 25-29 _ _ __
Breltenbush • Breakthrough 92: Men &
Economic Class advanced workshop by
Ct,arlle Kreiner. WCA. ASL. childcare
avalllble. $380-$670 sliding scale. FFI : (206)
933-0151.

October 2-4 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • The Lesbian Connection trip to
Reno. FFI: 342-4989 or 683-2249.

October 8-11 _ _ _ _ __
Uncoln City • Lavender Waves· Courage
to Change Retreat. see pg.32.

October 9-11 _ _ _ _ __
Chicago • Living In Leather. Early reg. by 9/
l. To register: (312) 528-0041.
Washington, DC • International Display of
NAMES Project Memorial Quilt

October 23-25 _ _ _ __
Chicago • Lavender Law Ill. National
Lesbian & Gay Law Assoc.conference. FFI :
(503) 222-9830
Eugene • Conference. NW Coalition
• Against Malicious Harassment. U of 0. FFI:

687-4488

November 11-15 _______
Los Angeles • 5th Annual Conference for
Gay & Lesbian Organizing. NGLTF. EarlY
registration by 9/l l. LA Airport HIiton. FFf:
(202) 332-6483.

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Club, 525 SE Pine FFI: Hotline 2'31-3160
Roseburg HIV Su~port Group at St Joseph's Schooli. 800 WStanton 7:30pm
Salem 'Shoulders' support IVOOP 7pm 141012th :,1. SE 363-4963
Salem Willamette Umv. GAL\ 7pm WO!l'Yll'S Ctr in Putnam Center 370-6265
Vancouver Gay,1.esbian-Rap GRM)p 6:30om 214 E16th St. Rudy 737-6012
Women's Music 9:30-llpm KLCC 89.TFM
TUESDAY:
Eugene Women in Rocove,y 7:~m Central Presbvlerian Church 14th & Ferry
Eugene Club Arena-Countiy 2 Step Dancing 8pm 9'59 Pea~ Downstairs
Klamath Falls Gay AA 7pm Klamath Falls Resource Ctr 1035 Main St
Medford Lesbian Supoort Group 7pn1 734-7635 Emi
Monmouth Vt{)SC GALA 7:30pm in Wallowa Room, upstairs Werner Col~ Center
Portland Comm BowliJi Am:. Prime Time LeaipJe 6pm PRO 300, 3031 SE Powell

Portland Frontrunners Weekly Run 6:30om chiMinJ bars, Duniway parll
Portland Parll INe. Social Club 7:3Ppm 1st Gong. Church (SW Maclison & Parll)
Roseburg Gay,tesbian Discussion GrouJ) 7:30om First United Methodist
Vancouver Gay,1.esbian AA Meeli!i 6:30om P~nalilies
WEDNESDAY:
Ashland Woman Source O!Jlnizing mtg 7~ SOSC's Women's Ctr
Coos Bay/N. Bend Alcoholics Anon Group 8-9:30 269-4183 Lee or Bruce
Corvallis Lesbian Student Group 5:30pm Women's Ctr OSU Campus
Eugene Lesbian Support Group 7-9pm Mother kali's Bookstore
Eugene Men's Nelworll Rap Group 7:30pm 1414 Kincaid FFI: 342-2713
Eugene Gay/lesbian AA. Knil!hls of Columbus, 1144 Chamelton, 7-8om
Eugene 'Invisible Lunch' UOlesbians bring lunch to PLC courtyard 12:30
Eugene Long-Haired Lesbian Supporters Group 7:30pm 1414 kincaid 485-3579
Eugene Women Adult Children Alcoh. 7:30om Whiteaker Sch 345-5362
Meaford Gay Men's Rap group 7:30om at MCC
Portland Reed Colle~ l.esbian..tay Student Union 7pm Women's Ctr
Salem Chemekela Com College LG BSA 2:30-4:30pm Bldg 5 Rm 257 371-0548
THURSDAY:
Corvallis Men's Group at Nearly Noonals (upstairs) 109 NW 15th
Eugene lcom Club Meet!
· f2:30-4o1J11 Isl United Methodist RQ!).61)376 Olive
Eugene Queer Nation 7:
Grower's Markel (454 Willamette), ~167 (Brian)
Grants Pass/Rogue Vale, L N.A. Meeting 7-8:30pm Josephine County Prof. Bldg
RmllO 661fi &CSt
Medford HIV SuDDOl'I Group 5-6:30pm 772-1777
Portland GALA PCC 12-lpm Pine Rm PCC-Sylvainia
Portland HIV/AIDS Drop-In Group. 6-9pm( 3835 SW Kelly. Fred 223-5907 V/TDD
Portland Sex & I.Die Addicts Anonymous SLAA) 6-7:30 pm NW Service Center 1819
1 NW Everett, lower level conference room
Portland Rose City Gender Center Support IVOOP 7:30pm
Portland Windfire Youth Group 21 &under181'1, lesbian, bi, undecided 223-8299
Portland MCC Worship 7pm 1644 NE 24Ih
Salem 'Open Door" support fOIJP 7pm 1410 12th St SE 363-4963
FRIDAY:
• Eugene Women's Sexual Identity Group 12-lpm, UO EMU Cedar RM D
Meaford Gay Men's AA 7pm MCC 123 1/2 Main St
Portland Lealhermen 10pm Dirty Duck Tavem 439 NW 3rd
Salem This Moment HIV Support Group ZPm 141012th St SE 363-6618
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SATURDAY:
Bend The other Side Parties 9pm-lam 338-2395
Eugene Frontrunnn'Walkers-lOam 24th &Amazon at chinning bars
Portland Frontrunners Weekly Run 8:30, varyiJi locations FFI: 235-8747
Salem Gay AA 7:30pm SOS Club 399-0599'

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R.A.-T.S.
Radical Activists Truth Squad
Oregon has been identified by ACT UP
New York as one of the 10 worst stales in the
country in dealing with AIDS. The major
reason involves the Oregon Medicaid reform
plan and its impact on people with AIDS.
Oregon's delegates to the Democratic National
Convention will be visited by members of
ACT UP New York as they endeavor to
convince party regulars that they should oppose
implementation of this plan. We hope that
ACT UP New York has more success
convincing our state's political machine of the
inherent dangers of this plan than we have had
herein Oregon. Tite Medicaid reform proposal
is still on hold in the federal approval process,
but everyone expects the plan to receive the
necessary federal waivers for implementation
in the near fuwre.

United for AIDS Action
On Tuesday, July 14, RATS co-sponsored
the United For AIDS Action rally in Portland
along with a dozen other AIDS education.
prevention, service, care and activist
organizations. RATS financed the rally in
Pioneer Courthouse Square, which was
coordinated with similar events in other cities
around the nation. The action in New York
City, where participants marched to the site of
the Democratic National Convention. was the
largest AIDS-specific political march in
history.
The purpose of the United for AIDS • ction
was to demand that the next president of the
United States endorse the following five-point
platform. ( 1) Leadership: The next president
must lead the nation by saying five words-"America declares war on AIDS"--cid stand
by that declaration in word and deed. (2) AIDS

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with a single-payer universal health care plan
thatcoverseverything,includingprescriptions
and preventive care. As AIDS cases increase,
so must funding for AIDS services, including
funds for housing, drug treatment, and
community-based organizations. (3) Research:
The next president must fight AIDS the way
America fought polio or ran the space race-with intensive research. He must commit
funds to fmding a cure for HlV and the immune
damage it causes, drugs to prevent and treat
AIDS-related infections, and a vaccine to
protect the uninfected. (4) Education: The
next president must deliver AIDS education
that works. He must support honest, targeted
H1V prevention campaigns for all communities.
He must expand HlV treatment education for
both patients and providen. (5) Discrimination:
The next president must show that mandatory
testing and HlV-relateddiscrimination are unAmerican and unacceptable. He must fully
implement and enforce the Americans with
Disabilities Act and speak out against policies
that bar people with HlV from insurance
coverage, employment, housing, federal
benefits and entrance into the country.
All of these things have been recommended
by the National Commission on AIDS. 1be
organii.ations and individuals involved in the
rally both in Portland and other cities
represented a wide variety of ethnic, political
and religious backgrounds. Each organization
involved has a different mission in fighting
AIDS. Sometimes we may disagree about
tactics or specific issues. (Nearly every other
organization sponsoring the rally in Portland,
for example, supports the Oregon Medicaid
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Yet each agreed with these fundamental
principles, and especially about the importance
of presidential leaders}µp in solving the AIDS
crisis. Listen closely to what the candidates
have to say about AIDS in particular and
health care issues in general. If we are to end
the suffering of individuals and the devastating
loss of human potential for our national
community brought on by AIDS, the nation's
highest elected official must make this issue a
personal priority. And each one of us must
vote as if our lives depend on iL

Acting Up at the Republican
National Convention
RATS will be participating in the ACT UP
Network demonstrations at the Republican
National Convention in Houston. It's time to
bring an end to 12 years of murderous
Republican apathy and discrimination directed
towards people living with H1V. When George
Bush says he's doing everything he can about
the AIDS crisis remember that he actively
campaigned for Senator Jesse Helms the same
weekend the Names Project quilt was displayed
on the Capitol mall, that he has failed to make
good on his promise to remove immigration
restrictions that bar HIV positive individuals
from entering the country, that he has reduced
the AIDS prevention budget of the Center for
Disease Control at a time when HlV infections
are spreading rapidly among adolescents and
theinnercitypoor. So"VoteRepublican: Kill
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National News

Religion
The Episcopal Diocese ofNewark last week
became the first diocese of any mainstream
religious group to extend dental plan coverage
to the domestic partnas of lesbian and gay
male clergy and employees, according to the
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund.
The Rev. Karen Murphy, a lesbian priest in
the Newark Diocese, prompted the church
group to investigate extending coverage when
she attempted to enroll her domestic partner in
the Diocese's health insurance plan. Murphy
was turned down by the insurance company
because she and her partner are not legally
married. The Episcopal church has a national
policy of nondiscrimination based on sexual
orientation.
''The Diocese's decision marks the first
time a mainstream church denomination has
providedfinancialbenefitsinadditiontopolicy
support for its lesbian and gay clergy and
employees," said Suzanne Goldberg, a Lambda
staff attorney. 'The decision is also important
because it represents an addition to the rapidly
growing numberofemployers whichrecogniz.e
that a policy of nondiscrimination means
providing actual benefits as well as protection
against being harassed or fired," Goldberg
added.
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ThePresbyterianChurchU.S.A voteddown
a resolution urging congregations to ban the
Boy Scouts from using their facilities if they
exclude gay scout leaders, the Washington
PostreportedonJune 10. At a national meeting
in Milwaukee last week. delegates also rejected,
368 to 165, aresolution thatwouldhaveputthe
2.8-million member denomination on record
to do everything in its power to prevent society
from discrimination against gays.
The Presbyterian church bans gay clergy,
reported the Post, and maintains that
homosexuality is wrong.
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The Southern Baptist convention ousted
two churches from the organization for
accepting open gays in their congregations,
the New York Times reported on June 11.
The predominantly white religious
organization of 15.2 million members also
voted to change the organization's bylaws to
exclude any churches which accept open gays
in the future.
The convention expelled two North Carolina
churches--one for blessing a gay male union
and the other for ordaining a gay minister. The
convention said that the stances of the churches
on gays were "contrary to the teachings of the
Bible on human sexuality and the sanctity of

the family and ~e offensive to Southern
Baptists."
The action of the Southern Baptists is a
departure from the organization's long tradition
of permitting individual churches autonomy.
"I hate to see Baptists make essenti~ to
cooperation and membership any of our
positions on social issues," said the Rev. Mahan
Siler, pastor of one of the churches. "It is
dangerous. It does violate our kind of freedom."
"It is a blessed separation," said W.F.
Highfill, a member of one of the churches and
retired North Carolina State professor of
religion and philosophy. Highfill said he is
happy to see the church and the convention go
their separate ways.

Politics
Tim McFeeley, executive director of the
Human Rights Campaign Fund, the nation's
largest lesbian and gay organization, issued
the following statement on the selection of
Senator Al Gore as Democratic candidate for
,Yice President of the United States:
"We strongly endorse Governor Clinton's
selection of Senator Gore to be his running
mate. Senator Gore has a strong Senate record
on issues of concern to lesbian and gay
Americans. His voting record demonstrates a
commitment to the traditional American values
of equality, tolerance and respect for privacy
and individual rights.
"Senator Gore has voted for increased
funding for AIDS research, prevention and
care; for civil rights protections for people
with AIDS; and for a greater federal role in
combatting hate crimes against lesbian and
gay Americans. He has opposed efforts by
Senator Jesse Helms to undermine the efforts
oflesbian and gay Americans to live as equal
members of our society. We look forward to
building strong support in the lesbian and gay
community for the Clinton-Gore ticket."
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Three senior members of Congress released
a major new study which disclosed that the
Pentagon wastes tens of millions of tax dollars
annually implementing an and-gay
discrimination policy that lacks any scientific
justification.
The General Accounting Office, an
independent watchdog arm of the Congress,
undertook the comprehensive two-year review
of the Department of Defense policy on
homosexuality following a request by gay
Congressman Gerry Studds (D-MA), together
with Congressmen Ted Weiss (D-NY), and
John Conyers (D-MI).
"The Pentagon's anti-gay policy has
destroyed distinguished careers, turned well-

qualified Americans away from military
savice, and shattered lives of patriotic gays
and lesbians who wish to serve their country,"
said Rep. Studds. "Nowweknowthefinancial
expense of this inexcusable policy is as
staggering as its human cost."
Examining Defense Department data from
1980 through 1990, the GAO report found the
various service branches discharged an average
of 1,500 gays and lesbians each year. The
Pentagon failed.to respond to GAO questions
about how much the Defense Department
spends to remove them, but GAO calculated
the cost to the government of recruiting and
training replacements for the lesbians and gay
men discharged at $27 million. Because 1990
was the year with the fewest discharges of any
studied, costs for other years were presumably
higher.
Rep. Studds concluded: "We always knew
the anti-gay policy was wrong. Now we ¥0
know what we had suspected: that it is also a
colossal waste of our money."
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Although the Pentagon spends millions to
enforce its anti-gay discrimination policy, the
policy was suspended during the Persian Gulf
War.
Tim McFeeley, executive director of the
Human Rights Campaign Fund, produced a
memo which listed homosexuality as one of
thirty-five "criteria which may requirt.
personnel actions during the mobilization
process."The memo states that gay and lesbian
personnel should be discharged only if the
discharged was authorized and requested prior
to the notification that the military unit had
been placed on alert.
The Pentagon's decision not to discharge
lesbian and gay service personnel during the
Gulf Conflict was reported in various media,
including The Wall Street Journal, which
entitled a Jan. 24, 1991, article "Gay Gls Told
Serve Now, Face Discharge Later."
A Jan. 11, 1991 San Francisco Chronicle
article on the change in policy quoted Pentagon
spokesperson Lt. Cmdr. Ken Satterfield stating
that "Just because a person says they're gay,
that doesn't mean they can stop packing their
bags."The Chronicle story, written by National
Correspondent Randy Shilts, noted the paper
learned that "when several gay reserve
personnel told commanders that they are gay,
the commanders have responded that they
must first be sent to Saudi Arabia, although
they may be discharged when they return
home."
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In Washington D.C., arts professionals
charged June 18 that the National Endowment
for the Arts will consider political factors in
awarding grants despite a recent court ruling
that the NEA's approach violates the U.S.
Constitution.
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National News
McAusland told a 12-member peer review
panel that acting NEA chair Anne-Imelda
Radice will consider political issues when
evaluating grant applications.
AnNEAspokespersonclaimsMcAusland's
remarks were misinterpreted and taken out of
contexL "Artistic merit is the criterion by
which grant decisions are made," the
spokesperson affirmed.
Radice, outed by Capitol Coverage news
service and Queer Nation as a closeted lesbian,
cancelled funding for exhibits with sexual
content at two university galleries. She has
refused to comment on her decision, or the
outing.
Gay and lesbian activisis defended their
outing of the new NEA chair as an NEA grant
panel took an unprecedented step May 15 to
protest her vetoing grants for two applicants.
The panel cut off deliberations to protest
Radice's overruling.
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Radice• s vetoes were cheered by Sen. Helms
(R-NC) and other conservatives. "Now we
have a lady who has the good sense and guts to
match. My hat's off to her."
Radice told a Congressional subcommittee
May 5 that concerns of taxpayers and congress
should "have as much weight" as artistic merit.
She said she will veto funding for erotic art and
other proposals that include "difficult subject
matter." "fools are in place" to cut off grants
for offensive works, she promised.

Groups·
The influential, award-winning magazine,
The New RepMblic, ran a full-page pro-gay
and lesbian ad in its July 13 issue. The ad,
prepared by the Human Rights Campaign
Fund, urges readers to join the work of the
Campaign F\Dld by fighting anti-lesbian and
gay bigotry.
Directly countering the anti-gay rhetoric of
Vice President Dan Quayle, the ad is headlined,
''Tolerance is a traditional value."
"We wanted to make sure that the readers of
a widely read journal of political opinion know
that lesbian and gay Americans are not going
to remain silent in the face of attacks from Dan
Quayle, Lou Sheldon and others on the far
right," noted Tim Mcfeely, executive director
of the Campaign Fund.
The New Republic was awarded the
prestigious National Magazine Award for
General Excellence earlier this year. It is edited
by gay journalist Andrew Sullivan. Copies of
the ad are available from the Campaign Fund
by writing to Communications Department,
HRCF, 1012 14th Street NW, Suite 607,
Washington, D.C., 20005
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On Aug. 17, AIDS activists from across the
UnitedStatewillconvergeonHouston. Texas,
in a direct challenge to George Bush and the
entire Republican Party.
Members ofACT UP and other AIDS activist
organizations will meet in Houston during the
Republican National Convention to carry out
an entire week of protests designed to expose
the complete inadequacy of the past three
Republican administrations in dealing with
the AIDS crisis.
"We have no intention of going toJfouston
to talk to the Republicans about AIDS," said

demoralize what they hold dear, without being
able to disagree (or) educate them about the
policy or decision."
In May, the executive board of Levi Strauss
decided to bar contributions to BSA. saying
the exclusion of gays was at odds with the
company's "core values." The BSA has an
official policy that gay boys may not join the
organization, and gay men may not join the
organization as scoutmasters or leaders. The
formal grant-making policy of Levi Strauss
says the company will not provide support to
non-profit organizations that discriminate on

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·we always knew the (Defense Department's) antigay policy was wrong. Now we also know what we had
suspected: that it is afso a colossal waste of our money."
Jim Hull, one of the national organizers. ''The
time for talk is over. The Republicans have
been told numerous times over the past 11
years how to begin solving the crisis, and they
have refused to do anything."
The goal of this week of protest and demonstration will be to let the nation know there has
been no effective leadership from the Republicans in trying to deal with this disease. Several
hundred activists are expected to come to
Houston, and a feeling among many is that the
convention provides an opportunity for more
creative and aggressive · forms of civil disobedience than has been seen in other protests.
"Many people are just fed up with the total
lack of concern and even open hatred for
people living with HIV disease shown by
Republican Party officials over the past 11
years," said march organizer Phil Dunn. "It's
impossible to predict what forms of protest
that level of frustration will foster against the
Republicans."
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organization Radical Activists Truth Squad.
For more information call RATS at 240-0377.
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The company that makes 501 jeans, Levi
Strauss & Company, is under attack by
Christianfundamentalistsbecausethecompany
has decided that Boy Scouts of America will
no longer be a beneficiary of charitable fimding,
due to BSA 's policy to exclude gay boys from
joining the organization.
Levi Strauss' toll free number is being
flooded by "hateful, angry" callers from all
over the country who have vowed to boycott
the company.
The attack of Levi Strauss is being led by the
Rev.Donald Wildmon, a Methodist minister
in Tupelo, Miss. who heads the American
Family Association, a "traditional family
values" organization.
Levi Strauss has sent out a call for help in a
memo reading '7he people answering the
phones are going through a tremendous amo\Dlt
of stress listening to these people insult and

the basis of age, political affiliation, race,
national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability,
sexual orientation or religious belief. Boy
Scouts take an oath "to do my duty to God and
my country .... To keep myself physically
strong, mentally awake and morally straight"
Call Levi Strauss and express our approval
of their principled stand on this issue; 1-800USA-LEVI.
Compliled from the Seartle Gay News
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AccordingtoastoryintheJ\Dle9Washington
Post, "the Human Rights Campaign Fund,
which lobbies for gay rights, more than doubled
its giving to candidates from two years ago."
The Campaign Fund's political action
committee contributed $307,941 to candidates
for federal office by the end of March of this
year, a 136 percent increase from the same
period tow years ago. On average, contributions
from other political action committees
increased a mere 3 percent The figures were
compiled by the Federal Elections Commission
and released in June.
''The Campaign Fund's political action
committee intends to contribute as much as
one million to candidates who support our
communityinthecurrentelectioncycle,"notes
Political Director Eric Rosenthal. ''This is a
particularly important year for our community
as more than 150 new members of Congress
are expected to be elected."
The Campaign Fund made significant
contributions to women, people of color and
non-incumbent candidates, going against the
trend of most political action committees. The
Campaign Fund contributed 33 percent of its
fimds to non-incumbents. According to the
Federal Elections Commission study, only 3
percent of PAC money distributed from all
federal PACs in this election cycle went to
non-incumbents. "If we want lesbian and gay
civil rights to pass, we must be at the forefront
of changes in Congress," notes Cathy Nelson,
the Campaign Fund's National field director.
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I'm wpting to you in the hope that you will
help me correct a historical inaccuracy.
It has to do with the Gay,and Lesbian Pride
Celebration that took place in Eugene on June
28. I attended that event, and it was truly
wonderful. But I heard several announcements
from the stage that this was the first time that
local queers had celebrated Stonewall Day.
Big Sister, that just isn't true.
It just so happens that one of my bi7JIIl'e
personal habits is thatl'macompulsivereader.
Among my favorite things to read are back
issues of the local feminist newspaper.
Recently I was looking through the summer
1979 issue of w~• s Press'(now known as
Womyn' s Press, ) and on page two there is an
article about a Eugene Stonewall Day
Celebration that took place in late June that
year.
The political siruation in the summer of
1979 will sound familiar to your readers. In
May of 1978 Eugene citizens had voted by a
margin of two-to-one to repeal the city's gay
rights law. Then, as now, local lesbians and
gay men joined together to demonstrate their
ability to survive and resist repression.
The 60 participants in the parade and picnic
heard a speech by activist Carol Queen and
were led in song by Susan Arrow and Hayfield.
(You remember Hayfield don't you?)
I don't mean to take anything away from the
organizers of this year's event. Their hard
work deserves the gratitude of every lesbian
and gay man in the area. But I also think it's
important to remember the work of those who
have gone before. While we're at it, let's

honor the activists of the U of O's Lesbian,
Gay andBisexualAlliance, who sponsor Pride
Week every April.
What do you think about all this?
Just the Facts, Ma'am

Dear Just,
Thank you for your archival expertise. The
community needs out visionaries to help us
know where we 're going, our organizers to
help us know where we are, and our historians
(herstorians?) to help us know where we've
been.
Knowing that this was not the first ever
local Stonewall Day event, we can reflect
on the richness of our community's past and
appreciate the previous work done. Looking
toward the future, we can all enjoy
knowing June 28, 1992 was the First Annual
Eugene-Springfield Lesbian/Gay Pride
Celebration. See you next Y,ear! And the next
and the next ..

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Dear Big Sister,
Help!
It'sSunday2:11 a.m. I'msittinghereinthe
darkness crying. I never cry. A few months
ago I was in the toughest area in San Francisco
living on the streets. It was only for a few
wee.ks and I met many gays and lesb)ans. I
reali:zed within the last few weeks that I am a
lesbian. Thosepeoplehelpedmeacknowle.dge
this about my deep feelings and sexuality
towards females. I'm not sure if I'm bi-,
though. Idon'thaveanymoney,nolicense,no
car, no friends. So how am I, now living in

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Corvallis, supposed to get around to all these
lesbian events? I've never been with either
male or female. I've never even kissed or held
hands. I fear they'll laugh at me because I still
have no breasts at all. I'm finding it hard to like
me. I need to meet others (preferably somewhat
good-looking females) who can guide me
(without laughing). All of these personal ads
and find-a-friend things cost money and you
have to be 18. (I'm freshly 17.) I've just
realiud I'm lesbian and I'm very vulnerable.
I come from a rebellious, tightass, very mean
family and that's why my secrecy. I'm tall,
blonde, rebellious, honest, etc. and yet no
women will even talk to me. Why? What's
wrong with me, Big Sis? Am I a freak or
something because I'm breastless and a
loner?
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Dear Me,
I'm so glad you found The Lavender
N etworlr. and this column, reaching out is a big
step toward getting connected. Being new to
town and newly out would be difficult and
scaryforanyone,sopleasedon'tblameyourself
or your body!
You have plenty of time to explore your
sexuality, try not to worry about it. Before you
can get intimate with anyone you have to get
outofisolationandmeetpeoplc. Corvallishas
some good groups to help you get acquainted
with open-minded people who will accept you
exactly as you are:
The Lesbian Brunch group has a potluck
social on the second Sunday of every month at
11:30 a.m. Call 752-0155 for the meeting
location.
The Lesbian Students group is open to

community members as well as students; they
meet Wednesdays at the Women's Center on
the OSU campus at 5:30 p.m. for group
discussions, movies and workshops.
Our Night Out is a group for gay men and
women and their gay-supportive friends to
meet other people and have fun in a relaxed,
accepting atmosphere. Their monthly
activities include beach trips, camping,
dancing,movienights,etc.. CallBrianat7570785 or Lynne at 758-3141 to find out about
their next evenL
Community Outreach, Inc. provides a
lesbian and gay information and referral
phone line weekdays 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. and 24
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About the
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by Auntie Milo

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It is with sadness that, as President of Privy
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Pena as this reign's Emperor. He has been in
Las Vegas for the last few months and when I
spoke with him by phone (this 4th of July
weekend) he told me he was remaining there
permanently. He regretfully gave me his
resignation and sent his love to Eugene and
was sorry that he would be unable to finish out
his year, but there are professional opportunities
available in Las Vegas he could not pass up.
Good luck, Albert, we will miss you!
Our reigning Crown Princess (and Miss
Gay Oregon 19) Erika was in attendance at the
annual Gay Oregon pageant held in Portland
on June 27. The new Mr. Gay Oregon is Chris,
Ms. Gay Oregon is Nancy and Miss Gay
Oregon is Amanda Carrington, all of Portland.
I had dinner with former Emperor Daryl
Balini. He and his partner, Sparky, are living
in Portland and doing well. Daryl sends his
love and will see us in August for Coronation.
Former Crown Princess Victoria is alive and
well in Seattle. She is already an assistant
manager ata well-know fast food eatery and is
hostess al a popular night spot Good work
girl!
NowontoCoronation 1992. Frrstacalendar
of events. Aug. 2 (Sunday) Introduction to
Emperor and Empress candidates and open
show. Club Arena, hosted by Mr, Ms, and
Miss Gay Eugene. Door is at 8:30 p.m. and the
show starts at 10 p.m. Your M.C.s will be
CrownPrinceByronandCrownPrincessErika.
August 22, voting for Emperor and Empress,
MPowerment Project at 679 Lirlcoln St.,
Eugene, nooto midnight. Aug. 27, "In Town
Show" at Club Arena, Aug. 28, ''Out of Town
Show" at Club Arena, Aug. 29, Coronation
Ball at Valley River Inn. Aug. 30: Victory
Brunch at Valley River Inn.
We would like to invite everyone to join us
in our yearly celebration. It is a great time to
renew old friendships and make new ones.
This year we have some great and exciting
things in store for you. Please come and help
us honor Empress Sable for the great job she
did in our community and representing our
city on the circuit. We all thank you Sable for
the year!
InvestitureforthenewEmperorandEmpress
and their court will be in September, we'll
have the date next issue. And don't forget
Closet Ball irI the fall.Hope to see you at
Coronation, and 'til next time play safe!T

The Court System is a social, communityservice organization. When it origirlated in
San Francisco around 1965, it was strictly for
"camp" fun. From that beginning we derive
our camp titles, Emperor & Empress (those
who serve as presidents of our organization),
and Coronation (a gala function held yearly at
which time we elect our new officers), etc.
As elected officers and representatives of
our communities, our primary goals are to
further relationships with busirlesses and
organizations within our community, to hold
functions and fund raisers for the enjoyment of
the community and to help those in the
community who are in need of our assistance.
Each year our organization contributes
hwxlreds of dollars to the gay community.
The Imperial Sovereign Court of The
Emerald Empire (Eugene) has been in existence
since 1974. Most of the major cities in the
western United States have a court system in
their community. In Oregon we have three
courts: Portland, Salem and ours in Eugene. In
essence, we are a chapter in an international
organization. Our members attend Coronations
throughout the United States and Canadarepresenting the city of Eugene and furthering
relations. No one associated with our
organization personally receives any monetary
gain from money raised at our functions. The
money goes directly back into the community.
Throughout the years the court system has
raised hundreds of thousands of dollars
collectively to channel back into charitable,
social and political causes. We are al the
forefront of raising and donating money to the
fight against AIDS and to assist those persons
livirlg with AIDS.
You are probably wondering "Why aren't
they better known?" We now realize that it is
necessary to publicize our positive
contributions so the community is made aware
of the history, actions and credibility of our
organization. Perhaps the best aspect of our
organization is that it is open to everyone!
There is absolutely no discrimination---our
members represent every aspect of society,
both gay and straight. A person's gender,
lifestyle or mode of dress has no bearing
whatsoever on acceptance into our group.
Everyone is welcome!
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byEmpressKalhyAppleof[he/mperialCourt
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August 1992

Roseburg Report
Ruby House Grows in Roseburg
by Mark MIiier

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anythingsgrownaturallyinDouglas
County. Evergreen forest and
blackberries sinksblbbomroots into
its clay like soil and thrive in its swirling mists
of fog, the damp and drizzling winters. This is
a land for the tough and the hardy.
The people native to this place also sink
tenacious roots into this soil and become
fiercely defensive, viewing "outsiders" with
just a bit of wariness and authorities with
downright suspicion. It is not surprising that a
Herschel Taylor with his bib overalls and
scrappy determination would launch a recallthe-govemor drive from this area. It's is also
notsurprisingthattheOregonCitizensAlliance
would find this place quite responsive to a
campaign against anyone having "special
rights."
This surely is thelandoftheentrenched. and
certainly the last place where you would expect
an AIDS care-center to take root and be
News accounts of such
accepted.
establishments being hassled and even being
destroyed in more cosmopolitan places are not
uncommon even today.
But this area, besides being a land of the
tough, is also a land with surprising examples
of tolerance. In themid-80s, two school districts
within a "stones throw" of each other had
diametrically opposite reactions to a couple of
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Since its founding in 1988, much has
happened. Ruby House has ministered to the
needs of 120 people, with a committed staff
and a dedicated core of volunteers.
It has also developed a multi-county
networking system, working closely with Steve
Hensen in Coos Bay and with people in Curry
County, helping them in their initial startingup organizational work.
Because ofthe increaseddemand for services
and the need for a wider response to the AIDS
crisis, a newly t>pened boarding facility,
Michael House, has been opened to take care
of clients not needing speciali7.ed care.
Ruby House itself is currently in a process
of transition, looking for a larger facility and is
being assisted by the local hospitals. It has
been given the use of a new office at Mercy
Hospital, from which these new developments
will be directed.
Ruby House can well serve as a model of
how a community should respond to the needs
ofitspeople. Thoughitsexistencecanproperly
be aedited initially and primarily to Billy
Russo and Doug Beal, his pannez-in-life, it
can also ~operly be credited to a responding
general community which can not, in the last
analysis, be so easily "typed"...a community,
in the last analysis, where caring for people is
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common in this area, cannot be considered
pandemic.
In May 1988, when Billy Russo founded
Ruby House in Winston, south of Roseburg,
he certainly could not have known what kind
of reception he would get from his neighbors
and local authorities. Given these generali7.ed
social/political realities, it would have been
normal to expect the worse and develop a
defensive posblre.
Fortunately for this community, Billy did
not. lnsteadofwutingtimetryingtoanticipate
reactions, he just set himself to the tuk at hand
with an attitude that might be characteriz.ed as
"que sera, serL"
The fact that Ruby House experienced very
little resistance is, I believe, due not only to
Billy's positive, non-defensive approach, but
also to that curious quality of our ''natives"
with their live-and-let-live attitudes coexisting
with their wait-and-see distrust of new things.
Right from the beginning, Billy saw the
need to build atotal-ammunity base ofsupport.
He was very careful not to let Ruby House
become exclusively identified with the gay
community; it had to be a total-community
responsetototal-communityneed. Longbefore
the first client arrived. he had a number of
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Blue Heaven
A Novel by Joey Keenan
Reviewed by Ron Abraytis
swiftly and inexorably straightjackethim. His
only chance ofliving through the wedding is to
continue playing his role to the bitter endand even then, odds are he'll wind up at the
bottom of the Hudson River in a concrete

Blue Heaven by Joey Keenan
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Philip and Gilbert are forced to walk a
Philip hears that his best friend. Gilbert. is
getting married-to a f emak! And not just • tightrope between lovesick Uncle Freddy
(nicknamed "Freddy the Pooch" for his
any female, but the mercenary, cold-blooded,
penchant towards-literally-grinding his
pretentious Moira. When Philip confronts
enemies into dog food at his meat packing
him, Gilbert says Moira hu converted
plant). the brilliantly scheming Moira (who
him to heterosexuality and he is now deeply
they know would betray them in an instant if
in love with her. Philip forces the truth
she could profit from it), a vindictive Nazi
fromhim.
hairdresser ex-lover, an anonymous
So begins the wildest, wittiest, most
unpredictable screwball comedy I've read in
blackmailer with a very incriminating photo
andahigh-stnmg transvestite chemist working
decades. Blue Heaven grows continually more
on a formula for anew type of deodorant in pill
outrageous, more convoluted and more
hysterical with each page, sweeping the reader
form which changes the smell of your sweat
from within.
along to its devutatingly funny climax.
The wit in this book is irresistible. I'll give
I won't reveal too much of the plot, but
Moira and Gilbert both come from wealthy
you some samples:
families who have cut them off without a
"She exuded equal measures of
penny. At a wedding of Gilbert's stqHX>usin,
strength and femininity, like a Valkyrie
Moira and Gilbert are astonished by the
just back from the hairdresser's."
magnificent giftsofcash,jewelry andelectroru.c
equipment given to the happy couple. They
Gilbert on his transformation to
immediately hatch the scheme to marry each
heterosexual: "Women nurture you,
other just for the presents their families will
Philip. Notlikemen. Men are selfish.
sgower upon them.
They're always undermining you,
Philip gets suckered in by an offer of part of
resenting your success, bitching at you
the loot. When he meets Gilbert's step-family,
for wearing their sweaters."
he is horrified to reali7.e they comprise three of
the most notorious clans of the New York
"There remained, however, a
pterodactyl in the ointment."
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me as a childish. melodramatic way to
deal with the situation and I hoped
he'd let me tag along."
'"Not at all!' she said, smiling
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Moira explains her whirlwind
courtship with Gilbert by saying that
Gilbert has been chasing he.r for years
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The amazing thing about this book is that, as
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Cold Iron
Prisoners' Journal
Seeking Submissions
Cold Iron, an anthology of writing and art
by and about lesbian, gay and queer Jrisoners
is seeking submissions for publication. Any
work that reflects the experiences and concerns
ofgay, lesbianandqueerprisoners, their lovers,
families or friends will be considered. A focus
of the anthology will be on building bridges in
an attempt to create and maintain positive
relationships across "the walls." Articles that
are the result of collaboration between prisoners
and non-prisoners are especially sought.
Cold Iron will reflect the diversity of the
lesbian, gay and queer communities, including
works by women and men of all ages, races,
national origins and political, religious and
economic perspectives. The following types
and experiences of incarceration are especially
appropriate for Cold Iron: juvenile detention
centers and reform schools, the problems facing
transsexuals in prison, queerphobia in the
"system," prison lovers, the treabnent of
lesbians, gays and queers in foreign prisons;_
mental patients and involuntary confmement;
confinement of the elderly; racism; the
problems facing ex-cons and the sexual abuse
of lesbian, .gay and queer prisoners. These
topics are suggestions and do not limit the
kinds of subjects that will be considered.
Cold Iron will include fiction, non-fiction
and letters. Submissions should be 3,000
words or less. Manuscripts should be typed or
legibly handwritten, contain the author's name
and complete address and include a selfaddressed stamped envelope. Please avoid
sending your only copy if possible.
Artwork should be black and white drawings
or photos that can be reproduced in black and
white. Drawingsmayincludedraftsorsketches
of tattoos.
Each submission should be accompanied
by a short biography of the author or artist,
including how long and where you have been
or are incarcerated, or the nature of your
experience with lesbian, gay and queer
prisoners.
Deadline for all submissions is Dec. 31.
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Adrenaline

BLACKfire

A Book by James Dillinger

Blk Launches
Erotic Magazine

Reviewed by Ron Abraytis
Adrenaline by James Dillinger
Plume Fiction,
302 pages, $8.95
Good lord, where do I begin? Adreflllline is
a panting, orgasmic, emotionally wringing
thriller which culminates in a fiery
apocalypse of mayhem and retribution--an
apocalypse which will satisfy even the most
blood-thirsty scenarios of vengeance that all
of us queers nurse for the outrages perpetuat~
against us.
H you've ever been ridiculed as a "fairy;" if
you've even been attacked for being gay; if
you've ever seen a friend die of AIDS while
society looked the other way, Adrenaline will
evoke, fuel and ultimately glut the rage within
you.
It begins with a look at the trashy, decadent
lives of Jeff and Nick. Just as they discover
their love for each other, they fall victim to the
brutality of two sadistic, homophobic Los
Angeles policeman. When one of the cops is
accidently killed, Nick and Jeff are targeted by
cop killers and chased all over California by
the obsessed Chief of Police Bnmdl.
Nick and Jeff keep barely one step ahead of
the law, encountering sympathizers and
informants, friends and foes, crazies and
heroes-but none for very long before there's
apoundingonthedoororasireninthedistance,
and they have to flee.
Adrenaline also is a political commentary

on the Los Angeles police. Written in 1985,
it's as recent and timely as today's headlines.
lts villains are real people, alive and plotting
right now as you read this review. The outrage
of the gay characters in this book has been
manifested in the Rodney King riots.
The most horrifying chapters ofAdrenaline
take place in the infamous Atascadero State
Hospital. If you aren 'tfamiliar with that name,
you should be. Atascadero is notorious for its
"cures" of homosexual "sex offenders" (which,
in real life, have included a man convicted of
kissing his boyfriend in public and a boy
caught masturbating).
The techniques performed at Atascadero
include electric shock, personality-altering
drugs which cause psychosis and brain damage,
panic-inducing drugs, lobotomy and
experimental neurosurgery. I wish I could
dismiss this part of the book as some farfetched Nazi nightmare, but I've been aware
of Atascadero for many years. If anything,
author Dillenger underplays the atrocities
committed there.
The climax more than expiated all the tension
of300pages. It gave new meaning to the term
"catharsis." Imagine an inferno of celluloid
napalm, a maniacal Mickey Mouse armed
with a 357 magnum; imagine your friend who
died of AIDS.
The denouement is bittersweet: satisfying
without being sentimental, terrifying while
strangely triumphant. I'm sorry, I just can't
describe it,.,
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The premiere of BLACKfire, an erotic
magazine featuring the images and experiences
of black men, was released by the Blk
Publishing Company to national distribution
recently. The 52-page bimonthly includes
photography, short stories, poetry, drawings
and a centerfold.
BLACK/ire joins Black Lace as the
company's second erotic title. Black Lace,
which focuses on the adventurous activities of
African-American lesbians, made its debut
last year. The Blk Publishing Company also
publishes K"1Alnba, a poetry journal for black
lesbian and gay men andBLK, the company's
flagship black lesbian and gay newsmagazine.
Included in the first issue of BLACKfire is
a photo{mterview with Chicago erotic dancer
Bo Darris; three short stories, "A Pleasant
Lunch," "Noonday Soiree" and "Nocturnal
Admissions;" three poems; sevrzal drawings;
30 photographs and Gene LeMar featured
in the centerfold. Co-editor and art director
for the new magazine is Ralf-E, a graphic
designer whose previous work has ranged
from corporate annual reports to CD album
covers.
Co-editor and publisher of BLACK/ire
is Alan Bell, who is also editor and
publisher of BLK. BLACKfve also features
the work of Jamal, Charles Jr., Mellow-D,
Jarvis D. Moore, Bruce Hunt, David Weems,
Dee Jay, Adam Starchild, Tom Paris and Dan
DuVurny.
The introduction of BLACK/ire completes
the quartet of publications that was the
company's origin master plan. Keith Bass,
who wrote under the name Revon Kyle
Banneker, conceived the magazine and was to
be its initial editor. He died from complications
due to AIDS before the first issue was
completed.
Single copies of BLACKfire are available
by mail for $5.95 plus $1.05 postage and
handling. Subscriptions are $30 for one ear or
$54 for two years. Outside the continental
U.S., add $24 per year, payable in United
States funds.
BLACKfire magazine can be reached at
Box 83912, Los Angeles, Calif. 900830912. Telephone (310) 410 0808, fax (310)
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August 1992

The Art of Michael I<. Goepferd
ABOUT THE ARTIST

Michael Goepferd is a German-born artist
who studied at the Kunstfachschule (School
for Art and Art-Trade) and at the Schau und
Aktionsraum Unart in Germany. Goepferd
won the Gold medal of the Bavarian Ministry
of Culture in 1978 and has been exhibited in
solo and group exhibitions in the United States
and Germany since 1984. In Eugene, his work
has been shown at the Alder Gallery and most
recently at the Maude Kerns Art Center. The
artist currently lives in San Francisco.
MAN WITH STOOL

ROPE

Youth, maturity, age. Life is the rope
always in your hands. All pull
on therope. Always there is a new
piece in our hands, a new day, a new
experience. What is at the end of the
rope we don't know. It is beyond
understanding. Is it Death? Is there
an end to the rope.

THE FOUR CROCODILE CARRIERS

The crocodile is an old being, not a
mammal, an ancient evolutionary
guardian observer. He is tricky. You
don't want to get too close to his
jaws. The crocodile represents the
ancient past. The four carriers, fire,
water, air, and earth carry away the old
age, to make room for the new to come.

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Arts & Entertainment
Repertory Combines Lust & Pity
Portland Play Enjoys a Second Run
Hilary Sloin' s irreverent and not-so-average
tale of four women in love, or maybe in ... Lust
and Pity, is scheduled
to open in a reprise run
on Aug. 7 at the YWCA
in Portland.
The show enjoyed a
successfulfrrstrunlast
fall as the opening
production for The
Portland Women's
Theatre Company's
11th season. The
Artists
Repertory
Theatre in cooperation
with the Portland
Women's Theatre
Company is presenting
this production.
Lust & Pity is the
story of: Ruth (Lynn
Marie Sager), a strong,
icy psychoanalyst with
a wild fantasy life; her
girlfriend
Elaine
(Nannette Gatchel) of
the artistic bent; Ruth's
Jessica,
patient,
(StephanieTorres)with
whom she's becoming infatuated and who's
trying to seduce Ruth; plus Amy (Quigley
Provost-Landrum) the car mechanic who's

smitten with Elaine and sets out to defend her
honor.

there for fun, in a threatening kind of a way.)
All four actresses have impressive
backgrounds in the
theater, all of them
professionals. The
director,
Gail
Hebert, is a
professional
actress who starred
in the countrywestern revue
Let's
Do
Something Cheap
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Kelly & Collie

Women on Display

Weave Musical
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Show Opens at Maude Kerns Art Center

Maureen Kelly and Nan Collie will perfonn
in concert at the Portland Metropolitan
Community Church located at NE 24th and
Broadway streets on Aug. 15 at 8 p.m.
Collie is a member of Motherload and a
local favorite, while Kelly is also a singersongwriter. Kelly grew up in Wyoming, but
now lives in Portland.
Their topic is the struggles of our times and
their passionate music expresses the good and
bad of life in the 20th century.
Tickets are available on a sliding scale at
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an all-woman-artist show at Maude Kerns Art
Center in Eugene, opens Aug. 1 and runs
through Sept. 30.
Part of the celebration of the founder's
birthday, the art is from across the country and
in various media.
Also discussions, presentations by the artists,
group forums on current issues facing women
artists and, of course, a birthday party are
planned in conjunction with the show.
A retrospective of Maude Kerns' artwork
will be part of the exhibit. 1be formidable
woman art pioneer died in 1965.

The opening reception is Aug. 1 at 7 p.m.
and includes a slide presentation and birthday
cake. A $2 donation is requested.
Some of the topics included are: "Women,
Art and Money," "Quilting as a Collaborative
Process," "Nap Art: The Dilemma of a
Mother's45-minuteCreativeStint,""Feminist
Art Criticism," "Moon Rituals, "Poetry" and
"What's Next: Men and Women Artists
Working Together."
A complete schedule of events is available
at the center, 1910 E. 15th Ave., Eugene,
345-1571. The center is open Tuesday through
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Arts & Ehtertainment
Theatre Group Tells AIDS Stories
Play Premieres in Salem
Harvey Fierstein's On Tidy Endings and
Oregon playwright Erik J. Hendrickson's A 11
0 ur Lives open together July 31 at the historic
Grand Theater in downtown Salem. The plays
are being presented by the Salem Theater of
Performing Artss.
All Our Lives will premiere with
Hendrickson as director. It is the story of a
group of friends clinging together as an
unconventional family - Billy and Jeff, who
meet and become lovers, .and their friend.
Chareese. The characters remember the "old
days" in Portland where the action is staged,
telling the story of their meeting and becoming
friend&-and their dealing with one of their
company having AIDS.
Broadway baby Fierstein' sOn Tidy Endings
picks up where the other play leaves off. Here
Collin has died of AIDS, leaving his lover,
Arthur, and an ex-wife and son behind. The

two "grieving widows" come together to sign
paperwork and the sniping and remembering
begins.
Of the plays Hendrickson says, "We wanted
to present gay people as real life people and
not the people the OCA would like you to
perceive. The things that happen in 'All Our
Lives' are very real, they are things that have
happened to me in my life." Hendrickson
acknowledges that the plays are provocative
in the way they deal with AIDS and
homosexual love. But he explains
"[Controveny] was not my intent but if it
happens fine then we are doing our job."
Tickets fortheperformances-July3 l, Aug.
1, 7-9, 14-15-are available at the box office
at 191 High Street NE or by calling the MidValley ArtsCouncil.370-7469. Theycost$7,
or $6 for students, seniors and Salem Theater
members.T

A Triangular Season
Is .a t Hand
Triangle Productions in Portland has
announced it's 1992-93 season of theater. The
bill will include six avant garde plays at the
Theatre Paris, Third and Ankeny streets,
Portland.
Bent is by Martin Sherman and is first up,
premiering SepL 9 and 10 and opening Sept.
11. It deals with the imprisonment of Jews and
homosexuals during World War II by the
Nazis.
A revival of Vampire Lesbians of Sodom,
which no doubt will bring the wrath of Fastixx
carriers because of its rowdy title again this
season, is next in October and November.
Most of the original Portland cast this play
about a down-and-out vampiress looking for
lesbians in Sodom should return.
Next on the schedule is Ric Young's
Children ofGood Will about a woman who is
replaced by automation at her job, forcing
change for her family. At the moment, this

play's schedule is up in the air. It may be
replaced by two short plays, including one by
Gus Van Sant
Beirut is a tough neighborhood, but not for
audiences. It's back as well in February and
April. (This play does contain some nudity
and explicit situations.)
Breaching opens on Earth Day, April 25.
The ecologically minded won't want to miss
local playwright Jan Baross' comedy about a
serious subject.
•
Finally, Blue Plale Special, the group's
firstfull-fledgedmusical,asoapopearaspoof,
ends the season in June.
Changes still can be made in the scheduling,
but that's the latest scoop from Triangle
Central.
Tickets are $10 to all shows and available at
Fastixx outlets and the Jelly Bean card shop in
downtown Portland. as well as at the Theatre
Paris box office. T

No More
Ms. Nice Girls
Band Breaks Up
by Edith Decker
The popular group 2 Nice Girls, actually
made up of four nice women, has announced
the break-up of the band- on friendly terms.
''Going in different directions" are two of
the founders, Kathy Korniloff and Gretchen
Philips, together for six years, plus Meg
Hentges and Pam Barger, who joined up three

2 Nice Girls
years ago. A third founder, Laurie Freelove
left the group after the release of their first
album.
Their final tour done in May, the group still
has a live recording scheduled for release in
September and a documentary film in the
offing.
The film, Out on the Road With 2 Nice
Girls, is to be released in 1993. It chronicles
thefinaltour-whichincludedstopsinOregon
- and is being made by Francine Rzeznik and
Zinka Benton.
Based in Austin, Texas, the group played
songs in the folk to country/rock continuum,
touching on disco, bluegrass and heavy metal
along the way and never eschewing humor to
make a point.
The 2 Nice Girls' albums including Two
Nice Girls, Like A version, and Chloe Liked
Olivia, are available on the Rough Trade
label.T

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Women's Music Beat
Pacific Northwest Women's Music Festival Highlights
by Enid Lefton
H you were lucky, you were at the Lane
County Fairgrotmds last March celebrating
International Women's Day and rocking out to
the outrageous music of Venus Envy. These
four Seattle women were the sweethearts of
the Pacific Northwest Women's Music and
Cultural Jamboree in Bellingham this year.
They appeared on the stage daily in many
different combinations and incarnations.
The band, consisting of Linda Severt,
Linda Schierman, Lisa Koch and Laura Love,
doesoriginalmusicandcoversofoldfavorites,
often with the lyrics slightly twisted. Their
music is loud, brassy and funny. You may
find . yourself simultaneously clapping,
laughing hysterically, dancing and singing
along.
Their rendition of the Hallelujah
Chorus, ''What'sltTo You"fromtheirholiday
album, /' II Be a Homo for Christmas, is an
outrageous choral explanation to parents
pointing out why the singer is not coming
home for the holidays this year. Venus Envy
has to be experienced.
Also taking the stage at Bellingham was the
Laura Love Band featuring Laura on bass and
vocalsandLindaSevertonguitar. Linda, who
often comes across to me as quiet and subdued,
is unstoppable belting out the blues. I really
enjoy her style. Laura Love has an
indescribable voice that and takes "Swing Low
Sweet Chariot" into new territories. She is also
an incredibly talented electric bass player. But •
I would be satisfied spending an entire evening
just watching her dancing to the beat of her
funkabilly music.
Lisa Koch, as well as being a part of Venus
Envy, emceed one evening's concert at the
Jamboree. In an attempt to make the urban,
indoor festival feel more like the usual camping
experience of most womyn's festivals, she
roasted a marshmallow over aBic lighter. The
marshmallow became the theme of the
weekend, with Lisa being pelted with
marshmallows from the audience every time
she stepped on stage.
Many of the funniest moments of the
Jamboree came when Lisa Koch was joined on
stage by Peggy Platt, as the comedy duo Dos
Fallopia. These two wom~n were also
outrageous. They satirize sacred cows such as
goddess worshipping women's music
performers, a country music mother and
daughter act, and recovery programs. Fran

andAnnie'sRoundtheComer-WeeTot-lnner
Child-12-s~ Day Care, where you send your
child to " start them on the road to recovery
before they know they have a problem," had
me rolling. And the Surly Bitches doing My
Breasts Are 01'1 of Control had the audience
out of control too.
The duo Dos Fallopia have a cassette
outcalledMy BreastsAreOMl ofControl. And
a T-shirt. I've had a lot of fun wearing my
T-shirt around town. Venus Envy have
two tapes: Unonned and Dangerous and /' II
Be a H011W for Christmas. Lisa Koch has a
CD available called Colorblind Blw.es. Linda
Schierman has a tape froin a duo she used
to be a part of called Raw Sugar. Laura
Love has a CD called Z Therapy and will be
releasing a second release, Pangaea, in October.

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The Wild Hearts did a show at the
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havebeenafanofWildHeartsguitaristNancy
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Women's Music Collective in the mid 1970s.
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collective. Debbie Lemke is in Boston running
a record store. Bonnie Lockheartt and Nancy
Henderson are both still in the Bay Area
teaching music. Suzanne Shanbaum is off
following a guru named RammL And we
know where Nancy Vogl is. She's playing
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Chinese secret society
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Sweet, oblong edible fruit
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Miliiary branch that discharged Miriam Ben-Shalom
for being gay
Biweekly gay periodical
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Queen of the fairies
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British public school boy
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19. Objects of a big bailout (with&)
20. Gay athletic club, The _ _
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22. Quarterly gay periodical
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Gay/Lesbian Alliance at Southern
Oregon State College (GALACA)
Student organization on the SOSC campu1. Call
for dates and times of meetings and activities.
GALA CA, c/o Stevenson Union, 1250 Siskiyou
Blvd, Ashland, OR 97250, 482-8649

Gay AA (Medford)
Meets twice weekly at MCC, 123 1/ 2 Main St,
Monday/Friday 7pm. PO Box 1313, Medford,
OR 97501, 770-796or 535-3315
(aftertiprn)
Home Alone (Medford)
Mixed singles cruise on over to ''home alone" for
fun. Patricia 779-0502 or Marie 776-9178

Lesbian and Gay Hotline
773-8146

Information &referral on local resources (health
counseling, organizations), events, AIDS
information &supportive listening. Hotline runs
from 7-llpm.
LHblan Support Group (Medford)
Meets every Tuesday, 7pm. FFI: Emi 734-7635
Listen & Be Kind
Lesbian & Gay writers' group meets on the third
S1D1day of each month in our homes from Wolf
Creek to Ashland. We are rurrently open to new
memben. FFI: 866-2510 or 776-2159
Medford Gay Men's Support Group
Meets weekly m Wednesday. FFI: Bob 7738593 or Roger 779-0335
Metropolitan Community Church
Christ-Centered denomination ministento God's
people without regard to race, age, social status,
sexual preference or any other human created
barrien. Services q,en to everyone, 10am SIDIdays, 123 1/ 2 W. Main St, Medford, 770-7966
New VolcH
Gay community journal for adult classifieds,
local resources and services. Single issue $1/ea.
PO Box 635, Talent, OR 97540
On Track'• Alan Colllna AIDS Pr9Ject
HIV support, counseling, foster care facility,
advocacy, educational outreach and case management in Jackson County. HIV support meetings Thundays, 5-6:30pm. m-1777 in Medford
P1rent1/Frl1nd1 of L11blan1 & G1y1 (P•Flag)
Organi1.ation of parents, relatives & friends dedicated to helping gays, lesbians & their families.
Support g~meets 3rd Tuesday 7 :30pm, upper
room, 1st Uruted Methodist Church (165 N Main,
Ashland). 5th SaL-Something Special. Candace
or Chuck 482-4017 /Cherie or Jerry 488-3436
Rogue Alda Awarene11 Network
Dedicated to halting spread of HIV disease. HIV/
AIDS information, referral services, workshops,
SpeakenBureau. Hotline l-SpmMon-Fri. 1215
G Street, Grants Pass, OR 975U, or 471-0979
S.N.A.P.
"Singles Network of Activities Publication" introduces gay men & women in Southern Oregon to singles only groups & activities. Mail
SASE to New Voices, PO Box 635, Talent 97540
Woman Source
Feminist organization that sponson women's
cultural & social events, including annual weekend gathering of women in the mountains. Organizing committee meets specified Wednesdays,
7pm at SOSCs Women's Center. PO Box 335,
Ashland, OR 97520 or Lou/Joan 482-2026 ,
Sue 488-1616
Wyld Womyn of Ashland
Produces monthly coffeehouse every 4th Tuesday at the Ashland Community Center, 59
Windum Way. Local & visiting artists, divene
themes in entertainment & a place for wyld
womyn to gather in a smoke-free, non-drinking
space. Catered. $3, 488-3979

Astoria
Clatsop County AIDS Coalltlon
A community based organization Conned to edu-

cate and ~ive support to people who are HIV+,
their families &-foved ones. Mailing: PO Box
455, Astoria, OR 97103, 325-4321 x0400

Baker/La Grande
Ontario
Eaglecap AIDS Support Team (EAST)
Organization providing education, outreach and
support. FFI: 962-7048
GALA of EOSC
Meets the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month in
Loso Hall, #232 at 7pm. Write to GALA of
EOSC, Student Activities Office Hoke College
Center, Eastern Oregon State College, Eighth SL
at K Ave, La Grande, OR 97850
Lambda Eastern Oregon Association
Networking service association for Baker City/
Eastern Oregon area. Monthly meetings, time/
place vary. Publishes newsletter for Eastern
Oregon gay community. PO Box 382, Baker
City, OR 97814
Parent1/Frl1nd1 of L11blanI & Gay, (P/Flag)
Meets on 3rd Wednesday of month. See description under Ashland. 962-7048

Bend
The Other Side
Gay service organi1.ation that hosts videos, parties & dances every Saturday (9pm-lam)in smoke
free environment, sells colorful "A Gay Penon
Was Here" & "A Lesbian Was Here" business
cards & holds can/bottle drives to raise money for
AIDS & other community needs. Also sponson
seminars, trips & other exciting events & has a
boolc/magazme/video library. FFI: 388-2395
or PO Box 5672, Bend OR 97708

Central Coast
Co ■ atal AIDS Network (CAN)
Anonymous group of HIV+ and HIV-people that
meeu twice a month to support life in the community. We'llmeetweelclywhenneeded. Tillamook
City, 392-3518 or Lincoln City, 994-4694
TIiiamook County Gala
Gay, lesbian & bisexual, in or out of the closeL
loin us for a monthly safe and social potluck, get
together. PO Box 592, Pacific City, OR 97135

Coos Bay/
North Bend
Gay/Lesbian Outreach Network
(GALON)
Devoted to the development of a homo/bi sexual
community & HIV services in Coos/Curry Counties. Meets last Saturday of month-call Hotline
for time/place. Social events, newslencr, HIV
support group, community education, Speaken
Bureau, 24 Hr Hotline/Swilchboardfor refe"al
&: info. 269-4183 (Steve or Hotline vol1D1teen)
Gay Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesdays 8-9:30pm. Lee/Bruce 269-4183

HIV+ Support Group
FFI: Hotline 269-4183 . Ask for Steve
Southern Oregon Coast Chapter P/FLAG
Call Kay at347-9306

Corvallis
After 8
Purpose is education, advocacy & direct action to
create conditions which ensure that all persons
are protected from discrimination based on sexual
orientation. Business meetings are held at 7pm,
2nd Tuesday 23rd & Monroe. Call message line
to schedule Speaker's Bureau or FFl 752-8157
Center Against Rape & DomHtlc
Violence (CARDY)
Hotline: 754-0110 Office: 758-0219
Community Outreach, Inc.
Provides a lesbian & giry information & referral
phone line, weekdays ,pm-9am & 24 houn on

weekends & holidays, 758-3000
Corvallis Men'• Group
We are an informal social group for community
and college men. We meet every Thunday 8pm,
upstain at Nearly Nonnal's Restaurant, 109 NW
15th. FFI: Message line 752-8175
Gay and LHblan A11oclatlon
GALA meets Mondays 7pm in the Women's
Center on OSU campus, see the Barometer for
topics. Office is 249 Snell, MU east, 737-6363
HIV+ Support Group
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Counseling support group for HIV+ people. New
memben welcome. FFI: Jon 758-1404
Human Rights Coalltlon Polltlcal Action
Committee (HAC-PAC)
Coalition of organizations and concerned
in~viudals wortcing to defeat the OCA's Corvallis
ballot measure. 9(,() NW Circle or PO Box 1828,
Corvallis, OR 97339, 752-8157
Ladles Home Companion
Newslencr & calendar for Corvallis-area lesbian
community PO Box 1828, Corvallis OR 97339
LHblan Brunch
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Potluck social brunch on secondS1D1day of month
at 11 :30un. Location varies. FFI: 757-0155
Lesbian Student Group
Open to community memben & students alike.
Weekly meetings, 5:30pm Wednesdays at
Women's Center on OSlf campus. Activities
include group discussions, movies & workshops.
FFI: Lynn 757-1362 , Cathy 753-8459
Our Night Out
Group for homosexual men & women and their
friends to meet othen & have fun in a relaxed,
accepting atmosphere. Monthly activities include beach trips, camping, dancing,movienights,
etc. Brian 757-0785 , Lynne 758-3141
Valley AIDS Information Network
The Valley AIDS Informations Networlc operates, in cooperation with the Oregon State Health
Division,ananooymousphone-linethatprovides
information about safe sex practices, referrals &
general AIDS information, NAMES Project Memorial Quilt, Speaken Bureau, AIDS Taskforce
training. PO Box 3004-200 Corvallis, OR 97339.
Anonymous AIDS Awareness Hotline 752-6322

Eugene
Abundant Life Center of Eugene, Inc.
Men's resoura: centerforabundance & wellness.
Spiritual - new thought idea topromote wellness
of mind, soul & body by "Discovering the Unlimited You." Weelcly mens & womens support
groups, private spiritual counseling available.
Donations only. Non-profiL 688-9634
Acorn Club
Interactive program serving the social & recreational needs of anyone whose life is impacted by
HIV disease. For those newly tested to those
needing a little assistance away from home. All
welcome including loved ones. Thunday 12:304:()()pm, Rm #16, 1st United Methodist Church,
1376 Olive. Drop-in. FFI: James 342-5088
Androgyny Peclalera of Eugene &
Sprlngfleld (APES)
Loosely organiud group of bicyclists who meet
weekly for rides. All levels of bicyclists encouraged to unleash the bicycling beast that lurlcs
within. Meets 10am Sundays and 6pm Tuesdays
at Rose Garden. Bobby 343-2240, 342-7541
Asherah Woman'• Healing Center
Ecofeminist women's spirituality welcoming all
women. Rituals, workshops, women circle every
S1D1day, resource for alternative women's healing honoring our divene sexuality. 344-8327
Balebooateh
Jewish lesbians gatherforsocial& spiritualeventsjoin us! Call Sally at 683-5936tofind outabout
upcoming get-togethen or write to: Baleboosteh,
(not to "Jewish Lesbians," discretion please!) PO
Box 11134, Eugene OR 97440
Bisexual Women'• Dlacu11lon Group
Are you in a relationship? Single? Shy? Mainstream? Jet stream? New age? Old age? Or just
curious? Join us! Meets every Thunday. FFl:
Linda 683-2914

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BloodSlsters of Eugene
Blood dooor club for the lesbian & gay community. Our primary objective is to ensure that an
adequate supply of blood is available for people
with AIDS & ARC. FFI: Patti 484-9474

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Cascade Athletlcs/Prlde Aasoc. (CAPA)
Dedicated to promoting gay & lesbian athletics.
Participation info for Gay Games. Individuals &
teams are encouraged to call 343-6745
Communities Against Hate
Educatiooal group dedicated to fighting racism.
hanophobia an dother forms of bigotry. Provides victim advocacy. 458 Blair Blvd, Eugene,
OR 97402. 485-1755
Dyke, & Faggot, Together (DAFT)
Bowling league at Fairfield Lanes; 1170 Hwy
99N, Mondays 8:30pm, warmups 8:25. Allan
343-5461
Eugene/Springfield Contact Dykes
Part of a worldwide womens' resource networit
for lesbians who are new in town or need information or access to food, housing, clothing, shelter, social events, counseling services, informatioo about the area, directioos & support. Paula
Guthrie 484-6010 , Patti Rodgen 484-9474
Eugene Frontrunnera/Frontwalkera
Local branch of international network of running/walking clubs for lesbians & gay men. Run,
walk, talk 1-5 miles in a relaxed atmosphere.
Meets every Saturday at IO am, 24th & Amazon
Pky (at chinning bars). Newmemben (especially
women) encouraged to join. Jane 741-3020
Eugena Women In Recovery
Women supporting each other in recovery for any
addictioo. Weeltly open meetings held at Central
Presbyterian Church, 14th & Feny. Tuesday
7:30-9pm, Wednesday 12-lpm
Family/Friend• of Lesbian• & Gay• (F/FLAG)
Organiz:atioo of parents, relatives & friends of
gay people dedicated to helping gays, lesbians &
their families. Support group meets 3rd Monday
at 1st Congregational Church, 1050 E 23rd. Kids
welcome. Joyce 689-1630 , Marcia 343-8701 ,
Alea687-2799 or PO Box l 1137,Eugene97440
Full Sun Institute
Provides resources for Women of Siu. Group
activities and support vary with season and interest; swimming, bilcing, bnmch, clothing exchange,
discussioo. J.R. David 485-2076
,
Gay, Lesbian & Bl-Sexual Youth Group
For people 24 yean old & under. Meets Monday
evenings 6-7 :30pm in the library at 1414 Kincaid.
346-3360 (GALA)or683-CHAT

Gay & Lesbian Helpline
683-CHAT (2428)

Community events, information, resources &
referrals): peer counseling, crisis counseling.
MondaY- nday 4-11 pm.
Gay Men's AA
All men welcome! Living Sober Study: meets
Sundays, 5-6pm, 1236 Kincaid. Hank, 484-6259
Imperial Sovereign Court of the Emerald
Empire
Charitable organiz:ation that encourages & promotes community action. Proceeds fran drag
shows, contests & other social activities help this
community's needs. PO Box 3243, Eugene, OR
97403 or Jennifer 342-8086
Lane County AIDS Hospice Service, Inc.
Non-profit with goal of establishing a specialized
living facility in Lane County for persons with
AIDS. Currently raising funds through grant applications & appeal to community. Tom Redfield,
MD 484-1034 /Janet Sonduck 686-6965 or
PO Box 5360, Eugene, OR 97405

Lesbian AA
All Women welcome! Step study: meets every
Sunday 5-6prn at Unity Church, 39th & Hilyard.
FFI: Sally 345-6756
Lesbian & Bisexual Dl1cu11lon Group
A place where you can be yourself, share what's
going on & meet new people. Aleta 688-6595
The Lesbian Connection (TLC)
Lesbian social group designed to make meeting
other lesbians a comfortable & fun experience.
Meets at Delbert's Cafe, plus has BBQ1, takes

trips, whatever! Cane to moothly gathering, 525
Cascade AIDS ProjecL Monday-Friday, 10amWillamette, 2nd Friday, 5-Sprn. Activitieshnail9pm & Sat-Sun. 12-6prn. Sponsored by Cascade
ing list: Sandy 683-2249 , Bonnie 683-2793
AIDS Project, 1-800-777-AIDS
Lesbian, Gay & Blaexual Alliance (LGBA)
Oregon H1O Dogs
Student organiz:ation on UO campus. Services
Gay/lesbian swimming/diving team. Three workfor community & students include medical &
outs scheduled weelcly. Participate in Gay Games,
counseling referrals, information about commuIGLA & gay/lesbian sports festivals. Registranity events, diswssion & support groups. Also
tion information oo west coast, national & interspoosorseducatiooal,entertainment,socialevents
national gay athletic events, 343-6745
& has a library of publications, 346-3360
Outdoor Activities Group
Lesbian Support Group
Adventure group for gay men, lesbians & their
Drop-in support group at Mother Kali's Bookfriends, featuring hiking, skiing, cycling & other
store(2001 FranklinBlvd)Each Wed. 7-9pm. No
activities of interest to the group. Box 5505,
fee. Jules at 683-6498 or bookstore 343-4864
Eugene, OR 97405-0505, 484-2147
Long-Haired Lesbian Supporters Group
The Over 50 Women'• Group
Open to all lesbian/bisexual women, regardless
Social g ~ forolder women for fun, friendship,
o{haintyle. Wednesdays, 7:30pm Koinonia Cenfood and discussioos. Welcomes new particiter Library, 1414 Kincaid. 485-3579
pants. Meets 3rd Friday for 6pm potludc, 7pm
llartlal Arts Kung Fu (Amazon Kung Fu)
[>rogram. Rene 344-4348
Supportive wanen dedicated to empowering
Queer Nation • Eugene
women through the teachings and practices of
Queen committed to eradicating heterosexism
martial arts, 688-4140 or 485-2168
and homophobia through direct-action and
McKenzie River Gathering Foundation
grassroots support. Meetings are every ThunProgressive social change foundation. Financial
day, 7:30pmat Grower'sMaritet(454 Willamette).
cootributioos from people throughout Oregon
FFI: Queer Nation-Eugene, PO Box 984, Eusupport grants to peace, human rights & environ- • gene, OR 97401-0984 or Morgan 683-4812
mental ~ o n groups. Welcomes funding
Reach Outl
applicauons from lesbian & gay organiz:ations.
S'!J>PO'l group for ex-Mormons & ex-Jehovah's
454 Willamette, Eugene 97401, 485-2790
Witnesses, committed to physical, spiritual &
Men'• Entertainment Network (IIENI
mental well-being for gay men & lesbians. FFI:
Gather &: interact socially through recreatioo &
1430 Willamette, Box 565, Eugene, OR 97401
entertainmentsupporting a gay lifestyle. Moothly
Relkl Outreach
newsletter & events such as retreats, dinner gathOffering free weekly Rei.lei treatments to those
erings, movie nights, picnics; birthday parties,
diagnosed withlife threatening illnesses or chronic
bike rides, ski trips & shopping sprees. Membercooditions. Sessions available to family memships $15/year. PO Box 1622, Eugene, OR 97 440
bers and care given. Mark 344-7003 . More
Men'• Forum
Reiki volunteers welcome. CallMari 741-2337
We are a divene group of non-heterosexual men
Rellgloua Responae Network
who gather twice monthly. We meet 1st ThunInterfaith Coalition opposed to the OCA. FFI:
day as a rap/support group&have a potluck every
485-1755
3rd Thun. & one Saturday a month. All are
Salmacl• Social Society
welcome. 7:30pm, 1414 Kincaid (Koinonia Qr)
Open meeting for anyone interested in drag,
Men'• Network Rap Group
cross-dressing, gender-role revenal, TV, TS or
An outreach & support group for non-heteropersooality projection. Meets 3rd Monday, 8pm
sexual men that provides discussioo & social
Street level bar, Peny' s, Pearl SL, 688-4282
activities in a pnvate, supportive almosphere.
SDA Klnahlp
Meets Wed. 7:30pm, 1414-Kincaid. 342-2713
Support & fellowship group for gay & lesbian
Metropolitan Community Church (IICC)
Seventh Dar Adventists. Moothly 345-3872
International ecumenical Christian church open
Shanti In Oregon, Inc.
to all people, special outreach to gay & lesbians.
Volunteer-based agency providing emotiooal &
Worship Sundays 4pm, 1st Congregational
noo-medical practical support services to perChurch, Coodoo Chapel, 23rd & Harris. Office,
sons living wtth HIV & their family, friends &
other events at Koinonia Center, 1414 Kincaid.
loved ones. Services are also provided to those
~ b y houn, Thundays l-6pm, 345-5963
grieving someone who has of HIV Disease. 3477
llotner Kall'• Bookatore
E. Ama:r.oo Parkway or Shanti, PO Box 5513,
Provides referrals 'for the women's community.
Eugene OR 97405-0513, 342-5088
Contact center for the Wanen's Community
Soromundl: Lesbian Chorua of Eugene
Calendar. Houses the Eugene Women• s Lending
For booking & FFI: Myeba 461-0779
Library. 2001 Franklin Blvd; 10-6pm MondayThe Tennis Group
Thursday &Saturday, 10-Spm Friday,343-4864
Needs players at all levels for singles or doubles.
II of Color
Call Joim at 343-2240
Infonnal rap group-support group for gay &
White Bird lledlcal Cllnlc
bisexual men of color. Meets Saturdays 1-2pm at
Full service medical clinic, open Monday-Friday
MPowerment Project, 679 Lincoln. 683-4303
1-5pm, 509 E. 13th Ave. First office visit: $20IIPOWERIIENT Project
25; later visits: $13-18 + lab or prescriptioos at
A social and outreach networlc for young gay and
cosL Anonymous AIDS testing available, Hotline:
bisexual men. We hold special events as well as
342-8255 Business: 484-4800
weekly small group rap sessions, coffee hours
WIiiamette AIDS Council (WAC)
and movie nights. 679 Lincoln orcall 683-4303
Men & women woriting to stop the spread of
National Organizations of Woman (NOW)
HIV. Provides resources for Lane County about
Meet 3rd Thursday it Mother Kali's,2001 Franklin
AIDS/HIV referral & educatioo. Office at 3477
Blvd, 7 :30pm. Committees which are currently
E. Amazon Dr. is open M-F l-5pm or PO Box
active include Racism, Rights of Older Women,
5513, Eugene, OR 97405-0513, 342-5088
Lesbian Rights/Homophobia, Education DisWomen'• Adult Children of Alcoholic•
crimination, Economic Rights& Violence against
Meets Wednesdays 7:30pm at Whiteaker School
women. 345-6~5 for meeting information
Staff Lounge. Call for fall schedule, 345-5362
No On Hate • Lane County
Womyn'• PreH
Group of coocerned people fighting the OCA
Eugene feminist newspaper since 1970. Availballot measure. Call for meeting info 688-1601
able at Mother Kali' s & elsewhere. Welcomes
One Common Thread
cootributioos & volunteers. Write to PO Box
Non-profit membenhip organiz:ation promoting
562, Eugene, OR 97440 or 485-2076
women• s atlture & divenity through arts & enWomen of Size (see Full Sun Institute)
tertainment. Sponsors smoke/alcohol free
Women's Coffee House 3rd Sat., featuring local
Hood River
women artists & performen. 1430 Willamette
#330, Eugene, OR 97401. FF I: Lisa 461-3462
Oregon AIDS Hotline
Columbia AIDS Resources
Joint project of the Oregon Health Divisioo and
Serving the mid-Columbia area in Oregoo and

August 1992
Washington. Provides support groups, advocacy, information, referral & education. FFI:
386-3381 or 296-3700

& employment issues at BPA. Other federal
employees welcome. FFI: Rick 223-2419 or
Karen 631-7767
Bradley-Angla House, Inc.
Support group for battered lesbians. Meets regulady, facilitated by lesbians & confidential Donations accepted, 232-1528 . Emergency shelter available 281-2442
Cascade AIDS ProJact (CAP)
Support services for those with AIDS/HIV, their
friends & loved ones. Risk.reduction education
for gay/bi men, educational materials, Speaken
Bureau, sponson statewide AIDS Hotline. 408
SW 2nd #412, Portland, OR 97204, 223-5907

Klamath Falls
Klamath Area Lambda AHoclatlon

(KALA)

Gay and lesbian support, social activities. All
newc:omen welcome, newsletter. PO Box 43,
Klamath Falls, OR 97(i()l 883-2437

Gay AA
Newly formed. Meets Tuesdays 7 pm at Klamath
Falls Resource Center, 1035 Main St, 883-2437
HIV+ Support Group
Bi-weekly meetings. FFI: lllV/AIDS ColUlcil
1035 Main St, 883-AIDS
HIV/AIDS Support & Education Councll
Klamath County Education, information, anonymous test referral, support groups for mv+ individuals, family & friends every other Thunday,
Gay AA every Tuesday 7pm. PO Box 7418,
Klamath Falls, 97002, 883-AIDS

Monmouth
Gay & Lesbian Alllanca
GALA ofWestem Oregon State College meets
Tuesday, 7:30pm Wallowa room, Werner College Center. We welcome all WOSC students,
faculty and staff, and surrounding commlDlity.
FFI: Co1D1seling Center (WOSC switchboard)

McMinnville
Lesbian and Gay Support Group
Cliristian support group for lesbians, gay men
and their family and friends. Meets 4th Monday
of month 7 :30pm, Fireplace Room of Finl Baptist Cliurch, comer of First and Cowie. Bernie or
Mary Beth (pastors) 472-7941

Portland
ACT UP/Portland, Inc.
AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power meets 1st &
3rd Wednesday, 7pm at MCC, 24th & Broadway
NE, 284-0262 (Please see R .A. T.S. listing also)
Adventure Group
Meets in front of Uoyd Center Cinemas Sundays
8am for hiking, skiing, bi.cycling, etc. Recorded
message begins 8am Friday-Sunday, 234-2941
Affirmation/United Methodists for
Gay & Lesbian Concerns
Fellowship group & Oregon-Idaho network, including straight friends & families, working for
accepting attitudes in local churches. Meets 3rd
Friday for a potluck & discussion or program. PO
Box 12673, Portland, OR 97212 or 692-9019
Alcoholics Anonymous
Live& Letl..iveClubat527 SE Pine has meetings
everyday. GroupsincludeAA,Alanon,OA,NA,
SAA & ACOA, Gay hotline 231-3760

American Friends Service Committee
Works with organizations & individuals to build
support for & empowerment of lesbians & gay
men, especially within religious commlDlities.
FFI: AFSC Gay/Lesbian Program, 2249 E.
Burnside Portland OR 97214, 230-9427
Asian/Pacific Islander Lesbians & Gays
Local social support group for Asian/Islander
community. FFI: 232-6408 or write PO Box
1615, Portland OR 97W7
Bisexual Community Forum
Celebrating 10 years of service to bisexuals,
friends, loven & those in transition. Social network, occasional newsletter & social/discussion
group-meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 7:30pm,
Valentino's, 2651 E Burnside. All women & men
welcome. FFI: Laury 285-4848
Bisexual Women's Group
Meets fint Thursday and 2nd & 4th Monday.
Marky 287-8737 or Jill 227-5440
BPA Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Employ ..,
Group for mutual support & to address divenity

CadarStar Household
Wiccan Circles on the Waxing and Wanning
Moon. For more information on Witchcraft,
Salmon or S1D1Bear 284-4455

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Dignity/Portland
Dignity is a support group for lesbian and gay
Roman Catholic & their friends. FFI: Write PO
Box 6708, Portland, OR 97228-6708 or 2954868 for time/place rx wonhip services
Downtown Dykas
Womynmeetforlunch2ndTuesdayrxmonth,no
dues/cost other than lunch, 775-9234
Equity Foundation
An Oregon-based non-profit, public f01D1dation.
existing to assure the prosperity of gay & lesbian
health, cultural & service organizations and to
promote a positive image oflesbian & gay people
by making visible our contributions to society.
PO Box 5696, Portland, OR 97228 220-0628
Equus: Gay Men's Equestrian Group
For those who have hones, enjoy riding or both.
Meet 3rd Sunday of month. 289-1323
Esther's Pantry
Provides emergency food baskets for penons
disabled with AIDS. Located at 314 NW Glisan,
Portland 97209. Open Tuesdays & Thundays,
3-7pm. Call 236-4475
Evangallcals Concerned of Portland
A place of acceptance for gays and lesbians.
Meets every other Friday for support, study and
socials. Jan 654-4597 or Eric 228-8128
Frontrunners
Runncn & walken of all levels (women & men)
are invited to join our run/walks on Tues evenings at 6:30 and Sat mornings at 8:30. Group
stresses healthy, nm exercise, with monthly social/business meetings to augment the weekly
~hysical__get-togethers. FFI: John 235-8747
GALA PCC
Meets Thundays, 12-lpm in the CC-Pine Rm at
PCC-Sylvania. 244-6111 ext4361,lvmessage
Gay Man's Chorus
Group meets Mondays, 6:30-9:30pm, Rm 453
Cramer Hall, Portland State Univ. "3-0650
Gay Man's Non Smoking AA
Emphasis on recovery. Meets Sundays, 10 am,
Conference Rm A, 3rd floor, Good Sam Hospital
Gentle Giants of Oregon
Social club for fat say men and their admirers.
Get together for poUuck & other social activities
during the month. FFI or newslener: Jim c/o
Gentle Giants of Oregon, PO Box 412,
Wilsonville, OR 97000, 981-4281
HIV Day Canter
Provides assurance & assistance to lessen loneliness & isolation. The center is a non-sectarian
facility open to penons in all stages of mv
disease. We offer medical support, a daily llDlch
and snacks & planned activities. No one is turned
awayforlackoffunds. Open 8am-6pm,MondayFriday, 3835 SW Kelly St, 223-3444
House of Light
Hospice for lilV+ infants and adults located at
597 N Dckum, Portland, OR 97217. Food bank
every other Wednesday. 289-3370
Journey Catholic Community
Hospitality for all, Mass, 6pm, SW 13th & Clay.
Father Mcinnis, 245-0339
K-9 Club
Join kindred folks and their dogs.Meets lst&3rd
S1D1days to walk, talk and enjoy each other's
company in Portland area parks, 285-2986
Knights of llalta
A leather/levi gay & lesbian service organization

dedicated to the support of charities operating in
& for the benefit of the gay & lesbian commlDlity.
Meets 1st Sunday 2:30pm, The Emben, 110 NW
Broadway. FFI: POBox8375,PortlandOR 977JJ7

Krazy Dykas

Support group for wimmin with mental health
issues. Meets 2nd/4th Tuesdays, Laughing Horse
Books, 1322NW23rd, 7:30pm. Kim227-1541
LHblan & Gay Pride, Inc.
LGP, Inc. meets bi-monthly January-June to plan
Portland's Lesbian/Gay Pride March & Rally in
June. PO Box661 l,Portland, 97228,223-1656

Lesbian Art Movement Show

Annual art shows of works by lesbian artists.
Shows in June. Contact Producer: Dianna Long.
Year long networking opportunities. PO Box
12061, Portland, OR 97212, 281-5386

Lesbian Boarding House
Temporary housing in a lesbian environment for
lesbians in need of accommodations while traveling through or visiting the Portland area. FFI:
Reservations, Ginger 281-5386
Lesbian Community Project (LCP)
Commined to the social & political well-being rx
the lesbian community. A varietr. of activities &
vol1D1teer opportunities are available. PO Box
5931, Portland, OR 97228 or 223-0071
LHbl■ n ■ Enjoying th• Selene•• (LES)
Field trip oriented group for lesbians interested in
the natural & physical sciences, 238-4343
Lesbian Garden Club
We meet several times a month for garden toun,
work parties & plant exchanges. FFI: Connie
777-5167 or Susan 287-9697
Lesbian/Gay Democratic Club
Democratic Party activists meets 1st Monday,
7pm, MCC, 1644 NE 24th, Portland, OR. FFI:
Dick 281-9507
Lesbian Mothers and Children
Social networking groupforlesbians who have or
want to have children m their lives as mothcn,
mother's partners, etc. 1st S1D1day of month, PO
Box 2152, Portland, OR 97208, 245-3280
Living Communion Church
Spiritual sharing & caring charismatic-Interdenominational evangelical. Stressing the whosoever of John 3:16 includes Gays & Lesbians.
Sunday Service 10am & 6pm, 3830 SE 62nd
Portland, OR 97206, 777-8577

Log Cabin Oregon
Republicans for individual rights. 4th Monday,
6:30pm, Dakota Cafe. FFI: Eric 228-8128

Mothers Against Misuse & Abuse (IIAIIA)

Rational approach to the multi-faceted issues of
drug misuse & abuse. FFI: Sandee 298-1031
Mass In Time of AIDS
A Sign of Love, Mondays 6pm 3835 SW Kelly
lilV Day Center, 223-3444
McKenzie River Gathering Fqundatlon
(See MRG listing 1D1der Eugene), 3558 S.E.
Hawthorne, Portland OR 97214, 233-0271
Metro Club
Social group for gay men 40 & over and those
who apprectate mature men. Monthly potlucks
on the 4th Sunday of each month in private
homes. FFI: 223-8299 for meeting place
Metropolitan Community Church 111cc1
An ecumenical Christian congregation with outreach to lesbian/gay community. Worship Sundays 10:30am-12:31¥n, Thundays 7pm. Bible
Study/Christian education, Sundays 9:15-IOam.
1644 NE 24th, Portland, OR 97232, 281-8868
Multnomah County G1y/LHbl1n EmployMonthly meeting of Multnomah ColUlty gay/
lesbian anployees. Meets 4th Monday, 5 :30pm.
Cliris 248-3030 , Kathy 248-3308
NAMES ProJact
Oregon Cliapter of the NAMES Project sponsors
a Sewing Room, a workshop on making panels
for the NAMES Quilt, 249-0662

National Leather Association (NLA)
FFI: National Leather Association, Portland
Chapter, PO Box 5161, Portland, OR 97208

NlghtScena
Gay TV for everyone. Features interviews, entertainment & video dating game. Portland-Otannel 11 (Vancouver-Ct 38) Tuesday 11:30 pm;
Multnomah Cty-Cliannel 33, Sunday 6:30 pm.

The Lavender Network
Oteck. calendar for show topics, 224-2489

No on Hate
Grass-roots working to defeat OCA's proposed
coostitutional amendment. Meets first and third
Wednesdays 6:30 pm, PSU-Smith Center, Rm
296. Volunteen needed! m: 222-9885
•NorthwHt Dive Club
Special interest group of gay/lesbian ICUba diven.
PO Box 512, Tualatin, OR 97062 fora copy of
our moothly newsletter & events
NorthwHt Gender Alliance
Organizatioo for people who have a stroog desire
to express another ·gender (transvestite/cross
dresser). Meets monthly, PO Box 4928, Ponland
97208, 774-8463
NorthwHt Scenic Cruisers
Gay & lesbian car enthusiast dedicated to traveling the by-gone highways of yesteryear. All
those with a fondness for 'fins and flash' are
invited to call for info oo our next meeting or
event Glenn 656-0423 Barb 281-7340 . All
club events non-alcoholic.
OHSU/VAMC
All Hill Lesbian & Gay Council. Moothly pot·
luck & meeting. Call 238-2489 or 234-5563
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Oregon AIDS Hotline
Joint project of the Oregon Health Division &
Cascade AIDS Projea. Mon-Fri 10-9pm & Sat &
Sun, 12.(,prnSpoosored by Cascade AIDS Project,
223-AIDS
Oregon Gay & LHblan Law Association
(OGALLA)

Statewide professional organization of gays, lesbians &bisexuals in the field oflaw. As a community resource, our purpose includes professional
development, education, visibility, political/legal advocacy & social opportunities. All wel •
come to join. PO Box 876, Ponland, OR 97207

Oregon Guild Activists of S/M (ORGASM)
For people of all sexual orientations. Activities
include dungeon parties, educatiooal workshops,
demonstrations; & fantasy & erotic shows. FFI:
Ore goo Guild, PO Box 5702, Ponland, OR 97208
or281-0408
Oregon Mountain Man Society
Corne join gay and bi-sexual men in the celebratioo and reclamation of our lost wilderness heri •
tage. m: PO Box 86042, Portland OR 97286.
Oregon Professionals & Entrepreneurs
Network (OPEN)
Provides networking referrals and support for
professional & entrepreneun. Meeting for setting agendas, goals & general concerns, Thun.,
August 20. Call Shelby for location 465-1301
Our House of Portland
Home for people living with AIDS. 2727 SE
Alder St, Ponland, OR 97214, 234-0175
Overeater• Anonymous
Meets at Live & Let Live Club, 2403 SE Ankeny,
231-3760
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The Pacific Party
Encourages all Oregon residents to become involved and work together fora society that stands
for peace, social justice, freed001 and a healthy
enVll'OllffienL PO Box 9272, Univenity Station,
Portland 97207 or241-7468
Parents-Friend• of Lesbians I Gays (P/FLAG)
Confidential support group for lesbians & gay
men & thcirparents, relatives & friends in which
experiences can be shared & misinformation can
be replaced by facts. Meets 7-lOpm the 4th Wed
of each month (call for special schedule Nov &
Dec meetings) Augustana Lutheran Church NE
15th & Knott, 232-7676
Park Avenue Social Club
Social & support group for gay men 18-29 yean
old. Club conducts meetings every Tuesday night
7:3~ in the basement of Fint Congregational
Oturch downtown at comer of SW Madison &
Parle. Group not church affiliated. 7:30pm in
basement Enter through the side door on Madison, ring bell to enter. PO Box 2294, Ponland,
OR 97208, 244-3225
People of Faith Against Bigotry (PFAB)
Grassroots organization designed to help people
organiz.e events in their community. 2249 E.
Burnside, Ponland, OR 97214 or Dan Stutesman
230-9427

Phoenix Rising Foundation
Lesbian & gay service center promoting wellness
through professional counseling, information &
referral, education, leisure & social activities.
Insurance accepted. 620 S.W. 5th Suite #710,
Portland, OR 97204. 223-8299
Portland Awakening• Youth Group (PAYG)
For lesbians, gays andbi-sexuals under 21. Thundays ~t,3:30pm, 6036 SE Foster. Sponsored by
Outer East 'routh Center. Myndi 294-3322
Portland Community Bowling AHoc.
Original league with 280 for gay & lesbian members, Sunday 11am bowling for dollars, Tuesday
6pm Prime Time League. Fun events & Int 'l Rose
Bowl tournament. Bowling at PRO 300, 3031 SE
Powell. Tom293-0438 orPCBA,POBox851,
Portland 97207
Portland Gay Men's Chorus
Meets Moodays Sept-June. Membership open to
mn and women, sing en and non-sing en. PGMC,
PO Box 3223,Portland, OR 97208 or284-5386
Portlandla'• Pride
Monthly social group gay/lesbian employees of
city of Ponland & Multnomah Cty. 245-2634

Portland Leathermen

Informal social group that gathen weelcly to wear
& enjoy beautiful black leather. Fridays, 10pm,
The Dirty Dude Tavern, 439 NW Third
Portland LHblan Choir
Receives new singing memben at beginning of
season. Friends of PLC always n~d to assist
with production. Practice Sundays 6 pm. Ann
274-9591 or PO Box 8212. Ponland OR 97207
Portland Power & Trust
S/M social group for women only. Meets 2nd
Saturday. FFI: PO Box 3781 Portland, OR 97208
Positive Link
H you've tested positive for HIV & would like to
talk to an HIV+ volunteer who's been there, call
Oregon AIDS Hotline & ask for Positive Link,
223-2437 (Ponland Area), 1-800-777-2437
Pride of Portland AHoclatlon
Meets 3rd Thunday to promote athletics and
sports activities for lesbians and gay men in all
sports. 243-1366
Project Cope
Provides education and support in a caring, safe
atmosphere to people with HIV/AIDS, their part·
ners, friends and family. 225-8750
Queer Nation/Portland
Multi-<:ultural, polygender group dedicated to
fighting homophobia & heterosexism through
queer visibility & direct action. Meets 2nd & 4th
Thursdays 6:30pm, The City Nightclub, 13 NW
13th. 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Box 158, Portland, OR 97202 or the Queer Line 229-3839
Queer• United Against Closet• (QUAC)
Citizens action committee dedicated to the eradication of homophobia. QUAC is open to all gays
and lesbians, 816 NE Broadway, Portland OR
97232, 287-7624
Radical Activists Truth Squad (RATS)
Committed to direct action to end the political &
social causes of the AIDS crisis: homophobia,
sexism, racism, classicism & the failing US health
care system. Call 240-0377 for meeting times
and location. (RA TS is a member of the nationwide ACT UP network.)
Radical FaerlH
Recorded news & information line called Fey
Dirt, 23.5-0826
Radical Women
Socialist-feminist organization dedicated to
achieving the full equality of women. We believe
this requires making radical changes in the economic, social & political structure, 289-7082
Reach Out!
Gay & lesbian ex-Jehovah's Witnesses & Mormons, PO Box 1173, Clackamas, OR 97015 or
657-0620 (See Eugene)

Real Connection
Social gathering for gay men who are anistically
and musically inclined. Open and informal events
allow anists to connect with one another. Meets
2nd Friday. Call 282-2158 for time/place
Reed College LHblan/Gay Student Union
Weekly meetings for discussion, support & planning, Wed., 7pm, Women's Center, 775-1020

Right to Prlvacy-Polltlcal Action CommlttH
Raises money & endones candidates that are
supportive of lesbian/gay rights. 921 SW Morrison
Ste. S18, Ponland, 97205 or 228-5825
Rights for DomHtlc Partners
Coalition of public and private employees working for equal benefits for our domesnc partnen.
Meets 1st Thunday, 7-9pm. 238-2489

Roae Court
Social, charitable & community-service organization. Its primary goals are to raise needed
monies for charitable organizations & worthwhile causes within the gay/lesbian community.
PO Box 23, Ponland OR 97207, 287-7058
Roae City Gay Freedom Band
Open to gays, lesbians & their supportive friends.
Band is a member of LGBA. Rdteanals: Sunday, 5-7pm at MCC-Portland, 24th & NE Broadway. Bnng instrument & music stand if you have
one. 620 SW 5th Ave, Ste. 710, 223-8299
Ron City Gender Center
Tra11Sse.xuala-peer-support group for the Preop, Post-op, F-M, M-F & X-dresser. Referrals to
caregiven. Weekly meetings in secure place. PO
Box 12714 Ponland, OR 97212, 230-1036
SlsterSplrlt
Woman Sharing Spirituality creates space where
women of all spiritual traditions can share &
celebrate the common bond. Rituals, workshops
& other activities, learn to manifest dreams into
a shared, peaceful, loving reality. PO Box 9246,
Portland, OR 97207, 294-0645
Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous
The only requirement for membenhip is a desire
to stop living out a pattern of sex and love
addicnon. Call Suz.anne 245-6175
Special RlghteousneH CommlttH
Politeal action committee sponsored by the Family Alliance of God (FAG). Concerned with
including all laws ofLevitia11 in OCA's propsed
amendment. M. Dennis Moore, noon-midnight
only 287-9684
Stopping Violence Against Women
Feminist direct action group seeks to raise awareness of the harm of pornography & prostitution
through picketing & education. Does workshops
on pornography for groups. Jane 777-2796
Super Jae"•
Men's only safe-sex jade-off club. All men
welcome but must be over21 to enter. Attendees
mustagree to posted rules and regulations. Every
other Friday, 8:30-10:30pm. $5. 796-1934
Teen Portland Ice Hockey Club
Organization for gay men and lesbians who want
to be involved in ice skating. All levels welcooie.
234-4456
Tod's Corner
Providing free clothing for persons with AIDS,
HIV Day Center, 3835 SW Kelly, Portland. Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9-4pm. Corey Baker,245-7428
Triangle Productron•
Production company located at Theatre Paris,
produces avant-garde live theatre leaning toward
gay/lesbianfare.6SWThirdAve,Portland97204.
241-3857
United Front Against the Oregon
Citizen'• Alliance (UFAOCA)
Network of organizations & individuals working
to stop the OCA. All sharing this goal are welcome. Emphasis on action and grassroots, including rallies, marches and counter-demonstrations. PO Box 13,Sandy,OR97055, 727-2615
Unitarian Unlversallsts for LHblans &
Gay Concerns (UULGC)
Meets forwonhip&meetings throul!hout month
at Fint Unitarian Oturch, lOll SW 12th, Port·
land. Corne where you are appreciated for being
you and where you can add your own spiritual
chaptertoourgrowingvohnne. m: 228-6389
Vanguard
AIDS/IIlV Disease Patient Advocacy Group, PO
Box 231261, Ponland, OR 97223, 245-6799
WHtslde Organization of Women
Social group for west-side women who identify
as gay and lesbian. Newsletter announces events
($6 subs.) PO Box 5584, Aloha, OR 97007
Wlndflre
Social & support group in a supportive/non-

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confrontational atmosphere for people under 21
who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or unsure. Meetings are small & informal. Location & Time:
Phoenix Rising 223-8299

Women'• Rights Coalltlon
Coalition who believe equality of rights under the
law shall not be abridged by the US or any state
on acoount of sex & freedom of choice in reproductive matters is a woman' s constitutional righL
PO Box 3025, Portland, OR 97208 or645-9107

Wrestling Club of Portland

Our group provides a means to contact other
wrestlers. For membership info write to: PO Box
40066, Portland, OR 97240-0066

Provides academic growth, leadership,
community involvemenL Students & Willamette
Valley community encouraged to participate.
Wednesdays 2:30-4:30 pm, ·Bldg #5 Rm 257.
CCC, Student Activities Office, PO Box 14007,
Salem 97309 Attn: LGBSA or Bill 371-0548

Community News
Dignity-WIiiamette Valley

(DCAC)

Meets 2nd Wednesday, call for time & location.
Operates AIDS-line, works with other agencies,
provides a speakers• bureau, education and prevention resources. PO Box 1273, Roseburg, OR
97470 or Jim Hopper, Co-Recorder, 679-9913

Douglas County Gay Archives
Repository for materials relevant to the rural
homophile community. Meets quarterly. PO
Box 182, Dillard, OR 97432, 6n-9913

Gay and Lesbian Alliance

Chemeketa Comm. College Lesbian,
Gay and Bisexual Alliance (LGBSA)

Monthly gay/lesbian newspaper. PO Box 663,
Salem, OR 97308, 363-0006

Roseburg
Douglas County AIDS Council

The Capitol Forum
Gay/lesbian social service organization which
sponsors socialactivites,lesbian/gayfundraisers.
3rd Wednesday, 7pm, 1410 12th St SE. Rene
585-7630 , PO Box 406, Salem, OR 97308

(GALA)

Meets2ndThursdays(exceptJuly&Dec.)7:30pm
at GLCC. Meetings usually followed by a presentation. Funds & staffs GLCC, Gayline, Gay 01'
Times, GALA library, Lesbian Outreach, Comm.
Education & AIDS Task Force. GALA, PO Box
813, Roseburg, OR 97470-0166, 672-4126
Gay & Lesbian Community Center (GLCC)
Center has current notices & info for gay/ lesbian
community & the GALA library. Open from
Tuesday-Friday, 3-(,pm & 7-9pm & Sat 7-9pm.
3856 Carnes Rd. in Creen District, 6n-4126
Gay & Lesbian Discussion Group
Meets Tuesdays 7:30pm at First United Methodist Church, l TI 1 West Harvard Blvd. in the High
School Room (east side of the church). Unstructured discussion, often a relevant video, always
someone there, 6n-4126

Gavline
672-4126
24-hour switchboard/helpline at which trained
peer counselors provide non-judgemental crisis
mtervention & referrals.
Gay 01' Times
Free monthly (no July or Dec. issue) newsletterof
Roseburg gay & lesbian community. l 000+ copies distributed. Deadline: 2nd Thursday of month.
PO Box 813, Roseburg OR 97470, 6n-4126

HIV Support Group
Groups offered for all affected by HIV/AIDS.
Meets Mondays 7:30pm at SL Joseph's School on
800 West Stanton (off Harvard Blvd). Separate
groups for men and women. 672-4126

MCC•Roseburg
Safe place of worship for gays, lesbians, their
friends & families. Sunday services, 11am at
GLCC. MCCR, PO Box 2125, Roseburg, OR
97470, 6n-4126 (message)

OWL Trust
Oregon Wornon's Land Trust is a non_:-p_rofit taxexempt corp. founded in 1975 by NW Radical
Feminists seeking safe wilderness land for use by
wimmin and children who may not otherwise
have access. PO Box 133, Day Cree.le, OR 97429

Ruby House
HIV patient hospice. PO Box 182, Dillard, OR,
97432, 679-9913
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Salem
Campaign for a Hate-Free Oregon
Mid-Willamette chapter of statewide organization formed in opposition to OCA's proposed
initiative. Members needed for bigot busting,
speaking, flyerfolding, telephone worle. General
meetings every other Sunday, 7pm at the Upper
Deck. Anne 399-7025 or Phil 363-7367

Gay & lesbian Catholics & friends hold services
atSL Vincent'son2nd&4thSaturdays,7pm. PO
Box 532, Salem, OR 97308, 363-0006

Health Care Workers Group
Open to gay men and lesbians who worle in any
healthcare related field. Meets monthly for
potlucks, socializing & networlcing. Meeting_ times
on requesL PO Box 17313, Salem, OR 97305

Imperial Court of the WIiiamette Empire
Non-political gay/lesbian social service organization. Meetings 1st and 3.n! Tuesday at 7:30pm,
141012thStS.E. POBox263,Salem,OR97308

Metropolitan Community Church
Sweet Spirit MCC is a Otristian church open to
all who wish to worship & feel themselves to be
part of a family. Services Sundays 11 am at 1410
12th SE, 363-6618 or 585-9295

Mid-Oregon Ald1/Health/Educatlonal
Support Services, Inc.
Dedicated to providing support services for people
with life-threatening or life-changing illnesses.
Has P.A.L-trained volunteers, educational information, referrals, safe-sex rap groups and a
crisis hotline. MASS Inc., PO Box 12547, Salem,
OR 97309, Hotline: 363-4963

Open Door Support Group

Forpersonsliving withlilV-AIDS. Meets Thursdays 7pm, 1410 SE 12th SL 363-4963

Oregon Public Employees Union (OPEU)
Formed as a gay, lesbian bisexual caucus fX the
Civil and Human Rights Committee and open to
all OPEU members. Primary goal is educating
OPEU memben about OCA threaL 362-8157
Parents/Friends of Lesbians & Gays (P-FLAG)

Confidential support group for lesbians & gays,
their parents, relatives & friends in which experiences can be shared and misinformation reI>laced with facts. 585-8119

Prime of Life Club
Social organization for gays/lesbians and their
friends. Special emphasis on those 30 and above
but everyone welcome. PO Box 663, Salem, OR
97308, 363-0 006

Shoulders Support Group
For family, friends and cargiven of persons living with HIV-AIDS. Meets Mondays 7pm, 1410
SE 12th St. 363-4963

Thi• Moment
Circle of friends living with HIV sharing concerns and hopes, providing mutual support. 7pm,
Fridays, 1410 12th St SE. Jonathan 363-6618
Willamette Univ. Gay/Lesbian Alliance (GALA)
Meets weekly for discussion, support, and planning of events and awareness programs. Mondays 7pm, Putnam Womyn's Center, 370-6265

Women's Potluck
Meet Salem's besL Bring food or just yourself.
2nd Wednesday, 7pm, 1410 12th St SE. Annie
399-7025

Womyn'1 Wisdom

.

Newsletter with articles, reviews and events of
interest to Salem area women. Send SASE for a
free issue. PO Box 1024, Salem, OR 97308

Statewide
Gay & Lesbian Helpline
See Eugene listing, 503-683-CHAT
Mid-Columbia Social
For men and women who live in the greater Mid-

Columbia area. Weekly meetings, once a month
bash, other outings. Get to know your neighbors.
Write to MCS, 408 Lincoln St, FL Dalles, OR
97058. Jon 296-5700

Oregon AIDS Hotline
Joint project fX Oregon Health Division & Cascade AIDS Project. Monday-Friday 10am-9pm,
Saturday-Sunday, 12-q,m. Sponsored by CAP.
Portland 233-AIDS , 1-800-777-AIDS

Positive Link
If you have tested positive for HIV and ·would like
to talk to an HIV+ volunteer who's been there,
call the Oregon AIDS Hotline & ask for Positive
Link, 1-800-777-2437 ,223-2437 (Portland)
Pr11byterlan1 for L11blan & Gay Concerns
Meets 1st Friday of month. Westminster Presbyterian Oturch, 1624 NE Hamoock, PO Box 3391,
Eugene, OR 97403. 346-2778 , 285-5458

Out of State
Bay Area Sexual Minority Youth
Network (BASIIYN)
"By and For Youth" organization for bisexual,
lesbian, gay, trans gender and questioning youth.
Newsletter, information, referrals. Concerns,
ideas and inquiries welcome. BASMYN, PO
Box 460268, San Francisco, CA 94146
NW Coalition Against llalieioua Harr ■ ■ ement
PO Box 16776, Seattle, WA 981 16, (206) 2339136 (phone), 233-0611 (fax)

Pacific NW Veterans Association
Serving gay, lesbian & bisexual veteran and active service members. Moral support, discharge
upgrades, legal advice/referrals, information about
political activities to repeal DoD's policy of djscrimination. J .R. Stone, PNVA, 1202 E Pike,
#850, Seattle WA 98122 or 206/524-0667

PRIDE Institute
The only exclusively lesbian & gay alcohol &
drug treatment program in the U.S. PRIDE will
pay airfare, 1-800-54PRIDE (24 hours)

Spokane Cty Health Dist. AIDS Program
Services include anonymous counseling & testing, education, video/book library, outreach, support groups, client advocacy & case management. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, 1101 W. College Ave
Rm 370, Spokane 99201, (509) 324-1542

Vancouver, WA
Affirmation/Gay and Lesbian Mormons
Nationwide organization for lesbian/gay Mormons, their families & friends. 206/696-9396
Gay & Lesbian Rap Group
Open discussions on lifestyle, community concerns and social activities. Meets every Monday
6:30pm, 214 E l(i(h Stin downtown Vancouver.
Rudy (206) 737-<,012
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Lavender Winds Kite Club (LWKC)
Group of gay and lesbian kitefliers. LWKC is a
chapter of the American Kitefliers Association.
Ffl: Marie or Brian at (206) 896-6190 or PO
Box 5396, Vancouver, WA 98668

MCC of the Gentle Shepherd

Otristian congregation with positive/supportive
outreach to lesbian/gay community. Services
open to all, Sundays, 4:30 pm, 4505 E 18th SL PO
Box 5094, Vancouver, 98668, (206) 253-8401

Personalities
We are a drug (and alcohol) free social club
primarily for people recovering from addictions
& alcoholism but also for anyone drug free.
Located off of 1-5 in Vancouver's City Center,
I 15 E 7th SL (206) 694-5068

Southwest Wa1hlngton Health District
HIV/AIDS Program
Services for Clarie, Skamania & Klickitat counties. Anonymous testing; client advocacy; outreach; community education & support groups.
Monday-Gay/Lesbian,Tuesday-Family/Friends,
Wed.-Volunteer,Thurs.-HIV/AIDS.737-6012

Vancouver Connections

Social networlcing group forming for monthly
fun activities: potlucks, movies, biking, brunches,
etc. FFI: Randy (206) 254-5008

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Carol A. Carver, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Lesbia11 & Gay Affirmative Psychotherapy
for Individuals & Couples
Member, Association of Lesbian & Gay Psychologists
Medical Insurance Accepted
(503) 757-2066

REALTY, INC.
1493 W 11TH , EUGENE. OR 97402 .

Eva Wright Bever, Broker
OFFICE : 343-4411 •,HOME . 935-4123

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Classifieds
HOUSING

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Male couple, 2 cats, seeking 2-3 BR
Eugene house to rent/buy Oct 1st. Prefer
washer/dryer, dishwasher, near UO.
Reply to TLN Box #357.
GWM 40 yo. seeking houaemate +
possible companion between 20-35 yrs.
Rent$150.00+ 1/2utilities. Call757-1335
for more info.(Corvallis)
Room Avallable, private bath, mobile,
Male 40-60, car, 70 miles N. of Portland.
3 miles off 1-5. $150.00. Utilities included.
1-206-864-4217. (Toledo, WA)
GM Retired teacher will share home.
Private furnished bedroom. • All modern
Rent reasonable/
conveniences.
negotiable. No smoking/drugs. Clean.
Ed 686-4586 (Eugene)

Pet Lover's Abode
Portland's
Gay
Apartment
Complex
774-2429

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Lez (41) w/ cat seeks quiet space with
other older lez(s). Prefer South Hills area.
485-2076. (Eugene)
Lesbian Roommate Wanted to share
large, beautiful, South Eugene home.
Graduate student or professional prefered.
Quiet, mature, responsible, non-smoking.
No pets. • No children. $300/mo. + 112
utilities. 345-1897

SERVICES
Celestlal Essences
Exquisite Massage & Aromatherapy.
Athletic male masseur, 25 years .
Licensed, non-sexual, fantastic! Portland
233-4687.

Responsible GM student seeks GM
roommate in Eugene. Call (503) 7593229 with references.

Personalized Natal Reports
Send birth name, date, time and place to
Claire de la Lune, PO Box 17313, Salem,
OR 97305 plus check or money order
for $25.

TRAVEL

HELP WANTED

Rocking Horse Inn-Seattle. A unique
bed and breakfast on Capitol Hill. Great
views, hot tub, warm hospitality. (206)
322-0206.
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Help Wanted at LCP
Half-Time Administrative Assistant,
Monday-Friday, Sam-noon. One year
position, working with The Lesbian
Community Project, with possibility of
extension. $850/month.
Proven
organizational skills and office experience,
good typing, written and verbal skills,
excellent interpersonal skills, word
processing experience, demonstrated
commitment to social justice and Lesbian/
gay issues, ability to work with, and for,
a diverse community of Lesbians and
allies, media and mainstream. Please
send resume, administrative/office
experience, cover letter and three
references to: LCP Search, DRW, PO Box
5931, Portland, OR 97228. Applications
accepted until August 15. No phone calls,
please. Women of Color are strongly
encouraged to apply.

Inn the Woods: B&B for women, log
home, nestled in 5 acres, two guest rooms,
cont. breakfast, minutes to waterfront
towns of Gig Harbor & Tacoma, Wash.,
activities for all seasons, private I Handicap
accessible. (206) 857-4954. Opening
7/17/92.

NOTICES
Deadlines Are Changing!
The deadline for submissions to The
Lavender Network's Classified and
Calendar departments has changed. All
items for these departments now must be
received in our office by 5 pm on the 19th
of each month.

Anev BBS and Carl J. Rodakowskl
are no longer affiliated with The Lavender
Network, Inc. Effective May 27, 1992.

ORGANIZATIONS

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Orlglnal Art Wanted for Lesbian, Gay
& Bisexual Alliance 92/93 poster. Contact
Sarah at 346-3360 for submission info.
Portland Lesbian Choir seeks
acex>mpanist (piano) for Sunday evening
rehearsals and all performances, 199293 season. Stipend. (503) 254-5109.

Wanted! by the Owner of
Pet Lover's Abode! a very unique ! (mildly
put!) opportunity for a live-in house boy
(18 plus with a very warm personality
and a non-smoker) and masseur! I am
both the Resident Owner and Resident
Manager of a really great sexteen (16)
apartment complex that caters to the
gay community (ask some tenants)!
There are many! possibilities for earning
money by doing various services for not
only me and the other tenants, but
also! for their guests! I will be happy to
answer any! questions you might
have! Cordially! Ron at 774-2429.
(Portland)

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PERSONALS
GWM, 45, Successful
Secure, wants to settle down. Loves
gardening, entertaining, cooking, hikes,
art, quiet/romantic eves at home.
Looking for partner 30-50, non smokerno drugs. Write to: 1430 Willamette
#101 Eugene, OR 97401

Handsome GM couple in Portland
seeks cute boyish g1,1ys (18-23 or so).
We've been together for over 11 years
and want to share our stability and
affection. Our interets include hanging
out at home, BBQs, sports, alternative
music, camping, road motorcycles and
more. Call 240-1846 and leave a
message. New to this? That's okay,
'we're down-to-earth and discrete.

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Classifieds
G W F, emotionally/financially secure,
exclusively lesbian. Various hobbies, true
Pisces, professional with no children/
drugs/smoking/drinking. Seeking Salem,
Ptld, Eugene area, similar woman late
30s-early 50s to share deck on the river,
send yellow roses, and enjoy espresso.
Reply to TLN Box #368.

Meet Russian Friends by advertising
in TEMA, Russia's gay and lesbian
newspaper. You can meet Russian men
and women who are interested in being
your pen pal, a friend whom you can visit,
or more. $20 for 25 words + $1/each
additional 5 words, payable to Roman
Kalinin. Write to TEMA, 3535 24th St., San
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'v Acoustic
'v Eleclric
'v Rock
'v Country
'v Blues
'v Modem Pop
'v Heavy Mellll 'v Acid House
'v Jazz
'v Classic Rack
'v SOsRack
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Recorded music (list groups)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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'v Yes 'v No
Pinball?
'v Yes 'v No
Video Games?
'v Yes V No
List favorile games
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V Yes
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V Weinharts 'v Coors V Anheiser-Bush
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V Other(list) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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V White V Blush
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V Other (specify) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

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V No
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V wt salt
'v wt butter
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V Pata_, chips 'v wt dip
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'v Stir fry
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V Pizza (favorite toppings) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
V Soup (what kind?) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
V Paslawt _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
V Mexican food (what's your favorite?) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
V Omelettes (favorite ingredients) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
V Stuffed potatoes
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V West Eugene
'v Eugene
'v Downtown/campus area
V South Hills V River Rd./Santa Clara
V North Eugene
V Sprlngfleld
V Other (specify) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
How would you moll often travel to Phoebe's Paradi11?
V Bike
V Bus
V Drive
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V Oownwn
V Campus area V West Eugene V River Rd. 'v Other?
Would you like the bar area to be sepanded from the cafe area & ITl.lllc/
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Box 1052, Eugene, OR 97440-1052
(503) 485-3579



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1992

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• BCI refers to Business Card Index on page 62

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Acura - Curtis Bor1oglou-Boyd BCI
Artisan Automotive, Eugene 30
G & M Auto., Portland 26
Lee lnkmann, Eugene 2
Bob James, Eugene 11
Mobile Auto Services 2

BOOKSTORES
Ladd's Editions, Portland 42
Lauging Horse, Portland BCI
Monroe Ave Book Bin, Corvallis 46
Mother Kali's, Eugene 22
Peralancn, Eugene 35

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COUNSELING SERVICES
Amethyst Counseling, Eugene 16
Rhiannon Ashe, M.Ed, Eugene 13
Karyn Aho, PhD, Eugene 21
Judith A. Allen, MSW, Bend 42 & BCI
Carol Carver, Ph.D., Corvallis BCI
Leigh Files, MA, ATR, LPC, Eug 23
Anna Holmes, MA, Grants Pass 19
Justine Heavilon, Ph.D., Eugene BCI
Robert Mclain, M.Ed, Eugene 54
Barb Ryan, MS, Eugene BCI
Toni Tortorilla, MS, Eugene 55

DINING

POP QUIZ
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2. OutragBDUI

Acom Club, Eugene 39
Cascade AIDS Project 32
LCP, Portland 9
MCC, Eugene 56
MPowerment Project, Eugene 17
Shanti In Oregon, Eugene 6
Valley AIDS, Corvallis 11

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Adobe Rose, Portland 35
Anatolia's, Eugene 15
Jazz Station, Eugene 56
Keystone Cafe, Eugene 13
Starky's, Portland 55
The Upper Deck, Salem 23

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Cloud Nine Productions 51
Light Majic Productions 50
MPowerment Dance 45
Salem Theater 13
NIGHT CLUBS AND TAVERNS
Choices, Portland 25
City Nightclub, Portland 2
Club Arena, Eugene 3
The East Side, Portland 31
JOQ's, Portland 47
Phoebe's Paradise, Eugene Back
Scandals, Portland 4 7
The Upper Deck, Salem 23

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Big Hom Moving Services, Portland 13
Diana Braun Repairs, Eugene 17
Ann Bunnenberg, Attorney 17

Caldwell Chapel, Portland 15
Creative Type, Eugene 23
Diane DePaolis, Attorney, Eugene 15
Fran's Landscape Design, Eug BCI
Hairazz Design, Eugene 35
Hands for Hire,.Eugene 48
Bev Jaeger Acupuncture, Eugene 21
K & L Animal Companions, Eugene 17
Susanne Kaiser, LMT, Eugene 50
Kinkos Copies, Eugene 27
Landscape Dimensions, Eugene 39
Laurie McClain, Eugene BCI
Lavender Letters, Portland 28
Loss Prevention Investigations, Eug 27
Rachael Merker, LMT, Eugene 55
New Horizons Referral, Eug.& Albany BCI
Oregon Roads, Inc., Eugene 2
Smythe Carpentry, Eugene 54
Sustainable Construction, Eugene 21
Floreic:I Walker, Portland 23
Word Design, Corvallis 56

REAL ESTATE
Gary Burlingame, Eugene 46
Sherrie Cummins, Waldport 7
Great Western Homes, Springfield 18 '
Jet Harris, Realtor, Eugene 43
Homeland Realty, Eugene 54 & BCI
Celia J. Lyon, Portland 55
Millynn James, Portland BCI
W.E. Oster Mortgage, Portland 9

RETAIL PRODUCTS
Allied Entertainment, Salem 44
Broadway Flowers, Portland BCI
Flying Elephants, Eugene 31
Hardtimes Video, Portland 66
Hot Spring Spa, Portland/Salem 3
• Inclusions, Portland 24
It's My Pleasure, Portland 53
R & R Button Co. 19
Oasis Foods, Eugene BCI
Second Thoughts, PDX/Eug 54
Spartacus Leather, Portland 66 .
Sumiche Jewelry 53
Sundance Mercantile, Eugene BCI
Wm. White Gallery, Eugene 11

TRAVEL & ACCOMODATIONS
Adventure In Travel, Eugene 18
Cliff House, Waldport 16
Kallas RV Ranch, Tiller 56
Olivia Cruises 7
See Vue Motel, Yachats 26
Shakti Cove Cottages, WA 7
Travel Comer, Aloha 19
Yachats Inn, Yac~ats 8

MISCELLANEOUS
Club Portland 47
Meetline 71
National Coming Out Day 25
Phone Frontiers 67
Portland Talk Line 30

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Nancy Gallagher, President
Rhiannon Ashe, Vice President,
Fran Moravcsik, Secretary,
Maurice Khang, Treasurer;
Lynn Emrick, W.R. Crew, James Phelps, •
Jennie BrickeR, Jim Shoemaker & Kim Smith
CEO

Lynn Emrick

PUBLISHER
Ronald 8. Zahn
PRODUCTION MANAGER

Felicity W.K. Harper

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CONTENTS
From Russia with Love- l 0
An American reports plus Russia's first gay travel agency.

Pride in the UK-12

A gay Englishman compares our cultures.

Cruises: The Ultimate Vacation-14

RSVP offers hot fun for men.

Women on the Water-18

Olivia Cruises provides pleasure for women.

· FEATURES
San Francisco Pride-15

Four hundred thousand gather strong .

Judith's Journey Gets Underway- 18

A look at what's motivating her 2.800 mile AIDS Walk.

Vaid Speaks Out About Oreaon Politics-20
An Interview with NGLTF's soon-to-rellre director.

Spam Heir Donates Fortune-22

James Hormel gives half-a-minion to gay archives.

KKK Threatens Pro-Gay Group-28

Eugene's CALC receives a scary message.

FICTION
•A Shock in the Park· by David Delacroix- 18
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Bigotry and a new anti-gay !aw turn a family's beach vacation sour.

ENTERTAINMENT
Lust and Pity-50
Kelly and Collie-51
2 Nice Girls Split Up-52

Salem Plays-52
Triangle's New Season-52
The Art of Ron Abraytis-49

DEPARTMENTS
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Open Forum-6
Hate Crimes Report-29
Community News-30
Community Colendar-36

Weekly Evenfs-38
National Newsline-40
Bookshelf-46
Arts & Entertainment-SO
Dykes To Watch Out For-54

Word Gayme-56
Communl1y ,Resources-57
Business Card lndex-62
Classlfleds-64
Talking Personais-68

GLAAD Bulletin-24
Homeward Bound- 13
HIV/AIDS Updote-26
Knights of Molto-25

RATS-39
Roseburg Report-45
Women's Music-53

COLUMNS
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Court Report-44
Court System-44
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Pride Means Letting Go of Shame
Dear Editor,
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Today it occurred to me that Gay Pride
weeks and months with parades to celebrate,
are beginning to happen all across the country.
I find myself remembering the feeling of
empowerment so prevalent at last year's Gay
Pride Parade in Seattle. I remember how I
watched people and the many different ways
in which they chose to express their pride and
their uniqueness.
Today though, I am saddened by the
contradiction of that day of self respect and the
repressive fear that gay men and lesbians live
with the other 364 days of the year. And I
wonder, is it enough to feel proud of who we
are and others like us only one day of the year?
Why is it that we allow others to tell us subtly
and not so subtly, how we should love?
I believe the problem and the perpetuation
of homophobia are often a reaction to our own
shame and fears. Shame, not pride. We walk
around fearful. Fearful of what heterosexual

people will say or do if they "know about us."
We "come out" to people who are "okay" but
only after much deliberation.
In my own life I have experienced more
homophobia from other gay people than I ever
havefromthestraightcommunity. Mypartner
and I have been completely ignored by other
lesbians when we've been holding hands in a
place not specifically deemed a gay
establishment or event Well, I for one refuse
to live in a bar or wait for a parade once a year
to feel comfortable with who I am. If I am
ashamed of who I am, then I believe other
people see that and will in tum treat me as if I
have something to be ashamed of. I think that
if gay men and lesbians were more comfortable
with their sexuality, then the rest of the world
would be more accepting. Our being different
is a big deal because we make it a big deal and
because we allow others to make us feel shame.
I don't believe anyone can make us feel
anything. Wechoosetofeelcertainways. Our
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Fantasy Isn't Innocuous
DearTLN:
I'm writing in response to SallieM. Huber's
"Consensual Sex: Shattering SIM Stereotypes,"
which appeared in your July issue.
I agree with Huber that SIM is not the same
thing as sexual abuse, but I disagree with her
about a lot of other things.
As I understand it, sadomasochism is a
sexual game of "make pretend" that involves
acting out scenes of domination and
subordination. I don't think that's a good
thing. Expressing this opinion does not mean
I'm trying to control other lesbians' sexual
choices.
Fantasy is not necessarily innocuous. A
wise lesbian once told me, "What you practice
is what you get good at." Engaging in SIM
• teaches lesbians that domination and
subordination are sexy, fun, and inevitable. In
our oppressive society, I don't think any ofus
needs to learn that lesson.
I'd say that playing with domination and
subordination isn't any better for adults than
playing with toy guns is for children. I think I
know what I'm talking about, because I played
·with toy guns a lot when I was a child.
Yes, it was fun. I could pretend that I was
someone who actually had some control over
my own life. No, I was not really murdering
hundreds ofpeople-this was a game, afantasy.
No, I'm not a particularly violent person now.
Violence makes my stomach hurt
But playing with guns taught me that my
dislike of violence. was morally suspect. It
taught me that people of courage and integrity
solved problems through force--and that
people who solved problems differently were
cowards. In my head, I know those lessons are
ridiculous. In my gut, I'm still struggling to
overcome them.
SIM dykes have the right to practice any
form of consensual sex they choose. They
don't have the right to insist that I agree with
them.
Sincerely,
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issue. The beautiful story evoked memories of
my own painful adolescence, and of the teacher
who made a difference in my life. At 13, I was
tall for my age, lanky and awkward, possessed
of an adult wit and large appetite for any book
I could get my hands on. I was shy and clumsy
around people my own age, and they taunted
me mercilessly. Enter Miss Stanley, the coolest,
hippest English teacher on the planet, a large,
rotund woman with an acerbic tongue and a
ready, warm smile. She pulled me out of my
self-pity and utter boredom by introducing me
to Chaucer, Irving Stone, Jack London; by
coming to my band concerts when my parents
couldn't;byencouragingmyintezestindrawing
with an assignment to design the yearbook
cover; by taking me out to dinner every night
foraweekwhilemymotherwasinthehospital,
my father working overtime and my sister
hanging out on 82nd withherhighschoolpals;
just so I wouldn't be alone and would have at
least one balanced meal a day.
I was so inspired by her dedication to
teaching and to her subject and to her students,
that I became a teacher myself. I haven 'tseen
Miss Stanley since Jr. High, but ifl found her
today I would give her a big hug of thanks.
How many of us were influenced by teachers
like Vivian, in or out of school? How many of
us have the opportunity today to show young
people what their lives can become? Stillwell's
story touched me deeply because it rings truly
of common experience shared by so many of
us. Thanks again, and keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Beth Hamon

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the hospital? Itis a basicrightmypartnerof16
years and I are not entitled to because we are
not entitled to recognition as a family unit by
state law. In the event of an emergency that
requires hospitalization, we are not granted the
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another or even be by one another's side in
times when only "family" are permitted.
Is it a "special right" to fall in love, to
develop a relationship of caring and financial
interdependence, and have that relationship
treated with respect and dealt with fairly by
law? Is the right to jointly acquire property or
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rights are not "special rights." but are basic
rights of citizenship which the Oregon Citizens
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never have.
I believe voicing my concerns about the
lack of legal recognition for someone I regard
as my spouse is minding my own business. It
is not an attempt to impose my sexual
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gain any "special rights." This is a difficult
idea for some people to grasp; especially in a
society where merely holding hands in public
with someone I love is viewed by many as a
threatening political expression of "militant
homosexuality."
Since.rely,
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Calling All Cars
To the community,
Calling all cars. Calling all queers. If you
own a car or truck 1972 or older, pay attention.
Iama20-year-olddykeandhaveal970Nova.
I have been attending show and shines for four
years now and am the only one brave enough
to go it seems. Itis time for my community to
get out and vote. Yes, vote. People's choice is
what they call it You take your car, 1972 or
older,parkitatdifferentlocationsinthesummer
and gather your friends to come look around at
the other cars. Then you have them stuff the
ballot box with your car's number. My father
recently told me "only moral people go to
these shows" and I proved him so wrong. The
only moral people my partner and I saw were
the two lesbian couples that looked armmd and
the two young males who gazed at the men
looking at the old cars. If you are interested
and have a car 1972 or older, Ford. Chevy, or
anything rare and \Dlusual, please call me.
There are 14 more shows left this summer
around the western part of Oregon, and they
are in great need of moral queers. Some of the
events you can enjoy are street dances, street
cruises, show 'n' shines in the park, free

breakfast for the drivers, mud volleyball,
people's choice trophies, poker runs, six-foot
trophies, shopping sprees, raffles and so-much
more. I am not in a club but go to every show
'n' shine there is and have all the information
for upcoming shows. Your car does not need
to be in mint condition; there is a class for
under-construction and many others. It is time
to strut our stuff in Oregon. For further
information and all the details, please call
Bonnie at 343-6214.

Thief at Large
To the Community,
Look out for this guy-he's smooth!
Twenty-five years old, 6'1", 165-175
polDlds, medium length blonde hair, shorttrimmed mustache. Believe his name is
"Doug." Very good talker.
He claims to be a Portland Fireman working
at Station #1 (across from Waterfront Park),
but currently on sick leave due to a motorcycle
accident the last week of June. Says he lives in
Troutdale, but unable to drive due to his injury.
Said his mother was coming up from Arizona
to look after him while he recuperates.
Supposedly released from a Portland hospital
July 1, and was very visible in the PDX Eagle
that night Has a fresh scar running vertically
upoverhisstomach. whichcausedhimtowalk
slightly stooped over.
He stole a Sony Camcorder (about $800)
and a gold Seiko wristwatch ($200) early in the
morningofJuly2fromanapartmentinPortland
where he'd been laying on the floor because of
"pain from incision." No sex involved. but he
claims to be a "recently out" homosexual.
According to the Portland Fire Bureau, this
man is not a fireman anywhere in Portland.
The Fire Bureau is making a thorough
investigation, and their representative stated
that, " ... whether or not he proves to be 'one of
ours,' we will follow through on this. We
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"Claire· a Good Flick
To the Editor:
Claire of the Moon is a wonderful film
written and directed by Nicole CoM of DemiMonde Productions from Portland
The unfolding love story takes place on the
Oregon Coast and is a wonderful study in how
twoverydissimilarpeoplecananddoovercome
their fears of intimacy and vulnerability.
There's so much to like about this movie.
The acting is superb, especially noteworthy
are Trisha Todd (Claire) and Karen Trumbo
(Noel). Some of the other characters have
been criticized for being stereotypical. but I've
got to tell you, I've known some of these
people.
The scenery is superb. My only fear is that
everyone will want to move to the Oregon
Coast
I have two tips for seeing this film.
Tip #1: See the film at least twice. As one
reviewer said "See it again for the first time."
I think you see it "more" the second time.
Tip #2: Stick around through the credits.
It's good to acknowledge and see all the
contributors to this film, but also there's a
sweet visual ending after the credits that you
won't want to miss.
As to those who don't find "Claire"
politically correct enough. there's plenty of
room for other films about lesbians lives and
loves. Please make them. It would be
wonderful to have lots of films from which to
choose.
Take my advice, see Claire ofthe Moon. If
your local theater isn'tshowing it, ask them to
book it I hope there'll be a video.
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The Summer of My Disillusionment
by Irene K. Hislop
This has been the summer of my
disillusionment. As the temperature has
increased, the number of things that disgust
me has also increased. A vacation from all the
homophobia, racism, sexism, etc. in our society
would be great, but I've yet to hear of anywhere
outside of my home whe.re such an escape
would be possible.
It all started when I read The Oregonian
profileofLorettaNeet. Ofcoursel'dimagined
Loretta as the all-American mom, the
personification of wholesomeness. Imagine
my shock and horror when I read she feeds her
children Cheetos. Now, I'm sure she feeds
them other things as well, so there's probably
no reason to flood the Children's Services
Division with calls. But Cheetos. Yuck. I
wouldn't let my dog eat Cheetos. But actually
Cheetos are the perfect OCA snack. They are
the perfect symbol for "Traditional Family
Values." Cheetos come in a shiny red. white
and blue package. Seductive ads tell us how
wonderful everything would be if we all just
swallowed some Cheetos/Traditional Family
Values. Yet they are virtually devoid of any
real substance or nutritional value.
I was equally shocked when Don Robinson,
editorial page editor of The Register-G1UUd,
asked me what The Lavender Network was. I
had called Robinson to see what the
requirements are to have a commentary
publishedinEugene'sdailypaper. lguessThe
R -G's policy must be to print OCA
commentaries without double checking

anything. TLNhas beenattackedintheeditorial
pages so regularly, it never occurred to me a
professional editor such as Robinson would
have no idea what TLN was.
But the real insult was yet to come. The
requirements to publish a commentary are that
the writer be either representing an organization
or be an expert in the field she is writing about.
Oh good, I thought, I qualify on both counts.
Robinson was not so sure. I explained that
TLN is a magazine. He said magazines don't
coun~ I explained we are part of a non-profit
umbrella group with a board of directors. He
thought that meant we are a company, and
companies don't count: I explained that as the
editor of a statewide magazine about gays,
lesbians and bisexuals, I felt I was a bit of an
expert on the subject. He didn't think so. I
decided to go ahead and· write something;
perhaps Don was just having a bad day. I sent
it in with a stack of information on TLN's
organii.ational status.
Robinson replied, "We can't use your
proposed guest column because it is largely
devoted to rebutting the OCA. We have had
more than enough back and forth between that
organii.ation and those on your side of the
issue." So sorry to have disturbed you, Mr.
Robinson, with all our pesky whining about
civil rights. I'd so hate to bore you or anything.
Of course, the national scene is perhaps
even more disillusioning. The military
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men who've previously opposed ftmding to
help poor women get abortions really are our
best hope in the presidential election. Am I
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The Russian Experience
Former Eugenian Reports from Russia
by Marina Wolf

N

owthatLidiaandlhavefounddecent
jobs, I have decided to take pen ,fu.
hand and keep our dear, queer
hometown up to date on developments here in
our new, not-so-queer city, St. Petersburg,
Russia.
After searching
for six weeks, we
were able to find a
one-bedroom flat
in
a
decent
location-$50 a
month plus well
meaning but nosy
neighbors. When
we first came into
town, we stayed
Marina Wolf with a gay male
acquaintance of mine for three and a half
weeks-three and a half weeks of a torturous

downhill slide into hating each other. We
stayed with him and his 62-year--0ld aunt.
Fortunately, she was a goddess of goodness
andgrace(oohedandaahedatourcommitment
ceremony photos). So we left. but not before
we made the rounds of some of his homofriends' parties. We feared at first that that was
going to be the only way to make contact with
other queers in this burg; I mean we truly
feared. If you were to base your opinion of the
St. Petersburg gay male life on the parties that
we were at, you would fear too-drinking and
foreplay.
Rumors were flying about some Christopher
Street Festival to be held in June here, cosponsored by a local gay group and some
Germans. By a stroke ofluck, the queer boy I
snagged for a hairdresser brought along his
dyke friend to my home haircutting
appointment. She happened to be the secretary

of this local gay foundation and procured tickets
for us. The sliding scale entrance fee concept
is as of yet unknown, but the cost was fairly
reasonable. You should have seen us the night
of the festival opening. Is butch-femme the
mode, or a major fashion faux-pas? Hair sans
gel, a la Eugene, or do it up girl? Which tie for
god's sake? Well, we got it together, snagged
a taxi to the House of Culture (Community
Cultural Center) and knew we had found the
right place-all the fags were standing outside
smoking. Some things may be universal.
We hastily pulled together a questionnaire
about social activities and thoughts on starting
a community center as grist for our project.
(More information forthcoming.) This proved
an excellent way to make some banter and get
on at least a face-recognition basis with local
queers. But I was surprised by how many
peopleatthefestivallhadactuallyseenaround

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Vostok+: Russia's First Gay Travel Agency Opens
by Pavel Chaplin
Vostok+, Russia's first gay travel agency, was founded in spring
1991 and was the Soviet-side organizer of Moscow's first Gay &
Lesbian Conference last summer. V~stok+ services destinations
within Russia including Moscow, St. Petersburg and the popular gay
beach in the Crimea. The agency can also make arrangements in
Ukraine.
Following is a list of the hotels Vostok+ works with, plus the rates
they're able to obtain at present. The prices were granted for Vostok+,
and frequently hotels will charge foreign tourists more if they're
making their own reservations. Even these prices are subject to some
change, since the Russian economy is so active.
There are no gay accommodations in Russia. Since all tourist hotels
are state-run, discretion is obligatory. All of the following
accommodations have baths, phones, televisions and radios.
Individual tourists:
St. Petersburg:
Theintemationalairportisabouta40-minutedrivefromdowntown,
bya.ir?,>rtshuttleortaxi. TrainsfromHelsinkiorMoscowarriveinthe
center of town.
• Oktyabrskaya Hotel, Vosstaniya Square: Foreign and Russian
tourists. Two-star hotel in the center of town. Cafe. $55-99.
• Moskva Hotel, A. Nevsky Square: Foreign tourists. Three-star
hotel in the center of town. Cafe, bars, hotel clinic, currency
exchange. $66-121.
• Pribaltiskaya Hotel, Karablestroitely Street: Foreign tourists.
Three-star hotel, 20-minute drive from town center. Cafe, bars,
hotel clinic, currency exchange. $94-187. _ _ _ _ _ _

L_

Moscow:
The international airport is about 45 minutes from town.
• Belgrad Hotel, Smolenskaya Square: Foreign and Russian
tourists. lbree-star hotel in the center of town. Bars, cafe,
currency exchange. $77-132.
• Orlyonok:Hotel, Kosigina Street: Foreign and Russian tourists.
3-star hotel. Shower, no bath, bars, cafe, hotel clinic. $55-110.
• Mojayskiy Motel, Mojayskoe Road: Foreign tourists. lbreestar hotel, 20-minute drive from downtown. Bars, cafe,
currency exchange. $50-90.
• Private apartments in St. Petersburg or Moscow: 25-30
minutes from downtown, kitchen. $25-35.
Vostok+ offers other services for individuals or groups of any
size: visasupport, $35; airportor train-station pick-up/transportation,
city guide, escort to gay hangouts, $15 daily; interpreter, $25 daily;
tickets to the Bolshoi Theatre, opera $35, ballet, $45.
For groups of 10 or more, Vostok+ offers two, eight-day travel
packages, each with five days in Moscow, and three days in St.
Petersburg. Air travel needs to be arranged separately. One
package costs $570 person plus a portion of the $640 daily services
charge. The portion depends on how many people are in the group.
The second package is $490plus the same daily services fee. Daily
services include transportation, interpreters, guided excursions,
escort to gay hangouts and airport pick-up.
For more information contact Julie Dork, executive director of
the International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission in San
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town and how many people remembered me
from last summer's Gay and Lesbian
Conference.
Among the people we met at this festival
were: a German woman folk singer who
struggles with Russian, but sang it flawlessly;
two 17-year-old girls who want to be boys
(fooled me!); a group of Russian deaf-mute
gay men who would love to correspond with
their foreign counterparts (write us for more
information); many lesbian more or less
separatists who have some pretty amazing
plans set up; plus a general assortment of
drunk-but-happy queers.
The lesbians we met were pretty fed up with
the existing gay groups; women are in the tiny •
minority and mainly participate in the groups
for the sake of information gathering. For
social and political activities they tum to
themselves. Plans are in the works for the
publication of a lesbian magazine, and
apparently a fairly large group of dykes has
already appropriated a cafe with unsuspecting
or indifferent management and ~ignated it
as a lesbian gathering space.
There is also some talk flying around about
a women's music festival. As with the States,
such a designation is a euphemism for lesbians•
music festival. because appartently the vast
majority of women folk singers here are, in
fact. lesbians.
I have also been asked to be a local contact
for the International Lesbian Press Agency,
which is based in Germany.
Lidia and I made up some business-cardlike pieces of paper to hand out at the festival.
We handed out about 250 at the conference.
They have our names, telephone number, a
double triangle graphic and the following:
"Co-directors, Russian-American Human
Rights Foundation. Translating services,
consultations available for sexual minority
groups and organizations. We deal with your
issues."
I fo\Dld myself struggling with being out on
our business cards. It will be interesting to
hand them out to prospective employers, but I
realized that, unlike most Russians, we don't
have much of an excuse, employment
difficulties aside, which we can easily
circumvent. The title and services statement
sounds pretty fancy, but it lends our mission
here ("find the queers and lend 'em a hand'')
some legitimacy. I expect we 'II be getting a lot
of phone calls, but we're ready for it.

Th~e are some people in Eugene and
Portland working on gathering support,
financial and otherwise, for the fowiding and
maintenance of a lesbian, gay and bisexual
community center here. They're doing the
supportend(grant-writing, state-side publicity,
collection of books, posters, buttons and other
queer stuff, safer-sex materials, etc.), and Lidia
and I are starting to gather the statistics. The
questionnaires we gathered at the festival. 143
total, seem to indicate that queers here do want
their own space. We are doing more factfinding. networking, etc. to find out what,
where, how, with whom and when. The
festival gave us a big boost. and I think the tide
•
I •
•
is startmg to come m.
I thought when I came here that there would
be not much of a community or movement to
look for. In times of economic and political
unrest. "luxury" values and ideas are often the
first to be thrown by the wayside, or so I had
assumed. But I had seriously underestimated
the meaning of queerness, for Russians and
for myself. You may not have time, or space,
or money, or societal freedom to act out your
queerness the way some Westerners are
accustomed to, but it is always with you, in
you, of you, and affects everything you do and
say. When the first opportunity arises to let it
out. you probably will.
We frequently think about the people we
left in Eugene with fondness and sometimes
amusement-good, hearty, queer-based
hilarity is hard to come by in this neck of the
woods. We would love to hear from just about
anybody-letters, photos, news clippings
especially! We're living in a void as far as
queer news from the good ol' US of A is
concerned.
Please write! Also if you are interested in
the plans and current activities of the RussianAmerican Human Rights Foundation, you may
contactBrianBruniusat(503)3440-8167. Be
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fter the festivities of Portland Pride
you may have travelled to San
Francisco or Seattle to prolong the
party there. Meanwhile on June 27 a very
special gathering of lesbian and gay people
was taking place on the other side of the world.
The occasion was EuroPride '92 and brought
together for the first time many lesbian and gay
communities of western Europe. The eventheld in London-featured a two-week festival
of arts, entertainment and activism unlike any
other seen in the U.K. On the final weekend
the attendance figures broke records for a
prideeventoutsideofthe US andAustraliaand
topped the 100,000 figure predicted by its
organizers.
The sun shone throughout the day and rolled
back the London fog of conservative thinking
that is often associated with Britain and its
Victorian "values" of homophobia and
repression. By commemorating Stonewall in
Britain the communities there pay tribute to
the leadership that Americans show in the
worldwide struggle for homosexual rights.
But to be gay in Britain as opposed to the U.S.
is not as bad as most Americans seem to think.
Certainly a prehistoric judiciary and a
thuggishly unaccountable police force produce
a legal climate in which the lifestyle of gay
men and lesbians is constantly at peril. But it
is vital to put these drawbacks in context. If
you consider how different American and
British cultures are and always have been, then
it emerges that they really are, as George
Bernard Shaw said, two countries "separated
by a common language."
Take for instance the tradition of gay male
playwrights working in the genre of social
satire. Their works transcend the historical
moment to become the accepted gay
perspective on the manners and mores ofBritish
society. From Oliver Goldsmith to Oscar
Wilde to Noel Coward to Joe Orton. Their
lives and works show how homosexuality
found its vocation in Britain in the cultural, as
opposed to the political, arena and is an integral
part of their creative vision. This angle is not
only British. it is European and has produ~
the grand social/sexual commentaries of a
Shakespeare, a Michelangelo or a Proust. The

by Nigel Parchester
figures whose works practically define the
canon in western art.literature, film, dance,
theater and poetry operated oUlside the
mainstream as observers and critics of it. That
they do so from outside the sexual mainstream
has become commonplace in Europe.
In 1991 a very out gay actor, long standing
member of the Royal Shakespeare Company
and left-wing advocate of AIDS issues, Ian
McKellan, was knighted. It is an honor that is
sponsored by the governrnent·and carried out
by the Queen. It is ironic that Sir Ian accepted
the title, which at some stage in the paperwork
had to have the same signature that enacts
homophobic legislation, that of then Prime
Minister Margaret Thatcher!
Residing in a preordained niche,
homosexuality has always flourished in Britain.
Admittedly under duress, but always part of
the status quo, a balance between some people
like this and some people like that. Their role
as academics, artists, councillors, eccentrics,
teachers and clergy has been stabilized over
time in Britain. This is because of the very
European intellectualization of homosexuality
as something necessarily different to the
mainstream agenda.
The post-war culture of civil rights in this
country seeks to assimilate and to render
mainstream the lifestyles of lesbians and gay
men. The project of the lesbian and gay
movement here is come out of the closet, yes,
but to also sit in some kind of equality with
other oppressed groups. However noble, this
is a task fraught with peril. The dream, as
much as it can be reckoned, is to sit for brunch
on the morning of a bright new day in the house
called America.
Of course it is this dream that has inspired a
post-Stonewall generation of British queers to
politicize their role on the margins with
strategies borrowed from the U.S. movement.
But it is not always appreciated how American
the whole concept of coming "out" is, running
counter to British characteristics of privacy
and reserve. But anyway coming out is a tool
which serves the British community well. For
Sir Ian McKellan has proved that in Great
Britain in the 1990s being an openly gay ~tor/
artist, out and about, loud and proud, is no

longer a bar to recognition or popular success.
Being"out" as well as part of the "mainstream"
is controversial and rightly so. The right kind
of debate follows. Out gay filmmaker Derek
Jarman had a point when he decried Sir Ian• s
decision to accept the honor while ordinary
people are arrested, slandered and harassed by
the system that fails its citizens because of
their sexual orientation.
The critics, however were surprised when
Sir Ian was summoned to Downing Street by
Thatcher's more moderate successor Prime
Minister John Major for talks on law reform
and AIDS research. Sir Ian had become a
figure who can represent both culture and subculture-a characteristically European trick.
Just how many porn queens have become
members of the Italian Parliament, anyway?
By blending their longstanding status as
necessary sexual outlaws with the
organizational methods of progressive
American civil rights activism, Britain's
homosexual communities are true to their
history while remaining unsatisfied with their
lot. The energy of new challenges, like
European unity, lends significance to the British
scene that is rarely reported in the U.S.
Being gay in Britain in 1992 isn't always a
tea party, but with stunning events like
EuroPride defining new successes, it would
perhaps pay for Ameri•cans to be more
responsive to foreign developments. Sexual
minority profiles will differ in distinct national
contexts but basically we are fighting the same
war. Think how backward PBS was when ·
showing The Lost Language of Cranes
compared to the BBC, which not only made
the film but was able to show a much more
explicit version without uproar .What is needed
is a dialogue of ideas throughout the world to
enrich and strengthen gay and lesbian
consciousness. The United States and the
United Kingdom might have something of a
historically overrated "special relationship"
which in general terms has become irrelevant.
But for lesbians and gay men across the Atlantic
our common language need not be the barrier
lampooned by Bernard Shaw. It is in this case
a gift that allows for rare cross cultural unity
that we would be negligent to abuse.•

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Gay Cruises
The Ultimate in Fun Vacations
by Lynn Emrick

T

a1k about the Love Boat! Taking an
RSVP gay cruise is areally validating
experience. As if a cruise to exotic
ports-of-call were not enough,
cruise entertainment director
Danny Williams kept our
shipboard hours full of fun.
The biggest laugh is the pool
games-the volunteers are
indeed brave. I was amaz.ed at
what a Speedo could endure.
Daily aerobics were quite an
eyeful since I was a looker, not
a lookee. The physically-fit
really strut their stuff, and some
of their outfits give an added
visual stimulus to the occasion.
A variety of optional shore
excursions are also available,
yet they aren't operated by
RSVP. They include tours to
historic sites, snorkeling and
general sight seeing.
Then there's the Dating
Game, the Newlywed Game,
Bingo, gaming tables and slots,
shore excursions, scuba,
snorkeling and even films.
·Two dinners, including the
Captain's Party, are "Formal,
Black Tie suggested." On most
cruises a good suit would do,
and even though I saw a few, I
would recommend a tux or
dinner jacket You can rent,
buy or borrow. For those of you
who are- creative, you might
design your own with sequins
and rhinestones. Yes, there were
a few.
Every evening's feature is a
headline entertainer. Be it
comedy or song-really excellent. On my last
cruise, Harvey Fierstein gave a first-rate
performance. Perhaps the most memorable
evening is dedicated to a Costume Party, and
what acostume party itis. Prizes are given for
best single, pair and group. You might want to
consider a little planning for this occasion.
Thefunisn'tover. Asifthedayhadn'tbeen
full enough, you might dart back to your cabin
for a quick change into something more casual

and be off for a night of dancing. There' s
dancing under the stars poolside and later
dancing in the disco.

As you can see, there are countless
opportunities to meet gay people from all over
the country. Ifyou are traveling alone, you can
sign up for a "cabin share" and avoid paying
the single supplement. On both my RSVP
cruises I lucked out and had great roommates.
The 1993 cruises to choose from are
tremendous. There's the exotic Mexican
Riviera cruise, which visits Puerta Vallarta,
Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas in March and

Novemberof1993. Thistripincludesfantastic
site-seeing, including Mexico's Sierra Madre
mountains and the Bay of Banderas' 25 miles
of beaches.
The Caribbean Adventure,
which visits Blue Lagoon
Island, Playa del Carmen,
Cozumel and Key West in
March has an excursion to the
Mayan ruins off the seacoast
of Tulum. The Caribbean
Splender, which visits West
Palm Beach, San Salvador, St.
Thomas, San Juan and Labadie
in February stops in Charlotte
Amalie, an historic Dutch
trading town. Other trips
includes the two-to-three day
California Dreaming cruises,
which visit San Diego and
Ensenada in July.
The ships include The
Crownlewel, whichhaseight
decks and amaximumcapacity
of 820 passengers. For '93 it's
taking the Caribbean Splender
route. The Sea Breeze, which
has seven decks and a
maximum capacity of 842
passengers is taking cruisers
on the Carribbean Adventure
route.ThethirdRSVPshipis
theEnchanJed/sle, with seven
decks and a capacity of 750
passengers. It's taking for the
Mexican Riviera and the
California Dreaming routes.
I've booked my '93 cruise
on the new Crown Jewel
through Michael J. Scott of
Vista Travel in Portland. If
you are interested, these
cruises sell out fast so you need to get your
reservations made early.
Adventure in Travel in Eugene also handles
bookings for RSVP cruises and has a preview
tape so that you can see what you have to look
forward. to. It's certain to be the gay travel
experience of a lifetime.
Olivia Cruises has routes specifically geared
toward women travell.ers. See page 18. T

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Without warning, a person ran past us.
Painted entirely in lavender and covered with
very little else, he streaked down the center of
the street raising a roar of cheers and laughter
from the crowd. The time had come at last. All
who waited could feel it. The 23rd annual San
Francisco Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Freedom
Day Parade had begun.
As the massive gathering of people from
around the nation quieted, a new roar could be
heard in the distance. Engines! Motorcycles
of all kinds paraded past as crew after crew of
"Dykes on Bykes" filled the street. Dressed in
anything (and some in almost nothing) from Tshirts to tuxedos, the caravan of proud womyn
brought on the festivities.
Before long the parade's main banner came
into view carrying the new year's theme, "A
Simple Matter of Justice," set on white across
the symbol of our cause, the pink triangle.
Group after group and float after float,
sponsored by anything from AIDS Emergency
Fund to Levi's Jeans, showed their pride and
support by marching before us. There were
hisses and jeers for the Mayor Frank Jordon,
good natured laughter at the "Fat Dykes A oat,"
and cheers from the heart for the never quite
large enough group of"Parents and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays." For over three hours the
parade marched on, finally leading us all to the
steps of City Hall. A stage had been temporarily
erected there for a multitude of entertainers.
Booths lined the City Center Square and music
blasted from giant speakers giving everyone a
chance to dance and celebrate.
Perhaps the party would have lasted until
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Shock in the Park
by David Delacroix

I

t is August It is hot in the suburbs.
Joe Mutyeh and his family have
planned their vacation for months.
Finally, the day has arrived for them to hop in
the station wagon and head for the beach. The
Oregon coast is particularly inviting in August.
The sky is blue, the wind so soft, the sand so
wann and inviting under bare feet, it makes
one happy to be alive and feel lucky to be an
Oregonian. Joe and Betty Mutyeh rolled into
the campground about two in the afternoon.
They parked their trailer in the camp-site
equipped with an electrical hook-up, a sewer
hook-up and a picnic-table. The kids were
really going to love this vacation! Jimmy and
Kimmy put on their beach clothes, grabbed
their beach toys, and headed out. Joe and Betty
warned their children to be careful, to play
safe, not to go swim for at least an hour after
eating and not to talk to strangers. Off they
went, running and skipping toward the beach.
The beach was fun. The sky was filled with
sea birds, ·and the sand with all manner of
shells and sundry marine creatures. There
were other children playing in the sand as well,
and Jimmy and Kimmy fell in with a couple of
childrennearby-Jean and David-who were
digging an enormous hole which periodically
filled with salt water. They were having such
a good time. They invited Jimmy and Kimmy
to join them as they planned to dig clear to
China. It was great fun, and the hole was really
getting deep when two other kids joined the
party. These two, Scott and Sandra, already
knew Jean and David. Their parents were
friends and we~e all camping together.
"I'm hungry," stated David. "Let's all go
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Jimmy and Kimmy enjoyed the snack, and
spent the rest of the afternoon playing with
their new-found friends. Laler, several other
people, and some other kids came by. They
began preparing hamburgers and crabs and all
sorts of other neat things for dinner on their
portable grill. They invited Jimmy and Kimmy
to stay for dinner, but the kids knew it was
about time to get back to their own campsite.
"Maybe tomorrow night," suggested David
and Jean's mother. "We will be here a week."
They ran back excitedly.
"Dad, we met some really neat kids from
Eugene, and had a great time digging and they
gave us snacks, and invited us to dinner
tomorrow night," exclaimed Jimmy.
"Yeah, and they are really nice," added
Kimmy. 'They are going to stay here for a
whole week."
Joe and Betty were happy that the kids had
found some other kids to play with. This was
going to be a memorable family vacation.
After dinner, they read the Bible together, and
prayed. The family that prays together stays
together. Everyone knows that.
The following day, the kids went back to
their new friends' campsite. There were all
sorts of people there playing volley ball and
doing all sorts of fun things. They spent the
morning there. When they went back for
lunch, they asked if they could have dinner
with their new friends, as Jean and David's
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"Well, I think I should meet these people,"
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acquaintances' campsite.
Joe liked Mrs. Johnson, David and Jean's
mother. She was very kind and sensiblo--one
of those people you could trust with your
children. Her children were likewise clean
and well-behaved.
"I understand you folks are going to be here
for a week," Joe said. "Are you on vacation
too?"
"Well, it is sort of a vacation, and sort of a
retreat as well," stated Mrs. Jonnson.
"A retreat!" exclaimed Joe. "How
wonderful! Are you here with your husband?"
"No, I am divorced. I am here with my
lover," stated Mrs. Johnson matter-of-factly.
"Your lover?" asked Joe incredulously.
"Yes, my lover, Roberfa. We have been
together five years now, and are raising David
and Jean. We are here with Scott and Sandra's
father, Ed, and his lover Joel. The rest of the
crowd is from all around the state. We are
camping and attending seminars on openness
and inclusion."
Joe was dumbstruck. He was speechless.
Hewashorrified. Hewasblownaway. Quickly
scooping up funmy and Kimmy, he strode
away in disgust. Lesbians! Gays! Indeed.
Retreat, my foot! Look at all those people at
that campsite. I can just imagine what they are
doing over there ... and with all those children
present! There ought to be a law ...
Wait a minute. There is a law! By God,
there is an amendment to the Oregon State
Constitution which forbids just this sort of
thing. The more he walked the angrier he got.
How dare those immoral people use this State
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it is hard enough to raise children these days
with all the sin and perversion going on in the
schools and all, but right here in an Oregon
State Park! Well, by God, the Park Service is
a part of the government, and the government
is required not to facilitate such things, but to
discourage homosexuality. By God, that is
the law! That is the Constitution, and by God,
the Park Service was going to comply-with the
law if Joe Mutyeh had anything to say about it!
Storming to the park office, he encountered
a woman in uniform.
"Where is the man in charge?" Joe
demanded. "I insist on seeing him about a
matter of utmost importance. You people are
in violation of the Oregon State Constitution,
and by God, you are going to do something
about it, now!"
"I am the 'man in change,"' stated the woman
ranger. "What seems to be the problem, Mr.
Mutyeh?"
"You have a whole legion of illegal, immoral
and disgusting perverts in your park, ma'am,
and I am here to inform you that you are
facilitating homosexuality! Now, you may be
a bit out of touch down here at the coast, but I
wish to inform you that as of last November
the Oregon Constitution has been changed.
All branches and divisions of the state are
required to discourage homosexuality. It is
abnormal, wrong, unnatural and perverse!"
"I am aware of the change," stated the
ranger with deference, "but they're really not
causing any trouble and they're really not
hurting anybody."
"Not hurting anybody?" roared Joe in a
righteous voice. 'They were recruiting my
children!"

"Recruiting your children?" asked the ranger
with surprise.
"Yes, recruiting," stated Joe with emphasis.
"How were they doing this recruiting?"
asked the ranger coldly.
'They invited them to their campsite for
dinner!" stated Joe with alarm in his voice.
"The Constitution clearly states that all
governments in Oregon may not use their
monies or properties to promote, encourage or
facilitate homosexuality. You, madam, are
promoting this evil. vile thing by allowing
those perverted people to remain on state
property. This is clearly illegal, and unless you
have those people out of here by tomorrow, I
will take appropriate legal action."
Joe left in a huff.
The Gay and Lesbian Retreat left the
following morning. Joe was happy. He had
done his part to rid the state of such bad people.
Thank God he had been here to take a stand
against this terrible thing. Thank God he had
done his part, and most of all. thank God the
OCA had managed to change the Constitution.
That made it so much easier.
As he sat in his pleasant campsite with the
warm August sun shining on his face, with the
smell of the salt and sand, and the sound of sea
gulls flying over head, he felt good. He had
done his part against immorality and
perversion. After a while Kimmy came over
and sat down beside him.
"Aren 'tyouhaving a good time, Pumpkin?"
Joe asked.
"No," she replied. 'There's no one to play
with anymore. They said they were going to
stay a whole week. Why did they leave so
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by Joelle Yuna

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livia Cruises have taken more than
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the Mexican Riviera, the
Caribbean and the Blue Lagoon.
Olivia's next sailing is from
Athens September 14 to the
Greek Isles including Lesbos.
where a special ceremony at
Sappho's birthplace is planned.
"From the moment the small
plane flew over Canada Place,
the Port of Vancouver, pulling
the long banner reading 'Bon
Voyage Women of Olivia,"' say
cruisers Evelyn Paine and
Martha Green from Portland,
"we knew it would be special.
Right up front, we were visible
and welcome."
The 800 women who took the
Alaskan Inside Passage Cruise
in June felt particularly
welcome. Literally hundreds of
women-lesbians and feminists,
living in and around the port
cities-met the ship at each stop.
They, along with Babs Daitch,
excursions and special events
director for Olivia, created an
excursion experience for the
cruisers. Some came with cars
and vans to take women on
sightseeing tours. Some came
with boats and kayaks to take
women along the shoreline to
see the seaside wonders. Somecarriedmaps to
lead the many walking tours andnms they had
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lesbians from the ship and the town turned the
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follows with game shows, meetings (from 12step to lesbian moms), movies and dancing
lessons until lunch. More games
and dancing, gambling, sunbathing,
afternoon teas and receptions fill
the time before dinner.
The Olivia Cruises also feature
singers, songwriters, musicians and
comedians. They do two sets a
night, so all the passengers can
enjoy dinner and still catch the
shows. On the Alaskacruise,Marga
Gomez, Karen Williams, Margaret
Cho and Maureen Brownsey
carried on in the comedy lounge.
Cris Williamson, Tret Fure, Linda
Tillery, Dianne Davidson, Teresa
Trull, Bonnie Hayes, BETTY and
Deidre McCalla entertained in the
main theatre. And, of course,
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our schools. This is not a "gay" disease. This
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But, she pointed out to one of her younger
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NGLTF s Urvashi Vaid
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An Interview
by Jeff Koertzen

U

rvashi Vaid has been the executive
director of the National Gay and
Lesbian Task Force for the past three
years and has served on the board of directors
and as Public Information Director. During
this time she has been at the forefront of gay
and lesbian rights-testifying on Capitol Hill
for increased AIDS funding, addressing the .
Amnesty International U.S.A. conference and
championing gay and lesbian issues in the
international arena.
Vaid, 32, was arrested at a national civil
disobedience action at
the White House in
December 1989 in an
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attempt to call for more
presidential leadership
on AIDS. She later
made international
headlines when she
challenged President
Bush at his first (and
only) AIDS-policy
address in March of
1990. More recently, Vaid was arrested along
with five other feminist leaders for protesting
the Supreme Court ruling on abortion.
In June, Vaid was in Portland to conduct a
leadership strategy seminar for members of
the gay and lesbian community. After she
returned to Washington, D.C., the Portland
offices of the Campaign for a Hate Free Oregon
were broken into and vandalized.
Jeff Koertzen: Here in Oregon, we've
been focusing mainly on our fight with the
Oregon Citiz:ens Alliance and have lost a little
bit of the national perspective. Similar things
are happening in Colorado and Maine. What
exactly is going on there?
Urvashl Vaid: In Colorado, it's pretty
much a similar ballot initiative. Colorado
activists are facing an attempt to prohibit the
passage of gay rights laws, to repeal existing
gay and lesbian civil rights laws, and to enact
a variety of homophobic measures through the
referendum process. Petitions have been filed,
the names have been certified, and it's now on
the ballot for November.
The difference ·between Colorado and
Oregon activists is that Colorado activists are
coming off of a win. They successfully defeated
the Far Right in a ballot measure last May on
the Denver city ordinance. The city council
passed a gay and lesbian civil rights ordinance
banning employment discrimination and so
on. The Right succeeded in getting a repeal on
the May ballot, but we defeated the repeal

attempt and preserved the gay rights ordinance.
In Maine, the Right is in the process of
name-gathering for an Oregon-like initiative
for November.
The national picture that we are trying to
communicate to the community around the
country is that the Far Right didn't just go
away with the demise of the Moral Majority.
TheFarRighthasbeenrebomintoanumberof
very strategic and very well-financed political
organizations. The Traditional Values
Coalition, Concerned Women for America

solutions to the problem of the economic
collapse of this country under the Reagan/
Bush tenure. They don't want us to look at the
impact of the reasons and the implications of
the savings and loan disaster. They don't want
to talk about solutions to the health care crisis
in this country. lbey have no solutions!
Instead of focusing on those issues in a
presidential election year substantive,
meaningful issues that are about the quality of
people's lives, they are focusing on this other
terrain. It's how they can keep people divided
against each
other so they
can
have
power.
I think that's
what Eric was
trying to point
out. Fascism is
quite banal.
Fascism
doesn't march
into power. It's
coat and tie. It's very ordinary. It comes with
the erosion of civil liberties. It comes with a
lack of respect for individual freedom. It
comes with politicians, Quayle and others,
who completely disrespect anyone who
disagrees with them.
The Far Right has a very authoritarian
agenda. There's no question about it They
want to eliminate the separation between the
church and the state. They want to enact laws
that are Biblically consistent with their views
and their interpretation of the Bible.
JK: Here in Oregon, the conservative right
has attempted to distance themselves somewhat
from the OCA. A coalition of religious leaders
even stood up against the OCA, not necessarily
for gay rights, but because this quasi-religious
organization was attacking a group of people
with a complete lack of Biblical love.
UV: One of the most wonderful things that
I found on my visit to Oregon was that you
have organized very effectively among the
religious denominations. There are a lot of
allies among thepeopleoffaith. Noteverybody
agrees with the extreme Right in . the
fundamentalist community. There are many
people of faith who believe that lesbians and
gay men are wonderful human beings who
certainly don't deserve discrimination, but
merely a ministry from those denominations. I
thought that that coalition was very strong and
showed the potential for being replicated
around the country.

For all this jargon about 'special rights,' that is
exactly what the OCA is pushing. They are
seeking a special right to discriminate against
lesbians and gay men.
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and others are much more powerful than many
of our organizations in our communities.
For all this jargon about "special rights,"
that is exactly what the Oregon Citizens
Alliance is pushing. They are seeking a special
right to discriminate against lesbians and gay
men. That's the only special right involved in
this whole election campaign! And then they
turn around and accuse us of being the ones
with special privileges!
JK: Last weekend when you and Eric Rofes
were in town, Eric said "It's not about queers
but about fascism. It's about finding a minority
group that can be sacrificed for White
America's faults and failures." The OCA
tactics have been likened to the fascism of
Nazi Germany. What is happening here does
draw a certain parallel to the discrimination
and eventual slaughter of Jews in Hitler's
Germany.
UV: Yeah, it started in Germany quite
innocently. Hitler was elected to office. It
wasn't a violent seizure of power. It was all
done through the changing of laws in the state
and exerting a certain amount of control over
people's lives. It was done through exactly the
kind of rhetoric that Dan Quayle is leveling
today. Accusing anyone who disagrees with
him with alack of moral values. 1be impudence
is unbelievable!
Everything is being collapsed into this field
called "traditional family values." It's just a
diversionary tactic. They don't have any

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JK: How much attention are we getting
nationally?
UV: Not enough. in my view, but we are
doing our veey best to pump up the coverage.
In my view, this should be on the front page of
the New York Times. It should be the cover
story for The Advocate. It should be an
important story for all of the major daily
newspapers. I know that all of you have been
very busy doing the work, so we 're doing our
part by trying to get you a little more attention.
Here at the NGLTF, Robert Bray has been
making a series of phone calls to the networks
to talk about the break-in at the CHFO office in
Portland. It should be considered major news.
An attack like this is an attack on every gay
man and lesbian. Everybody had better take it
personally. I'm taking it personally. I'm
coming back sooner than I thought I would.
We 're going to lend a hand and do some more
community organizing. We 're talking to Peggy
Norman at CHFO, Donna Redwing of the
Lesbian Community Project, and othas in the
southern part of Oregon about coming back to
do some more organizing around the state
against violence. Kevin Berrel, who was our
anti-violence director, has just stepped down
but he's working as a freelance consultant and
trainer with groups about violence. We hope
to bring him to Oregon in the near future to
start working with you in how to combat this
crime.
JK: I'm afraid that this may give reason for
people to stay in the closet and hide from antigay oppression which is playing right into the
hands of the people who committed the crime.
How should the individual react?
UV: I think people are going to be furious.
You can't hide. It's counterproductive to hide.
If you think that by hiding behind some wall
you 're going to protect yourself from the impact
of the Far Right, you're in a dream world.
If this initiative passes, it's just the firststep.
They are going to go for every civil rights
protection that exists in Oregon today. Sure,
there will be court challenges, but we are really
in bad shape. It won't be the end of the world
ifwelose. We'llgetstronger. We'llorganize
harder.Andwe'llgorightbackatthem. There's
no doubt in my mind about iL They are not
going to win in the long run.
I would appeal toeverypersonorconscience.
gay or non-gay, to get involved. This is the
response that we need. We need you to show
up and volunteer with the campaign. We.need
you to register voters. We need you to speak
up and oppose this. We need every civic

leader, every political leader in the state of
Oregon to condemn this violence. It's
outrageous. It's utterly outrageous that in the
course of a political campaign they are using
bully-boy tactics.
JK: What about the individual, ·someone
who is ...
UV: Afraid? Look, there's strength in
numbers. I think we have to remember that
we 're not isolated from each other. These
kinds of attacks are designed to strike fear ar¥I
terror into our hearts. That's why we regard
anti-gay violence not as random incidents of
violence that happen to be against gay people,
but as expressions of the culture's hatred and
vilification of gay people.
When we look at these things not just as
isolated occurrences, but as part of a whole
climate that we are trying to stand up to, I think
it's very empowering. I think people can see
that they have an individual role to play. It's
sending money. It's showing up to run a phone
bank. It's coming to a community meeting so
that you can learn how to protect yourself. It's
being involved in community safety activities.
It's writing a letter to the police department to
findoutwhattheyaredoingaboutthis. There's
a lot of ways for people to have an impacL
The best way to deal with the fear as
individuals when this kind of violence strikes
is to reach out to others within our community.
JK: I understand that you will be stepping
down at the end of the year. What do you see
for the future of the movement?
UV: I see that the NGLTF will remain
strongly on the same course that we have been
on for the past several years; that is towards
more grass roots organizing, more work like
what Eric and I did this weekend at the
leadership seminar in Portland and more
working with community-based organizations
and activists at local and state levels.
I see that our movement will have a big
national march on Washington on April 25,
1993, and it's going to be huge! Whatever
gains we have made in the last five years, I
think the march on Washington in 1987
definitely contributed to bringing more people
into the movemenL I foresee that the march on
Washington in 1993 will do the same thing.
It's going to get ugly. The OCA and Dan
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by Dell Richards

T

he gay man whose father invented
Spam and grandfather started George
A. Hormel and Co. recently became
one of the largest benefactors in gay history
when he gave a $500,000 gift, not a bequest,
for the still-to-be created gay archives at the
new San Francisco Library.
For James Hormel, 59, the historical
donation was just part of a lifetime of activism
that began when he was the director of a
Chicago community service center 30 years
ago. Endowing a gay archive at a public
institution also was a chance to do something
permanent to counter what he calls the
''relentless heterosexuality" ofmodem culture.
"From the time we get up in the morning, till
the time we go to bed at night, we are bombarded
by TV coverage, news, posters, advertisements
and products that push heterosexuality," said
Honnel. "It has a subliminal effect on all lives
and for those people with negative opinions, it
reinforces their judgments."
The library, which isn't expected to open
until 1995, will be the first of its kind in the
nation-a gay archive in a public building.
While the structure itself is being built with
municipal bonds, some $30 million is needed
to equip the building, of which just over $1.5
million is needed for the archives. Another $3
million needs to be raised to permanently care
for the collection of books and manuscripts.

To date, nearly $700,000 has been raised for
the endowment that will preserve the archives,
half a m,illion of which came from Honnel.
In addition to plarming the library itself,
staffcurrently are negotiating with the Lesbian
and Gay Archives ofNorthern California about
housing its collection of manuscripts, papers
and artifacts.
' Publishers Barbara Grier and Donna
McBride have agreed to donate their book
collection which contains complete copies of
all St. Martins, Alyson and Naiad Press books
as well as works about gay men and lesbians
dating back to 1860.
"It will be a repository for collections that
focus on the contributions of gays," said
Hormel. "A place to do research and enable
people to discover their own gay history. It is
a wonderful opportunity for people to make
these discoveries."
Luminaries such as director Peter Adair and
journalist Randy Shilts also have agreed to
give their papers to the budding archives.
Honnel says that, for him, giving money to
the library and being out is an opportunity to
show the world that gay people are human
beings just like anyone else.
"It is an opportunity to connect with others
in ways that will allow them to see I don 'thave
three heads," said Hormel.
He considers himself lucky that he has been

able to be out almost since he admitted his
sexual orientation to himself and began acting
on it in his mid-30s. He admits that having
inherited money from a family trust has given
him a freedom most people don't have. He
currently runs a management firm which
handles his family's investments.
"I have been fortunate in that I have been in
a position where I'm self-employed and don't
have to worry," said Hormel. 'That means
I've been able to present myself in whatever
•
fashion I choose."
Even though it took him years to admit to
himself he was gay, during which he was
married and fathered five children, he now
thinks that coming out is the only way to
change a predominantly heterosexual society.
"I look around and nothing else works."
Honnel hopes that building the new library
to house the country's first gay and lesbian
archives will have a pennanenteffect, enabling
gay men and lesbians to find their varied
stories under one roof and study their history in
a hospitable environment.
"It's a very special opportunity for lesbians
and gay men to discover their history," said
Honnel.

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Three •cheers• For Harvey
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Rebecca's high school sweetheart before he
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An openly gaycharaclel"named Rick joined
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of being born with the feelings of a female.
They fall in love but when their relationship is
discovered Soren is put on trial and sentenced
by her people to curative "psychotechnic"
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way... All of the loving things you do with each
other, that is what we do. And for that we are
called misfits and deviants and criminals."
But in the end she is "cured." or maybe
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While there were elements to praise, no
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about anti-gay discrimination in Earth's past.
Both would have been natural to mention.
Before his death, Star Trek creator Gene
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Rosemine,winnerofa1992GLAADMedia
Award, was the only sitcom on TV to feature
a recurring gay character (Martin Mull as
Leon, Roseanne's openly gay boss). On a
recent episode Mull broke up with his lover
but started dating someone new (Rick Dees, in
a guest appearance).
Mull is moving on and will not be returning
next season. but ask the producers to continue
their groundbreaking inclusion of gay
characters on TV's highest rated series.
Write to Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner,
Executive Producers, Roseanne, CarseyWerner Co., 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio
City, CA 91604.

broadcast last March on Fox, was a realistic
and moving look at a closeted gay son driven
to attemptsuicide because of his family's rigid
expectations. "Matt," (William McNamara)
later comes out and mends fences with his
lover and with his family. The final
reconciliation scene with his conservative
father (James Sikking) was particularly
affecting. (The film was directed by
thirtysomething's Ken Olin.)
It's important to give Fox positive feedback
(and ask for more gay inclusion on future
projects) by writing Peter Chemin, President,
Fox Broadcasting, 10201 West Pico Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90035.Y

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25

Everyone Welcome

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Busy Summer Knights
by Ed Walls
June is gone; July
is almost at the halfway mark, and
except for not being
able to water the lawn
(ldidn'twanttomow
it, anyway) it's going
to be a great summer.
We've feasted medievally, paraded,
peacock'd, quilt sale'd, elected various new
representatives, met for both business and
pleasure, enjoyed the sun and even welcomed
an occasional drizzle of strangely rare Oregon
rain.
Now we 're looking forward to the contest to
select new Oregon State Leatherman and
Leatherwoman on August 16. That's at
Darcelle's, and we'll have a terrific field of
contestants, very knowledgeable judges and
some of the state's finest to entertain you.
Current title holders, Joey White and Echo,
will be on hand, and we hope to see you there.
Come meet them-they've represented us for
this past year, and have our thanks for job well
done. The winners in this competition go on to
the national contests in Chicago and San
Francisco, so it's worth the effort.
The Knights are still busy planning for
Assembly '92, which we 're hosting over the
Labor Day weekend For only $75, you get six
meals, cocktail parties, a Sternwheeler cruise
and barbecue and an All-Chapter Show which
lets you see how talented our brother and sister
Knights can be, and should make history of
one kind or another. Our host hotel, the Holiday
Inn (formerly Cosmopolit 'll) is holding a large
special rate, and
block of rooms, at a
we '11 bus you to most functions so you can just
sit back and enjoy.
Our July meeting was at Dr. Paul's house,
and we all stuffed with a back-yard barbecue
afterward. Good idea, and the few showers
that started the afternoon didn' t slow us down
a bit. We 're planning more meetings in otherthan-bar locations, and I might even be
motivated to clean off the deck. The neighbors
are bound to appreciate the effort.
I got Herman, my VW camper, back from
the shop (again) yesterday, and so I can make
the deadline for this month, and meet some of
the people who bring us The Lavender Network
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HIV/AIDS News
by Spinner Jones
Women and AIDS
In an editorial entitled "Avoiding Women,"
Robert Marks, editor of Focus, writes that

opportunistic infections missed or
misdiagnosed because mv infection is not
suspected. When detection does occur awoman
mayprogressfromanAIDSdiagnosistodeath
twice as fast as a man. In July 1990, the CDC
published a study stating that 65 pa-cent of
IIlV-infected women died without filling the
CDCdefinitionofAIDS. Theramifications.o f
such under-representation are enormous:
women are denied disability benefits; their
illness may go untreated, and research efforts
are skewed, distorting general knowledge of
AIDS and its treabnents.
The classic early manifestations of AIDS in
women are usually gynecological
complications such as chronic vaginal yeast
infection, anal or genital warts and ulcers,
herpes simplex virus and pelvic inflammatory

women are still not recognized as the fastest
growing group of mv cases.
Hesuggeststhattensofthousandsofwomen
would be alive if there was foresight in the
epidemic's early years. If all those with the
virus were equally recognized. we would have
a better chance of increasing resources and
maintaining critical exchanges of scientific
information. The cause of the vast increase of
AIDS cases among women is that "we shy
away from the awesome tasks of addressing
the societal problems women face when they
attempt to access health care and protect
themselves from IIlV infection." Currently
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slowly and the scheduled change in the CDC
classification system for AIDS should address
some of the unique problems facing women
living with mv.
(Source: NAPWA Link AIDS Bulletin
Board)

Candida (Thrush)
The fungus Candida albicans is one of the
normal organisms found in the mouth. gastrointestinal tract (throat, esophagus, stomach,
and bowel) vagina and skin of healthy
individuals. It produces infection only when a
particular change in the body's immune system
occurs.
In people with HIV, Candida infections are
a common problem. especially in the mouth.
although the fungus can also be found in the
esophagus, skin. rectum or vaginL The oral
candida infection is called thrush and appears
as white or cream colored patches on the
tongue, lips, gums or lining of the mouth.
There can be a different type of presentation
with candida in the mouth, which is
characteril.ed by a reddish rippled area or by
cracks at the corners of the mouth. It may
cause swelling, painful or burning sensations,
and changes in taste. Itis usually diagnosed by
its characteristic appearance. In women.
Candidamayfirstappearasavaginalinfection
that does not respond to standard treatment.
The symptoms are severe vaginal itching and
thick curd-like discharge.
Trea!ments for oral candidainfectioninclude
Nystatin, which is swished in the mouth and
swallowed, and Clotrimazole, usually in
lozenge form. which is dissolved in the mouth.
These treatments generally do not have serious
side effects butmay initially, or upon recurrent
infection, prove ineffective.
The next line of treatment, if the infection
pa-sists, may be Ketoconazole, or Fluconazole.
Side effects of Ketoconazole may include
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Zl

Update
fluctuations on hormone levels in women and
is not recommended in pregnant women.
As always, make sure your doctor knows all
the medications you take. Caffeine, beer,
breads with
yeastandhighcarbohydrate
foods may also
contribute to
Candida.
Suggested
holistic treatments for thrush include: (I) aloe
vera juice as a gargle, (2) camomile tea.
chaparral tea. (3) bodium bicarbonate and
water. (Make a mixture of the ingredients and
rinse mouth thoroughly after a meal. Do this
three or four additional times throughout the
day. Do not rinse the mouth with anything else
immediately afterwards.), (4) garlic eithm' in
its natural form or in a tablet supplement, (5)
pau d 'Arco tea. (Use enough to make ~ dark
tea. Boil 20minutes and thensteep20minutes.
Do not store in the refrigerator for longer than
but try to drink about 1 quart per
48 hs_
day •h (6) Cap-ystatin and Kap-ycidin. These
remedies are available through some health
food shops.
(Source: Vancouvm' PWA Newsletter)

a discount on vitamins and herbs for those
with mv/AIDS and other life-threatening
illnesses. For more information on the
discount, call Don at Sundance at343-9142.

Some HIV-positive people develop a
photosensitive reaction of the skin during
increased sun exposure. This reaction can be
severeandmayresultinredpatchesonexposed
body parts, epecially the hands,
forearms, side of the neck arid
face.
Heavy exposure to UV light
can also impair immune
response enough to cause loss •
of T-cells. Dr. Larry Bruni, a
Washington. D.C., mv specialist, says "Thelper cell counts drop almost invariably after
someone SJ¥nds a long weekend at the
beach... (but) you don't have to worry about
the regular exposure during daily activities."
(Source: Cascade AIDS Project Wellness
Program Newsletter)T

"In July 1990 the CDC published a study
stating that 65% of HIV-infected women died
without filling the CDC definition of AIDS." •

Storing Meclcine
Traditionally, the medicine cabinet is found
in the bathroom. However, the bathroom is the
worst place to store medicine. Bathrooms can
be humid and damp, and drugs deteriorate
more rapidly under these coooitions. Items
such as Band-Aids, gauze, cotton swabs and
hot water bottles can remain in the bathroom,
but medications and creams should be moved
to a dry, cool place. If you choose a cupboard
or a drawer in the kitchen. be sure it isn't too
near the sink, dishwasher or stove. And it's
very important to keep medication out of reach
of children! H you are unsure whether to keep
a medicatjon. check with your doctor. Check
to see that your prescriptions are propl2'ly
filled and are the correct dosage ordered by
your doctor.
(Source: Head to Toe Wellness Newsletter,
B.C. Medical Association)

Sundance Also Carries PCM-4
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Sundance in Eugene also carries PCM-4. The
monthly cost is $69.95. Sundance also offers

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Eugene Group Angers KKK
/

by Irene K. Hislop
The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan are mad.
The voice on the answering machine sowided
eerily familiar; it was like all the voices that
leave threatening messages on machines at
night-low and growly.
''What's Clergy and Laity Concerned having
their phone number on a recording machine of
somebody who wears the Klan's colors in a
blasphemous way? Blasphemers are not a
good thing ... We are very upset."
It's a disturbing greeting to find at work. but
CALC's staff is used to that sort of thing.
According to CALC board member Norman
Riddle, community members have been very
supportive, and the calls are under
investigation. Security has been increased at
CALC's office.
On June 30, members of Communities
Against Hate, which is affiliated with CALC,
gathered at the Federal Building in Eugene to
educate people about the connections between

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this as someone else's problem. Groups like
the Oregon Citizens Alliance and the recent
the Klan make Dan Quayle look progressive
Supreme Court ruling declaring cross-burning
on family issues; Klan literature blames
protected speech. Some members dressed in
Klan-stylerobesandneo-Naziuniforms;others
working women for high unemployment rates.
Neo-Nazis would just as soon bash a queer as
handed out pamphlets about Communities
Against Hate and the OCA initiative. Some
a person of color. CAH can help those who
have been bashed with referrals and some
drivers yelled in anger as they passed. mistaking
information on hate crimes law.
the group for actual white supremacists.
According to CAH members, this is nothing
Local straight media didn't really seem to
get it, either. Generally, they ignored any
new for Oregon. While Eugene doesn't have
a large population of
mention of the OCA
by the demonstrators.
Nazi skinheads, the
The Register-Guard
city, like all of
Oregon, has ahistory
ran a large photo of
the group, along with
of Klan activity.
demonstrator's
"Oregon," said
Hartrich, "I believe,
names. That's how
has the largest
the caller knew to look
number of Christian
up Lisa Hartrich and
Identity churches in
give her a call too.
thecountry, which is
"Yeah, I um, I um,
I'm not really sure
pretty scary."
Currently, white
what message I
should leave you,"
supremacists are
said the same voice
most active in rural
southern and eastern
that was on CALC's
machine. ''I saw your
Oregon, butPortland
picture in the paper.
has a problem with
That was really nice.
racist
skinhead
Why don't you do
gangs.
something about all
According to
CAH
member
the babies that are
Arwen DeSpain,
being killed? You
know what I mean?
Oregon once had the
Get a grip, lady. You
largest
Klan
Pseudo-Klan Attracts Attention membership west of
know? Cause you
wear our colors like
the Mississippi.
Earlier this century, Oregon• s government and
that and it's just not right"
After learning of the message on CALC's
media were largely controlled by the Klan.
machine, Hartrich was expecting a call. They
"In 1857," said DeSpain, "there was a law
passed where no Mongolians or mulattos were
even have a pretty good idea what the caller is
involved with.
allowed to be in Oregon. They had six months
"I would say based on the language and
to leave if they were caught Oregon had
different things you could read into it," said
sundown laws until 1940. I think that in the
Hartrich, "that probably he belongs maybe to
rural areas there are sort of informal sundown
Southern Justice, which is a skinhead group
laws. If you talk to any person of color, they
tend to skirt those areas when travelling."
that seems to be corning from Vancouver
(Wash.)."
Joseph Lane, after whom Lane County was
Southern Justice, a Klan splinter group, is
named, was apparently a Klan member, and
ironically one of Eugene's more ethnically
suspected of putting a sticker on the mural
outside CALC, which depicts a happy,
diverse areas, the Whitaker neighborhood, may
ethnically diverse group. The sticker reads
be named after a Klan Grand Dragon. CALC
staffer Eric Ward has found records that show
"You have been paid a social visit by the
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. Don't make our
the controversial cross on Skinner's Butte had
to be replaced often because it kept burning
next visit a business call." Southern Justice
has been trying to recruit Eugene and
down.
For more information on CALC or CAH, or
Springfield youths recently.
to report a hate crime, cl!,}l 485-1755. "9'
White gays and lesbians shouldn't think of

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29

Hate Crimes Report
Compiled by Richard J. Schulte

OnJ1D1e 23, the Supreme Court struck down
aStPaul"Bias-MotivatedCrimeOrdinance,"
saying it violated the First Amendrnentright to
free speech. While the tribunal's ruling
overturns the Twin Citys' ban on displaying a
symbol that one knows or has reason to know
"arouses anger, alarm or resentment in others
on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or
gender," the decision may not ban hate crime
legislation altogether.
Justice Antonin Scalia's opinion "is a very
confusing one," charged Deanna Duby, a key
attorney with People for the American Way.
"It gives no guidance to city officials or state
legislators who want to fashion hate crimes
legislation that will be constitutional."
Gay groups such as the Human rights
Campaign FWld say they support free speech,
even for anti-gay bigots, but fear the tribunal's
ruling may threaten hate crimes laws.
''This decision reminds all gays and lesbian
Americans that we need a president appointing
judges to the Supreme Court who is sympathetic
to the needs.of minorities, and understands the
discrimination that many Americans still face,"
said Gregory King, Communications director
for the HRCF.
The following is a statement by Martin
Hiraga, grassroots organizer at the National
Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute in
Washington O.C.:
"The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Policy Institute is concerned that state ind
local lawmakers may view [the ruling] against
the St. Paul hate crime law as something it is
not-a ban on hate crime legislation altogether.
In a time when the number of hate crimes
perpetrated against lesbians, gay men, women
and people of color is increasing at a shocking
rate, we are alarmed that this ruling will have
a chilling effect on the passage of new
legislation that protects these citizens from
hate attacks.
"Although the court's 9-0 decision to
overturn the St. Paul City statute was
unanimous, there clearly is a sharp division
among the justices on the justification for the
ruling. The hate crime legislation uses
derogatory speech to lll!sess motivation for the
actual crim«>-a beating, attack, vandalism or
murder-and does not criminalize speech per

confusion sparked by the ruling to avoid acting
on legislation that penalizes crimes motivated
by hate.
"In its ruling the Supreme Court claims to
protect free speech. Ironically, hate crimes
have squelched the free speech and free
assembly rights oflesbians and gay men. Many
gay people and other victims of bias crime are
afraid to meet, organize or speak openly about
their lives because of fear of hate-motivated
attacks.
"RegardingtheStPaulstatuteitself,NGLTF
believed the law was ovecbroad and that it
would, in fact, 1Dldermine freedom of speech.
As a people who enjoy few guaranteed rights,
including freedom of speech and assembly
(although even those rights can and have been
denied gays), we are committed to protecting
the First Amendment However, it is our view
thatthevastmajorityofhatecrimelawsdonot
infringe upon freedom of speech and are an
essential tool in the fight against bias violence.
We remain resolute in our determination to
pursue carefully crafted hate crime legislation
at the local, state and federal levels.
''The court's ruling does not affect the
Federal Hate Crime Statistics Act or other
local or state data collection laws. NGLTF and
its allies will continue to press for vigorous
implementation of the federal hate crime law.
"Justice Scalia, writing for the majority,
claimed the St. Paul law was too narrow in
scope because it failed to include 'political
affiliation, union membership and
homosexuality.' Lesbians and gay men should
not be lulled into thinking the present court has
their interests at heart in this ruling. After all,
it was a Reagan-appointed conservative
Supreme Court that ruled lesbians and gay
men have no right to privacy in Bowers vs.
Hardwick in 1986.
"We call on every local, state and fedenl
official to confront and condemn hate speech
andtoenforcehatecrimelawsineveryinstance
where they are in place. And we call on
legislators to enact hate crime laws to penalize
crimes that target lesbians, gay men, people of
color and people with disabilities because of
who they are."

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To Report a Hate Crime, ca·11:

1JU1ounce the publication of Hate Crimes:
Confronling Violence Against Lesbians and
Gay Men, an anthology co-edited by Gregory
Herek, Ph.D. andKevinBerrill, former director
of NGLTF's Anti-Violence Project and
currentlyorganiz.ationalandtrainingconsultant
withNGLTF.
Building on years of research and activism
by the two editors and numerous contributors,
the 18-chapter volume explores the nature,
scope, causes and consequences of the
destructive and much-0verlooked problem of
anti-gay violence. Beginning with an overview of the problem, the book examines the
social context of anti-gay hate crimes, the
psychology of bigotry and bashing, treatment
and service interventions, violence against
lesbian and gay youth, kids who attack gays,
mental health consequences of anti-gay
violence, and public-policy recommendations
for action.
Juxtaposed with the findings of academics,
researchers and practitionecs are devastating
survivor stories, including Claudia Brenner's
terrifying account, "Eight Bullets," which
describes the murderous attack which claimed
the life of her lover, Rebecca Wight, and left
Brenner severely wounded.
Hate Crimes portrays the trauma,
viciousness and profound societal impact of
anti-gay violence. In the book, Rep. John
Conyers, who was the lead sponsor of the
Federal Hate Crime Statistics Act in the House,
describes Hate Crimes as "a most thorough
and thoughtful book, one that should be read
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sounds an alarm and provides tools for
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violence."
"HateCrimestakesabroadanddeeplookat
an alarming and much-overlooked problem
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I recommend this pioneering book to anyone
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Community News
RU-486 Battle
Continues
STATEWIDE-Leaders in law, medicine,
science and women's rights have been meeting
to develop the Oregon strategy on the ongoing
state-by-sta~ effort to make the French drug
RU-486 available for research, safety testing
and clinical use in the U.S.
Recently, a Food and Drug Administration
import alert on RU-486 was challenged by a
pregnant woman attempting to bring one dose
of the physician prescribed medication into
the U.S. The Oregon RU-486 Task Force was
consulted in advance of this action by Dr.
Larry Lader, a national organizer and
reproductive rights activist
The Oregon RU-486 Task Force, based in
Eugene, is working to increase public
awareness ofthepotentialofRU-486 as a safe,
non-surgical means to end an early pregnancy
and as a treatment for breast cancer,
endometriosis, meningioma and Cushing's
Syndrome; to gain Investigative New Drug
Permits for clinical testing in Oregon; and to

join the forward-thinking states whose
legislatures have taken leadership to remove
thepoliticallymotivated barriers to importation
and use of this promising option for women.
California, Maine, New Hampshire and Hawaii
have passed resolutions requesting removal of
the import alert and expressing willingness to
begin testing in their states. Similar legislation
has been introduced in Alaska, Illinois,
Minnesota and New York.
The Supreme Court decision of the
Pennsylvania case and the November
presidential election are intensifying the
urgency for movement on this issue.

Religious Coalition
Forms
PORTLAND-People of Faith Against
Bigotry announced July 3 that it has formed to
stop the OCA in its attempt to endanger civil
rights. PFAB is an interfaith coalition of
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Dan Stutesman of the American Friends
Service Committee and PFAB member stated
that, "People of Faith Against Bigotry will not
sit by quietly while the OCA claims to speak in
the name of God and morality. The OCA
wants to make their particular religious views
the law for all people in Oregon. The OCA
wants to destroy the religious freedom which
Oregonians now enjoy."
Cecil Prescod, PFAB member and United
Church of Christ minister, stated, "A
fundamental principle ofour society is religious
freedom. Religious liberty depends upon the
state remaining neutral on matters offaith. My
religious freedom is only guaranteed when
everyone's religious freedom is respected."
"It is vital for the faith community to speak
out about human rights," said DeEtte Wald
Beghtol, PFAB member and chair of the
Peacemaking Unit of the Presbytery of the
Cascades. ''TheOCAh~ led people to believe
that their bigoted views are shared by all
Christians. It just is not so. We want people to
know that we see our faith as a call to love, not
hate; a call to be inclusive, not narrow-minded.
We are offended that the OCA presumes to
speak for all Christians, while at the same time
theydon'tfollow Jesus' commandment 'Love
your neighbor as yourself.' PFAB wants to
remind people of faith that love is our highest
calling."
PFAB believes that no minority group will
be safe if theOCA is successful in its initiative.
The OCA is doing just what the Nazis did,
targeting one minority at a time. Their next
target could be Jews, Catholics, racial
minorities, immigrants or women. All of these
groups have been the target of hate groups here
in Oregon.
People of Faith Against Bigotry is pleased
that the bishops and executives of the 17
denominations of Ecumenical Ministries of
Oregon have unanimously spoken out against
the OCA initiative. PFAB is a grassroots
organization working within congregations,
parishes and synagogues to give voice to the
call against bigotry and in supporting diversity
and mutual acceptance in our society.
The grassroots networking among the
religious community is an essential component
of this work for human rights and justice.
PFAB plans many activities including
workshops, speakers, prayer services and
candlelight vigils throughout Oregon. A media
campaign entitled "No Bigotry in My Name"
is being planned. The idea is to get hundreds
of names of people from every denomination
and religion throughout Oregon to publicly
state that the OCA dQes not speak for them.
PFAB is a grassroots organization designed
to help organize events in their local
community. People of Faith Against Bigotry
can be reached at: 2249 E. Burnside St.,
Portland, OR 97214, or by calling Dan
Stutesman at (503) 230-9427.

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Red Wing Chosen
for Fellowship
PORTLAND-Donna Russell Red Wing,
executive director of the Lesbian Community
Project, has been accepted as a member of the
first class of Advocacy Institute Fellows. She
will join 11 other fellows, selected from across
the country, for a 10-day fellowship program
at the Advocacy Institute in Washington. D.C.
this September.
Fellows represent a diversity of progressive
issues and activisms from immigration to
violence against women and children, from
health care legislation to lesbian and gay rights.
The other Advocacy Fellows for 1992 are: the
Rev. Zachary Bruce, Sr., Seattle, Wash.;
Amelia Castillo, El Paso, Texas;TamaraDahn.
Vallejo, Calif.; Maria Escobar, San Francisco,
Calif.; Susan Glaser, West Palm Beach, Fla;
Lehua Lopez, Albuquerque, N.M.; Valencia
Fay Mays, Washington. D.C.; Candice Quinn.
Waldorf, Md.; Linda Sanschagrin, San
Antonio,Texas;DavidSmith,NewYorlc,N.Y.;
and Dennis Specht, Homer, Alaska.

Progress Made
in Salem
SALEM-The City of Salem and
surrounding areas are encountering successes
in their fight against the OCA. From February
to April the OCA was allowed to gather petition
signatures at Lancaster Mall. The local
community applied pressure on Lancaster Mall
managers by writing over 200 letters, phoning
their disapproval, protesting in the mall and
involving lawyers-all of which forced a
decision that neither the OCA nor gay rights
activists would be allowed in the mall.
Most recently, the Salem City Council
adopted the Human Rights Commission's
resolution opposing the OCA initiative. This
made headlines in the Statesman-Journal on
June 8. This date also marked the first airing
of"Nightscene." The gay-positive show now
has a regular viewing timeofTuesday evenings
at 10 p.m., Channel 34. Hopefully the airing
time will expand to twice a week starting in
July. See section 2C of each Monday edition
of the Statesman-Journal for show topics.
Committee members are currently working
to develop and present a civil rights ordinance
to the City of Salem and to the Marion and Polk
County Commissions, should the OCA not
receive the required signatures for their ''No
Special Rights" ballot initiative. Action will
be postponed until the fall outcome if the OCA

does collect the required signatures.
CHFO Mid-Willamette Chapter holds
general meetings on the .secnd and fourth
Sundays of the month, 7 p.m., Upper Deck.
The next meeting dates are Aug. 9 and Aug.
23. The new Bigot Buster line is operating.
Anyone who sees the OCA collecting
signatures can call 373-4173.

Packwood Urged to
Speak Out
STATEWIDE-Democratic senatorial
nominee Les AuCoin called on Senator Bob
Packwood to publicly repudiate the Oregon
Citizens Alliance and the state Republican
Party's anti-choice delegation to the
Republican National Convention "for their
opposition to a woman's right to choose."
AuCoin, who is an organii.er and one of the
co-chairsoftheHousePro-ChoiceTaskForce,
said that "Packwood should publicly announce
that he opposes the OCA and their campaign
of hate, and he should publicly disavow the
state Republican Party delegate's anti-choice
stance."

This is not the time, AuCoin said, "for
elected officials to remain silent in the face of
the Supreme Court's undermining of Roe v.
Wade. Rather, it is time for elected officials
who embrace a woman's right to choose to
speak out and to help lead the fight against
those who want to impose their own personal
and restrictive views on American women."
Newspaper reports said that Marylinn
Shannon, a Republican national
committeewoman. recently met with leaders
of the OCA and Oregon Right to Life to help
organi:ze the election of anti-abortion activists
to the Oregon Delegation to the Republican
national convention. Shannon is a member of
the Republican National Coalition for Life, a .
group formed by conservative activist Phyllis
Schlafly to support the Republican party's
platform call for a constitutional amendment
to ban abortion.
Tia Plympton. state president of Oregon
NOW, said that Packwood "must make it
clear to every woman in the state that he
opposes the OCA and the state Republican
delegation's anti-choice views. With an antichoice president and and anti-choice Supreme
Court, the stakes are too high here in Oregon
for Packwood to remain silent in the face of
this growing anti-choice threat"
(continued on page 32)

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Mary Nolan, past president of Oregon
NARAL, said that Packwood "should be
helping to lead the fight against these OCAinspired threats, rather than remaining silent"
She said that Packwood "should publicly state
his opposition to the OCA."

Recovery Retreat
Planned
LINCOLN CITY-"Courage to Change" is
the theme of the Fourth Annual Lavender
Waves Retreat, which will be Oct. 8-11. This
drug- and alcohol-free retreat is for lesbians
in recovery, and will follow an open 12-step
formal Participants come to shaxe recovery,
growth, love and caring. The goal of the
retreat is to be a safe place to heal and have
fun.
The retreat will be at Camp West Wind, just
north of Lincoln City on the Central Oregon
Coast Surrounded by the ocean, the Salmon
River and 500 acres of rain forest, Camp West
Wind is a beautiful and peaceful place to find
freedom, happiness and joy. New cabins have
been built for greater comfort.

The program will offer workshops on
empowerment, healthy relationships, and
working through childhood abuse issues.
Workshop leaders will return and expand
upon last year's workshops. Meetings will be
held for sharing and learning. A talent show
and dance are planned. Healthy, delicious
food is a priority and received rave reviews last
year.
If you are interested in joining the activities
and festivities for three or four days, leading a
meeting, volunteering or want more
information or registration forms or flyers
write or call Lavendez Waves, PO Box 662,
Waldport, OR 97394, (503) 563-3569. There
is a discount for early registration.

Wiccan Group
Welcomes Gays
PORTLAND-CedarStar, a Wiccan
Household in the Portland area, is holding
Waxing and Waning Moon Circles.
WitchCraft, also know as the Craft of the
Wise, is an old religion. I tis based on remnants
of pagan worship still to be found in country

activities and hints found from archaeological
excavations. It is a religion based on the cycle
of the seasons, known as the Wheel of the
Year, andmythsoftheGoddess and her consort,
the Lord of the Dance.
In general witches circle in groups composed
of men and women and children. The sex and
sexuality of the participants is important only
in u much as it is important to that member.
For more information, call 284-4455.

Winter Sports
Festival Planned
STATEWIDE-Gay and lesbian sports
aren't limited to summer any more. March
1993 will see the first Slide for Pride, Team
Seattle's Winter Sports Festival. The festival,
a world-first, is scheduled for March 12-14,
1993. It features Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing,
figure skating, ice hockey, innertube party,
open ice skating for everyone as well as hockey
and ski racing clinics.
The Alpine skiing events will be held at
Crystal Mountain, perhaps Washington's finest
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giant slalom. The courses are set to
accommodate all skiing levels. In fact, there
are categories for telemarkers, snowboarders
and the physically challenged skiers as well.
There will be racing clinics prior to the races.
Figure skating categories include singles
arld pairs competitions (perhaps "similar
pairs?''). Ice dancing will feature a variety of
dancing styles. Skating events are scheduled
for the Highlands Ice Arena and the Seattle
Center Arena.
Slide for Pride is pleased to include a4-on4 round robin hockey tournament Even. if you
have never played hockey, you are invited to
give it a try. We'll be offering a hockey
instruction clinic as part of the festival.
Who says is can't be done? The Slide for
Pride will include the Northwest's first
innertube races at the Snoqualmie Tubing and
Snowplay area. There's even a rope tow so
you don't have to struggle back up the hill.
The Nordic skiing events will be held at
Snoqualmie Pass. There will be two races, 5K
and lOK. Each race is designed to
accommodatealllevelsofcrosscountryskiers.
Clinics will be conducted prior to all races.
For information, call Team Seattle at (206)
634-1843, John Sutherland at (206)329-3130
or Dennis Bailey in Eugene at 343-1628.

Soromunqi Opens
to .New Members
EUGENE-Soromundi: Lesbian Chorus of
Eugene will open for new members this fall.
During the 1992 performance season there
were 47 active members in the chorus, 42
singers, 3 music and 2 production staff
members.
Soromundi membership is open to all
women. There are no requirements or
auditions. Soromundi invites and encourages
participation from women of color in the
community. They are seeking diversity:
women of ethnic, racial, socioeconomic and
differently abled backgrounds. Soromundi
seeks to foster awareness of, and appreciation
for, diversity and accessibility within our own
lesbian and gay community as well as the
greater Eugene/Springfield community.
Soromundi is committed to lesbian visibility
and pride. All members can share in this
commitment by participating in several
performances in a variety ofsettings, attending
weekly rehearsals, focusing during rehearsals

and performances, participating (on some level)
in chorus business and having fun singing
together.
The first meeting of the season will be held
on Sept 1. Women who are interested in
joining Soromundi are asked to call Pamela at
683-8626 or write to us at Soromundi, P.O.
Box 11045, Eugene, OR, 97404 as soon as
possible.

Shirts Raise Funds
for Al DS Research
PORTLAND-Like the red ribbons pinned
to thousands of lapels, shirts and awards-show
gowns, Red Ribbon T-shirts promote AIDS
awareness. They also contribute directly to
fighting the disease. One-quarter of the sales
price of Red Ribbon T-shirts will benefit the
American Foundation for AIDS Research.
Designed and manufactured by the Bruno
Company with trompe l'oeil red ribbons silk
screened on white 100 percent cotton shirts,
Red Ribbon T-shirts retail for $20 and are sold
nationally arld through mail order. A label
affixed to each shirt explains that $5 from the
(continued on page 34)

Volunteering on a hotline is just
one way to get involved in the
effort to fight HIV and AIDS.
Doing outreach in a bar, participating in a walk-a-thon ,0'*t <
or working in a care facility are other ways. Everyone • ~ 1'
can become involved-gay or straight, male or female,
N young or old, black or white. If you're HIV positive, you can
surround yourself with the support you need to live a long and
healthy life. To find out more about what you can do,
call CAP's Hotline • at 223-2437 V/fDD.

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purchase will be donated to AmFAR and
includes an 800 number for more information
about the organization.
AmFAR is committed to mobilizing the
good will and generosity of all caring people to
end the AIDS epidemic. Since 1985, with
support contributed entirely by the private
sector, AmFAR has provided over $44 million
in funding to 680 AIDS-related projects.
The T-shirt is available in the Portland area
at the Jelly Bean, 721 S.W. 10th SL

Shibley Named
As Delegate
PORTLAND-State Rep. Gail Shibley
represented Portland and Oregon as a delegate
to this summer's Democratic National
Convention.
The official decision came at the Oregon
State Democratic Party convention in Portland.
Shibley cast her vote for Democratic
presidential candidate Bill Clinton. Convention
delegates forged the party's platform and
decided who will receive the Democratic
nomination for president. The convention
filled New York City's Madison Square
Garden July 13-16.
"I'm very pleased to have the opportunity to
participate in the convention," Shibley said.
"It's an honor to be selected."
The Oregon delegation . comprises 57
members, including seven elected state
officials. The other state officials are Sen.
Bill Bradbury, Sen. Shirley Gold, Sen. Tim
Hill. Rep. Heidy Reijken, Sen. Frank Roberts
and Labor Commissioner Mary Wendy
Roberts.
. Hill. Reijken and Mary Wendy Roberts join
Shibley in supporting the Clinton nomination,
according to Paddy McGuire, Oregon State
Directorof the Clinton for President campaign.
The 57 Oregonians joined delegations
throughout the United States for a total of
4,289 delegates at the convention.
This was not Shibley's first taste of
Democratic politics on the national level. For
six years she was a senior aide to former U.S.
Rep. Jim Weaver of Oregon.
While she works to help earn Clinton the
presidential nomination, Shibley has other
goals as well. "I'm looking forward to the
opportunity to meet committed Democrat
activists from all over the country. The
convention is a terrific forwn; it lets us say,
'Herc's who we are and here's what's important
to us,"' she stated.
"I believe we'll be able to forge a unanimous
and broad-based coalition for victory in
November," she says, "because Oregon and
the Northwest can't afford another four years
of George Bush."

New Atheist Center
Opens Doors
PORTLAND-The U.S. Census Bureau in
its Statistical Abstract of the United States
1986-1991 estimates that persons with "none"
or ''no religion" comprise nine percent of the
population.. This significant percentage has
had no place to escape the religious beliefs that
permeate American society. That is, until a
group of Portland atheists formed the Center
for Rational Thought and set about opening an
Atheist Community Center.
The center, the first of its kind in the United
States, is located at 415 S.W. 13th Ave and
held its grand opening on Sunday, June 28.
Dedicated to providing an island of refuge for
atheists in an ocean of religious nmnoil. the
Atheist Community Center will house a library,
bookstore, counseling center and meeting
room.

Activists Hit
with 'SLAPP Suit'
PORTLAND-An Oregon group with the
goal of forcing lesbians and gays ,back into the
• closet has broadened its attack by launching a
class action suit against 21 Portland opponents.
On May 12, Paul C. DeParrie, an OCA
activist and self-described "world-wide leader"
of the anti-abortion movement, filed suit against
a number of prominent Northwest gay rights
leaders, lesbian/gay, feminist and civil liberties
organizations' the Fred Meyer Corporation;
municipal officials and the city government of
Portland as a whole. He is demanding over
$14 million in damages.
DePaniecharges that Radical Women, Bigot
Busters, Campaign for a Hate Free Oregon,
· Lesbian Community Project and Queer Nation,
along with several individuals including
Radical Women organizer Adrienne Weller
and Police Chief Tom Potter, conspired to
depriveOCA petitioners of their right to gather
signatures on local and statewide initiatives.
Weller sees dePanie's legal attack as a
SLAPP suit (a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public
Participation) and a test of right wing strength
that will have national repercussions. "This
lawsuit makes meeting and discussing strategy
to stop the neo-Nazis and the far right into a
conspiracy if later a confrontation between the
homophobes and the pro-civil rights forces
occurs,"shesaid, "A victoryfordeParriewould
be as devastating to the rights of free speech,
assembly and association as night riders in

KKK hoods."
Using both federal civil rights laws and
Oregon's anti-racketeering act, dePaniemakes
sweeping charges that the defendants colluded
to deprive him and other OCA petitioners of
their First Amendment rights. He claims they
plotted to commit acts of burglary, assault,
fraud, intimidation, destruction of property
and inciting riot at the Fred Meyer stores in
Portland where, until Fred Meyer obtained a
court order banning free speech activities on
its property, the OCA regularly set up tables to
petition voters. DeParrie is asking the court
for an injunction ordering gay rights activists
to stay at least 25 feet away from petitioners.
DeParrie has already filed a discovery
motion demanding the defendants' internal
meeting minutes and correspondence,
contributors'namesandtaxrecords. "Luckily,"
says Weller, "we have a very strong precedent
to help fight this fishing expedition.. The
freeway hall case victory in Seattle,
Washington, two months ago confirmed
constitutional privacy protections for the
internal records of activist groups."
The deadline for responses or motions for
dismissal is Aug. 1. For more information, call
Radical Women at (503) 289-7082.

No on Hate
Needs Volunteers
EUGENE-No On Hate-Lane Co. is looking
for volunteers to help staff-booths at the Lane
County Fair and the Eugene Celebration.. 1ne
group hopes to find between 40 and 1OOpeople
to help out at the fair on Aug. 17 through 23.
For more information on the fair booth, call
Katie at485-5363. Training will be provided.
In addition to the booth at Eugene
Celebration, No On Hate-Lane Co. will also be
in the parade. Creative peop~ are needed to
help plan, construct and organize the group's
entry. They are also looking for a convertible
car and/or a flatbed truck. And, of course,
they'd like to have people on the floal Call
688-1601 for information on getting involved
in the Eugene Celebration.
No On Hate-Lane Co. always needs more
volunteers and funds for their on-going antiOCA work. They especially need people to
put on house parties. House parties are an
opportuny to inform friends and neighbors
about the OCA, sign up new volunteers and
raise funds. Fer more information about house
parties,cal1Jeanat746-6148. Toseehowyou
can help, call 688-1601 and watch for updates
in future issues of The Lavender Network.. If
you have already signed up as a volunteer and
haven't been called, don't despair. The most
intensive part of the campaign is the two or
three months before the election. 'Y

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M,iiit•kiliF
In Loving Memory:
David E. Montgomery
April 20, 1954June 17, 1992
David E. Montgomery died June 17 at
Roosevelt Hospital in New York City of
complications from AIDS. He was 38.
David was the brother of former Lavender
Network editor Martha Burdick. who now
lives in Tucson, Ariz. He was born in
Marblehead, Mass., April 20, 1954, and grew
up in New Hampshire. He lived in Boston,
Denver and for 15 years in New York City
before he died. His many jobs included work
as a waiter in Greenwich Village's famous gay
restaurant, Trilogy, and for Colony Records in
Manhattan.
David was devoted to theater, movies, pop
music, women's rights, animal rights. and his
cats, Carlisle, Susan and Maureen. He was a
recovering alcoholic who proudly celebrated
his second anniversary ofsobriety four months
before he died. He was at peace and was not
afraid of death.
In addition to his immediate family, David
leaves his closest friends, Susan Harlan of San
Francisco and Dennis Gates of New York
City.

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Saturday 1
Eugene • Deno Taylor. co-editor Sexual
Harassment. Free. WCA. ASL. 8pm. Mother
Kali's. 2001 Franklin Blvd. FFI: 343-4864.
EuQene • Women 's struggl_es. Women's
ViS1ons show opens. See pg. 51.
Eugene • MPowerment Movie Night. My
Best Friend Is a Vampire. 8pm . 679 Lincoln.
FFI: 683-4303.
Portland • SisterSplrlt Lommos Celebration.
WCA. all women welcome. FFI: 294-0645.
Salem • All our lives written & c:irected by Erik
J. Henderson.w/On TldyEnc:lngs. See pg. 52.

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Eugen_
e • PeterWiide_& Louro Kemp. WOW
Holl . 7.30pm. $3-5. FFI. 687-2746.
Eugene• 6th Anniv. Worship. MCC. 4pm .
First Congregational Condon Chapel. FFI:
345-5963.
Eugene• MPowermentBisexual Rap Group.
discusslon open to both sexes. 6pm . 679
Lincoln. FFi: 683-4303.
Eugene • lntoduclng Emperor & Empress
Candidates Show. See pg 44.
Portland • The Roches. Roseland Theater.
$15 adv. $17.50 door. FFI : (206) 323-4130.

Monday 3 ________
Eugene• MPowerment Rap Group for gay
men. 8:30pm. 679 Lincoln. FFI: 683-4303.
Portland • AIDS Forum - Being_ AHve Medical
Update. 7pm . channel 11 (Ptld). 33 (Ore .
City). 38(Vanc). 43/47 (Mliw) .
Portland • Chat Club for gays. lesbians.
bisexuals who like to talk. Ali ages. $1.
7:30pm. NW Services Center. FFI: 321-5079.

Tuesday 4 ________
Portland • Nlghtscene TV - 1992 Goy &
Lesbian Pride Celebration . see Comm .
Resources for time & channels.

Wednesday 5 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Core Group.
Meeting of the decislon-moking body. All
welcome. 6pm. 679 Lincoln. FFI: 683-4303.
Eugene • Men's Rap Group. Coming out:
post. present. future. 7:30pm. Kolnonlo
Center. 1414 Kincaid.

Thursday 6 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowerment Project M Group.
Young gay & bisexual men discuss
relotlonshlps In the 90s. 5:30 refreshments.
6pm begin . 679 Lincoln. FFI : 683-4303 .

Friday 7 _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Project Open
House. 4- lOpm . 679 Lincoln. FFI : 683-4303.
Portland • B.J. Castleman. Donation. 57pm . It's My Pleasure. 4526 SE Hawthorne.
FFI :.236-0505
Portland • Potluck&meeting. Forest Group.
6:30 & 7:30 . FFI. 452-9820
Portland • Lust & Pity opens. See pg. 50.
Salem • On Tt1y Endngs & Al OJr l.Nes. ~ 8/1.

Saturday 8 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • Women's 2-step dance. WCA.
$3-5. 7-11 pm. Lessons 7-8:30 pm. Condon
School. FFI: 746-4106.

Eugene • . MPowerment ProJect Club
M.Dr.Seuss sPartyonP/anetM.9:30pm1om. FFI: 683-4303.
Portland • Lust & Pity, see 8/7.
Portland • Mt. Washington Climb. Forest
Group. FFl:288-2893.
Portland • Radical Women's Holiday
Bazaar. 10am. 7038 N. Fairport Pl. FFI: 2897082.
Portland• Safer Sex Lech.re. Free.Allwomen
welcome. 7pm. It's My Pleasure. 4526 SE
Hawthorne. Reservations & FFI: 236-0505.
Roseburg • Dance benefit for MCC. $3
sliding scale. 9pm. Eagles· Nest. FFI: 6799144.
Salem • Annual Western Show. Imperial
Court of the Willamette Empire. FFI: PO Bax
263. Salem 97308.
Salem • AH OU- LJves &OnTld; Enc:lngs. see 8/1

Sunday 9 _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Bike Trip. 7pm. 679
Lincoln. FFI: 683-4303.
Eugene• MPowerment Bisexual Rap Group.
see 8/2.
Portland • Radical Women· s Bazaar. Noon.
see 8/8.
Salem• Annual Picnic. Imperial Court of
the Willamette Empire. FFI: PO Bax263.Salem
97308.
Salem • AH OU- LJves &On Tk:Jy tndlngs. see 8/ 1.

MondaylO _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowerment Rap Group.see 8/3.
Portland • SlsterSplrlt Healing Circle. All
women welcome. 7:30pm. FFI : 294-0645 .
Portland • AIDS Forum - Being Alive Media/
Update. see 8/3 for time & channels.

Tuesday 11 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowerment Project M Group.
see 8/6.
Michigan • Michigan Womyn's Music
Festival. FFI: WWTMC. Dept. W. Box 22.
Walhalla. Ml 49458. (616) 757-4766.
Portland• Mon-to-MonSaferSexWorkshop.
Cascade AIDS Project. Free. 6:3(}9:30pm.
3835 SN Kelly. FFI: 223-5907.
Portland • Bread & Roses - Herstory of
Lesbian Music. 9- lOpm. KBOO 90.7fm.
Portland • Nlghtscene TV - Peacock In the
Park. see Comm. Resources for time &
channels.
Portland • Write from the Heart: lesbians
Healing from Heartache. editor Anita Pace
et. al. Free . 7pm. Sun's Cafe 1001 SN 10th.
FFI : 241-7726.

• Wednesday 12 _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Core Group. see 8/5.
Eugene• MPowermentPlzzo Porty. 7:30pm .
679 Lincoln. FFI: 683-4303.
Eugene • Men's Rap Group. Topic : Goy
rights. 7:30pm. Kolnonla Center. 1414
Kincaid.
•
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Portland • SlsterSplrlt Celebration Planning
Mtg. All women welcome. WCA. 7:30pm.
408 SN 2nd.Suite 426. FFI: 294-0645.

Thursday 13 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Wave Pool Porty,
5pm. 679 Lincoln. FFI 683-4303.
Eugene • Meeting for area athletes
Interested In NW Gay and Lesbian Win.

Games. FFI: Dennis 343-1628 • ,
Mendocino Woodlands • 5tli Annual
Elderflower Womensplrlt Festival. $50-75/
women. $35-40 girls 11 & up. FFI : PO 31627.
San Francisco. CA 94131. (415) 285-5669 or
(916) 447-1728.
Portland • Lust & Pity. see 8/7.

Friday 14 _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowermentProJectHousePorty.
8pm-12am . 679 Lincoln. FFI : 683-4303.
Portland• Shabbotservlce. NevehShalom
gay/lesbian outreach. All welcome. 8:15
pm. Zldell chapel. FFI: Sheri 246-8831.
Portland • Lust & Pity. see 8/7.
Portland • SUper-Jacks. men-only safe sex club.
$5 donation. 8:30-10:~m. FFI: 796-1934.
Salem • All OU- Uves &On Tidy Endings. see 8/1 .

Saturday 15 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Movie Night.
Grease. see 8/ 1.
Eugene • MPowerment M of Color Group.
5pm. 679 Lincoln. FFI : 683-4303.
Portland• MOJreen Kelly &Non Collie. Saa pg. 51 .
Portland • LCP 7th Annual Softball
Tournament. FFI: 281-7340.
Portland • lust & Pity. see 8/7.
Portland • 6th Annual Ms. Leather & Ms.
Lace Pageant for lesbian teens. 11 pm . City
Nightclub. 13 NW 13th. FFI: 224-CITY.
Roseburg • Umpqua River Float & Picnic.
1pm. FFI: 679-9144.
Salem • AH OU- Uves & On Tidy Endings. see 8/1.

Sunday16 _ _ _ _ _- Eugene • Edward II. WOW Holl. 8pm . $7/8.
FFI : 687-2746.
Eugene • MPowerment Madonna B-doy
Party. 1-4:30Dm. 679 Lincoln. FFI : 683-4303.
Portland • Perfectly Positive Picnic In the
Pork. CAPHIVWellnessProgrom. For people
with HIV. friends & family. l-4pm. Lourelhurst
Park. FFI: 223-5907.
Portland • SlsterSplrlt Celebration. 6pm.
Forest Park. FFI : 294-0645.
Portland • Oregon State Leatherman &
Leatherwomon Contest. See pg . 25.

Monday 17 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Rap Group. see 8/3.
Eugene • Close Relationships - Ending
lsofotion men's workshop. 7-9 :30pm . FFf:
Chris Powers 683-1744.
Portland • AIDS Forum - Dental Issues & HIV.
see 8/3 for time & channels.

Tuesday 18 _________
Portland • Nlghtscene TV- Bill Clinton & Goy

Rights. see Comm . Resources for time &
channels.
Salem • Prince & Princess Show. Imperial
Court of the Willamette Empire. FFI: PO Box
263. Salem 97308.

Wednesday 19 _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Core Group. see 8/5.
Eugene • Men's Rap Group. Topic:
Oppression. 7:30pm. KolnonlaCenter.1414
Kincaid.
Portland • SlsterSplrlt Wiccon Discussion
Group. All women welcome. WCA. 7pm .
408 SN 2nd. Suite 426 ..FFI: 294-0645.

August 1992
Portland • Organizing Mtg. Nevada Test
Ban & lndgenous People's Rights. Portland
Chap. Healing Global Wounds. 7:30pm.
Liberty Tree Coffeehouse 344 NE 28th. FFI :
229-3969.

Thursday20 ______,---~
Eugene • MPowerment Project M Group, see 8/6.
Portland • Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.

Friday 21 _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Corvallis • Our Night out camping trip.
9am . Meet at Hollywood Video. 4th &
Harrison. FFI: 758-6712 or 75er314l.
Eugene • MPowerment Open House. aee 8/7.
Poi'tland • Plus Club SOclal Hour. CAP HIV
Wellness Prog. 5-8 pm . Balcony. Hobo's
Lounge. 120 NW 3rd. FFI : 223-5907.
Portland • Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.
Portland • Portland Gay Men's Chorus
auditions. No experience needed. For
location and appointment: 284-5386.
Rosebu~ • MCC Dessert SOclal & Game
Night. Bring afrlend&adesserttoshare. FFI:
679-9144.

Saturday 22 ------,-----

Eugene • MPowerment Movie Night.
Frankenhooker, see 8/ l.
Eugene • Voting for Emperor & Empress .
See pg 44.
Portland • Videos About & By Women.
Free. 12-Spm. It's My Pleasure. 4526 SE
Hawthorne, FFI: 236-0505.
Portland • SPA Lesbian. Gay & Bl Employees
potluck. All Fed. employees welcome. FFI:
631 -7767.
Portland • Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.
Portland • Portland Gay Men·s Chorus
auditions. No experience needed. For
location and appointment: 284-5386.
Roseburg • Mixed Music Dance. $3 slldlng
scale. 9pm. Eagles· Nest. FFI: 679-9144.

Sunday 23 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowerment Bike Trip. see 8/9.
Eugene • MPowerment Bl Rap Group. see 8/2.
Portland• Women's Rights Dayw/ Radical
Women,speakers.sklts.poetrv.$3donation.
$7 buffet at noon. l :30pm. Musclans Unlon
Hall. 325 NE 20th. Childcare. FFI: 289-7082.
Roseburg • Anti-Homophobic Violence
Workshopw/KevlnVerlllofNGLTF. l-4:30pm.
GALA Community Ctr. FFI : 679-9144.

& change. 7:30pm. Kolnonla Center. 1414
Kincaid.

Thursday 27 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowerment Ice Skating Party.
Spin. 679 Lincoln. FFI: 683-4303.
~ne • In TolNn .!h>w. See pg 44.
Eugene • Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual & Still
Catholic support group. Newman Center.
1250 Emerald. FFI: Jose 346-4468.
Portland • Women Worlcers: SparJ<plugs of
Laborvldeow/ Radical Women. 9.Jpper $4.
6:30pm. Standard Plaza. 1100 SW 6. 3rd ft.
conf. rm. A. FFI: 289-7082.
Portland • Kids & women lake trip. Thru 9.Jn.
Forest Group. FFI: 235-4667.
Portland • Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.

Friday 28 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • NAACP meeting. FFI: 485-4767.
~ • MPowermentProJ.HousePaty.see8/l4.
Eugene• OUtofTOINn 9low.See pg 44.
Portland • Sex Toys 101. Free. All women
welcome. It's My Pleasure. 4526 SE
Hawthorne. FFI: 236-0505.
Portland• Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.
Portland • Super-Jacks. men-only safe sex
club. $5 donation. 8:30-10:30pm. FFI : 7961934.

Saturday 29 _ _ _ _ __
MPowerment Movie Night.
Mommy Deaest. see 8/ l.
Eugene • MPowerment M of Color Group.
see8/l5.
Eugene • Coronation Ball. see pg 44.
Portland • B.J. Castleman. Donation. It's
My Pleasure. 4526 SE Hawthorne. FFI: 2360505.
Portland• Lesbian SelfDefense. LCP. $5-15
w/lunch. 9am-5pm. Reg. by8/l0. FFI : 2230071.
Portland • Zoo Smith performance. Free.
9pm. Cafe Lena. 2239 SE Hawthorne. FFI:
238-7087.
Portland • Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.
Eugene •

Sunday 30 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Bl Rap Group, see 8/2.
Eugene • Victory Brunch. See pg 44.
Eugene • Lorretta Neet·s birthday
celebration. Location TBA. OUTPac & 0.Jeer
Nation. l-4pm. FFI: 683-4812.

Monday 31 _ _ _ _ __

Monday24 _ _ _ _ _____,.~

Eugene• MPowerment Rap Group.see 8/3.

Eugene• MPowerment Rap Group. see 8/3.
Portland • AIDS Forum - More on Chinese
Herbs & HIV. see 8/3 for time & channels.

September 1

Tuesday 25 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Project M Group. see 8/6.
Portland • SlsterSolrlt Feminist Christian
Communion. WCA. 7:30pm. Queen of
Heaven Gnostic Chapel, 2229 SE Market.
FFI: 294-0645.
Portland • Nlghtscene TV - Exploring Sexual
Diversity In Drfferent Cultures. see Comm.
Resources for time & channels.

Eugene • Soromundl mtg. See pg.33

September4-7 _ _ _ __
Myrtle CrNk • Personal Theater Workshop
for Women w/Bethroot Gwynn & Hawk
Madrone.Slldlng scale $100-150. Reg . by8/
28. FFI: Fty Away Home. Box 593, Myrtle
Creek. OR 97457.
Seattle • P-FLAG Annual International
Convention.

Wednesday 26 _ _ _ __

September 5 _ _ _ _ __

Eugene • MPowerment Core Group. see 8/5.
Eugene • Men's Rap Group. Relationships

Portland •
Pride of Portland Golf
Tournoo,ent. FFI: 243-1366.

September 5-6 _._ _ __
Montreal • Montreal Cl() of Gays & Lesbians
Master swtmmers. FFI : (514) 843-1075.
Portland • Portland Lesbian & Gay Sports
Festtval. FFI : 243-1366.

September 9-10 ______
Portland• Bent opens. See pg. 52.

September 11-13 _ _ __
Gresham • Northwest Women·s Music
Celebration . $120. Registration forms
available at Mother Kali's. Ladd's Editions.
It's My Pleasure, Artichoke Music.
Harbin Hot Springs, CA • PEP 6th Annual
Conference. $150. FFI : PEP. PO -6306.
Captain Cook. HI 96704-6306.

September 12 _ _ _ _ __
Portland • Women's Conga Drum
Workshop. $50 by 9/l. FFI: 284-185 l.

September 18-20 _ _ __
Eugene• Eugene Celebration. Volunteer
for Queer Nation booth. FFI : 683-4812.
Roseburg • Lavender Life Support
Conference. Reg.by 9/l . $15-20. FFI: LLS/
Womansource. PO Box 335. Ashland 97520.

September 25-27 _ _ __
WIiiamette Nat. Forest• Lesbos at Long Bow.
Womyn only campout. WCA. Drug &
alcohol free. $15-20 sliding scale. FFI: 5635827 or 265-9354.

September 25-29 _ _ __
Breltenbush • Breakthrough 92: Men &
Economic Class advanced workshop by
Ct,arlle Kreiner. WCA. ASL. childcare
avalllble. $380-$670 sliding scale. FFI : (206)
933-0151.

October 2-4 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • The Lesbian Connection trip to
Reno. FFI: 342-4989 or 683-2249.

October 8-11 _ _ _ _ __
Uncoln City • Lavender Waves· Courage
to Change Retreat. see pg.32.

October 9-11 _ _ _ _ __
Chicago • Living In Leather. Early reg. by 9/
l. To register: (312) 528-0041.
Washington, DC • International Display of
NAMES Project Memorial Quilt

October 23-25 _ _ _ __
Chicago • Lavender Law Ill. National
Lesbian & Gay Law Assoc.conference. FFI :
(503) 222-9830
Eugene • Conference. NW Coalition
• Against Malicious Harassment. U of 0. FFI:

687-4488

November 11-15 _______
Los Angeles • 5th Annual Conference for
Gay & Lesbian Organizing. NGLTF. EarlY
registration by 9/l l. LA Airport HIiton. FFf:
(202) 332-6483.

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SUNDAY:
Metropolitan Convnunity Churches
-Ashland/Medford/Grants Pass 10am 123 1/2 WMain St. Medford
-Eugene-4pm 23rd & Harris
-Poitland-I0:30am, Bible Study 9:15-lOam, 1644 NE 24th
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-Salem-11am..,~O 12th SE.
-Vancower-4:;)V\IIJI 4504 E18th St.
Eugene And~y Pedalers, 10am Rose Garden (Tues. 6pm) 343-2240, 741-3020
Eugene Gay ~en's AA, 1236 Kincaid.1_ 5-6pm. FA: Hank 484-6259
Eugene Lesbian AA Unitv Church 39m & Hilyard 5-6P-m
Grants Pass Christ Counfry Church, 10 am FFI: 476-3175
Portland Adventure Group at Lk¥.I Ctr Cinema 234-2941
Portland G&L 12-Step Meetings, Live & Lei Li'ie Club, 525 SE Pine. Meetin~ MfYday
for HIV and others. Hotline: 231-3760
Portland Lesbian Choir-Practices 6J>1!1.
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Portland Living_ Communion Church-Services 10am & 6~ 3830 SE 62nd
Portland Rose-City Gay Freedom Band 5-7jXl1 24th & NE Broadway
Portland Woman's Me<lilalion 8 pm, 1405 NE Broa~
Vancouver Gay,tesbian AA MeeltJi 6:30om Personallties
MONDAY:
Corvallis OSU GALA 7pm in Women's Center (Benion Annex).
Eugene DAFT Bowling League 8:30-I0:30om Fairfield Lanes, 1170 H~ 99N
Eugene Lesbian and Gay routh Group (21 & Under) 6-7:30pm 1414 Kincaid .
Eugene Lesbian..tay/Bisexual SuJ)DOlt Group (~29) 6-7:30pm 1414 Kincaid
Meaford Gay Men's AA. MCC 123 1/2 Main St 7pm
Portland Gay Men's Chorus 453 Cramer Hall PSU 6:30-9:30pm 233-0650
Portland Mass in Time of Al D~pm HIV Day Center
Portland Overeaters Anonymous 5:30om (~ T, T& Sat at 10:45am, LiYe &Let Live
Club, 525 SE Pine FFI: Hotline 2'31-3160
Roseburg HIV Su~port Group at St Joseph's Schooli. 800 WStanton 7:30pm
Salem 'Shoulders' support IVOOP 7pm 141012th :,1. SE 363-4963
Salem Willamette Umv. GAL\ 7pm WO!l'Yll'S Ctr in Putnam Center 370-6265
Vancouver Gay,1.esbian-Rap GRM)p 6:30om 214 E16th St. Rudy 737-6012
Women's Music 9:30-llpm KLCC 89.TFM
TUESDAY:
Eugene Women in Rocove,y 7:~m Central Presbvlerian Church 14th & Ferry
Eugene Club Arena-Countiy 2 Step Dancing 8pm 9'59 Pea~ Downstairs
Klamath Falls Gay AA 7pm Klamath Falls Resource Ctr 1035 Main St
Medford Lesbian Supoort Group 7pn1 734-7635 Emi
Monmouth Vt{)SC GALA 7:30pm in Wallowa Room, upstairs Werner Col~ Center
Portland Comm BowliJi Am:. Prime Time LeaipJe 6pm PRO 300, 3031 SE Powell

Portland Frontrunners Weekly Run 6:30om chiMinJ bars, Duniway parll
Portland Parll INe. Social Club 7:3Ppm 1st Gong. Church (SW Maclison & Parll)
Roseburg Gay,tesbian Discussion GrouJ) 7:30om First United Methodist
Vancouver Gay,1.esbian AA Meeli!i 6:30om P~nalilies
WEDNESDAY:
Ashland Woman Source O!Jlnizing mtg 7~ SOSC's Women's Ctr
Coos Bay/N. Bend Alcoholics Anon Group 8-9:30 269-4183 Lee or Bruce
Corvallis Lesbian Student Group 5:30pm Women's Ctr OSU Campus
Eugene Lesbian Support Group 7-9pm Mother kali's Bookstore
Eugene Men's Nelworll Rap Group 7:30pm 1414 Kincaid FFI: 342-2713
Eugene Gay/lesbian AA. Knil!hls of Columbus, 1144 Chamelton, 7-8om
Eugene 'Invisible Lunch' UOlesbians bring lunch to PLC courtyard 12:30
Eugene Long-Haired Lesbian Supporters Group 7:30pm 1414 kincaid 485-3579
Eugene Women Adult Children Alcoh. 7:30om Whiteaker Sch 345-5362
Meaford Gay Men's Rap group 7:30om at MCC
Portland Reed Colle~ l.esbian..tay Student Union 7pm Women's Ctr
Salem Chemekela Com College LG BSA 2:30-4:30pm Bldg 5 Rm 257 371-0548
THURSDAY:
Corvallis Men's Group at Nearly Noonals (upstairs) 109 NW 15th
Eugene lcom Club Meet!
· f2:30-4o1J11 Isl United Methodist RQ!).61)376 Olive
Eugene Queer Nation 7:
Grower's Markel (454 Willamette), ~167 (Brian)
Grants Pass/Rogue Vale, L N.A. Meeting 7-8:30pm Josephine County Prof. Bldg
RmllO 661fi &CSt
Medford HIV SuDDOl'I Group 5-6:30pm 772-1777
Portland GALA PCC 12-lpm Pine Rm PCC-Sylvainia
Portland HIV/AIDS Drop-In Group. 6-9pm( 3835 SW Kelly. Fred 223-5907 V/TDD
Portland Sex & I.Die Addicts Anonymous SLAA) 6-7:30 pm NW Service Center 1819
1 NW Everett, lower level conference room
Portland Rose City Gender Center Support IVOOP 7:30pm
Portland Windfire Youth Group 21 &under181'1, lesbian, bi, undecided 223-8299
Portland MCC Worship 7pm 1644 NE 24Ih
Salem 'Open Door" support fOIJP 7pm 1410 12th St SE 363-4963
FRIDAY:
• Eugene Women's Sexual Identity Group 12-lpm, UO EMU Cedar RM D
Meaford Gay Men's AA 7pm MCC 123 1/2 Main St
Portland Lealhermen 10pm Dirty Duck Tavem 439 NW 3rd
Salem This Moment HIV Support Group ZPm 141012th St SE 363-6618
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SATURDAY:
Bend The other Side Parties 9pm-lam 338-2395
Eugene Frontrunnn'Walkers-lOam 24th &Amazon at chinning bars
Portland Frontrunners Weekly Run 8:30, varyiJi locations FFI: 235-8747
Salem Gay AA 7:30pm SOS Club 399-0599'

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R.A.-T.S.
Radical Activists Truth Squad
Oregon has been identified by ACT UP
New York as one of the 10 worst stales in the
country in dealing with AIDS. The major
reason involves the Oregon Medicaid reform
plan and its impact on people with AIDS.
Oregon's delegates to the Democratic National
Convention will be visited by members of
ACT UP New York as they endeavor to
convince party regulars that they should oppose
implementation of this plan. We hope that
ACT UP New York has more success
convincing our state's political machine of the
inherent dangers of this plan than we have had
herein Oregon. Tite Medicaid reform proposal
is still on hold in the federal approval process,
but everyone expects the plan to receive the
necessary federal waivers for implementation
in the near fuwre.

United for AIDS Action
On Tuesday, July 14, RATS co-sponsored
the United For AIDS Action rally in Portland
along with a dozen other AIDS education.
prevention, service, care and activist
organizations. RATS financed the rally in
Pioneer Courthouse Square, which was
coordinated with similar events in other cities
around the nation. The action in New York
City, where participants marched to the site of
the Democratic National Convention. was the
largest AIDS-specific political march in
history.
The purpose of the United for AIDS • ction
was to demand that the next president of the
United States endorse the following five-point
platform. ( 1) Leadership: The next president
must lead the nation by saying five words-"America declares war on AIDS"--cid stand
by that declaration in word and deed. (2) AIDS

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Care: The next president must come forward .
with a single-payer universal health care plan
thatcoverseverything,includingprescriptions
and preventive care. As AIDS cases increase,
so must funding for AIDS services, including
funds for housing, drug treatment, and
community-based organizations. (3) Research:
The next president must fight AIDS the way
America fought polio or ran the space race-with intensive research. He must commit
funds to fmding a cure for HlV and the immune
damage it causes, drugs to prevent and treat
AIDS-related infections, and a vaccine to
protect the uninfected. (4) Education: The
next president must deliver AIDS education
that works. He must support honest, targeted
H1V prevention campaigns for all communities.
He must expand HlV treatment education for
both patients and providen. (5) Discrimination:
The next president must show that mandatory
testing and HlV-relateddiscrimination are unAmerican and unacceptable. He must fully
implement and enforce the Americans with
Disabilities Act and speak out against policies
that bar people with HlV from insurance
coverage, employment, housing, federal
benefits and entrance into the country.
All of these things have been recommended
by the National Commission on AIDS. 1be
organii.ations and individuals involved in the
rally both in Portland and other cities
represented a wide variety of ethnic, political
and religious backgrounds. Each organization
involved has a different mission in fighting
AIDS. Sometimes we may disagree about
tactics or specific issues. (Nearly every other
organization sponsoring the rally in Portland,
for example, supports the Oregon Medicaid
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Yet each agreed with these fundamental
principles, and especially about the importance
of presidential leaders}µp in solving the AIDS
crisis. Listen closely to what the candidates
have to say about AIDS in particular and
health care issues in general. If we are to end
the suffering of individuals and the devastating
loss of human potential for our national
community brought on by AIDS, the nation's
highest elected official must make this issue a
personal priority. And each one of us must
vote as if our lives depend on iL

Acting Up at the Republican
National Convention
RATS will be participating in the ACT UP
Network demonstrations at the Republican
National Convention in Houston. It's time to
bring an end to 12 years of murderous
Republican apathy and discrimination directed
towards people living with H1V. When George
Bush says he's doing everything he can about
the AIDS crisis remember that he actively
campaigned for Senator Jesse Helms the same
weekend the Names Project quilt was displayed
on the Capitol mall, that he has failed to make
good on his promise to remove immigration
restrictions that bar HIV positive individuals
from entering the country, that he has reduced
the AIDS prevention budget of the Center for
Disease Control at a time when HlV infections
are spreading rapidly among adolescents and
theinnercitypoor. So"VoteRepublican: Kill
Another Person with AIDS" is the central
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Religion
The Episcopal Diocese ofNewark last week
became the first diocese of any mainstream
religious group to extend dental plan coverage
to the domestic partnas of lesbian and gay
male clergy and employees, according to the
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund.
The Rev. Karen Murphy, a lesbian priest in
the Newark Diocese, prompted the church
group to investigate extending coverage when
she attempted to enroll her domestic partner in
the Diocese's health insurance plan. Murphy
was turned down by the insurance company
because she and her partner are not legally
married. The Episcopal church has a national
policy of nondiscrimination based on sexual
orientation.
''The Diocese's decision marks the first
time a mainstream church denomination has
providedfinancialbenefitsinadditiontopolicy
support for its lesbian and gay clergy and
employees," said Suzanne Goldberg, a Lambda
staff attorney. 'The decision is also important
because it represents an addition to the rapidly
growing numberofemployers whichrecogniz.e
that a policy of nondiscrimination means
providing actual benefits as well as protection
against being harassed or fired," Goldberg
added.
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ThePresbyterianChurchU.S.A voteddown
a resolution urging congregations to ban the
Boy Scouts from using their facilities if they
exclude gay scout leaders, the Washington
PostreportedonJune 10. At a national meeting
in Milwaukee last week. delegates also rejected,
368 to 165, aresolution thatwouldhaveputthe
2.8-million member denomination on record
to do everything in its power to prevent society
from discrimination against gays.
The Presbyterian church bans gay clergy,
reported the Post, and maintains that
homosexuality is wrong.
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The Southern Baptist convention ousted
two churches from the organization for
accepting open gays in their congregations,
the New York Times reported on June 11.
The predominantly white religious
organization of 15.2 million members also
voted to change the organization's bylaws to
exclude any churches which accept open gays
in the future.
The convention expelled two North Carolina
churches--one for blessing a gay male union
and the other for ordaining a gay minister. The
convention said that the stances of the churches
on gays were "contrary to the teachings of the
Bible on human sexuality and the sanctity of

the family and ~e offensive to Southern
Baptists."
The action of the Southern Baptists is a
departure from the organization's long tradition
of permitting individual churches autonomy.
"I hate to see Baptists make essenti~ to
cooperation and membership any of our
positions on social issues," said the Rev. Mahan
Siler, pastor of one of the churches. "It is
dangerous. It does violate our kind of freedom."
"It is a blessed separation," said W.F.
Highfill, a member of one of the churches and
retired North Carolina State professor of
religion and philosophy. Highfill said he is
happy to see the church and the convention go
their separate ways.

Politics
Tim McFeeley, executive director of the
Human Rights Campaign Fund, the nation's
largest lesbian and gay organization, issued
the following statement on the selection of
Senator Al Gore as Democratic candidate for
,Yice President of the United States:
"We strongly endorse Governor Clinton's
selection of Senator Gore to be his running
mate. Senator Gore has a strong Senate record
on issues of concern to lesbian and gay
Americans. His voting record demonstrates a
commitment to the traditional American values
of equality, tolerance and respect for privacy
and individual rights.
"Senator Gore has voted for increased
funding for AIDS research, prevention and
care; for civil rights protections for people
with AIDS; and for a greater federal role in
combatting hate crimes against lesbian and
gay Americans. He has opposed efforts by
Senator Jesse Helms to undermine the efforts
oflesbian and gay Americans to live as equal
members of our society. We look forward to
building strong support in the lesbian and gay
community for the Clinton-Gore ticket."
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Three senior members of Congress released
a major new study which disclosed that the
Pentagon wastes tens of millions of tax dollars
annually implementing an and-gay
discrimination policy that lacks any scientific
justification.
The General Accounting Office, an
independent watchdog arm of the Congress,
undertook the comprehensive two-year review
of the Department of Defense policy on
homosexuality following a request by gay
Congressman Gerry Studds (D-MA), together
with Congressmen Ted Weiss (D-NY), and
John Conyers (D-MI).
"The Pentagon's anti-gay policy has
destroyed distinguished careers, turned well-

qualified Americans away from military
savice, and shattered lives of patriotic gays
and lesbians who wish to serve their country,"
said Rep. Studds. "Nowweknowthefinancial
expense of this inexcusable policy is as
staggering as its human cost."
Examining Defense Department data from
1980 through 1990, the GAO report found the
various service branches discharged an average
of 1,500 gays and lesbians each year. The
Pentagon failed.to respond to GAO questions
about how much the Defense Department
spends to remove them, but GAO calculated
the cost to the government of recruiting and
training replacements for the lesbians and gay
men discharged at $27 million. Because 1990
was the year with the fewest discharges of any
studied, costs for other years were presumably
higher.
Rep. Studds concluded: "We always knew
the anti-gay policy was wrong. Now we ¥0
know what we had suspected: that it is also a
colossal waste of our money."
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Although the Pentagon spends millions to
enforce its anti-gay discrimination policy, the
policy was suspended during the Persian Gulf
War.
Tim McFeeley, executive director of the
Human Rights Campaign Fund, produced a
memo which listed homosexuality as one of
thirty-five "criteria which may requirt.
personnel actions during the mobilization
process."The memo states that gay and lesbian
personnel should be discharged only if the
discharged was authorized and requested prior
to the notification that the military unit had
been placed on alert.
The Pentagon's decision not to discharge
lesbian and gay service personnel during the
Gulf Conflict was reported in various media,
including The Wall Street Journal, which
entitled a Jan. 24, 1991, article "Gay Gls Told
Serve Now, Face Discharge Later."
A Jan. 11, 1991 San Francisco Chronicle
article on the change in policy quoted Pentagon
spokesperson Lt. Cmdr. Ken Satterfield stating
that "Just because a person says they're gay,
that doesn't mean they can stop packing their
bags."The Chronicle story, written by National
Correspondent Randy Shilts, noted the paper
learned that "when several gay reserve
personnel told commanders that they are gay,
the commanders have responded that they
must first be sent to Saudi Arabia, although
they may be discharged when they return
home."
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In Washington D.C., arts professionals
charged June 18 that the National Endowment
for the Arts will consider political factors in
awarding grants despite a recent court ruling
that the NEA's approach violates the U.S.
Constitution.
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National News
McAusland told a 12-member peer review
panel that acting NEA chair Anne-Imelda
Radice will consider political issues when
evaluating grant applications.
AnNEAspokespersonclaimsMcAusland's
remarks were misinterpreted and taken out of
contexL "Artistic merit is the criterion by
which grant decisions are made," the
spokesperson affirmed.
Radice, outed by Capitol Coverage news
service and Queer Nation as a closeted lesbian,
cancelled funding for exhibits with sexual
content at two university galleries. She has
refused to comment on her decision, or the
outing.
Gay and lesbian activisis defended their
outing of the new NEA chair as an NEA grant
panel took an unprecedented step May 15 to
protest her vetoing grants for two applicants.
The panel cut off deliberations to protest
Radice's overruling.
.
Radice• s vetoes were cheered by Sen. Helms
(R-NC) and other conservatives. "Now we
have a lady who has the good sense and guts to
match. My hat's off to her."
Radice told a Congressional subcommittee
May 5 that concerns of taxpayers and congress
should "have as much weight" as artistic merit.
She said she will veto funding for erotic art and
other proposals that include "difficult subject
matter." "fools are in place" to cut off grants
for offensive works, she promised.

Groups·
The influential, award-winning magazine,
The New RepMblic, ran a full-page pro-gay
and lesbian ad in its July 13 issue. The ad,
prepared by the Human Rights Campaign
Fund, urges readers to join the work of the
Campaign F\Dld by fighting anti-lesbian and
gay bigotry.
Directly countering the anti-gay rhetoric of
Vice President Dan Quayle, the ad is headlined,
''Tolerance is a traditional value."
"We wanted to make sure that the readers of
a widely read journal of political opinion know
that lesbian and gay Americans are not going
to remain silent in the face of attacks from Dan
Quayle, Lou Sheldon and others on the far
right," noted Tim Mcfeely, executive director
of the Campaign Fund.
The New Republic was awarded the
prestigious National Magazine Award for
General Excellence earlier this year. It is edited
by gay journalist Andrew Sullivan. Copies of
the ad are available from the Campaign Fund
by writing to Communications Department,
HRCF, 1012 14th Street NW, Suite 607,
Washington, D.C., 20005
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On Aug. 17, AIDS activists from across the
UnitedStatewillconvergeonHouston. Texas,
in a direct challenge to George Bush and the
entire Republican Party.
Members ofACT UP and other AIDS activist
organizations will meet in Houston during the
Republican National Convention to carry out
an entire week of protests designed to expose
the complete inadequacy of the past three
Republican administrations in dealing with
the AIDS crisis.
"We have no intention of going toJfouston
to talk to the Republicans about AIDS," said

demoralize what they hold dear, without being
able to disagree (or) educate them about the
policy or decision."
In May, the executive board of Levi Strauss
decided to bar contributions to BSA. saying
the exclusion of gays was at odds with the
company's "core values." The BSA has an
official policy that gay boys may not join the
organization, and gay men may not join the
organization as scoutmasters or leaders. The
formal grant-making policy of Levi Strauss
says the company will not provide support to
non-profit organizations that discriminate on

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·we always knew the (Defense Department's) antigay policy was wrong. Now we also know what we had
suspected: that it is afso a colossal waste of our money."
Jim Hull, one of the national organizers. ''The
time for talk is over. The Republicans have
been told numerous times over the past 11
years how to begin solving the crisis, and they
have refused to do anything."
The goal of this week of protest and demonstration will be to let the nation know there has
been no effective leadership from the Republicans in trying to deal with this disease. Several
hundred activists are expected to come to
Houston, and a feeling among many is that the
convention provides an opportunity for more
creative and aggressive · forms of civil disobedience than has been seen in other protests.
"Many people are just fed up with the total
lack of concern and even open hatred for
people living with HIV disease shown by
Republican Party officials over the past 11
years," said march organizer Phil Dunn. "It's
impossible to predict what forms of protest
that level of frustration will foster against the
Republicans."
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Phil Dunn is a member of the Portland
organization Radical Activists Truth Squad.
For more information call RATS at 240-0377.
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The company that makes 501 jeans, Levi
Strauss & Company, is under attack by
Christianfundamentalistsbecausethecompany
has decided that Boy Scouts of America will
no longer be a beneficiary of charitable fimding,
due to BSA 's policy to exclude gay boys from
joining the organization.
Levi Strauss' toll free number is being
flooded by "hateful, angry" callers from all
over the country who have vowed to boycott
the company.
The attack of Levi Strauss is being led by the
Rev.Donald Wildmon, a Methodist minister
in Tupelo, Miss. who heads the American
Family Association, a "traditional family
values" organization.
Levi Strauss has sent out a call for help in a
memo reading '7he people answering the
phones are going through a tremendous amo\Dlt
of stress listening to these people insult and

the basis of age, political affiliation, race,
national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability,
sexual orientation or religious belief. Boy
Scouts take an oath "to do my duty to God and
my country .... To keep myself physically
strong, mentally awake and morally straight"
Call Levi Strauss and express our approval
of their principled stand on this issue; 1-800USA-LEVI.
Compliled from the Seartle Gay News
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AccordingtoastoryintheJ\Dle9Washington
Post, "the Human Rights Campaign Fund,
which lobbies for gay rights, more than doubled
its giving to candidates from two years ago."
The Campaign Fund's political action
committee contributed $307,941 to candidates
for federal office by the end of March of this
year, a 136 percent increase from the same
period tow years ago. On average, contributions
from other political action committees
increased a mere 3 percent The figures were
compiled by the Federal Elections Commission
and released in June.
''The Campaign Fund's political action
committee intends to contribute as much as
one million to candidates who support our
communityinthecurrentelectioncycle,"notes
Political Director Eric Rosenthal. ''This is a
particularly important year for our community
as more than 150 new members of Congress
are expected to be elected."
The Campaign Fund made significant
contributions to women, people of color and
non-incumbent candidates, going against the
trend of most political action committees. The
Campaign Fund contributed 33 percent of its
fimds to non-incumbents. According to the
Federal Elections Commission study, only 3
percent of PAC money distributed from all
federal PACs in this election cycle went to
non-incumbents. "If we want lesbian and gay
civil rights to pass, we must be at the forefront
of changes in Congress," notes Cathy Nelson,
the Campaign Fund's National field director.
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I'm wpting to you in the hope that you will
help me correct a historical inaccuracy.
It has to do with the Gay,and Lesbian Pride
Celebration that took place in Eugene on June
28. I attended that event, and it was truly
wonderful. But I heard several announcements
from the stage that this was the first time that
local queers had celebrated Stonewall Day.
Big Sister, that just isn't true.
It just so happens that one of my bi7JIIl'e
personal habits is thatl'macompulsivereader.
Among my favorite things to read are back
issues of the local feminist newspaper.
Recently I was looking through the summer
1979 issue of w~• s Press'(now known as
Womyn' s Press, ) and on page two there is an
article about a Eugene Stonewall Day
Celebration that took place in late June that
year.
The political siruation in the summer of
1979 will sound familiar to your readers. In
May of 1978 Eugene citizens had voted by a
margin of two-to-one to repeal the city's gay
rights law. Then, as now, local lesbians and
gay men joined together to demonstrate their
ability to survive and resist repression.
The 60 participants in the parade and picnic
heard a speech by activist Carol Queen and
were led in song by Susan Arrow and Hayfield.
(You remember Hayfield don't you?)
I don't mean to take anything away from the
organizers of this year's event. Their hard
work deserves the gratitude of every lesbian
and gay man in the area. But I also think it's
important to remember the work of those who
have gone before. While we're at it, let's

honor the activists of the U of O's Lesbian,
Gay andBisexualAlliance, who sponsor Pride
Week every April.
What do you think about all this?
Just the Facts, Ma'am

Dear Just,
Thank you for your archival expertise. The
community needs out visionaries to help us
know where we 're going, our organizers to
help us know where we are, and our historians
(herstorians?) to help us know where we've
been.
Knowing that this was not the first ever
local Stonewall Day event, we can reflect
on the richness of our community's past and
appreciate the previous work done. Looking
toward the future, we can all enjoy
knowing June 28, 1992 was the First Annual
Eugene-Springfield Lesbian/Gay Pride
Celebration. See you next Y,ear! And the next
and the next ..

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Dear Big Sister,
Help!
It'sSunday2:11 a.m. I'msittinghereinthe
darkness crying. I never cry. A few months
ago I was in the toughest area in San Francisco
living on the streets. It was only for a few
wee.ks and I met many gays and lesb)ans. I
reali:zed within the last few weeks that I am a
lesbian. Thosepeoplehelpedmeacknowle.dge
this about my deep feelings and sexuality
towards females. I'm not sure if I'm bi-,
though. Idon'thaveanymoney,nolicense,no
car, no friends. So how am I, now living in

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Corvallis, supposed to get around to all these
lesbian events? I've never been with either
male or female. I've never even kissed or held
hands. I fear they'll laugh at me because I still
have no breasts at all. I'm finding it hard to like
me. I need to meet others (preferably somewhat
good-looking females) who can guide me
(without laughing). All of these personal ads
and find-a-friend things cost money and you
have to be 18. (I'm freshly 17.) I've just
realiud I'm lesbian and I'm very vulnerable.
I come from a rebellious, tightass, very mean
family and that's why my secrecy. I'm tall,
blonde, rebellious, honest, etc. and yet no
women will even talk to me. Why? What's
wrong with me, Big Sis? Am I a freak or
something because I'm breastless and a
loner?
Me

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Dear Me,
I'm so glad you found The Lavender
N etworlr. and this column, reaching out is a big
step toward getting connected. Being new to
town and newly out would be difficult and
scaryforanyone,sopleasedon'tblameyourself
or your body!
You have plenty of time to explore your
sexuality, try not to worry about it. Before you
can get intimate with anyone you have to get
outofisolationandmeetpeoplc. Corvallishas
some good groups to help you get acquainted
with open-minded people who will accept you
exactly as you are:
The Lesbian Brunch group has a potluck
social on the second Sunday of every month at
11:30 a.m. Call 752-0155 for the meeting
location.
The Lesbian Students group is open to

community members as well as students; they
meet Wednesdays at the Women's Center on
the OSU campus at 5:30 p.m. for group
discussions, movies and workshops.
Our Night Out is a group for gay men and
women and their gay-supportive friends to
meet other people and have fun in a relaxed,
accepting atmosphere. Their monthly
activities include beach trips, camping,
dancing,movienights,etc.. CallBrianat7570785 or Lynne at 758-3141 to find out about
their next evenL
Community Outreach, Inc. provides a
lesbian and gay information and referral
phone line weekdays 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. and 24
hours on weekends and holidays. Give them
a call at 758-3000 and tell them your situation.
I'm sure they can help you make some new
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It is with sadness that, as President of Privy
Council, I announce the resignation of Albert
Pena as this reign's Emperor. He has been in
Las Vegas for the last few months and when I
spoke with him by phone (this 4th of July
weekend) he told me he was remaining there
permanently. He regretfully gave me his
resignation and sent his love to Eugene and
was sorry that he would be unable to finish out
his year, but there are professional opportunities
available in Las Vegas he could not pass up.
Good luck, Albert, we will miss you!
Our reigning Crown Princess (and Miss
Gay Oregon 19) Erika was in attendance at the
annual Gay Oregon pageant held in Portland
on June 27. The new Mr. Gay Oregon is Chris,
Ms. Gay Oregon is Nancy and Miss Gay
Oregon is Amanda Carrington, all of Portland.
I had dinner with former Emperor Daryl
Balini. He and his partner, Sparky, are living
in Portland and doing well. Daryl sends his
love and will see us in August for Coronation.
Former Crown Princess Victoria is alive and
well in Seattle. She is already an assistant
manager ata well-know fast food eatery and is
hostess al a popular night spot Good work
girl!
NowontoCoronation 1992. Frrstacalendar
of events. Aug. 2 (Sunday) Introduction to
Emperor and Empress candidates and open
show. Club Arena, hosted by Mr, Ms, and
Miss Gay Eugene. Door is at 8:30 p.m. and the
show starts at 10 p.m. Your M.C.s will be
CrownPrinceByronandCrownPrincessErika.
August 22, voting for Emperor and Empress,
MPowerment Project at 679 Lirlcoln St.,
Eugene, nooto midnight. Aug. 27, "In Town
Show" at Club Arena, Aug. 28, ''Out of Town
Show" at Club Arena, Aug. 29, Coronation
Ball at Valley River Inn. Aug. 30: Victory
Brunch at Valley River Inn.
We would like to invite everyone to join us
in our yearly celebration. It is a great time to
renew old friendships and make new ones.
This year we have some great and exciting
things in store for you. Please come and help
us honor Empress Sable for the great job she
did in our community and representing our
city on the circuit. We all thank you Sable for
the year!
InvestitureforthenewEmperorandEmpress
and their court will be in September, we'll
have the date next issue. And don't forget
Closet Ball irI the fall.Hope to see you at
Coronation, and 'til next time play safe!T

The Court System is a social, communityservice organization. When it origirlated in
San Francisco around 1965, it was strictly for
"camp" fun. From that beginning we derive
our camp titles, Emperor & Empress (those
who serve as presidents of our organization),
and Coronation (a gala function held yearly at
which time we elect our new officers), etc.
As elected officers and representatives of
our communities, our primary goals are to
further relationships with busirlesses and
organizations within our community, to hold
functions and fund raisers for the enjoyment of
the community and to help those in the
community who are in need of our assistance.
Each year our organization contributes
hwxlreds of dollars to the gay community.
The Imperial Sovereign Court of The
Emerald Empire (Eugene) has been in existence
since 1974. Most of the major cities in the
western United States have a court system in
their community. In Oregon we have three
courts: Portland, Salem and ours in Eugene. In
essence, we are a chapter in an international
organization. Our members attend Coronations
throughout the United States and Canadarepresenting the city of Eugene and furthering
relations. No one associated with our
organization personally receives any monetary
gain from money raised at our functions. The
money goes directly back into the community.
Throughout the years the court system has
raised hundreds of thousands of dollars
collectively to channel back into charitable,
social and political causes. We are al the
forefront of raising and donating money to the
fight against AIDS and to assist those persons
livirlg with AIDS.
You are probably wondering "Why aren't
they better known?" We now realize that it is
necessary to publicize our positive
contributions so the community is made aware
of the history, actions and credibility of our
organization. Perhaps the best aspect of our
organization is that it is open to everyone!
There is absolutely no discrimination---our
members represent every aspect of society,
both gay and straight. A person's gender,
lifestyle or mode of dress has no bearing
whatsoever on acceptance into our group.
Everyone is welcome!
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Roseburg Report
Ruby House Grows in Roseburg
by Mark MIiier

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anythingsgrownaturallyinDouglas
County. Evergreen forest and
blackberries sinksblbbomroots into
its clay like soil and thrive in its swirling mists
of fog, the damp and drizzling winters. This is
a land for the tough and the hardy.
The people native to this place also sink
tenacious roots into this soil and become
fiercely defensive, viewing "outsiders" with
just a bit of wariness and authorities with
downright suspicion. It is not surprising that a
Herschel Taylor with his bib overalls and
scrappy determination would launch a recallthe-govemor drive from this area. It's is also
notsurprisingthattheOregonCitizensAlliance
would find this place quite responsive to a
campaign against anyone having "special
rights."
This surely is thelandoftheentrenched. and
certainly the last place where you would expect
an AIDS care-center to take root and be
News accounts of such
accepted.
establishments being hassled and even being
destroyed in more cosmopolitan places are not
uncommon even today.
But this area, besides being a land of the
tough, is also a land with surprising examples
of tolerance. In themid-80s, two school districts
within a "stones throw" of each other had
diametrically opposite reactions to a couple of
HIV- positive gradeschoolers...one forbidding,

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Since its founding in 1988, much has
happened. Ruby House has ministered to the
needs of 120 people, with a committed staff
and a dedicated core of volunteers.
It has also developed a multi-county
networking system, working closely with Steve
Hensen in Coos Bay and with people in Curry
County, helping them in their initial startingup organizational work.
Because ofthe increaseddemand for services
and the need for a wider response to the AIDS
crisis, a newly t>pened boarding facility,
Michael House, has been opened to take care
of clients not needing speciali7.ed care.
Ruby House itself is currently in a process
of transition, looking for a larger facility and is
being assisted by the local hospitals. It has
been given the use of a new office at Mercy
Hospital, from which these new developments
will be directed.
Ruby House can well serve as a model of
how a community should respond to the needs
ofitspeople. Thoughitsexistencecanproperly
be aedited initially and primarily to Billy
Russo and Doug Beal, his pannez-in-life, it
can also ~operly be credited to a responding
general community which can not, in the last
analysis, be so easily "typed"...a community,
in the last analysis, where caring for people is
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the other accepting. Intolerance, though
common in this area, cannot be considered
pandemic.
In May 1988, when Billy Russo founded
Ruby House in Winston, south of Roseburg,
he certainly could not have known what kind
of reception he would get from his neighbors
and local authorities. Given these generali7.ed
social/political realities, it would have been
normal to expect the worse and develop a
defensive posblre.
Fortunately for this community, Billy did
not. lnsteadofwutingtimetryingtoanticipate
reactions, he just set himself to the tuk at hand
with an attitude that might be characteriz.ed as
"que sera, serL"
The fact that Ruby House experienced very
little resistance is, I believe, due not only to
Billy's positive, non-defensive approach, but
also to that curious quality of our ''natives"
with their live-and-let-live attitudes coexisting
with their wait-and-see distrust of new things.
Right from the beginning, Billy saw the
need to build atotal-ammunity base ofsupport.
He was very careful not to let Ruby House
become exclusively identified with the gay
community; it had to be a total-community
responsetototal-communityneed. Longbefore
the first client arrived. he had a number of
functions to which he invited recognized
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Bookshelf
Blue Heaven
A Novel by Joey Keenan
Reviewed by Ron Abraytis
swiftly and inexorably straightjackethim. His
only chance ofliving through the wedding is to
continue playing his role to the bitter endand even then, odds are he'll wind up at the
bottom of the Hudson River in a concrete

Blue Heaven by Joey Keenan
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Philip and Gilbert are forced to walk a
Philip hears that his best friend. Gilbert. is
getting married-to a f emak! And not just • tightrope between lovesick Uncle Freddy
(nicknamed "Freddy the Pooch" for his
any female, but the mercenary, cold-blooded,
penchant towards-literally-grinding his
pretentious Moira. When Philip confronts
enemies into dog food at his meat packing
him, Gilbert says Moira hu converted
plant). the brilliantly scheming Moira (who
him to heterosexuality and he is now deeply
they know would betray them in an instant if
in love with her. Philip forces the truth
she could profit from it), a vindictive Nazi
fromhim.
hairdresser ex-lover, an anonymous
So begins the wildest, wittiest, most
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blackmailer with a very incriminating photo
andahigh-stnmg transvestite chemist working
decades. Blue Heaven grows continually more
on a formula for anew type of deodorant in pill
outrageous, more convoluted and more
hysterical with each page, sweeping the reader
form which changes the smell of your sweat
from within.
along to its devutatingly funny climax.
The wit in this book is irresistible. I'll give
I won't reveal too much of the plot, but
Moira and Gilbert both come from wealthy
you some samples:
families who have cut them off without a
"She exuded equal measures of
penny. At a wedding of Gilbert's stqHX>usin,
strength and femininity, like a Valkyrie
Moira and Gilbert are astonished by the
just back from the hairdresser's."
magnificent giftsofcash,jewelry andelectroru.c
equipment given to the happy couple. They
Gilbert on his transformation to
immediately hatch the scheme to marry each
heterosexual: "Women nurture you,
other just for the presents their families will
Philip. Notlikemen. Men are selfish.
sgower upon them.
They're always undermining you,
Philip gets suckered in by an offer of part of
resenting your success, bitching at you
the loot. When he meets Gilbert's step-family,
for wearing their sweaters."
he is horrified to reali7.e they comprise three of
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Moira explains her whirlwind
courtship with Gilbert by saying that
Gilbert has been chasing he.r for years
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occurred tome that if a venereal disease
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The amazing thing about this book is that, as
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It's like reading Sherlock Holmes: once you
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Cold Iron
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Seeking Submissions
Cold Iron, an anthology of writing and art
by and about lesbian, gay and queer Jrisoners
is seeking submissions for publication. Any
work that reflects the experiences and concerns
ofgay, lesbianandqueerprisoners, their lovers,
families or friends will be considered. A focus
of the anthology will be on building bridges in
an attempt to create and maintain positive
relationships across "the walls." Articles that
are the result of collaboration between prisoners
and non-prisoners are especially sought.
Cold Iron will reflect the diversity of the
lesbian, gay and queer communities, including
works by women and men of all ages, races,
national origins and political, religious and
economic perspectives. The following types
and experiences of incarceration are especially
appropriate for Cold Iron: juvenile detention
centers and reform schools, the problems facing
transsexuals in prison, queerphobia in the
"system," prison lovers, the treabnent of
lesbians, gays and queers in foreign prisons;_
mental patients and involuntary confmement;
confinement of the elderly; racism; the
problems facing ex-cons and the sexual abuse
of lesbian, .gay and queer prisoners. These
topics are suggestions and do not limit the
kinds of subjects that will be considered.
Cold Iron will include fiction, non-fiction
and letters. Submissions should be 3,000
words or less. Manuscripts should be typed or
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Adrenaline

BLACKfire

A Book by James Dillinger

Blk Launches
Erotic Magazine

Reviewed by Ron Abraytis
Adrenaline by James Dillinger
Plume Fiction,
302 pages, $8.95
Good lord, where do I begin? Adreflllline is
a panting, orgasmic, emotionally wringing
thriller which culminates in a fiery
apocalypse of mayhem and retribution--an
apocalypse which will satisfy even the most
blood-thirsty scenarios of vengeance that all
of us queers nurse for the outrages perpetuat~
against us.
H you've ever been ridiculed as a "fairy;" if
you've even been attacked for being gay; if
you've ever seen a friend die of AIDS while
society looked the other way, Adrenaline will
evoke, fuel and ultimately glut the rage within
you.
It begins with a look at the trashy, decadent
lives of Jeff and Nick. Just as they discover
their love for each other, they fall victim to the
brutality of two sadistic, homophobic Los
Angeles policeman. When one of the cops is
accidently killed, Nick and Jeff are targeted by
cop killers and chased all over California by
the obsessed Chief of Police Bnmdl.
Nick and Jeff keep barely one step ahead of
the law, encountering sympathizers and
informants, friends and foes, crazies and
heroes-but none for very long before there's
apoundingonthedoororasireninthedistance,
and they have to flee.
Adrenaline also is a political commentary

on the Los Angeles police. Written in 1985,
it's as recent and timely as today's headlines.
lts villains are real people, alive and plotting
right now as you read this review. The outrage
of the gay characters in this book has been
manifested in the Rodney King riots.
The most horrifying chapters ofAdrenaline
take place in the infamous Atascadero State
Hospital. If you aren 'tfamiliar with that name,
you should be. Atascadero is notorious for its
"cures" of homosexual "sex offenders" (which,
in real life, have included a man convicted of
kissing his boyfriend in public and a boy
caught masturbating).
The techniques performed at Atascadero
include electric shock, personality-altering
drugs which cause psychosis and brain damage,
panic-inducing drugs, lobotomy and
experimental neurosurgery. I wish I could
dismiss this part of the book as some farfetched Nazi nightmare, but I've been aware
of Atascadero for many years. If anything,
author Dillenger underplays the atrocities
committed there.
The climax more than expiated all the tension
of300pages. It gave new meaning to the term
"catharsis." Imagine an inferno of celluloid
napalm, a maniacal Mickey Mouse armed
with a 357 magnum; imagine your friend who
died of AIDS.
The denouement is bittersweet: satisfying
without being sentimental, terrifying while
strangely triumphant. I'm sorry, I just can't
describe it,.,
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The premiere of BLACKfire, an erotic
magazine featuring the images and experiences
of black men, was released by the Blk
Publishing Company to national distribution
recently. The 52-page bimonthly includes
photography, short stories, poetry, drawings
and a centerfold.
BLACK/ire joins Black Lace as the
company's second erotic title. Black Lace,
which focuses on the adventurous activities of
African-American lesbians, made its debut
last year. The Blk Publishing Company also
publishes K"1Alnba, a poetry journal for black
lesbian and gay men andBLK, the company's
flagship black lesbian and gay newsmagazine.
Included in the first issue of BLACKfire is
a photo{mterview with Chicago erotic dancer
Bo Darris; three short stories, "A Pleasant
Lunch," "Noonday Soiree" and "Nocturnal
Admissions;" three poems; sevrzal drawings;
30 photographs and Gene LeMar featured
in the centerfold. Co-editor and art director
for the new magazine is Ralf-E, a graphic
designer whose previous work has ranged
from corporate annual reports to CD album
covers.
Co-editor and publisher of BLACK/ire
is Alan Bell, who is also editor and
publisher of BLK. BLACKfve also features
the work of Jamal, Charles Jr., Mellow-D,
Jarvis D. Moore, Bruce Hunt, David Weems,
Dee Jay, Adam Starchild, Tom Paris and Dan
DuVurny.
The introduction of BLACK/ire completes
the quartet of publications that was the
company's origin master plan. Keith Bass,
who wrote under the name Revon Kyle
Banneker, conceived the magazine and was to
be its initial editor. He died from complications
due to AIDS before the first issue was
completed.
Single copies of BLACKfire are available
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The Art of Michael I<. Goepferd
ABOUT THE ARTIST

Michael Goepferd is a German-born artist
who studied at the Kunstfachschule (School
for Art and Art-Trade) and at the Schau und
Aktionsraum Unart in Germany. Goepferd
won the Gold medal of the Bavarian Ministry
of Culture in 1978 and has been exhibited in
solo and group exhibitions in the United States
and Germany since 1984. In Eugene, his work
has been shown at the Alder Gallery and most
recently at the Maude Kerns Art Center. The
artist currently lives in San Francisco.
MAN WITH STOOL

ROPE

Youth, maturity, age. Life is the rope
always in your hands. All pull
on therope. Always there is a new
piece in our hands, a new day, a new
experience. What is at the end of the
rope we don't know. It is beyond
understanding. Is it Death? Is there
an end to the rope.

THE FOUR CROCODILE CARRIERS

The crocodile is an old being, not a
mammal, an ancient evolutionary
guardian observer. He is tricky. You
don't want to get too close to his
jaws. The crocodile represents the
ancient past. The four carriers, fire,
water, air, and earth carry away the old
age, to make room for the new to come.

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Arts & Entertainment
Repertory Combines Lust & Pity
Portland Play Enjoys a Second Run
Hilary Sloin' s irreverent and not-so-average
tale of four women in love, or maybe in ... Lust
and Pity, is scheduled
to open in a reprise run
on Aug. 7 at the YWCA
in Portland.
The show enjoyed a
successfulfrrstrunlast
fall as the opening
production for The
Portland Women's
Theatre Company's
11th season. The
Artists
Repertory
Theatre in cooperation
with the Portland
Women's Theatre
Company is presenting
this production.
Lust & Pity is the
story of: Ruth (Lynn
Marie Sager), a strong,
icy psychoanalyst with
a wild fantasy life; her
girlfriend
Elaine
(Nannette Gatchel) of
the artistic bent; Ruth's
Jessica,
patient,
(StephanieTorres)with
whom she's becoming infatuated and who's
trying to seduce Ruth; plus Amy (Quigley
Provost-Landrum) the car mechanic who's

smitten with Elaine and sets out to defend her
honor.

there for fun, in a threatening kind of a way.)
All four actresses have impressive
backgrounds in the
theater, all of them
professionals. The
director,
Gail
Hebert, is a
professional
actress who starred
in the countrywestern revue
Let's
Do
Something Cheap
> and Superficial at
Q) Theatre Paris last
5 year. She also
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,E through Saturday
from Aug. 7 to
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performance on
Aug. 6. All of the
performances are
at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 ($10 for the preview)
and available atFastixx outlets, 224-8499 or at
the box office, 242-9043.~

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Kelly & Collie

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Show Opens at Maude Kerns Art Center

Maureen Kelly and Nan Collie will perfonn
in concert at the Portland Metropolitan
Community Church located at NE 24th and
Broadway streets on Aug. 15 at 8 p.m.
Collie is a member of Motherload and a
local favorite, while Kelly is also a singersongwriter. Kelly grew up in Wyoming, but
now lives in Portland.
Their topic is the struggles of our times and
their passionate music expresses the good and
bad of life in the 20th century.
Tickets are available on a sliding scale at
the door, $6-$8. The hall is wheelchair
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Center in Eugene, opens Aug. 1 and runs
through Sept. 30.
Part of the celebration of the founder's
birthday, the art is from across the country and
in various media.
Also discussions, presentations by the artists,
group forums on current issues facing women
artists and, of course, a birthday party are
planned in conjunction with the show.
A retrospective of Maude Kerns' artwork
will be part of the exhibit. 1be formidable
woman art pioneer died in 1965.

The opening reception is Aug. 1 at 7 p.m.
and includes a slide presentation and birthday
cake. A $2 donation is requested.
Some of the topics included are: "Women,
Art and Money," "Quilting as a Collaborative
Process," "Nap Art: The Dilemma of a
Mother's45-minuteCreativeStint,""Feminist
Art Criticism," "Moon Rituals, "Poetry" and
"What's Next: Men and Women Artists
Working Together."
A complete schedule of events is available
at the center, 1910 E. 15th Ave., Eugene,
345-1571. The center is open Tuesday through
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Arts & Ehtertainment
Theatre Group Tells AIDS Stories
Play Premieres in Salem
Harvey Fierstein's On Tidy Endings and
Oregon playwright Erik J. Hendrickson's A 11
0 ur Lives open together July 31 at the historic
Grand Theater in downtown Salem. The plays
are being presented by the Salem Theater of
Performing Artss.
All Our Lives will premiere with
Hendrickson as director. It is the story of a
group of friends clinging together as an
unconventional family - Billy and Jeff, who
meet and become lovers, .and their friend.
Chareese. The characters remember the "old
days" in Portland where the action is staged,
telling the story of their meeting and becoming
friend&-and their dealing with one of their
company having AIDS.
Broadway baby Fierstein' sOn Tidy Endings
picks up where the other play leaves off. Here
Collin has died of AIDS, leaving his lover,
Arthur, and an ex-wife and son behind. The

two "grieving widows" come together to sign
paperwork and the sniping and remembering
begins.
Of the plays Hendrickson says, "We wanted
to present gay people as real life people and
not the people the OCA would like you to
perceive. The things that happen in 'All Our
Lives' are very real, they are things that have
happened to me in my life." Hendrickson
acknowledges that the plays are provocative
in the way they deal with AIDS and
homosexual love. But he explains
"[Controveny] was not my intent but if it
happens fine then we are doing our job."
Tickets fortheperformances-July3 l, Aug.
1, 7-9, 14-15-are available at the box office
at 191 High Street NE or by calling the MidValley ArtsCouncil.370-7469. Theycost$7,
or $6 for students, seniors and Salem Theater
members.T

A Triangular Season
Is .a t Hand
Triangle Productions in Portland has
announced it's 1992-93 season of theater. The
bill will include six avant garde plays at the
Theatre Paris, Third and Ankeny streets,
Portland.
Bent is by Martin Sherman and is first up,
premiering SepL 9 and 10 and opening Sept.
11. It deals with the imprisonment of Jews and
homosexuals during World War II by the
Nazis.
A revival of Vampire Lesbians of Sodom,
which no doubt will bring the wrath of Fastixx
carriers because of its rowdy title again this
season, is next in October and November.
Most of the original Portland cast this play
about a down-and-out vampiress looking for
lesbians in Sodom should return.
Next on the schedule is Ric Young's
Children ofGood Will about a woman who is
replaced by automation at her job, forcing
change for her family. At the moment, this

play's schedule is up in the air. It may be
replaced by two short plays, including one by
Gus Van Sant
Beirut is a tough neighborhood, but not for
audiences. It's back as well in February and
April. (This play does contain some nudity
and explicit situations.)
Breaching opens on Earth Day, April 25.
The ecologically minded won't want to miss
local playwright Jan Baross' comedy about a
serious subject.
•
Finally, Blue Plale Special, the group's
firstfull-fledgedmusical,asoapopearaspoof,
ends the season in June.
Changes still can be made in the scheduling,
but that's the latest scoop from Triangle
Central.
Tickets are $10 to all shows and available at
Fastixx outlets and the Jelly Bean card shop in
downtown Portland. as well as at the Theatre
Paris box office. T

No More
Ms. Nice Girls
Band Breaks Up
by Edith Decker
The popular group 2 Nice Girls, actually
made up of four nice women, has announced
the break-up of the band- on friendly terms.
''Going in different directions" are two of
the founders, Kathy Korniloff and Gretchen
Philips, together for six years, plus Meg
Hentges and Pam Barger, who joined up three

2 Nice Girls
years ago. A third founder, Laurie Freelove
left the group after the release of their first
album.
Their final tour done in May, the group still
has a live recording scheduled for release in
September and a documentary film in the
offing.
The film, Out on the Road With 2 Nice
Girls, is to be released in 1993. It chronicles
thefinaltour-whichincludedstopsinOregon
- and is being made by Francine Rzeznik and
Zinka Benton.
Based in Austin, Texas, the group played
songs in the folk to country/rock continuum,
touching on disco, bluegrass and heavy metal
along the way and never eschewing humor to
make a point.
The 2 Nice Girls' albums including Two
Nice Girls, Like A version, and Chloe Liked
Olivia, are available on the Rough Trade
label.T

August 1992

53

Women's Music Beat
Pacific Northwest Women's Music Festival Highlights
by Enid Lefton
H you were lucky, you were at the Lane
County Fairgrotmds last March celebrating
International Women's Day and rocking out to
the outrageous music of Venus Envy. These
four Seattle women were the sweethearts of
the Pacific Northwest Women's Music and
Cultural Jamboree in Bellingham this year.
They appeared on the stage daily in many
different combinations and incarnations.
The band, consisting of Linda Severt,
Linda Schierman, Lisa Koch and Laura Love,
doesoriginalmusicandcoversofoldfavorites,
often with the lyrics slightly twisted. Their
music is loud, brassy and funny. You may
find . yourself simultaneously clapping,
laughing hysterically, dancing and singing
along.
Their rendition of the Hallelujah
Chorus, ''What'sltTo You"fromtheirholiday
album, /' II Be a Homo for Christmas, is an
outrageous choral explanation to parents
pointing out why the singer is not coming
home for the holidays this year. Venus Envy
has to be experienced.
Also taking the stage at Bellingham was the
Laura Love Band featuring Laura on bass and
vocalsandLindaSevertonguitar. Linda, who
often comes across to me as quiet and subdued,
is unstoppable belting out the blues. I really
enjoy her style. Laura Love has an
indescribable voice that and takes "Swing Low
Sweet Chariot" into new territories. She is also
an incredibly talented electric bass player. But •
I would be satisfied spending an entire evening
just watching her dancing to the beat of her
funkabilly music.
Lisa Koch, as well as being a part of Venus
Envy, emceed one evening's concert at the
Jamboree. In an attempt to make the urban,
indoor festival feel more like the usual camping
experience of most womyn's festivals, she
roasted a marshmallow over aBic lighter. The
marshmallow became the theme of the
weekend, with Lisa being pelted with
marshmallows from the audience every time
she stepped on stage.
Many of the funniest moments of the
Jamboree came when Lisa Koch was joined on
stage by Peggy Platt, as the comedy duo Dos
Fallopia. These two wom~n were also
outrageous. They satirize sacred cows such as
goddess worshipping women's music
performers, a country music mother and
daughter act, and recovery programs. Fran

andAnnie'sRoundtheComer-WeeTot-lnner
Child-12-s~ Day Care, where you send your
child to " start them on the road to recovery
before they know they have a problem," had
me rolling. And the Surly Bitches doing My
Breasts Are 01'1 of Control had the audience
out of control too.
The duo Dos Fallopia have a cassette
outcalledMy BreastsAreOMl ofControl. And
a T-shirt. I've had a lot of fun wearing my
T-shirt around town. Venus Envy have
two tapes: Unonned and Dangerous and /' II
Be a H011W for Christmas. Lisa Koch has a
CD available called Colorblind Blw.es. Linda
Schierman has a tape froin a duo she used
to be a part of called Raw Sugar. Laura
Love has a CD called Z Therapy and will be
releasing a second release, Pangaea, in October.

H you get a chance, pick up some, or all, of
these albums. But to really experience the
women of Venus Envy, you have to catch
them live.
The Wild Hearts did a show at the
WOW Hall on their way to Bellingham. I
havebeenafanofWildHeartsguitaristNancy
Vogl since I started listening to the Berkeley
Women's Music Collective in the mid 1970s.
I asked Nancy what happened to the rest of the
collective. Debbie Lemke is in Boston running
a record store. Bonnie Lockheartt and Nancy
Henderson are both still in the Bay Area
teaching music. Suzanne Shanbaum is off
following a guru named RammL And we
know where Nancy Vogl is. She's playing
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Young" poet's initials
3. Legendary female
warriors
4. Get in one's sights (2
words)
5. Russian river
6. Harvey Millc's murderer, White
7. Extra-terrestrials
8. Nebraska on envelopes
9. TM Celluloid Closet
author, Vito
10. What homophobes don't
consider Mappcl thorpe 's
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Chinese secret society
Flora, Fauna, and Merriweather, e.g.
Sweet, oblong edible fruit
Almond (abbr)
Sandalwood and olive, e.g.
Miliiary branch that discharged Miriam Ben-Shalom
for being gay
Biweekly gay periodical
(with "The")
Queen of the fairies
Shun
British public school boy
who acts as a servant to an
older schoolmate
Affirmative
D.C.'s gay newspaper, for
short
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18. Fervor
19. Objects of a big bailout (with&)
20. Gay athletic club, The _ _
Runners
22. Quarterly gay periodical
26. Movie Siar Turner (mother of
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27. German poet Rainer _ _
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22. Fertile spot in the desert
23. Acts or processes
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25. Billie Jean and family
27. Encore
30. Proper to the point of
affectation
3 I. Out, in baseball (2
words)
33. Where gay Parisians
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34. Fine-grained mineral
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Ashland/Medford/
Grants Pass
Gay/Lesbian Alliance at Southern
Oregon State College (GALACA)
Student organization on the SOSC campu1. Call
for dates and times of meetings and activities.
GALA CA, c/o Stevenson Union, 1250 Siskiyou
Blvd, Ashland, OR 97250, 482-8649

Gay AA (Medford)
Meets twice weekly at MCC, 123 1/ 2 Main St,
Monday/Friday 7pm. PO Box 1313, Medford,
OR 97501, 770-796or 535-3315
(aftertiprn)
Home Alone (Medford)
Mixed singles cruise on over to ''home alone" for
fun. Patricia 779-0502 or Marie 776-9178

Lesbian and Gay Hotline
773-8146

Information &referral on local resources (health
counseling, organizations), events, AIDS
information &supportive listening. Hotline runs
from 7-llpm.
LHblan Support Group (Medford)
Meets every Tuesday, 7pm. FFI: Emi 734-7635
Listen & Be Kind
Lesbian & Gay writers' group meets on the third
S1D1day of each month in our homes from Wolf
Creek to Ashland. We are rurrently open to new
memben. FFI: 866-2510 or 776-2159
Medford Gay Men's Support Group
Meets weekly m Wednesday. FFI: Bob 7738593 or Roger 779-0335
Metropolitan Community Church
Christ-Centered denomination ministento God's
people without regard to race, age, social status,
sexual preference or any other human created
barrien. Services q,en to everyone, 10am SIDIdays, 123 1/ 2 W. Main St, Medford, 770-7966
New VolcH
Gay community journal for adult classifieds,
local resources and services. Single issue $1/ea.
PO Box 635, Talent, OR 97540
On Track'• Alan Colllna AIDS Pr9Ject
HIV support, counseling, foster care facility,
advocacy, educational outreach and case management in Jackson County. HIV support meetings Thundays, 5-6:30pm. m-1777 in Medford
P1rent1/Frl1nd1 of L11blan1 & G1y1 (P•Flag)
Organi1.ation of parents, relatives & friends dedicated to helping gays, lesbians & their families.
Support g~meets 3rd Tuesday 7 :30pm, upper
room, 1st Uruted Methodist Church (165 N Main,
Ashland). 5th SaL-Something Special. Candace
or Chuck 482-4017 /Cherie or Jerry 488-3436
Rogue Alda Awarene11 Network
Dedicated to halting spread of HIV disease. HIV/
AIDS information, referral services, workshops,
SpeakenBureau. Hotline l-SpmMon-Fri. 1215
G Street, Grants Pass, OR 975U, or 471-0979
S.N.A.P.
"Singles Network of Activities Publication" introduces gay men & women in Southern Oregon to singles only groups & activities. Mail
SASE to New Voices, PO Box 635, Talent 97540
Woman Source
Feminist organization that sponson women's
cultural & social events, including annual weekend gathering of women in the mountains. Organizing committee meets specified Wednesdays,
7pm at SOSCs Women's Center. PO Box 335,
Ashland, OR 97520 or Lou/Joan 482-2026 ,
Sue 488-1616
Wyld Womyn of Ashland
Produces monthly coffeehouse every 4th Tuesday at the Ashland Community Center, 59
Windum Way. Local & visiting artists, divene
themes in entertainment & a place for wyld
womyn to gather in a smoke-free, non-drinking
space. Catered. $3, 488-3979

Astoria
Clatsop County AIDS Coalltlon
A community based organization Conned to edu-

cate and ~ive support to people who are HIV+,
their families &-foved ones. Mailing: PO Box
455, Astoria, OR 97103, 325-4321 x0400

Baker/La Grande
Ontario
Eaglecap AIDS Support Team (EAST)
Organization providing education, outreach and
support. FFI: 962-7048
GALA of EOSC
Meets the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month in
Loso Hall, #232 at 7pm. Write to GALA of
EOSC, Student Activities Office Hoke College
Center, Eastern Oregon State College, Eighth SL
at K Ave, La Grande, OR 97850
Lambda Eastern Oregon Association
Networking service association for Baker City/
Eastern Oregon area. Monthly meetings, time/
place vary. Publishes newsletter for Eastern
Oregon gay community. PO Box 382, Baker
City, OR 97814
Parent1/Frl1nd1 of L11blanI & Gay, (P/Flag)
Meets on 3rd Wednesday of month. See description under Ashland. 962-7048

Bend
The Other Side
Gay service organi1.ation that hosts videos, parties & dances every Saturday (9pm-lam)in smoke
free environment, sells colorful "A Gay Penon
Was Here" & "A Lesbian Was Here" business
cards & holds can/bottle drives to raise money for
AIDS & other community needs. Also sponson
seminars, trips & other exciting events & has a
boolc/magazme/video library. FFI: 388-2395
or PO Box 5672, Bend OR 97708

Central Coast
Co ■ atal AIDS Network (CAN)
Anonymous group of HIV+ and HIV-people that
meeu twice a month to support life in the community. We'llmeetweelclywhenneeded. Tillamook
City, 392-3518 or Lincoln City, 994-4694
TIiiamook County Gala
Gay, lesbian & bisexual, in or out of the closeL
loin us for a monthly safe and social potluck, get
together. PO Box 592, Pacific City, OR 97135

Coos Bay/
North Bend
Gay/Lesbian Outreach Network
(GALON)
Devoted to the development of a homo/bi sexual
community & HIV services in Coos/Curry Counties. Meets last Saturday of month-call Hotline
for time/place. Social events, newslencr, HIV
support group, community education, Speaken
Bureau, 24 Hr Hotline/Swilchboardfor refe"al
&: info. 269-4183 (Steve or Hotline vol1D1teen)
Gay Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesdays 8-9:30pm. Lee/Bruce 269-4183

HIV+ Support Group
FFI: Hotline 269-4183 . Ask for Steve
Southern Oregon Coast Chapter P/FLAG
Call Kay at347-9306

Corvallis
After 8
Purpose is education, advocacy & direct action to
create conditions which ensure that all persons
are protected from discrimination based on sexual
orientation. Business meetings are held at 7pm,
2nd Tuesday 23rd & Monroe. Call message line
to schedule Speaker's Bureau or FFl 752-8157
Center Against Rape & DomHtlc
Violence (CARDY)
Hotline: 754-0110 Office: 758-0219
Community Outreach, Inc.
Provides a lesbian & giry information & referral
phone line, weekdays ,pm-9am & 24 houn on

weekends & holidays, 758-3000
Corvallis Men'• Group
We are an informal social group for community
and college men. We meet every Thunday 8pm,
upstain at Nearly Nonnal's Restaurant, 109 NW
15th. FFI: Message line 752-8175
Gay and LHblan A11oclatlon
GALA meets Mondays 7pm in the Women's
Center on OSU campus, see the Barometer for
topics. Office is 249 Snell, MU east, 737-6363
HIV+ Support Group
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Counseling support group for HIV+ people. New
memben welcome. FFI: Jon 758-1404
Human Rights Coalltlon Polltlcal Action
Committee (HAC-PAC)
Coalition of organizations and concerned
in~viudals wortcing to defeat the OCA's Corvallis
ballot measure. 9(,() NW Circle or PO Box 1828,
Corvallis, OR 97339, 752-8157
Ladles Home Companion
Newslencr & calendar for Corvallis-area lesbian
community PO Box 1828, Corvallis OR 97339
LHblan Brunch
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Potluck social brunch on secondS1D1day of month
at 11 :30un. Location varies. FFI: 757-0155
Lesbian Student Group
Open to community memben & students alike.
Weekly meetings, 5:30pm Wednesdays at
Women's Center on OSlf campus. Activities
include group discussions, movies & workshops.
FFI: Lynn 757-1362 , Cathy 753-8459
Our Night Out
Group for homosexual men & women and their
friends to meet othen & have fun in a relaxed,
accepting atmosphere. Monthly activities include beach trips, camping, dancing,movienights,
etc. Brian 757-0785 , Lynne 758-3141
Valley AIDS Information Network
The Valley AIDS Informations Networlc operates, in cooperation with the Oregon State Health
Division,ananooymousphone-linethatprovides
information about safe sex practices, referrals &
general AIDS information, NAMES Project Memorial Quilt, Speaken Bureau, AIDS Taskforce
training. PO Box 3004-200 Corvallis, OR 97339.
Anonymous AIDS Awareness Hotline 752-6322

Eugene
Abundant Life Center of Eugene, Inc.
Men's resoura: centerforabundance & wellness.
Spiritual - new thought idea topromote wellness
of mind, soul & body by "Discovering the Unlimited You." Weelcly mens & womens support
groups, private spiritual counseling available.
Donations only. Non-profiL 688-9634
Acorn Club
Interactive program serving the social & recreational needs of anyone whose life is impacted by
HIV disease. For those newly tested to those
needing a little assistance away from home. All
welcome including loved ones. Thunday 12:304:()()pm, Rm #16, 1st United Methodist Church,
1376 Olive. Drop-in. FFI: James 342-5088
Androgyny Peclalera of Eugene &
Sprlngfleld (APES)
Loosely organiud group of bicyclists who meet
weekly for rides. All levels of bicyclists encouraged to unleash the bicycling beast that lurlcs
within. Meets 10am Sundays and 6pm Tuesdays
at Rose Garden. Bobby 343-2240, 342-7541
Asherah Woman'• Healing Center
Ecofeminist women's spirituality welcoming all
women. Rituals, workshops, women circle every
S1D1day, resource for alternative women's healing honoring our divene sexuality. 344-8327
Balebooateh
Jewish lesbians gatherforsocial& spiritualeventsjoin us! Call Sally at 683-5936tofind outabout
upcoming get-togethen or write to: Baleboosteh,
(not to "Jewish Lesbians," discretion please!) PO
Box 11134, Eugene OR 97440
Bisexual Women'• Dlacu11lon Group
Are you in a relationship? Single? Shy? Mainstream? Jet stream? New age? Old age? Or just
curious? Join us! Meets every Thunday. FFl:
Linda 683-2914

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BloodSlsters of Eugene
Blood dooor club for the lesbian & gay community. Our primary objective is to ensure that an
adequate supply of blood is available for people
with AIDS & ARC. FFI: Patti 484-9474

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Cascade Athletlcs/Prlde Aasoc. (CAPA)
Dedicated to promoting gay & lesbian athletics.
Participation info for Gay Games. Individuals &
teams are encouraged to call 343-6745
Communities Against Hate
Educatiooal group dedicated to fighting racism.
hanophobia an dother forms of bigotry. Provides victim advocacy. 458 Blair Blvd, Eugene,
OR 97402. 485-1755
Dyke, & Faggot, Together (DAFT)
Bowling league at Fairfield Lanes; 1170 Hwy
99N, Mondays 8:30pm, warmups 8:25. Allan
343-5461
Eugene/Springfield Contact Dykes
Part of a worldwide womens' resource networit
for lesbians who are new in town or need information or access to food, housing, clothing, shelter, social events, counseling services, informatioo about the area, directioos & support. Paula
Guthrie 484-6010 , Patti Rodgen 484-9474
Eugene Frontrunnera/Frontwalkera
Local branch of international network of running/walking clubs for lesbians & gay men. Run,
walk, talk 1-5 miles in a relaxed atmosphere.
Meets every Saturday at IO am, 24th & Amazon
Pky (at chinning bars). Newmemben (especially
women) encouraged to join. Jane 741-3020
Eugena Women In Recovery
Women supporting each other in recovery for any
addictioo. Weeltly open meetings held at Central
Presbyterian Church, 14th & Feny. Tuesday
7:30-9pm, Wednesday 12-lpm
Family/Friend• of Lesbian• & Gay• (F/FLAG)
Organiz:atioo of parents, relatives & friends of
gay people dedicated to helping gays, lesbians &
their families. Support group meets 3rd Monday
at 1st Congregational Church, 1050 E 23rd. Kids
welcome. Joyce 689-1630 , Marcia 343-8701 ,
Alea687-2799 or PO Box l 1137,Eugene97440
Full Sun Institute
Provides resources for Women of Siu. Group
activities and support vary with season and interest; swimming, bilcing, bnmch, clothing exchange,
discussioo. J.R. David 485-2076
,
Gay, Lesbian & Bl-Sexual Youth Group
For people 24 yean old & under. Meets Monday
evenings 6-7 :30pm in the library at 1414 Kincaid.
346-3360 (GALA)or683-CHAT

Gay & Lesbian Helpline
683-CHAT (2428)

Community events, information, resources &
referrals): peer counseling, crisis counseling.
MondaY- nday 4-11 pm.
Gay Men's AA
All men welcome! Living Sober Study: meets
Sundays, 5-6pm, 1236 Kincaid. Hank, 484-6259
Imperial Sovereign Court of the Emerald
Empire
Charitable organiz:ation that encourages & promotes community action. Proceeds fran drag
shows, contests & other social activities help this
community's needs. PO Box 3243, Eugene, OR
97403 or Jennifer 342-8086
Lane County AIDS Hospice Service, Inc.
Non-profit with goal of establishing a specialized
living facility in Lane County for persons with
AIDS. Currently raising funds through grant applications & appeal to community. Tom Redfield,
MD 484-1034 /Janet Sonduck 686-6965 or
PO Box 5360, Eugene, OR 97405

Lesbian AA
All Women welcome! Step study: meets every
Sunday 5-6prn at Unity Church, 39th & Hilyard.
FFI: Sally 345-6756
Lesbian & Bisexual Dl1cu11lon Group
A place where you can be yourself, share what's
going on & meet new people. Aleta 688-6595
The Lesbian Connection (TLC)
Lesbian social group designed to make meeting
other lesbians a comfortable & fun experience.
Meets at Delbert's Cafe, plus has BBQ1, takes

trips, whatever! Cane to moothly gathering, 525
Cascade AIDS ProjecL Monday-Friday, 10amWillamette, 2nd Friday, 5-Sprn. Activitieshnail9pm & Sat-Sun. 12-6prn. Sponsored by Cascade
ing list: Sandy 683-2249 , Bonnie 683-2793
AIDS Project, 1-800-777-AIDS
Lesbian, Gay & Blaexual Alliance (LGBA)
Oregon H1O Dogs
Student organiz:ation on UO campus. Services
Gay/lesbian swimming/diving team. Three workfor community & students include medical &
outs scheduled weelcly. Participate in Gay Games,
counseling referrals, information about commuIGLA & gay/lesbian sports festivals. Registranity events, diswssion & support groups. Also
tion information oo west coast, national & interspoosorseducatiooal,entertainment,socialevents
national gay athletic events, 343-6745
& has a library of publications, 346-3360
Outdoor Activities Group
Lesbian Support Group
Adventure group for gay men, lesbians & their
Drop-in support group at Mother Kali's Bookfriends, featuring hiking, skiing, cycling & other
store(2001 FranklinBlvd)Each Wed. 7-9pm. No
activities of interest to the group. Box 5505,
fee. Jules at 683-6498 or bookstore 343-4864
Eugene, OR 97405-0505, 484-2147
Long-Haired Lesbian Supporters Group
The Over 50 Women'• Group
Open to all lesbian/bisexual women, regardless
Social g ~ forolder women for fun, friendship,
o{haintyle. Wednesdays, 7:30pm Koinonia Cenfood and discussioos. Welcomes new particiter Library, 1414 Kincaid. 485-3579
pants. Meets 3rd Friday for 6pm potludc, 7pm
llartlal Arts Kung Fu (Amazon Kung Fu)
[>rogram. Rene 344-4348
Supportive wanen dedicated to empowering
Queer Nation • Eugene
women through the teachings and practices of
Queen committed to eradicating heterosexism
martial arts, 688-4140 or 485-2168
and homophobia through direct-action and
McKenzie River Gathering Foundation
grassroots support. Meetings are every ThunProgressive social change foundation. Financial
day, 7:30pmat Grower'sMaritet(454 Willamette).
cootributioos from people throughout Oregon
FFI: Queer Nation-Eugene, PO Box 984, Eusupport grants to peace, human rights & environ- • gene, OR 97401-0984 or Morgan 683-4812
mental ~ o n groups. Welcomes funding
Reach Outl
applicauons from lesbian & gay organiz:ations.
S'!J>PO'l group for ex-Mormons & ex-Jehovah's
454 Willamette, Eugene 97401, 485-2790
Witnesses, committed to physical, spiritual &
Men'• Entertainment Network (IIENI
mental well-being for gay men & lesbians. FFI:
Gather &: interact socially through recreatioo &
1430 Willamette, Box 565, Eugene, OR 97401
entertainmentsupporting a gay lifestyle. Moothly
Relkl Outreach
newsletter & events such as retreats, dinner gathOffering free weekly Rei.lei treatments to those
erings, movie nights, picnics; birthday parties,
diagnosed withlife threatening illnesses or chronic
bike rides, ski trips & shopping sprees. Membercooditions. Sessions available to family memships $15/year. PO Box 1622, Eugene, OR 97 440
bers and care given. Mark 344-7003 . More
Men'• Forum
Reiki volunteers welcome. CallMari 741-2337
We are a divene group of non-heterosexual men
Rellgloua Responae Network
who gather twice monthly. We meet 1st ThunInterfaith Coalition opposed to the OCA. FFI:
day as a rap/support group&have a potluck every
485-1755
3rd Thun. & one Saturday a month. All are
Salmacl• Social Society
welcome. 7:30pm, 1414 Kincaid (Koinonia Qr)
Open meeting for anyone interested in drag,
Men'• Network Rap Group
cross-dressing, gender-role revenal, TV, TS or
An outreach & support group for non-heteropersooality projection. Meets 3rd Monday, 8pm
sexual men that provides discussioo & social
Street level bar, Peny' s, Pearl SL, 688-4282
activities in a pnvate, supportive almosphere.
SDA Klnahlp
Meets Wed. 7:30pm, 1414-Kincaid. 342-2713
Support & fellowship group for gay & lesbian
Metropolitan Community Church (IICC)
Seventh Dar Adventists. Moothly 345-3872
International ecumenical Christian church open
Shanti In Oregon, Inc.
to all people, special outreach to gay & lesbians.
Volunteer-based agency providing emotiooal &
Worship Sundays 4pm, 1st Congregational
noo-medical practical support services to perChurch, Coodoo Chapel, 23rd & Harris. Office,
sons living wtth HIV & their family, friends &
other events at Koinonia Center, 1414 Kincaid.
loved ones. Services are also provided to those
~ b y houn, Thundays l-6pm, 345-5963
grieving someone who has of HIV Disease. 3477
llotner Kall'• Bookatore
E. Ama:r.oo Parkway or Shanti, PO Box 5513,
Provides referrals 'for the women's community.
Eugene OR 97405-0513, 342-5088
Contact center for the Wanen's Community
Soromundl: Lesbian Chorua of Eugene
Calendar. Houses the Eugene Women• s Lending
For booking & FFI: Myeba 461-0779
Library. 2001 Franklin Blvd; 10-6pm MondayThe Tennis Group
Thursday &Saturday, 10-Spm Friday,343-4864
Needs players at all levels for singles or doubles.
II of Color
Call Joim at 343-2240
Infonnal rap group-support group for gay &
White Bird lledlcal Cllnlc
bisexual men of color. Meets Saturdays 1-2pm at
Full service medical clinic, open Monday-Friday
MPowerment Project, 679 Lincoln. 683-4303
1-5pm, 509 E. 13th Ave. First office visit: $20IIPOWERIIENT Project
25; later visits: $13-18 + lab or prescriptioos at
A social and outreach networlc for young gay and
cosL Anonymous AIDS testing available, Hotline:
bisexual men. We hold special events as well as
342-8255 Business: 484-4800
weekly small group rap sessions, coffee hours
WIiiamette AIDS Council (WAC)
and movie nights. 679 Lincoln orcall 683-4303
Men & women woriting to stop the spread of
National Organizations of Woman (NOW)
HIV. Provides resources for Lane County about
Meet 3rd Thursday it Mother Kali's,2001 Franklin
AIDS/HIV referral & educatioo. Office at 3477
Blvd, 7 :30pm. Committees which are currently
E. Amazon Dr. is open M-F l-5pm or PO Box
active include Racism, Rights of Older Women,
5513, Eugene, OR 97405-0513, 342-5088
Lesbian Rights/Homophobia, Education DisWomen'• Adult Children of Alcoholic•
crimination, Economic Rights& Violence against
Meets Wednesdays 7:30pm at Whiteaker School
women. 345-6~5 for meeting information
Staff Lounge. Call for fall schedule, 345-5362
No On Hate • Lane County
Womyn'• PreH
Group of coocerned people fighting the OCA
Eugene feminist newspaper since 1970. Availballot measure. Call for meeting info 688-1601
able at Mother Kali' s & elsewhere. Welcomes
One Common Thread
cootributioos & volunteers. Write to PO Box
Non-profit membenhip organiz:ation promoting
562, Eugene, OR 97440 or 485-2076
women• s atlture & divenity through arts & enWomen of Size (see Full Sun Institute)
tertainment. Sponsors smoke/alcohol free
Women's Coffee House 3rd Sat., featuring local
Hood River
women artists & performen. 1430 Willamette
#330, Eugene, OR 97401. FF I: Lisa 461-3462
Oregon AIDS Hotline
Columbia AIDS Resources
Joint project of the Oregon Health Divisioo and
Serving the mid-Columbia area in Oregoo and

August 1992
Washington. Provides support groups, advocacy, information, referral & education. FFI:
386-3381 or 296-3700

& employment issues at BPA. Other federal
employees welcome. FFI: Rick 223-2419 or
Karen 631-7767
Bradley-Angla House, Inc.
Support group for battered lesbians. Meets regulady, facilitated by lesbians & confidential Donations accepted, 232-1528 . Emergency shelter available 281-2442
Cascade AIDS ProJact (CAP)
Support services for those with AIDS/HIV, their
friends & loved ones. Risk.reduction education
for gay/bi men, educational materials, Speaken
Bureau, sponson statewide AIDS Hotline. 408
SW 2nd #412, Portland, OR 97204, 223-5907

Klamath Falls
Klamath Area Lambda AHoclatlon

(KALA)

Gay and lesbian support, social activities. All
newc:omen welcome, newsletter. PO Box 43,
Klamath Falls, OR 97(i()l 883-2437

Gay AA
Newly formed. Meets Tuesdays 7 pm at Klamath
Falls Resource Center, 1035 Main St, 883-2437
HIV+ Support Group
Bi-weekly meetings. FFI: lllV/AIDS ColUlcil
1035 Main St, 883-AIDS
HIV/AIDS Support & Education Councll
Klamath County Education, information, anonymous test referral, support groups for mv+ individuals, family & friends every other Thunday,
Gay AA every Tuesday 7pm. PO Box 7418,
Klamath Falls, 97002, 883-AIDS

Monmouth
Gay & Lesbian Alllanca
GALA ofWestem Oregon State College meets
Tuesday, 7:30pm Wallowa room, Werner College Center. We welcome all WOSC students,
faculty and staff, and surrounding commlDlity.
FFI: Co1D1seling Center (WOSC switchboard)

McMinnville
Lesbian and Gay Support Group
Cliristian support group for lesbians, gay men
and their family and friends. Meets 4th Monday
of month 7 :30pm, Fireplace Room of Finl Baptist Cliurch, comer of First and Cowie. Bernie or
Mary Beth (pastors) 472-7941

Portland
ACT UP/Portland, Inc.
AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power meets 1st &
3rd Wednesday, 7pm at MCC, 24th & Broadway
NE, 284-0262 (Please see R .A. T.S. listing also)
Adventure Group
Meets in front of Uoyd Center Cinemas Sundays
8am for hiking, skiing, bi.cycling, etc. Recorded
message begins 8am Friday-Sunday, 234-2941
Affirmation/United Methodists for
Gay & Lesbian Concerns
Fellowship group & Oregon-Idaho network, including straight friends & families, working for
accepting attitudes in local churches. Meets 3rd
Friday for a potluck & discussion or program. PO
Box 12673, Portland, OR 97212 or 692-9019
Alcoholics Anonymous
Live& Letl..iveClubat527 SE Pine has meetings
everyday. GroupsincludeAA,Alanon,OA,NA,
SAA & ACOA, Gay hotline 231-3760

American Friends Service Committee
Works with organizations & individuals to build
support for & empowerment of lesbians & gay
men, especially within religious commlDlities.
FFI: AFSC Gay/Lesbian Program, 2249 E.
Burnside Portland OR 97214, 230-9427
Asian/Pacific Islander Lesbians & Gays
Local social support group for Asian/Islander
community. FFI: 232-6408 or write PO Box
1615, Portland OR 97W7
Bisexual Community Forum
Celebrating 10 years of service to bisexuals,
friends, loven & those in transition. Social network, occasional newsletter & social/discussion
group-meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 7:30pm,
Valentino's, 2651 E Burnside. All women & men
welcome. FFI: Laury 285-4848
Bisexual Women's Group
Meets fint Thursday and 2nd & 4th Monday.
Marky 287-8737 or Jill 227-5440
BPA Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Employ ..,
Group for mutual support & to address divenity

CadarStar Household
Wiccan Circles on the Waxing and Wanning
Moon. For more information on Witchcraft,
Salmon or S1D1Bear 284-4455

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Dignity/Portland
Dignity is a support group for lesbian and gay
Roman Catholic & their friends. FFI: Write PO
Box 6708, Portland, OR 97228-6708 or 2954868 for time/place rx wonhip services
Downtown Dykas
Womynmeetforlunch2ndTuesdayrxmonth,no
dues/cost other than lunch, 775-9234
Equity Foundation
An Oregon-based non-profit, public f01D1dation.
existing to assure the prosperity of gay & lesbian
health, cultural & service organizations and to
promote a positive image oflesbian & gay people
by making visible our contributions to society.
PO Box 5696, Portland, OR 97228 220-0628
Equus: Gay Men's Equestrian Group
For those who have hones, enjoy riding or both.
Meet 3rd Sunday of month. 289-1323
Esther's Pantry
Provides emergency food baskets for penons
disabled with AIDS. Located at 314 NW Glisan,
Portland 97209. Open Tuesdays & Thundays,
3-7pm. Call 236-4475
Evangallcals Concerned of Portland
A place of acceptance for gays and lesbians.
Meets every other Friday for support, study and
socials. Jan 654-4597 or Eric 228-8128
Frontrunners
Runncn & walken of all levels (women & men)
are invited to join our run/walks on Tues evenings at 6:30 and Sat mornings at 8:30. Group
stresses healthy, nm exercise, with monthly social/business meetings to augment the weekly
~hysical__get-togethers. FFI: John 235-8747
GALA PCC
Meets Thundays, 12-lpm in the CC-Pine Rm at
PCC-Sylvania. 244-6111 ext4361,lvmessage
Gay Man's Chorus
Group meets Mondays, 6:30-9:30pm, Rm 453
Cramer Hall, Portland State Univ. "3-0650
Gay Man's Non Smoking AA
Emphasis on recovery. Meets Sundays, 10 am,
Conference Rm A, 3rd floor, Good Sam Hospital
Gentle Giants of Oregon
Social club for fat say men and their admirers.
Get together for poUuck & other social activities
during the month. FFI or newslener: Jim c/o
Gentle Giants of Oregon, PO Box 412,
Wilsonville, OR 97000, 981-4281
HIV Day Canter
Provides assurance & assistance to lessen loneliness & isolation. The center is a non-sectarian
facility open to penons in all stages of mv
disease. We offer medical support, a daily llDlch
and snacks & planned activities. No one is turned
awayforlackoffunds. Open 8am-6pm,MondayFriday, 3835 SW Kelly St, 223-3444
House of Light
Hospice for lilV+ infants and adults located at
597 N Dckum, Portland, OR 97217. Food bank
every other Wednesday. 289-3370
Journey Catholic Community
Hospitality for all, Mass, 6pm, SW 13th & Clay.
Father Mcinnis, 245-0339
K-9 Club
Join kindred folks and their dogs.Meets lst&3rd
S1D1days to walk, talk and enjoy each other's
company in Portland area parks, 285-2986
Knights of llalta
A leather/levi gay & lesbian service organization

dedicated to the support of charities operating in
& for the benefit of the gay & lesbian commlDlity.
Meets 1st Sunday 2:30pm, The Emben, 110 NW
Broadway. FFI: POBox8375,PortlandOR 977JJ7

Krazy Dykas

Support group for wimmin with mental health
issues. Meets 2nd/4th Tuesdays, Laughing Horse
Books, 1322NW23rd, 7:30pm. Kim227-1541
LHblan & Gay Pride, Inc.
LGP, Inc. meets bi-monthly January-June to plan
Portland's Lesbian/Gay Pride March & Rally in
June. PO Box661 l,Portland, 97228,223-1656

Lesbian Art Movement Show

Annual art shows of works by lesbian artists.
Shows in June. Contact Producer: Dianna Long.
Year long networking opportunities. PO Box
12061, Portland, OR 97212, 281-5386

Lesbian Boarding House
Temporary housing in a lesbian environment for
lesbians in need of accommodations while traveling through or visiting the Portland area. FFI:
Reservations, Ginger 281-5386
Lesbian Community Project (LCP)
Commined to the social & political well-being rx
the lesbian community. A varietr. of activities &
vol1D1teer opportunities are available. PO Box
5931, Portland, OR 97228 or 223-0071
LHbl■ n ■ Enjoying th• Selene•• (LES)
Field trip oriented group for lesbians interested in
the natural & physical sciences, 238-4343
Lesbian Garden Club
We meet several times a month for garden toun,
work parties & plant exchanges. FFI: Connie
777-5167 or Susan 287-9697
Lesbian/Gay Democratic Club
Democratic Party activists meets 1st Monday,
7pm, MCC, 1644 NE 24th, Portland, OR. FFI:
Dick 281-9507
Lesbian Mothers and Children
Social networking groupforlesbians who have or
want to have children m their lives as mothcn,
mother's partners, etc. 1st S1D1day of month, PO
Box 2152, Portland, OR 97208, 245-3280
Living Communion Church
Spiritual sharing & caring charismatic-Interdenominational evangelical. Stressing the whosoever of John 3:16 includes Gays & Lesbians.
Sunday Service 10am & 6pm, 3830 SE 62nd
Portland, OR 97206, 777-8577

Log Cabin Oregon
Republicans for individual rights. 4th Monday,
6:30pm, Dakota Cafe. FFI: Eric 228-8128

Mothers Against Misuse & Abuse (IIAIIA)

Rational approach to the multi-faceted issues of
drug misuse & abuse. FFI: Sandee 298-1031
Mass In Time of AIDS
A Sign of Love, Mondays 6pm 3835 SW Kelly
lilV Day Center, 223-3444
McKenzie River Gathering Fqundatlon
(See MRG listing 1D1der Eugene), 3558 S.E.
Hawthorne, Portland OR 97214, 233-0271
Metro Club
Social group for gay men 40 & over and those
who apprectate mature men. Monthly potlucks
on the 4th Sunday of each month in private
homes. FFI: 223-8299 for meeting place
Metropolitan Community Church 111cc1
An ecumenical Christian congregation with outreach to lesbian/gay community. Worship Sundays 10:30am-12:31¥n, Thundays 7pm. Bible
Study/Christian education, Sundays 9:15-IOam.
1644 NE 24th, Portland, OR 97232, 281-8868
Multnomah County G1y/LHbl1n EmployMonthly meeting of Multnomah ColUlty gay/
lesbian anployees. Meets 4th Monday, 5 :30pm.
Cliris 248-3030 , Kathy 248-3308
NAMES ProJact
Oregon Cliapter of the NAMES Project sponsors
a Sewing Room, a workshop on making panels
for the NAMES Quilt, 249-0662

National Leather Association (NLA)
FFI: National Leather Association, Portland
Chapter, PO Box 5161, Portland, OR 97208

NlghtScena
Gay TV for everyone. Features interviews, entertainment & video dating game. Portland-Otannel 11 (Vancouver-Ct 38) Tuesday 11:30 pm;
Multnomah Cty-Cliannel 33, Sunday 6:30 pm.

The Lavender Network
Oteck. calendar for show topics, 224-2489

No on Hate
Grass-roots working to defeat OCA's proposed
coostitutional amendment. Meets first and third
Wednesdays 6:30 pm, PSU-Smith Center, Rm
296. Volunteen needed! m: 222-9885
•NorthwHt Dive Club
Special interest group of gay/lesbian ICUba diven.
PO Box 512, Tualatin, OR 97062 fora copy of
our moothly newsletter & events
NorthwHt Gender Alliance
Organizatioo for people who have a stroog desire
to express another ·gender (transvestite/cross
dresser). Meets monthly, PO Box 4928, Ponland
97208, 774-8463
NorthwHt Scenic Cruisers
Gay & lesbian car enthusiast dedicated to traveling the by-gone highways of yesteryear. All
those with a fondness for 'fins and flash' are
invited to call for info oo our next meeting or
event Glenn 656-0423 Barb 281-7340 . All
club events non-alcoholic.
OHSU/VAMC
All Hill Lesbian & Gay Council. Moothly pot·
luck & meeting. Call 238-2489 or 234-5563
0

Oregon AIDS Hotline
Joint project of the Oregon Health Division &
Cascade AIDS Projea. Mon-Fri 10-9pm & Sat &
Sun, 12.(,prnSpoosored by Cascade AIDS Project,
223-AIDS
Oregon Gay & LHblan Law Association
(OGALLA)

Statewide professional organization of gays, lesbians &bisexuals in the field oflaw. As a community resource, our purpose includes professional
development, education, visibility, political/legal advocacy & social opportunities. All wel •
come to join. PO Box 876, Ponland, OR 97207

Oregon Guild Activists of S/M (ORGASM)
For people of all sexual orientations. Activities
include dungeon parties, educatiooal workshops,
demonstrations; & fantasy & erotic shows. FFI:
Ore goo Guild, PO Box 5702, Ponland, OR 97208
or281-0408
Oregon Mountain Man Society
Corne join gay and bi-sexual men in the celebratioo and reclamation of our lost wilderness heri •
tage. m: PO Box 86042, Portland OR 97286.
Oregon Professionals & Entrepreneurs
Network (OPEN)
Provides networking referrals and support for
professional & entrepreneun. Meeting for setting agendas, goals & general concerns, Thun.,
August 20. Call Shelby for location 465-1301
Our House of Portland
Home for people living with AIDS. 2727 SE
Alder St, Ponland, OR 97214, 234-0175
Overeater• Anonymous
Meets at Live & Let Live Club, 2403 SE Ankeny,
231-3760
'
The Pacific Party
Encourages all Oregon residents to become involved and work together fora society that stands
for peace, social justice, freed001 and a healthy
enVll'OllffienL PO Box 9272, Univenity Station,
Portland 97207 or241-7468
Parents-Friend• of Lesbians I Gays (P/FLAG)
Confidential support group for lesbians & gay
men & thcirparents, relatives & friends in which
experiences can be shared & misinformation can
be replaced by facts. Meets 7-lOpm the 4th Wed
of each month (call for special schedule Nov &
Dec meetings) Augustana Lutheran Church NE
15th & Knott, 232-7676
Park Avenue Social Club
Social & support group for gay men 18-29 yean
old. Club conducts meetings every Tuesday night
7:3~ in the basement of Fint Congregational
Oturch downtown at comer of SW Madison &
Parle. Group not church affiliated. 7:30pm in
basement Enter through the side door on Madison, ring bell to enter. PO Box 2294, Ponland,
OR 97208, 244-3225
People of Faith Against Bigotry (PFAB)
Grassroots organization designed to help people
organiz.e events in their community. 2249 E.
Burnside, Ponland, OR 97214 or Dan Stutesman
230-9427

Phoenix Rising Foundation
Lesbian & gay service center promoting wellness
through professional counseling, information &
referral, education, leisure & social activities.
Insurance accepted. 620 S.W. 5th Suite #710,
Portland, OR 97204. 223-8299
Portland Awakening• Youth Group (PAYG)
For lesbians, gays andbi-sexuals under 21. Thundays ~t,3:30pm, 6036 SE Foster. Sponsored by
Outer East 'routh Center. Myndi 294-3322
Portland Community Bowling AHoc.
Original league with 280 for gay & lesbian members, Sunday 11am bowling for dollars, Tuesday
6pm Prime Time League. Fun events & Int 'l Rose
Bowl tournament. Bowling at PRO 300, 3031 SE
Powell. Tom293-0438 orPCBA,POBox851,
Portland 97207
Portland Gay Men's Chorus
Meets Moodays Sept-June. Membership open to
mn and women, sing en and non-sing en. PGMC,
PO Box 3223,Portland, OR 97208 or284-5386
Portlandla'• Pride
Monthly social group gay/lesbian employees of
city of Ponland & Multnomah Cty. 245-2634

Portland Leathermen

Informal social group that gathen weelcly to wear
& enjoy beautiful black leather. Fridays, 10pm,
The Dirty Dude Tavern, 439 NW Third
Portland LHblan Choir
Receives new singing memben at beginning of
season. Friends of PLC always n~d to assist
with production. Practice Sundays 6 pm. Ann
274-9591 or PO Box 8212. Ponland OR 97207
Portland Power & Trust
S/M social group for women only. Meets 2nd
Saturday. FFI: PO Box 3781 Portland, OR 97208
Positive Link
H you've tested positive for HIV & would like to
talk to an HIV+ volunteer who's been there, call
Oregon AIDS Hotline & ask for Positive Link,
223-2437 (Ponland Area), 1-800-777-2437
Pride of Portland AHoclatlon
Meets 3rd Thunday to promote athletics and
sports activities for lesbians and gay men in all
sports. 243-1366
Project Cope
Provides education and support in a caring, safe
atmosphere to people with HIV/AIDS, their part·
ners, friends and family. 225-8750
Queer Nation/Portland
Multi-<:ultural, polygender group dedicated to
fighting homophobia & heterosexism through
queer visibility & direct action. Meets 2nd & 4th
Thursdays 6:30pm, The City Nightclub, 13 NW
13th. 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Box 158, Portland, OR 97202 or the Queer Line 229-3839
Queer• United Against Closet• (QUAC)
Citizens action committee dedicated to the eradication of homophobia. QUAC is open to all gays
and lesbians, 816 NE Broadway, Portland OR
97232, 287-7624
Radical Activists Truth Squad (RATS)
Committed to direct action to end the political &
social causes of the AIDS crisis: homophobia,
sexism, racism, classicism & the failing US health
care system. Call 240-0377 for meeting times
and location. (RA TS is a member of the nationwide ACT UP network.)
Radical FaerlH
Recorded news & information line called Fey
Dirt, 23.5-0826
Radical Women
Socialist-feminist organization dedicated to
achieving the full equality of women. We believe
this requires making radical changes in the economic, social & political structure, 289-7082
Reach Out!
Gay & lesbian ex-Jehovah's Witnesses & Mormons, PO Box 1173, Clackamas, OR 97015 or
657-0620 (See Eugene)

Real Connection
Social gathering for gay men who are anistically
and musically inclined. Open and informal events
allow anists to connect with one another. Meets
2nd Friday. Call 282-2158 for time/place
Reed College LHblan/Gay Student Union
Weekly meetings for discussion, support & planning, Wed., 7pm, Women's Center, 775-1020

Right to Prlvacy-Polltlcal Action CommlttH
Raises money & endones candidates that are
supportive of lesbian/gay rights. 921 SW Morrison
Ste. S18, Ponland, 97205 or 228-5825
Rights for DomHtlc Partners
Coalition of public and private employees working for equal benefits for our domesnc partnen.
Meets 1st Thunday, 7-9pm. 238-2489

Roae Court
Social, charitable & community-service organization. Its primary goals are to raise needed
monies for charitable organizations & worthwhile causes within the gay/lesbian community.
PO Box 23, Ponland OR 97207, 287-7058
Roae City Gay Freedom Band
Open to gays, lesbians & their supportive friends.
Band is a member of LGBA. Rdteanals: Sunday, 5-7pm at MCC-Portland, 24th & NE Broadway. Bnng instrument & music stand if you have
one. 620 SW 5th Ave, Ste. 710, 223-8299
Ron City Gender Center
Tra11Sse.xuala-peer-support group for the Preop, Post-op, F-M, M-F & X-dresser. Referrals to
caregiven. Weekly meetings in secure place. PO
Box 12714 Ponland, OR 97212, 230-1036
SlsterSplrlt
Woman Sharing Spirituality creates space where
women of all spiritual traditions can share &
celebrate the common bond. Rituals, workshops
& other activities, learn to manifest dreams into
a shared, peaceful, loving reality. PO Box 9246,
Portland, OR 97207, 294-0645
Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous
The only requirement for membenhip is a desire
to stop living out a pattern of sex and love
addicnon. Call Suz.anne 245-6175
Special RlghteousneH CommlttH
Politeal action committee sponsored by the Family Alliance of God (FAG). Concerned with
including all laws ofLevitia11 in OCA's propsed
amendment. M. Dennis Moore, noon-midnight
only 287-9684
Stopping Violence Against Women
Feminist direct action group seeks to raise awareness of the harm of pornography & prostitution
through picketing & education. Does workshops
on pornography for groups. Jane 777-2796
Super Jae"•
Men's only safe-sex jade-off club. All men
welcome but must be over21 to enter. Attendees
mustagree to posted rules and regulations. Every
other Friday, 8:30-10:30pm. $5. 796-1934
Teen Portland Ice Hockey Club
Organization for gay men and lesbians who want
to be involved in ice skating. All levels welcooie.
234-4456
Tod's Corner
Providing free clothing for persons with AIDS,
HIV Day Center, 3835 SW Kelly, Portland. Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9-4pm. Corey Baker,245-7428
Triangle Productron•
Production company located at Theatre Paris,
produces avant-garde live theatre leaning toward
gay/lesbianfare.6SWThirdAve,Portland97204.
241-3857
United Front Against the Oregon
Citizen'• Alliance (UFAOCA)
Network of organizations & individuals working
to stop the OCA. All sharing this goal are welcome. Emphasis on action and grassroots, including rallies, marches and counter-demonstrations. PO Box 13,Sandy,OR97055, 727-2615
Unitarian Unlversallsts for LHblans &
Gay Concerns (UULGC)
Meets forwonhip&meetings throul!hout month
at Fint Unitarian Oturch, lOll SW 12th, Port·
land. Corne where you are appreciated for being
you and where you can add your own spiritual
chaptertoourgrowingvohnne. m: 228-6389
Vanguard
AIDS/IIlV Disease Patient Advocacy Group, PO
Box 231261, Ponland, OR 97223, 245-6799
WHtslde Organization of Women
Social group for west-side women who identify
as gay and lesbian. Newsletter announces events
($6 subs.) PO Box 5584, Aloha, OR 97007
Wlndflre
Social & support group in a supportive/non-

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confrontational atmosphere for people under 21
who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or unsure. Meetings are small & informal. Location & Time:
Phoenix Rising 223-8299

Women'• Rights Coalltlon
Coalition who believe equality of rights under the
law shall not be abridged by the US or any state
on acoount of sex & freedom of choice in reproductive matters is a woman' s constitutional righL
PO Box 3025, Portland, OR 97208 or645-9107

Wrestling Club of Portland

Our group provides a means to contact other
wrestlers. For membership info write to: PO Box
40066, Portland, OR 97240-0066

Provides academic growth, leadership,
community involvemenL Students & Willamette
Valley community encouraged to participate.
Wednesdays 2:30-4:30 pm, ·Bldg #5 Rm 257.
CCC, Student Activities Office, PO Box 14007,
Salem 97309 Attn: LGBSA or Bill 371-0548

Community News
Dignity-WIiiamette Valley

(DCAC)

Meets 2nd Wednesday, call for time & location.
Operates AIDS-line, works with other agencies,
provides a speakers• bureau, education and prevention resources. PO Box 1273, Roseburg, OR
97470 or Jim Hopper, Co-Recorder, 679-9913

Douglas County Gay Archives
Repository for materials relevant to the rural
homophile community. Meets quarterly. PO
Box 182, Dillard, OR 97432, 6n-9913

Gay and Lesbian Alliance

Chemeketa Comm. College Lesbian,
Gay and Bisexual Alliance (LGBSA)

Monthly gay/lesbian newspaper. PO Box 663,
Salem, OR 97308, 363-0006

Roseburg
Douglas County AIDS Council

The Capitol Forum
Gay/lesbian social service organization which
sponsors socialactivites,lesbian/gayfundraisers.
3rd Wednesday, 7pm, 1410 12th St SE. Rene
585-7630 , PO Box 406, Salem, OR 97308

(GALA)

Meets2ndThursdays(exceptJuly&Dec.)7:30pm
at GLCC. Meetings usually followed by a presentation. Funds & staffs GLCC, Gayline, Gay 01'
Times, GALA library, Lesbian Outreach, Comm.
Education & AIDS Task Force. GALA, PO Box
813, Roseburg, OR 97470-0166, 672-4126
Gay & Lesbian Community Center (GLCC)
Center has current notices & info for gay/ lesbian
community & the GALA library. Open from
Tuesday-Friday, 3-(,pm & 7-9pm & Sat 7-9pm.
3856 Carnes Rd. in Creen District, 6n-4126
Gay & Lesbian Discussion Group
Meets Tuesdays 7:30pm at First United Methodist Church, l TI 1 West Harvard Blvd. in the High
School Room (east side of the church). Unstructured discussion, often a relevant video, always
someone there, 6n-4126

Gavline
672-4126
24-hour switchboard/helpline at which trained
peer counselors provide non-judgemental crisis
mtervention & referrals.
Gay 01' Times
Free monthly (no July or Dec. issue) newsletterof
Roseburg gay & lesbian community. l 000+ copies distributed. Deadline: 2nd Thursday of month.
PO Box 813, Roseburg OR 97470, 6n-4126

HIV Support Group
Groups offered for all affected by HIV/AIDS.
Meets Mondays 7:30pm at SL Joseph's School on
800 West Stanton (off Harvard Blvd). Separate
groups for men and women. 672-4126

MCC•Roseburg
Safe place of worship for gays, lesbians, their
friends & families. Sunday services, 11am at
GLCC. MCCR, PO Box 2125, Roseburg, OR
97470, 6n-4126 (message)

OWL Trust
Oregon Wornon's Land Trust is a non_:-p_rofit taxexempt corp. founded in 1975 by NW Radical
Feminists seeking safe wilderness land for use by
wimmin and children who may not otherwise
have access. PO Box 133, Day Cree.le, OR 97429

Ruby House
HIV patient hospice. PO Box 182, Dillard, OR,
97432, 679-9913
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Salem
Campaign for a Hate-Free Oregon
Mid-Willamette chapter of statewide organization formed in opposition to OCA's proposed
initiative. Members needed for bigot busting,
speaking, flyerfolding, telephone worle. General
meetings every other Sunday, 7pm at the Upper
Deck. Anne 399-7025 or Phil 363-7367

Gay & lesbian Catholics & friends hold services
atSL Vincent'son2nd&4thSaturdays,7pm. PO
Box 532, Salem, OR 97308, 363-0006

Health Care Workers Group
Open to gay men and lesbians who worle in any
healthcare related field. Meets monthly for
potlucks, socializing & networlcing. Meeting_ times
on requesL PO Box 17313, Salem, OR 97305

Imperial Court of the WIiiamette Empire
Non-political gay/lesbian social service organization. Meetings 1st and 3.n! Tuesday at 7:30pm,
141012thStS.E. POBox263,Salem,OR97308

Metropolitan Community Church
Sweet Spirit MCC is a Otristian church open to
all who wish to worship & feel themselves to be
part of a family. Services Sundays 11 am at 1410
12th SE, 363-6618 or 585-9295

Mid-Oregon Ald1/Health/Educatlonal
Support Services, Inc.
Dedicated to providing support services for people
with life-threatening or life-changing illnesses.
Has P.A.L-trained volunteers, educational information, referrals, safe-sex rap groups and a
crisis hotline. MASS Inc., PO Box 12547, Salem,
OR 97309, Hotline: 363-4963

Open Door Support Group

Forpersonsliving withlilV-AIDS. Meets Thursdays 7pm, 1410 SE 12th SL 363-4963

Oregon Public Employees Union (OPEU)
Formed as a gay, lesbian bisexual caucus fX the
Civil and Human Rights Committee and open to
all OPEU members. Primary goal is educating
OPEU memben about OCA threaL 362-8157
Parents/Friends of Lesbians & Gays (P-FLAG)

Confidential support group for lesbians & gays,
their parents, relatives & friends in which experiences can be shared and misinformation reI>laced with facts. 585-8119

Prime of Life Club
Social organization for gays/lesbians and their
friends. Special emphasis on those 30 and above
but everyone welcome. PO Box 663, Salem, OR
97308, 363-0 006

Shoulders Support Group
For family, friends and cargiven of persons living with HIV-AIDS. Meets Mondays 7pm, 1410
SE 12th St. 363-4963

Thi• Moment
Circle of friends living with HIV sharing concerns and hopes, providing mutual support. 7pm,
Fridays, 1410 12th St SE. Jonathan 363-6618
Willamette Univ. Gay/Lesbian Alliance (GALA)
Meets weekly for discussion, support, and planning of events and awareness programs. Mondays 7pm, Putnam Womyn's Center, 370-6265

Women's Potluck
Meet Salem's besL Bring food or just yourself.
2nd Wednesday, 7pm, 1410 12th St SE. Annie
399-7025

Womyn'1 Wisdom

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Newsletter with articles, reviews and events of
interest to Salem area women. Send SASE for a
free issue. PO Box 1024, Salem, OR 97308

Statewide
Gay & Lesbian Helpline
See Eugene listing, 503-683-CHAT
Mid-Columbia Social
For men and women who live in the greater Mid-

Columbia area. Weekly meetings, once a month
bash, other outings. Get to know your neighbors.
Write to MCS, 408 Lincoln St, FL Dalles, OR
97058. Jon 296-5700

Oregon AIDS Hotline
Joint project fX Oregon Health Division & Cascade AIDS Project. Monday-Friday 10am-9pm,
Saturday-Sunday, 12-q,m. Sponsored by CAP.
Portland 233-AIDS , 1-800-777-AIDS

Positive Link
If you have tested positive for HIV and ·would like
to talk to an HIV+ volunteer who's been there,
call the Oregon AIDS Hotline & ask for Positive
Link, 1-800-777-2437 ,223-2437 (Portland)
Pr11byterlan1 for L11blan & Gay Concerns
Meets 1st Friday of month. Westminster Presbyterian Oturch, 1624 NE Hamoock, PO Box 3391,
Eugene, OR 97403. 346-2778 , 285-5458

Out of State
Bay Area Sexual Minority Youth
Network (BASIIYN)
"By and For Youth" organization for bisexual,
lesbian, gay, trans gender and questioning youth.
Newsletter, information, referrals. Concerns,
ideas and inquiries welcome. BASMYN, PO
Box 460268, San Francisco, CA 94146
NW Coalition Against llalieioua Harr ■ ■ ement
PO Box 16776, Seattle, WA 981 16, (206) 2339136 (phone), 233-0611 (fax)

Pacific NW Veterans Association
Serving gay, lesbian & bisexual veteran and active service members. Moral support, discharge
upgrades, legal advice/referrals, information about
political activities to repeal DoD's policy of djscrimination. J .R. Stone, PNVA, 1202 E Pike,
#850, Seattle WA 98122 or 206/524-0667

PRIDE Institute
The only exclusively lesbian & gay alcohol &
drug treatment program in the U.S. PRIDE will
pay airfare, 1-800-54PRIDE (24 hours)

Spokane Cty Health Dist. AIDS Program
Services include anonymous counseling & testing, education, video/book library, outreach, support groups, client advocacy & case management. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, 1101 W. College Ave
Rm 370, Spokane 99201, (509) 324-1542

Vancouver, WA
Affirmation/Gay and Lesbian Mormons
Nationwide organization for lesbian/gay Mormons, their families & friends. 206/696-9396
Gay & Lesbian Rap Group
Open discussions on lifestyle, community concerns and social activities. Meets every Monday
6:30pm, 214 E l(i(h Stin downtown Vancouver.
Rudy (206) 737-<,012
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Lavender Winds Kite Club (LWKC)
Group of gay and lesbian kitefliers. LWKC is a
chapter of the American Kitefliers Association.
Ffl: Marie or Brian at (206) 896-6190 or PO
Box 5396, Vancouver, WA 98668

MCC of the Gentle Shepherd

Otristian congregation with positive/supportive
outreach to lesbian/gay community. Services
open to all, Sundays, 4:30 pm, 4505 E 18th SL PO
Box 5094, Vancouver, 98668, (206) 253-8401

Personalities
We are a drug (and alcohol) free social club
primarily for people recovering from addictions
& alcoholism but also for anyone drug free.
Located off of 1-5 in Vancouver's City Center,
I 15 E 7th SL (206) 694-5068

Southwest Wa1hlngton Health District
HIV/AIDS Program
Services for Clarie, Skamania & Klickitat counties. Anonymous testing; client advocacy; outreach; community education & support groups.
Monday-Gay/Lesbian,Tuesday-Family/Friends,
Wed.-Volunteer,Thurs.-HIV/AIDS.737-6012

Vancouver Connections

Social networlcing group forming for monthly
fun activities: potlucks, movies, biking, brunches,
etc. FFI: Randy (206) 254-5008

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Carol A. Carver, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Lesbia11 & Gay Affirmative Psychotherapy
for Individuals & Couples
Member, Association of Lesbian & Gay Psychologists
Medical Insurance Accepted
(503) 757-2066

REALTY, INC.
1493 W 11TH , EUGENE. OR 97402 .

Eva Wright Bever, Broker
OFFICE : 343-4411 •,HOME . 935-4123

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Classifieds
HOUSING

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Male couple, 2 cats, seeking 2-3 BR
Eugene house to rent/buy Oct 1st. Prefer
washer/dryer, dishwasher, near UO.
Reply to TLN Box #357.
GWM 40 yo. seeking houaemate +
possible companion between 20-35 yrs.
Rent$150.00+ 1/2utilities. Call757-1335
for more info.(Corvallis)
Room Avallable, private bath, mobile,
Male 40-60, car, 70 miles N. of Portland.
3 miles off 1-5. $150.00. Utilities included.
1-206-864-4217. (Toledo, WA)
GM Retired teacher will share home.
Private furnished bedroom. • All modern
Rent reasonable/
conveniences.
negotiable. No smoking/drugs. Clean.
Ed 686-4586 (Eugene)

Pet Lover's Abode
Portland's
Gay
Apartment
Complex
774-2429

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Lez (41) w/ cat seeks quiet space with
other older lez(s). Prefer South Hills area.
485-2076. (Eugene)
Lesbian Roommate Wanted to share
large, beautiful, South Eugene home.
Graduate student or professional prefered.
Quiet, mature, responsible, non-smoking.
No pets. • No children. $300/mo. + 112
utilities. 345-1897

SERVICES
Celestlal Essences
Exquisite Massage & Aromatherapy.
Athletic male masseur, 25 years .
Licensed, non-sexual, fantastic! Portland
233-4687.

Responsible GM student seeks GM
roommate in Eugene. Call (503) 7593229 with references.

Personalized Natal Reports
Send birth name, date, time and place to
Claire de la Lune, PO Box 17313, Salem,
OR 97305 plus check or money order
for $25.

TRAVEL

HELP WANTED

Rocking Horse Inn-Seattle. A unique
bed and breakfast on Capitol Hill. Great
views, hot tub, warm hospitality. (206)
322-0206.
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Help Wanted at LCP
Half-Time Administrative Assistant,
Monday-Friday, Sam-noon. One year
position, working with The Lesbian
Community Project, with possibility of
extension. $850/month.
Proven
organizational skills and office experience,
good typing, written and verbal skills,
excellent interpersonal skills, word
processing experience, demonstrated
commitment to social justice and Lesbian/
gay issues, ability to work with, and for,
a diverse community of Lesbians and
allies, media and mainstream. Please
send resume, administrative/office
experience, cover letter and three
references to: LCP Search, DRW, PO Box
5931, Portland, OR 97228. Applications
accepted until August 15. No phone calls,
please. Women of Color are strongly
encouraged to apply.

Inn the Woods: B&B for women, log
home, nestled in 5 acres, two guest rooms,
cont. breakfast, minutes to waterfront
towns of Gig Harbor & Tacoma, Wash.,
activities for all seasons, private I Handicap
accessible. (206) 857-4954. Opening
7/17/92.

NOTICES
Deadlines Are Changing!
The deadline for submissions to The
Lavender Network's Classified and
Calendar departments has changed. All
items for these departments now must be
received in our office by 5 pm on the 19th
of each month.

Anev BBS and Carl J. Rodakowskl
are no longer affiliated with The Lavender
Network, Inc. Effective May 27, 1992.

ORGANIZATIONS

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Orlglnal Art Wanted for Lesbian, Gay
& Bisexual Alliance 92/93 poster. Contact
Sarah at 346-3360 for submission info.
Portland Lesbian Choir seeks
acex>mpanist (piano) for Sunday evening
rehearsals and all performances, 199293 season. Stipend. (503) 254-5109.

Wanted! by the Owner of
Pet Lover's Abode! a very unique ! (mildly
put!) opportunity for a live-in house boy
(18 plus with a very warm personality
and a non-smoker) and masseur! I am
both the Resident Owner and Resident
Manager of a really great sexteen (16)
apartment complex that caters to the
gay community (ask some tenants)!
There are many! possibilities for earning
money by doing various services for not
only me and the other tenants, but
also! for their guests! I will be happy to
answer any! questions you might
have! Cordially! Ron at 774-2429.
(Portland)

More Classifieds on page 66

PERSONALS
GWM, 45, Successful
Secure, wants to settle down. Loves
gardening, entertaining, cooking, hikes,
art, quiet/romantic eves at home.
Looking for partner 30-50, non smokerno drugs. Write to: 1430 Willamette
#101 Eugene, OR 97401

Handsome GM couple in Portland
seeks cute boyish g1,1ys (18-23 or so).
We've been together for over 11 years
and want to share our stability and
affection. Our interets include hanging
out at home, BBQs, sports, alternative
music, camping, road motorcycles and
more. Call 240-1846 and leave a
message. New to this? That's okay,
'we're down-to-earth and discrete.

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Classifieds
G W F, emotionally/financially secure,
exclusively lesbian. Various hobbies, true
Pisces, professional with no children/
drugs/smoking/drinking. Seeking Salem,
Ptld, Eugene area, similar woman late
30s-early 50s to share deck on the river,
send yellow roses, and enjoy espresso.
Reply to TLN Box #368.

Meet Russian Friends by advertising
in TEMA, Russia's gay and lesbian
newspaper. You can meet Russian men
and women who are interested in being
your pen pal, a friend whom you can visit,
or more. $20 for 25 words + $1/each
additional 5 words, payable to Roman
Kalinin. Write to TEMA, 3535 24th St., San
Francisco, CA 94110. (Write for info on
display advertising.) We'll be very grateful
for any of your financial assistance to
support gay publishing in new Russia. We
hope that our paper will live with your help!

You're over 40 with integrity, humor,
healthy. Enjoy close intimacy. Have wide
interests. No drugs, drunks, smoke. Me,
healthy 60s trim. Country home to welcome
you. Albany or Salem 30 miles. Reply to
TLN Box # 366.

Hard Man ... ready to play? I'm 28, tall,
masculine, professional, brtbl, good looks,
firm shape, versatile, virus free. You: 1838, reasonably studly (prefer bicycler or
consistent but not necessarily huge bb),
safe. Mark: POB 25101, Eugene 97402.

LONELY
Need lover/relationship/marriage of
convenience. Call Infinity, a nationwide
matching service for gay men/women.
(602) 848-6780. 30¢ per call.

Attractive, bearded, decent man, 30,
dark hair, blue eyes, 5'1 o•, 165 lbs., hairy,
nonsmoking, rural Hillsboro homeowner,
healthy, responsible, stable, friendly,
thoughtful, clean. Enjoy gardening, nature,
movies, music, jeans, quiet casual
homelife. Not into drugs, bars or gay
mainstream. Desire potential relationship
with similar masculine man. Sincere reply
to TLN Box #364.
Mature GWM, not a •10• anymore, but
makes up for it in all other areas I Honest,
stable, caring and more. Looking for
someone special to share my "1 Os" with.
Cory, PO Box 4133, Salem, OR 97302.

SPARTACUS
LEATHER

GWM, chem-free, seeks male exercise
buddy who also has an athletic build and is
chem-free. Run, swim, weighttrain, dance,
hike, massage. Reply to TLN Box #365.
GWF - 34 yo 5'6" 127 lbs., butch looking
for lady. Prefer 5'3"-5'5", slim but looks not
really important. Isolated due to my job
until winter, lonely, would appreciate penpal and some friendship. Open to
relationship with right woman. No games,
headtrips, emotional rollercoasters. Been
there, done that, don't need to repeat the
experience. Is there anybody out there?
Reply to TLN Box # 367.
Superjacks Returns. Portland's J/0
club for hot guys. Good safe fun. All men
over 21 welcome. August 14, 28-8:3010:30pm. Call 796-1934 for information.
Medford Gay Male, 32, 6' brn/brn 180#.
Healthy non-smoker. Enjoy traveling,
walks, dancing, music, movies and quiet
nights at home. Desire good conversation
leading to friendship or more. Looking for
healthy relationship. No one night stands.
Serious only. T.L., 1089 Medford Center
#184, Medford, OR 97504.

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Portland's Oldest and Cleanest
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Largest Selection of Gay Tapes in the Northwest
New Tapes Every Day •
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others (18-28) in Curlew, Republic,
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TP #19024l
GM Couple 44/40 financially secure,
loving & hot seeks boy 21-26. We provide
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cocky, honest, good looking, unsure of life
& turned on by hot daddies in leatherwe'll take care of the rest. TP #19025l
Passably-Handsome country-boy type
GWM, masculine, lean and fit, seeks
monogamous LTR w/same, 30s-40s,
nonsmoker, preferably rural. I'm 5'11 •,
dark hair, eyes, moustache. TP #19019l
37 yo. 6'4" - 325#. Good looking
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My name Is Larry, I'm 43, 5'8" 170#,
employed white male looking for GWM
under 45 in the Salem area for friendship
and fun. Discrete. TP #19016l

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Cliff House, Waldport 16
Kallas RV Ranch, Tiller 56
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From Russia with Love- l 0
An American reports plus Russia's first gay travel agency.

Pride in the UK-12

A gay Englishman compares our cultures.

Cruises: The Ultimate Vacation-14

RSVP offers hot fun for men.

Women on the Water-18

Olivia Cruises provides pleasure for women.

· FEATURES
San Francisco Pride-15

Four hundred thousand gather strong .

Judith's Journey Gets Underway- 18

A look at what's motivating her 2.800 mile AIDS Walk.

Vaid Speaks Out About Oreaon Politics-20
An Interview with NGLTF's soon-to-rellre director.

Spam Heir Donates Fortune-22

James Hormel gives half-a-minion to gay archives.

KKK Threatens Pro-Gay Group-28

Eugene's CALC receives a scary message.

FICTION
•A Shock in the Park· by David Delacroix- 18
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Bigotry and a new anti-gay !aw turn a family's beach vacation sour.

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Kelly and Collie-51
2 Nice Girls Split Up-52

Salem Plays-52
Triangle's New Season-52
The Art of Ron Abraytis-49

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• • • OPEN FORUM • • •
Have an opinion, a gripe, a compliment? This lsyour forum. Address letters to: TLN Forum, P.O. Box 5421J
Eugene OR 97405. All letters must Include name and contact number of the writer (names wlll be wlthhela
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material. Opinions expressed In this column are not those of The Lavender Network, Inc. or Its staff.

Pride Means Letting Go of Shame
Dear Editor,
f
Today it occurred to me that Gay Pride
weeks and months with parades to celebrate,
are beginning to happen all across the country.
I find myself remembering the feeling of
empowerment so prevalent at last year's Gay
Pride Parade in Seattle. I remember how I
watched people and the many different ways
in which they chose to express their pride and
their uniqueness.
Today though, I am saddened by the
contradiction of that day of self respect and the
repressive fear that gay men and lesbians live
with the other 364 days of the year. And I
wonder, is it enough to feel proud of who we
are and others like us only one day of the year?
Why is it that we allow others to tell us subtly
and not so subtly, how we should love?
I believe the problem and the perpetuation
of homophobia are often a reaction to our own
shame and fears. Shame, not pride. We walk
around fearful. Fearful of what heterosexual

people will say or do if they "know about us."
We "come out" to people who are "okay" but
only after much deliberation.
In my own life I have experienced more
homophobia from other gay people than I ever
havefromthestraightcommunity. Mypartner
and I have been completely ignored by other
lesbians when we've been holding hands in a
place not specifically deemed a gay
establishment or event Well, I for one refuse
to live in a bar or wait for a parade once a year
to feel comfortable with who I am. If I am
ashamed of who I am, then I believe other
people see that and will in tum treat me as if I
have something to be ashamed of. I think that
if gay men and lesbians were more comfortable
with their sexuality, then the rest of the world
would be more accepting. Our being different
is a big deal because we make it a big deal and
because we allow others to make us feel shame.
I don't believe anyone can make us feel
anything. Wechoosetofeelcertainways. Our
differences are only relevant when we give I

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(not causes )others to feel uncomfortable. More
than likely they'll get over it. My pride is
everyday. We do not need to feel ashamed of
who we are and only we can change the way
the rest of the world sees us. It won't change
if we continue to hide.
Candi Styer-Ferguson
Bellingham, Wash.

Fantasy Isn't Innocuous
DearTLN:
I'm writing in response to SallieM. Huber's
"Consensual Sex: Shattering SIM Stereotypes,"
which appeared in your July issue.
I agree with Huber that SIM is not the same
thing as sexual abuse, but I disagree with her
about a lot of other things.
As I understand it, sadomasochism is a
sexual game of "make pretend" that involves
acting out scenes of domination and
subordination. I don't think that's a good
thing. Expressing this opinion does not mean
I'm trying to control other lesbians' sexual
choices.
Fantasy is not necessarily innocuous. A
wise lesbian once told me, "What you practice
is what you get good at." Engaging in SIM
• teaches lesbians that domination and
subordination are sexy, fun, and inevitable. In
our oppressive society, I don't think any ofus
needs to learn that lesson.
I'd say that playing with domination and
subordination isn't any better for adults than
playing with toy guns is for children. I think I
know what I'm talking about, because I played
·with toy guns a lot when I was a child.
Yes, it was fun. I could pretend that I was
someone who actually had some control over
my own life. No, I was not really murdering
hundreds ofpeople-this was a game, afantasy.
No, I'm not a particularly violent person now.
Violence makes my stomach hurt
But playing with guns taught me that my
dislike of violence. was morally suspect. It
taught me that people of courage and integrity
solved problems through force--and that
people who solved problems differently were
cowards. In my head, I know those lessons are
ridiculous. In my gut, I'm still struggling to
overcome them.
SIM dykes have the right to practice any
form of consensual sex they choose. They
don't have the right to insist that I agree with
them.
Sincerely,
Betsy Brown

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DearTLN,
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Many kudos to Anne Stillwell (and thanks
for publishing it) for the piece "Apples of
Knowledge and Innocence" in the June 1992
issue. The beautiful story evoked memories of
my own painful adolescence, and of the teacher
who made a difference in my life. At 13, I was
tall for my age, lanky and awkward, possessed
of an adult wit and large appetite for any book
I could get my hands on. I was shy and clumsy
around people my own age, and they taunted
me mercilessly. Enter Miss Stanley, the coolest,
hippest English teacher on the planet, a large,
rotund woman with an acerbic tongue and a
ready, warm smile. She pulled me out of my
self-pity and utter boredom by introducing me
to Chaucer, Irving Stone, Jack London; by
coming to my band concerts when my parents
couldn't;byencouragingmyintezestindrawing
with an assignment to design the yearbook
cover; by taking me out to dinner every night
foraweekwhilemymotherwasinthehospital,
my father working overtime and my sister
hanging out on 82nd withherhighschoolpals;
just so I wouldn't be alone and would have at
least one balanced meal a day.
I was so inspired by her dedication to
teaching and to her subject and to her students,
that I became a teacher myself. I haven 'tseen
Miss Stanley since Jr. High, but ifl found her
today I would give her a big hug of thanks.
How many of us were influenced by teachers
like Vivian, in or out of school? How many of
us have the opportunity today to show young
people what their lives can become? Stillwell's
story touched me deeply because it rings truly
of common experience shared by so many of
us. Thanks again, and keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Beth Hamon

"Special Rights?"
Dear Editor
Is it a "special right" to visit a loved one in
the hospital? Itis a basicrightmypartnerof16
years and I are not entitled to because we are
not entitled to recognition as a family unit by
state law. In the event of an emergency that
requires hospitalization, we are not granted the
basic right to make critical decisions for one
another or even be by one another's side in
times when only "family" are permitted.
Is it a "special right" to fall in love, to
develop a relationship of caring and financial
interdependence, and have that relationship
treated with respect and dealt with fairly by
law? Is the right to jointly acquire property or
the right to inheritance a "special right?" These

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rights are not "special rights." but are basic
rights of citizenship which the Oregon Citizens
Alliance intends to be sure my partner and I
never have.
I believe voicing my concerns about the
lack of legal recognition for someone I regard
as my spouse is minding my own business. It
is not an attempt to impose my sexual
orientation on anyone, nor is it an attempt to
gain any "special rights." This is a difficult
idea for some people to grasp; especially in a
society where merely holding hands in public
with someone I love is viewed by many as a
threatening political expression of "militant
homosexuality."
Since.rely,
Ron Schlittler

Calling All Cars
To the community,
Calling all cars. Calling all queers. If you
own a car or truck 1972 or older, pay attention.
Iama20-year-olddykeandhaveal970Nova.
I have been attending show and shines for four
years now and am the only one brave enough
to go it seems. Itis time for my community to
get out and vote. Yes, vote. People's choice is
what they call it You take your car, 1972 or
older,parkitatdifferentlocationsinthesummer
and gather your friends to come look around at
the other cars. Then you have them stuff the
ballot box with your car's number. My father
recently told me "only moral people go to
these shows" and I proved him so wrong. The
only moral people my partner and I saw were
the two lesbian couples that looked armmd and
the two young males who gazed at the men
looking at the old cars. If you are interested
and have a car 1972 or older, Ford. Chevy, or
anything rare and \Dlusual, please call me.
There are 14 more shows left this summer
around the western part of Oregon, and they
are in great need of moral queers. Some of the
events you can enjoy are street dances, street
cruises, show 'n' shines in the park, free

breakfast for the drivers, mud volleyball,
people's choice trophies, poker runs, six-foot
trophies, shopping sprees, raffles and so-much
more. I am not in a club but go to every show
'n' shine there is and have all the information
for upcoming shows. Your car does not need
to be in mint condition; there is a class for
under-construction and many others. It is time
to strut our stuff in Oregon. For further
information and all the details, please call
Bonnie at 343-6214.

Thief at Large
To the Community,
Look out for this guy-he's smooth!
Twenty-five years old, 6'1", 165-175
polDlds, medium length blonde hair, shorttrimmed mustache. Believe his name is
"Doug." Very good talker.
He claims to be a Portland Fireman working
at Station #1 (across from Waterfront Park),
but currently on sick leave due to a motorcycle
accident the last week of June. Says he lives in
Troutdale, but unable to drive due to his injury.
Said his mother was coming up from Arizona
to look after him while he recuperates.
Supposedly released from a Portland hospital
July 1, and was very visible in the PDX Eagle
that night Has a fresh scar running vertically
upoverhisstomach. whichcausedhimtowalk
slightly stooped over.
He stole a Sony Camcorder (about $800)
and a gold Seiko wristwatch ($200) early in the
morningofJuly2fromanapartmentinPortland
where he'd been laying on the floor because of
"pain from incision." No sex involved. but he
claims to be a "recently out" homosexual.
According to the Portland Fire Bureau, this
man is not a fireman anywhere in Portland.
The Fire Bureau is making a thorough
investigation, and their representative stated
that, " ... whether or not he proves to be 'one of
ours,' we will follow through on this. We
don't like our name being used that way."
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"Claire· a Good Flick
To the Editor:
Claire of the Moon is a wonderful film
written and directed by Nicole CoM of DemiMonde Productions from Portland
The unfolding love story takes place on the
Oregon Coast and is a wonderful study in how
twoverydissimilarpeoplecananddoovercome
their fears of intimacy and vulnerability.
There's so much to like about this movie.
The acting is superb, especially noteworthy
are Trisha Todd (Claire) and Karen Trumbo
(Noel). Some of the other characters have
been criticized for being stereotypical. but I've
got to tell you, I've known some of these
people.
The scenery is superb. My only fear is that
everyone will want to move to the Oregon
Coast
I have two tips for seeing this film.
Tip #1: See the film at least twice. As one
reviewer said "See it again for the first time."
I think you see it "more" the second time.
Tip #2: Stick around through the credits.
It's good to acknowledge and see all the
contributors to this film, but also there's a
sweet visual ending after the credits that you
won't want to miss.
As to those who don't find "Claire"
politically correct enough. there's plenty of
room for other films about lesbians lives and
loves. Please make them. It would be
wonderful to have lots of films from which to
choose.
Take my advice, see Claire ofthe Moon. If
your local theater isn'tshowing it, ask them to
book it I hope there'll be a video.
Linda Tudico

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From the

Editor s Desk
1

The Summer of My Disillusionment
by Irene K. Hislop
This has been the summer of my
disillusionment. As the temperature has
increased, the number of things that disgust
me has also increased. A vacation from all the
homophobia, racism, sexism, etc. in our society
would be great, but I've yet to hear of anywhere
outside of my home whe.re such an escape
would be possible.
It all started when I read The Oregonian
profileofLorettaNeet. Ofcoursel'dimagined
Loretta as the all-American mom, the
personification of wholesomeness. Imagine
my shock and horror when I read she feeds her
children Cheetos. Now, I'm sure she feeds
them other things as well, so there's probably
no reason to flood the Children's Services
Division with calls. But Cheetos. Yuck. I
wouldn't let my dog eat Cheetos. But actually
Cheetos are the perfect OCA snack. They are
the perfect symbol for "Traditional Family
Values." Cheetos come in a shiny red. white
and blue package. Seductive ads tell us how
wonderful everything would be if we all just
swallowed some Cheetos/Traditional Family
Values. Yet they are virtually devoid of any
real substance or nutritional value.
I was equally shocked when Don Robinson,
editorial page editor of The Register-G1UUd,
asked me what The Lavender Network was. I
had called Robinson to see what the
requirements are to have a commentary
publishedinEugene'sdailypaper. lguessThe
R -G's policy must be to print OCA
commentaries without double checking

anything. TLNhas beenattackedintheeditorial
pages so regularly, it never occurred to me a
professional editor such as Robinson would
have no idea what TLN was.
But the real insult was yet to come. The
requirements to publish a commentary are that
the writer be either representing an organization
or be an expert in the field she is writing about.
Oh good, I thought, I qualify on both counts.
Robinson was not so sure. I explained that
TLN is a magazine. He said magazines don't
coun~ I explained we are part of a non-profit
umbrella group with a board of directors. He
thought that meant we are a company, and
companies don't count: I explained that as the
editor of a statewide magazine about gays,
lesbians and bisexuals, I felt I was a bit of an
expert on the subject. He didn't think so. I
decided to go ahead and· write something;
perhaps Don was just having a bad day. I sent
it in with a stack of information on TLN's
organii.ational status.
Robinson replied, "We can't use your
proposed guest column because it is largely
devoted to rebutting the OCA. We have had
more than enough back and forth between that
organii.ation and those on your side of the
issue." So sorry to have disturbed you, Mr.
Robinson, with all our pesky whining about
civil rights. I'd so hate to bore you or anything.
Of course, the national scene is perhaps
even more disillusioning. The military
apparently feels rapists aren't a security risk,
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men who've previously opposed ftmding to
help poor women get abortions really are our
best hope in the presidential election. Am I
crazy or is Arkansas a sodomy state?
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The Russian Experience
Former Eugenian Reports from Russia
by Marina Wolf

N

owthatLidiaandlhavefounddecent
jobs, I have decided to take pen ,fu.
hand and keep our dear, queer
hometown up to date on developments here in
our new, not-so-queer city, St. Petersburg,
Russia.
After searching
for six weeks, we
were able to find a
one-bedroom flat
in
a
decent
location-$50 a
month plus well
meaning but nosy
neighbors. When
we first came into
town, we stayed
Marina Wolf with a gay male
acquaintance of mine for three and a half
weeks-three and a half weeks of a torturous

downhill slide into hating each other. We
stayed with him and his 62-year--0ld aunt.
Fortunately, she was a goddess of goodness
andgrace(oohedandaahedatourcommitment
ceremony photos). So we left. but not before
we made the rounds of some of his homofriends' parties. We feared at first that that was
going to be the only way to make contact with
other queers in this burg; I mean we truly
feared. If you were to base your opinion of the
St. Petersburg gay male life on the parties that
we were at, you would fear too-drinking and
foreplay.
Rumors were flying about some Christopher
Street Festival to be held in June here, cosponsored by a local gay group and some
Germans. By a stroke ofluck, the queer boy I
snagged for a hairdresser brought along his
dyke friend to my home haircutting
appointment. She happened to be the secretary

of this local gay foundation and procured tickets
for us. The sliding scale entrance fee concept
is as of yet unknown, but the cost was fairly
reasonable. You should have seen us the night
of the festival opening. Is butch-femme the
mode, or a major fashion faux-pas? Hair sans
gel, a la Eugene, or do it up girl? Which tie for
god's sake? Well, we got it together, snagged
a taxi to the House of Culture (Community
Cultural Center) and knew we had found the
right place-all the fags were standing outside
smoking. Some things may be universal.
We hastily pulled together a questionnaire
about social activities and thoughts on starting
a community center as grist for our project.
(More information forthcoming.) This proved
an excellent way to make some banter and get
on at least a face-recognition basis with local
queers. But I was surprised by how many
peopleatthefestivallhadactuallyseenaround

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Vostok+: Russia's First Gay Travel Agency Opens
by Pavel Chaplin
Vostok+, Russia's first gay travel agency, was founded in spring
1991 and was the Soviet-side organizer of Moscow's first Gay &
Lesbian Conference last summer. V~stok+ services destinations
within Russia including Moscow, St. Petersburg and the popular gay
beach in the Crimea. The agency can also make arrangements in
Ukraine.
Following is a list of the hotels Vostok+ works with, plus the rates
they're able to obtain at present. The prices were granted for Vostok+,
and frequently hotels will charge foreign tourists more if they're
making their own reservations. Even these prices are subject to some
change, since the Russian economy is so active.
There are no gay accommodations in Russia. Since all tourist hotels
are state-run, discretion is obligatory. All of the following
accommodations have baths, phones, televisions and radios.
Individual tourists:
St. Petersburg:
Theintemationalairportisabouta40-minutedrivefromdowntown,
bya.ir?,>rtshuttleortaxi. TrainsfromHelsinkiorMoscowarriveinthe
center of town.
• Oktyabrskaya Hotel, Vosstaniya Square: Foreign and Russian
tourists. Two-star hotel in the center of town. Cafe. $55-99.
• Moskva Hotel, A. Nevsky Square: Foreign tourists. Three-star
hotel in the center of town. Cafe, bars, hotel clinic, currency
exchange. $66-121.
• Pribaltiskaya Hotel, Karablestroitely Street: Foreign tourists.
Three-star hotel, 20-minute drive from town center. Cafe, bars,
hotel clinic, currency exchange. $94-187. _ _ _ _ _ _

L_

Moscow:
The international airport is about 45 minutes from town.
• Belgrad Hotel, Smolenskaya Square: Foreign and Russian
tourists. lbree-star hotel in the center of town. Bars, cafe,
currency exchange. $77-132.
• Orlyonok:Hotel, Kosigina Street: Foreign and Russian tourists.
3-star hotel. Shower, no bath, bars, cafe, hotel clinic. $55-110.
• Mojayskiy Motel, Mojayskoe Road: Foreign tourists. lbreestar hotel, 20-minute drive from downtown. Bars, cafe,
currency exchange. $50-90.
• Private apartments in St. Petersburg or Moscow: 25-30
minutes from downtown, kitchen. $25-35.
Vostok+ offers other services for individuals or groups of any
size: visasupport, $35; airportor train-station pick-up/transportation,
city guide, escort to gay hangouts, $15 daily; interpreter, $25 daily;
tickets to the Bolshoi Theatre, opera $35, ballet, $45.
For groups of 10 or more, Vostok+ offers two, eight-day travel
packages, each with five days in Moscow, and three days in St.
Petersburg. Air travel needs to be arranged separately. One
package costs $570 person plus a portion of the $640 daily services
charge. The portion depends on how many people are in the group.
The second package is $490plus the same daily services fee. Daily
services include transportation, interpreters, guided excursions,
escort to gay hangouts and airport pick-up.
For more information contact Julie Dork, executive director of
the International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission in San
Francisco at (415) 255-8680. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _J

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town and how many people remembered me
from last summer's Gay and Lesbian
Conference.
Among the people we met at this festival
were: a German woman folk singer who
struggles with Russian, but sang it flawlessly;
two 17-year-old girls who want to be boys
(fooled me!); a group of Russian deaf-mute
gay men who would love to correspond with
their foreign counterparts (write us for more
information); many lesbian more or less
separatists who have some pretty amazing
plans set up; plus a general assortment of
drunk-but-happy queers.
The lesbians we met were pretty fed up with
the existing gay groups; women are in the tiny •
minority and mainly participate in the groups
for the sake of information gathering. For
social and political activities they tum to
themselves. Plans are in the works for the
publication of a lesbian magazine, and
apparently a fairly large group of dykes has
already appropriated a cafe with unsuspecting
or indifferent management and ~ignated it
as a lesbian gathering space.
There is also some talk flying around about
a women's music festival. As with the States,
such a designation is a euphemism for lesbians•
music festival. because appartently the vast
majority of women folk singers here are, in
fact. lesbians.
I have also been asked to be a local contact
for the International Lesbian Press Agency,
which is based in Germany.
Lidia and I made up some business-cardlike pieces of paper to hand out at the festival.
We handed out about 250 at the conference.
They have our names, telephone number, a
double triangle graphic and the following:
"Co-directors, Russian-American Human
Rights Foundation. Translating services,
consultations available for sexual minority
groups and organizations. We deal with your
issues."
I fo\Dld myself struggling with being out on
our business cards. It will be interesting to
hand them out to prospective employers, but I
realized that, unlike most Russians, we don't
have much of an excuse, employment
difficulties aside, which we can easily
circumvent. The title and services statement
sounds pretty fancy, but it lends our mission
here ("find the queers and lend 'em a hand'')
some legitimacy. I expect we 'II be getting a lot
of phone calls, but we're ready for it.

Th~e are some people in Eugene and
Portland working on gathering support,
financial and otherwise, for the fowiding and
maintenance of a lesbian, gay and bisexual
community center here. They're doing the
supportend(grant-writing, state-side publicity,
collection of books, posters, buttons and other
queer stuff, safer-sex materials, etc.), and Lidia
and I are starting to gather the statistics. The
questionnaires we gathered at the festival. 143
total, seem to indicate that queers here do want
their own space. We are doing more factfinding. networking, etc. to find out what,
where, how, with whom and when. The
festival gave us a big boost. and I think the tide
•
I •
•
is startmg to come m.
I thought when I came here that there would
be not much of a community or movement to
look for. In times of economic and political
unrest. "luxury" values and ideas are often the
first to be thrown by the wayside, or so I had
assumed. But I had seriously underestimated
the meaning of queerness, for Russians and
for myself. You may not have time, or space,
or money, or societal freedom to act out your
queerness the way some Westerners are
accustomed to, but it is always with you, in
you, of you, and affects everything you do and
say. When the first opportunity arises to let it
out. you probably will.
We frequently think about the people we
left in Eugene with fondness and sometimes
amusement-good, hearty, queer-based
hilarity is hard to come by in this neck of the
woods. We would love to hear from just about
anybody-letters, photos, news clippings
especially! We're living in a void as far as
queer news from the good ol' US of A is
concerned.
Please write! Also if you are interested in
the plans and current activities of the RussianAmerican Human Rights Foundation, you may
contactBrianBruniusat(503)3440-8167. Be
good, stomp the OCA and use your latex
products!
(PS. Sue Dockstader! Leonard-the-Cheerwannabel Queer Nation/Eugene! Write us,
we don't have your addresses.)
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UK Pride
A Vi-e w From Both
Sides of the Atlantic

.A

fter the festivities of Portland Pride
you may have travelled to San
Francisco or Seattle to prolong the
party there. Meanwhile on June 27 a very
special gathering of lesbian and gay people
was taking place on the other side of the world.
The occasion was EuroPride '92 and brought
together for the first time many lesbian and gay
communities of western Europe. The eventheld in London-featured a two-week festival
of arts, entertainment and activism unlike any
other seen in the U.K. On the final weekend
the attendance figures broke records for a
prideeventoutsideofthe US andAustraliaand
topped the 100,000 figure predicted by its
organizers.
The sun shone throughout the day and rolled
back the London fog of conservative thinking
that is often associated with Britain and its
Victorian "values" of homophobia and
repression. By commemorating Stonewall in
Britain the communities there pay tribute to
the leadership that Americans show in the
worldwide struggle for homosexual rights.
But to be gay in Britain as opposed to the U.S.
is not as bad as most Americans seem to think.
Certainly a prehistoric judiciary and a
thuggishly unaccountable police force produce
a legal climate in which the lifestyle of gay
men and lesbians is constantly at peril. But it
is vital to put these drawbacks in context. If
you consider how different American and
British cultures are and always have been, then
it emerges that they really are, as George
Bernard Shaw said, two countries "separated
by a common language."
Take for instance the tradition of gay male
playwrights working in the genre of social
satire. Their works transcend the historical
moment to become the accepted gay
perspective on the manners and mores ofBritish
society. From Oliver Goldsmith to Oscar
Wilde to Noel Coward to Joe Orton. Their
lives and works show how homosexuality
found its vocation in Britain in the cultural, as
opposed to the political, arena and is an integral
part of their creative vision. This angle is not
only British. it is European and has produ~
the grand social/sexual commentaries of a
Shakespeare, a Michelangelo or a Proust. The

by Nigel Parchester
figures whose works practically define the
canon in western art.literature, film, dance,
theater and poetry operated oUlside the
mainstream as observers and critics of it. That
they do so from outside the sexual mainstream
has become commonplace in Europe.
In 1991 a very out gay actor, long standing
member of the Royal Shakespeare Company
and left-wing advocate of AIDS issues, Ian
McKellan, was knighted. It is an honor that is
sponsored by the governrnent·and carried out
by the Queen. It is ironic that Sir Ian accepted
the title, which at some stage in the paperwork
had to have the same signature that enacts
homophobic legislation, that of then Prime
Minister Margaret Thatcher!
Residing in a preordained niche,
homosexuality has always flourished in Britain.
Admittedly under duress, but always part of
the status quo, a balance between some people
like this and some people like that. Their role
as academics, artists, councillors, eccentrics,
teachers and clergy has been stabilized over
time in Britain. This is because of the very
European intellectualization of homosexuality
as something necessarily different to the
mainstream agenda.
The post-war culture of civil rights in this
country seeks to assimilate and to render
mainstream the lifestyles of lesbians and gay
men. The project of the lesbian and gay
movement here is come out of the closet, yes,
but to also sit in some kind of equality with
other oppressed groups. However noble, this
is a task fraught with peril. The dream, as
much as it can be reckoned, is to sit for brunch
on the morning of a bright new day in the house
called America.
Of course it is this dream that has inspired a
post-Stonewall generation of British queers to
politicize their role on the margins with
strategies borrowed from the U.S. movement.
But it is not always appreciated how American
the whole concept of coming "out" is, running
counter to British characteristics of privacy
and reserve. But anyway coming out is a tool
which serves the British community well. For
Sir Ian McKellan has proved that in Great
Britain in the 1990s being an openly gay ~tor/
artist, out and about, loud and proud, is no

longer a bar to recognition or popular success.
Being"out" as well as part of the "mainstream"
is controversial and rightly so. The right kind
of debate follows. Out gay filmmaker Derek
Jarman had a point when he decried Sir Ian• s
decision to accept the honor while ordinary
people are arrested, slandered and harassed by
the system that fails its citizens because of
their sexual orientation.
The critics, however were surprised when
Sir Ian was summoned to Downing Street by
Thatcher's more moderate successor Prime
Minister John Major for talks on law reform
and AIDS research. Sir Ian had become a
figure who can represent both culture and subculture-a characteristically European trick.
Just how many porn queens have become
members of the Italian Parliament, anyway?
By blending their longstanding status as
necessary sexual outlaws with the
organizational methods of progressive
American civil rights activism, Britain's
homosexual communities are true to their
history while remaining unsatisfied with their
lot. The energy of new challenges, like
European unity, lends significance to the British
scene that is rarely reported in the U.S.
Being gay in Britain in 1992 isn't always a
tea party, but with stunning events like
EuroPride defining new successes, it would
perhaps pay for Ameri•cans to be more
responsive to foreign developments. Sexual
minority profiles will differ in distinct national
contexts but basically we are fighting the same
war. Think how backward PBS was when ·
showing The Lost Language of Cranes
compared to the BBC, which not only made
the film but was able to show a much more
explicit version without uproar .What is needed
is a dialogue of ideas throughout the world to
enrich and strengthen gay and lesbian
consciousness. The United States and the
United Kingdom might have something of a
historically overrated "special relationship"
which in general terms has become irrelevant.
But for lesbians and gay men across the Atlantic
our common language need not be the barrier
lampooned by Bernard Shaw. It is in this case
a gift that allows for rare cross cultural unity
that we would be negligent to abuse.•

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You notice fields of golden poppies carpeting
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Open hearts and arms greeted us in every host
community and group that fed us along the
way. Whatever needs we had, whether a sore
back. blistered feet, emotions that needed
processing, hunger, cover, shelter, laughter,
entertainment or friendship, were met
generously by folks who were strangers to
most of us. Strangers in time but family in
heart and spirit
Oh yes, we did experience a few young men
having violent reactions to us. But the fearful
responses of those few were dramatically
outdistanced by the vast loving responses of
everyoneelse. Once again. wesawtheevidence
before our eyes-love and justice will prevail!
I went on the walk because I needed to do
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Gay Cruises
The Ultimate in Fun Vacations
by Lynn Emrick

T

a1k about the Love Boat! Taking an
RSVP gay cruise is areally validating
experience. As if a cruise to exotic
ports-of-call were not enough,
cruise entertainment director
Danny Williams kept our
shipboard hours full of fun.
The biggest laugh is the pool
games-the volunteers are
indeed brave. I was amaz.ed at
what a Speedo could endure.
Daily aerobics were quite an
eyeful since I was a looker, not
a lookee. The physically-fit
really strut their stuff, and some
of their outfits give an added
visual stimulus to the occasion.
A variety of optional shore
excursions are also available,
yet they aren't operated by
RSVP. They include tours to
historic sites, snorkeling and
general sight seeing.
Then there's the Dating
Game, the Newlywed Game,
Bingo, gaming tables and slots,
shore excursions, scuba,
snorkeling and even films.
·Two dinners, including the
Captain's Party, are "Formal,
Black Tie suggested." On most
cruises a good suit would do,
and even though I saw a few, I
would recommend a tux or
dinner jacket You can rent,
buy or borrow. For those of you
who are- creative, you might
design your own with sequins
and rhinestones. Yes, there were
a few.
Every evening's feature is a
headline entertainer. Be it
comedy or song-really excellent. On my last
cruise, Harvey Fierstein gave a first-rate
performance. Perhaps the most memorable
evening is dedicated to a Costume Party, and
what acostume party itis. Prizes are given for
best single, pair and group. You might want to
consider a little planning for this occasion.
Thefunisn'tover. Asifthedayhadn'tbeen
full enough, you might dart back to your cabin
for a quick change into something more casual

and be off for a night of dancing. There' s
dancing under the stars poolside and later
dancing in the disco.

As you can see, there are countless
opportunities to meet gay people from all over
the country. Ifyou are traveling alone, you can
sign up for a "cabin share" and avoid paying
the single supplement. On both my RSVP
cruises I lucked out and had great roommates.
The 1993 cruises to choose from are
tremendous. There's the exotic Mexican
Riviera cruise, which visits Puerta Vallarta,
Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas in March and

Novemberof1993. Thistripincludesfantastic
site-seeing, including Mexico's Sierra Madre
mountains and the Bay of Banderas' 25 miles
of beaches.
The Caribbean Adventure,
which visits Blue Lagoon
Island, Playa del Carmen,
Cozumel and Key West in
March has an excursion to the
Mayan ruins off the seacoast
of Tulum. The Caribbean
Splender, which visits West
Palm Beach, San Salvador, St.
Thomas, San Juan and Labadie
in February stops in Charlotte
Amalie, an historic Dutch
trading town. Other trips
includes the two-to-three day
California Dreaming cruises,
which visit San Diego and
Ensenada in July.
The ships include The
Crownlewel, whichhaseight
decks and amaximumcapacity
of 820 passengers. For '93 it's
taking the Caribbean Splender
route. The Sea Breeze, which
has seven decks and a
maximum capacity of 842
passengers is taking cruisers
on the Carribbean Adventure
route.ThethirdRSVPshipis
theEnchanJed/sle, with seven
decks and a capacity of 750
passengers. It's taking for the
Mexican Riviera and the
California Dreaming routes.
I've booked my '93 cruise
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Without warning, a person ran past us.
Painted entirely in lavender and covered with
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from the crowd. The time had come at last. All
who waited could feel it. The 23rd annual San
Francisco Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Freedom
Day Parade had begun.
As the massive gathering of people from
around the nation quieted, a new roar could be
heard in the distance. Engines! Motorcycles
of all kinds paraded past as crew after crew of
"Dykes on Bykes" filled the street. Dressed in
anything (and some in almost nothing) from Tshirts to tuxedos, the caravan of proud womyn
brought on the festivities.
Before long the parade's main banner came
into view carrying the new year's theme, "A
Simple Matter of Justice," set on white across
the symbol of our cause, the pink triangle.
Group after group and float after float,
sponsored by anything from AIDS Emergency
Fund to Levi's Jeans, showed their pride and
support by marching before us. There were
hisses and jeers for the Mayor Frank Jordon,
good natured laughter at the "Fat Dykes A oat,"
and cheers from the heart for the never quite
large enough group of"Parents and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays." For over three hours the
parade marched on, finally leading us all to the
steps of City Hall. A stage had been temporarily
erected there for a multitude of entertainers.
Booths lined the City Center Square and music
blasted from giant speakers giving everyone a
chance to dance and celebrate.
Perhaps the party would have lasted until
late in the night if the clouds above hadn't
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Shock in the Park
by David Delacroix

I

t is August It is hot in the suburbs.
Joe Mutyeh and his family have
planned their vacation for months.
Finally, the day has arrived for them to hop in
the station wagon and head for the beach. The
Oregon coast is particularly inviting in August.
The sky is blue, the wind so soft, the sand so
wann and inviting under bare feet, it makes
one happy to be alive and feel lucky to be an
Oregonian. Joe and Betty Mutyeh rolled into
the campground about two in the afternoon.
They parked their trailer in the camp-site
equipped with an electrical hook-up, a sewer
hook-up and a picnic-table. The kids were
really going to love this vacation! Jimmy and
Kimmy put on their beach clothes, grabbed
their beach toys, and headed out. Joe and Betty
warned their children to be careful, to play
safe, not to go swim for at least an hour after
eating and not to talk to strangers. Off they
went, running and skipping toward the beach.
The beach was fun. The sky was filled with
sea birds, ·and the sand with all manner of
shells and sundry marine creatures. There
were other children playing in the sand as well,
and Jimmy and Kimmy fell in with a couple of
childrennearby-Jean and David-who were
digging an enormous hole which periodically
filled with salt water. They were having such
a good time. They invited Jimmy and Kimmy
to join them as they planned to dig clear to
China. It was great fun, and the hole was really
getting deep when two other kids joined the
party. These two, Scott and Sandra, already
knew Jean and David. Their parents were
friends and we~e all camping together.
"I'm hungry," stated David. "Let's all go
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Jimmy and Kimmy enjoyed the snack, and
spent the rest of the afternoon playing with
their new-found friends. Laler, several other
people, and some other kids came by. They
began preparing hamburgers and crabs and all
sorts of other neat things for dinner on their
portable grill. They invited Jimmy and Kimmy
to stay for dinner, but the kids knew it was
about time to get back to their own campsite.
"Maybe tomorrow night," suggested David
and Jean's mother. "We will be here a week."
They ran back excitedly.
"Dad, we met some really neat kids from
Eugene, and had a great time digging and they
gave us snacks, and invited us to dinner
tomorrow night," exclaimed Jimmy.
"Yeah, and they are really nice," added
Kimmy. 'They are going to stay here for a
whole week."
Joe and Betty were happy that the kids had
found some other kids to play with. This was
going to be a memorable family vacation.
After dinner, they read the Bible together, and
prayed. The family that prays together stays
together. Everyone knows that.
The following day, the kids went back to
their new friends' campsite. There were all
sorts of people there playing volley ball and
doing all sorts of fun things. They spent the
morning there. When they went back for
lunch, they asked if they could have dinner
with their new friends, as Jean and David's
mother had invited them.
"Well, I think I should meet these people,"
stated Joe knowingly. "After all, it is only
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acquaintances' campsite.
Joe liked Mrs. Johnson, David and Jean's
mother. She was very kind and sensiblo--one
of those people you could trust with your
children. Her children were likewise clean
and well-behaved.
"I understand you folks are going to be here
for a week," Joe said. "Are you on vacation
too?"
"Well, it is sort of a vacation, and sort of a
retreat as well," stated Mrs. Jonnson.
"A retreat!" exclaimed Joe. "How
wonderful! Are you here with your husband?"
"No, I am divorced. I am here with my
lover," stated Mrs. Johnson matter-of-factly.
"Your lover?" asked Joe incredulously.
"Yes, my lover, Roberfa. We have been
together five years now, and are raising David
and Jean. We are here with Scott and Sandra's
father, Ed, and his lover Joel. The rest of the
crowd is from all around the state. We are
camping and attending seminars on openness
and inclusion."
Joe was dumbstruck. He was speechless.
Hewashorrified. Hewasblownaway. Quickly
scooping up funmy and Kimmy, he strode
away in disgust. Lesbians! Gays! Indeed.
Retreat, my foot! Look at all those people at
that campsite. I can just imagine what they are
doing over there ... and with all those children
present! There ought to be a law ...
Wait a minute. There is a law! By God,
there is an amendment to the Oregon State
Constitution which forbids just this sort of
thing. The more he walked the angrier he got.
How dare those immoral people use this State
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it is hard enough to raise children these days
with all the sin and perversion going on in the
schools and all, but right here in an Oregon
State Park! Well, by God, the Park Service is
a part of the government, and the government
is required not to facilitate such things, but to
discourage homosexuality. By God, that is
the law! That is the Constitution, and by God,
the Park Service was going to comply-with the
law if Joe Mutyeh had anything to say about it!
Storming to the park office, he encountered
a woman in uniform.
"Where is the man in charge?" Joe
demanded. "I insist on seeing him about a
matter of utmost importance. You people are
in violation of the Oregon State Constitution,
and by God, you are going to do something
about it, now!"
"I am the 'man in change,"' stated the woman
ranger. "What seems to be the problem, Mr.
Mutyeh?"
"You have a whole legion of illegal, immoral
and disgusting perverts in your park, ma'am,
and I am here to inform you that you are
facilitating homosexuality! Now, you may be
a bit out of touch down here at the coast, but I
wish to inform you that as of last November
the Oregon Constitution has been changed.
All branches and divisions of the state are
required to discourage homosexuality. It is
abnormal, wrong, unnatural and perverse!"
"I am aware of the change," stated the
ranger with deference, "but they're really not
causing any trouble and they're really not
hurting anybody."
"Not hurting anybody?" roared Joe in a
righteous voice. 'They were recruiting my
children!"

"Recruiting your children?" asked the ranger
with surprise.
"Yes, recruiting," stated Joe with emphasis.
"How were they doing this recruiting?"
asked the ranger coldly.
'They invited them to their campsite for
dinner!" stated Joe with alarm in his voice.
"The Constitution clearly states that all
governments in Oregon may not use their
monies or properties to promote, encourage or
facilitate homosexuality. You, madam, are
promoting this evil. vile thing by allowing
those perverted people to remain on state
property. This is clearly illegal, and unless you
have those people out of here by tomorrow, I
will take appropriate legal action."
Joe left in a huff.
The Gay and Lesbian Retreat left the
following morning. Joe was happy. He had
done his part to rid the state of such bad people.
Thank God he had been here to take a stand
against this terrible thing. Thank God he had
done his part, and most of all. thank God the
OCA had managed to change the Constitution.
That made it so much easier.
As he sat in his pleasant campsite with the
warm August sun shining on his face, with the
smell of the salt and sand, and the sound of sea
gulls flying over head, he felt good. He had
done his part against immorality and
perversion. After a while Kimmy came over
and sat down beside him.
"Aren 'tyouhaving a good time, Pumpkin?"
Joe asked.
"No," she replied. 'There's no one to play
with anymore. They said they were going to
stay a whole week. Why did they leave so
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livia Cruises have taken more than
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the Mexican Riviera, the
Caribbean and the Blue Lagoon.
Olivia's next sailing is from
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Greek Isles including Lesbos.
where a special ceremony at
Sappho's birthplace is planned.
"From the moment the small
plane flew over Canada Place,
the Port of Vancouver, pulling
the long banner reading 'Bon
Voyage Women of Olivia,"' say
cruisers Evelyn Paine and
Martha Green from Portland,
"we knew it would be special.
Right up front, we were visible
and welcome."
The 800 women who took the
Alaskan Inside Passage Cruise
in June felt particularly
welcome. Literally hundreds of
women-lesbians and feminists,
living in and around the port
cities-met the ship at each stop.
They, along with Babs Daitch,
excursions and special events
director for Olivia, created an
excursion experience for the
cruisers. Some came with cars
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the time before dinner.
The Olivia Cruises also feature
singers, songwriters, musicians and
comedians. They do two sets a
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Cho and Maureen Brownsey
carried on in the comedy lounge.
Cris Williamson, Tret Fure, Linda
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Judith Hyde is a letter carrier. We used to
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life changed forever with one phone call. Her
dear friend and confidant of many years-a
gay man-called from Texas. He was dying.
He had a son, and in his final days, needed her
to come and help him tie up the loose ends of
his life. Judith knew little about AIDS, the gay
community, or what this disease was all about.
She has learned, as many of us have, firsthand.
As we have learned in dealing with hospitals,
insurance companies and greedy relatives,
Judith was plunged into a world that she was
unprepared to deal with. But, she <kalt. She,
a straight woman with a teen-age son, was
dumped into a world of custody fights, backstabbing spouses and get-all-you-can attorneys,
preying on the remains of a dear friend.
Ravaged by the inequities and the bias of the
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determined to make a difference. She has
worked for the past few years as a facilitator
for families dealing with death and dying. But,
the issue of AIDS has fallen on deaf ears in
school systems in the metropolitan Portland
area. She wants to send a message to youth in
our schools. This is not a "gay" disease. This
is a a "human" disease, and yoM are at risk .. Her
overtures to the school system were treated as
inappropriate, as "none ofour kids have AIDS."
But, she pointed out to one of her younger
confidants, "Today it is the gays; in 10 years,
it is friends' funerals you will be attending."
"What can I do to make a difference'!" She
asked. "What can I do to get the attention
focused on this specter?" As a professional
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"Can I do it?" she asked. Ten miles a day is no
more than she already walks. It is about 2,800
miles from Portland to Washington, D.C. ''Take
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rvashi Vaid has been the executive
director of the National Gay and
Lesbian Task Force for the past three
years and has served on the board of directors
and as Public Information Director. During
this time she has been at the forefront of gay
and lesbian rights-testifying on Capitol Hill
for increased AIDS funding, addressing the .
Amnesty International U.S.A. conference and
championing gay and lesbian issues in the
international arena.
Vaid, 32, was arrested at a national civil
disobedience action at
the White House in
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attempt to call for more
presidential leadership
on AIDS. She later
made international
headlines when she
challenged President
Bush at his first (and
only) AIDS-policy
address in March of
1990. More recently, Vaid was arrested along
with five other feminist leaders for protesting
the Supreme Court ruling on abortion.
In June, Vaid was in Portland to conduct a
leadership strategy seminar for members of
the gay and lesbian community. After she
returned to Washington, D.C., the Portland
offices of the Campaign for a Hate Free Oregon
were broken into and vandalized.
Jeff Koertzen: Here in Oregon, we've
been focusing mainly on our fight with the
Oregon Citiz:ens Alliance and have lost a little
bit of the national perspective. Similar things
are happening in Colorado and Maine. What
exactly is going on there?
Urvashl Vaid: In Colorado, it's pretty
much a similar ballot initiative. Colorado
activists are facing an attempt to prohibit the
passage of gay rights laws, to repeal existing
gay and lesbian civil rights laws, and to enact
a variety of homophobic measures through the
referendum process. Petitions have been filed,
the names have been certified, and it's now on
the ballot for November.
The difference ·between Colorado and
Oregon activists is that Colorado activists are
coming off of a win. They successfully defeated
the Far Right in a ballot measure last May on
the Denver city ordinance. The city council
passed a gay and lesbian civil rights ordinance
banning employment discrimination and so
on. The Right succeeded in getting a repeal on
the May ballot, but we defeated the repeal

attempt and preserved the gay rights ordinance.
In Maine, the Right is in the process of
name-gathering for an Oregon-like initiative
for November.
The national picture that we are trying to
communicate to the community around the
country is that the Far Right didn't just go
away with the demise of the Moral Majority.
TheFarRighthasbeenrebomintoanumberof
very strategic and very well-financed political
organizations. The Traditional Values
Coalition, Concerned Women for America

solutions to the problem of the economic
collapse of this country under the Reagan/
Bush tenure. They don't want us to look at the
impact of the reasons and the implications of
the savings and loan disaster. They don't want
to talk about solutions to the health care crisis
in this country. lbey have no solutions!
Instead of focusing on those issues in a
presidential election year substantive,
meaningful issues that are about the quality of
people's lives, they are focusing on this other
terrain. It's how they can keep people divided
against each
other so they
can
have
power.
I think that's
what Eric was
trying to point
out. Fascism is
quite banal.
Fascism
doesn't march
into power. It's
coat and tie. It's very ordinary. It comes with
the erosion of civil liberties. It comes with a
lack of respect for individual freedom. It
comes with politicians, Quayle and others,
who completely disrespect anyone who
disagrees with them.
The Far Right has a very authoritarian
agenda. There's no question about it They
want to eliminate the separation between the
church and the state. They want to enact laws
that are Biblically consistent with their views
and their interpretation of the Bible.
JK: Here in Oregon, the conservative right
has attempted to distance themselves somewhat
from the OCA. A coalition of religious leaders
even stood up against the OCA, not necessarily
for gay rights, but because this quasi-religious
organization was attacking a group of people
with a complete lack of Biblical love.
UV: One of the most wonderful things that
I found on my visit to Oregon was that you
have organized very effectively among the
religious denominations. There are a lot of
allies among thepeopleoffaith. Noteverybody
agrees with the extreme Right in . the
fundamentalist community. There are many
people of faith who believe that lesbians and
gay men are wonderful human beings who
certainly don't deserve discrimination, but
merely a ministry from those denominations. I
thought that that coalition was very strong and
showed the potential for being replicated
around the country.

For all this jargon about 'special rights,' that is
exactly what the OCA is pushing. They are
seeking a special right to discriminate against
lesbians and gay men.
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and others are much more powerful than many
of our organizations in our communities.
For all this jargon about "special rights,"
that is exactly what the Oregon Citizens
Alliance is pushing. They are seeking a special
right to discriminate against lesbians and gay
men. That's the only special right involved in
this whole election campaign! And then they
turn around and accuse us of being the ones
with special privileges!
JK: Last weekend when you and Eric Rofes
were in town, Eric said "It's not about queers
but about fascism. It's about finding a minority
group that can be sacrificed for White
America's faults and failures." The OCA
tactics have been likened to the fascism of
Nazi Germany. What is happening here does
draw a certain parallel to the discrimination
and eventual slaughter of Jews in Hitler's
Germany.
UV: Yeah, it started in Germany quite
innocently. Hitler was elected to office. It
wasn't a violent seizure of power. It was all
done through the changing of laws in the state
and exerting a certain amount of control over
people's lives. It was done through exactly the
kind of rhetoric that Dan Quayle is leveling
today. Accusing anyone who disagrees with
him with alack of moral values. 1be impudence
is unbelievable!
Everything is being collapsed into this field
called "traditional family values." It's just a
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JK: How much attention are we getting
nationally?
UV: Not enough. in my view, but we are
doing our veey best to pump up the coverage.
In my view, this should be on the front page of
the New York Times. It should be the cover
story for The Advocate. It should be an
important story for all of the major daily
newspapers. I know that all of you have been
very busy doing the work, so we 're doing our
part by trying to get you a little more attention.
Here at the NGLTF, Robert Bray has been
making a series of phone calls to the networks
to talk about the break-in at the CHFO office in
Portland. It should be considered major news.
An attack like this is an attack on every gay
man and lesbian. Everybody had better take it
personally. I'm taking it personally. I'm
coming back sooner than I thought I would.
We 're going to lend a hand and do some more
community organizing. We 're talking to Peggy
Norman at CHFO, Donna Redwing of the
Lesbian Community Project, and othas in the
southern part of Oregon about coming back to
do some more organizing around the state
against violence. Kevin Berrel, who was our
anti-violence director, has just stepped down
but he's working as a freelance consultant and
trainer with groups about violence. We hope
to bring him to Oregon in the near future to
start working with you in how to combat this
crime.
JK: I'm afraid that this may give reason for
people to stay in the closet and hide from antigay oppression which is playing right into the
hands of the people who committed the crime.
How should the individual react?
UV: I think people are going to be furious.
You can't hide. It's counterproductive to hide.
If you think that by hiding behind some wall
you 're going to protect yourself from the impact
of the Far Right, you're in a dream world.
If this initiative passes, it's just the firststep.
They are going to go for every civil rights
protection that exists in Oregon today. Sure,
there will be court challenges, but we are really
in bad shape. It won't be the end of the world
ifwelose. We'llgetstronger. We'llorganize
harder.Andwe'llgorightbackatthem. There's
no doubt in my mind about iL They are not
going to win in the long run.
I would appeal toeverypersonorconscience.
gay or non-gay, to get involved. This is the
response that we need. We need you to show
up and volunteer with the campaign. We.need
you to register voters. We need you to speak
up and oppose this. We need every civic

leader, every political leader in the state of
Oregon to condemn this violence. It's
outrageous. It's utterly outrageous that in the
course of a political campaign they are using
bully-boy tactics.
JK: What about the individual, ·someone
who is ...
UV: Afraid? Look, there's strength in
numbers. I think we have to remember that
we 're not isolated from each other. These
kinds of attacks are designed to strike fear ar¥I
terror into our hearts. That's why we regard
anti-gay violence not as random incidents of
violence that happen to be against gay people,
but as expressions of the culture's hatred and
vilification of gay people.
When we look at these things not just as
isolated occurrences, but as part of a whole
climate that we are trying to stand up to, I think
it's very empowering. I think people can see
that they have an individual role to play. It's
sending money. It's showing up to run a phone
bank. It's coming to a community meeting so
that you can learn how to protect yourself. It's
being involved in community safety activities.
It's writing a letter to the police department to
findoutwhattheyaredoingaboutthis. There's
a lot of ways for people to have an impacL
The best way to deal with the fear as
individuals when this kind of violence strikes
is to reach out to others within our community.
JK: I understand that you will be stepping
down at the end of the year. What do you see
for the future of the movement?
UV: I see that the NGLTF will remain
strongly on the same course that we have been
on for the past several years; that is towards
more grass roots organizing, more work like
what Eric and I did this weekend at the
leadership seminar in Portland and more
working with community-based organizations
and activists at local and state levels.
I see that our movement will have a big
national march on Washington on April 25,
1993, and it's going to be huge! Whatever
gains we have made in the last five years, I
think the march on Washington in 1987
definitely contributed to bringing more people
into the movemenL I foresee that the march on
Washington in 1993 will do the same thing.
It's going to get ugly. The OCA and Dan
Quayle and Bush and the baclclash that we are
experiencing is an indication that it's going to
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to Gay Archives
by Dell Richards

T

he gay man whose father invented
Spam and grandfather started George
A. Hormel and Co. recently became
one of the largest benefactors in gay history
when he gave a $500,000 gift, not a bequest,
for the still-to-be created gay archives at the
new San Francisco Library.
For James Hormel, 59, the historical
donation was just part of a lifetime of activism
that began when he was the director of a
Chicago community service center 30 years
ago. Endowing a gay archive at a public
institution also was a chance to do something
permanent to counter what he calls the
''relentless heterosexuality" ofmodem culture.
"From the time we get up in the morning, till
the time we go to bed at night, we are bombarded
by TV coverage, news, posters, advertisements
and products that push heterosexuality," said
Honnel. "It has a subliminal effect on all lives
and for those people with negative opinions, it
reinforces their judgments."
The library, which isn't expected to open
until 1995, will be the first of its kind in the
nation-a gay archive in a public building.
While the structure itself is being built with
municipal bonds, some $30 million is needed
to equip the building, of which just over $1.5
million is needed for the archives. Another $3
million needs to be raised to permanently care
for the collection of books and manuscripts.

To date, nearly $700,000 has been raised for
the endowment that will preserve the archives,
half a m,illion of which came from Honnel.
In addition to plarming the library itself,
staffcurrently are negotiating with the Lesbian
and Gay Archives ofNorthern California about
housing its collection of manuscripts, papers
and artifacts.
' Publishers Barbara Grier and Donna
McBride have agreed to donate their book
collection which contains complete copies of
all St. Martins, Alyson and Naiad Press books
as well as works about gay men and lesbians
dating back to 1860.
"It will be a repository for collections that
focus on the contributions of gays," said
Hormel. "A place to do research and enable
people to discover their own gay history. It is
a wonderful opportunity for people to make
these discoveries."
Luminaries such as director Peter Adair and
journalist Randy Shilts also have agreed to
give their papers to the budding archives.
Honnel says that, for him, giving money to
the library and being out is an opportunity to
show the world that gay people are human
beings just like anyone else.
"It is an opportunity to connect with others
in ways that will allow them to see I don 'thave
three heads," said Hormel.
He considers himself lucky that he has been

able to be out almost since he admitted his
sexual orientation to himself and began acting
on it in his mid-30s. He admits that having
inherited money from a family trust has given
him a freedom most people don't have. He
currently runs a management firm which
handles his family's investments.
"I have been fortunate in that I have been in
a position where I'm self-employed and don't
have to worry," said Hormel. 'That means
I've been able to present myself in whatever
•
fashion I choose."
Even though it took him years to admit to
himself he was gay, during which he was
married and fathered five children, he now
thinks that coming out is the only way to
change a predominantly heterosexual society.
"I look around and nothing else works."
Honnel hopes that building the new library
to house the country's first gay and lesbian
archives will have a pennanenteffect, enabling
gay men and lesbians to find their varied
stories under one roof and study their history in
a hospitable environment.
"It's a very special opportunity for lesbians
and gay men to discover their history," said
Honnel.

Dell Richards is a syndicated .journalist
whose book "Lesbian Lists" is available
nationwide. 'Y

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say the editors of a national magazine for gay
and lesbian couples. They recommend that
partners
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"Medical emergency teams typically searcJi,
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explicit the role of their partner," says Stevie
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Gay & Lesbian Couples.
"Amedicalemergencycarddoesn'treplace
the powerof attorney," says co-editor Demian,
Ed.D.
"Rather, the card directs healthcare workers
to alert your partner (or any individual), who
can then invoke his or her authority to act on
your behalf."
•
Attorneys widely recommend that partners

assign each other durable powers of attorney
for health care. Using this type of legal
document, you can grant your partner the right
to make health care decisions on your behalf if
you become incapacitated. Without it. your
partner
would likely
play no role
in important
medical
decisions,
and might
even
be
prevented from visiting you in the hospital.
According to Demian, it makes sense to
carry a reduced photocopy of the power of
attorney form. Only a signed original has the
power of law, but a copy will alert caregivers
to your intentions.
To encourage couples to take this precaution,
Partners offers free medical emergency cards
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telephone number, medical conditions,
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Prime Time Gay? Your Voice Has A Say!
The 30 week TV season has just ended. The
networks, we 're told, count every letter they
receive as if it represents 20,000 people! In
short, your letters about these recent episodes
will translate into more gay stories next year:

Three •cheers• For Harvey
Near the season's end, Cheers featured
openly gay actor/playwright/wit Harvey
Fierstein as Mark Newberger, who was
Rebecca's high school sweetheart before he
came out. Fierstein says the openly gay
character could return in future episodes if
viewer response is positive. So write Les and
Glen Charles, James Burrows, Executive
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Productions, Paramount Television, 5555
Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038.
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Murphy Brown:

Progress & Backlash

Star Trek's Mixed Message

An openly gaycharaclel"named Rick joined
the staff at "FYI'' (the series' fictional news
program). The show sensitively provided
insight into heterosexual angst (Murphy's
straight boss, Miles, became worried after he
dreamt about Rick), while slamming false
stereotypes about gay men.
In real life, gay staff on shows such as
"FYI'' are increasingly open about who they
are. Unfortunately, Rick only appeared once
this season. Ask that Rick and other gay and
lesbian characters be included as regulars by
writing Diane English and Joel Shukovsky,
Executive Producers, Mwphy Brown, 4000
Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91522.
Copies to Jeff Sagansky, President, CBS
Entertainment, 7800 Beverly Blvd., Los
Angeles, CA 90036.
Flash: In April the American Family
Association targetedMwphy Brown's biggest
advertisers for "promoting homosexuality"
on TV (and both received hundreds of
complaints). To counlel" anti-gay censorship,
ask for further sponsorship of shows with gay
and lesbian characters and story lines. Write
to Chrm. Charles M. Harper, ConAgra, Inc.,
One ConAgra Drive, Omaha, NE 68102, fax
402/595-4665 (Healthy Choice foods, Morton
froren foods) and to Chrm. Henry Wendt,
SmithKline Beecham, P.O. Box 7929,
Philadelphia, PA 19101, fax 215/751-4306
(Aqua Velva, Calgon bath products, Massengill
douches, Contact decongestant).

Star Trek: The Next Generalion garnered
mixed reviews for its March episode 'The
Outcast," in which the crew encountered an
androgynous race. One of the aliens, Soren
(Melinda Cullen), tells Commander Will Riker
of being born with the feelings of a female.
They fall in love but when their relationship is
discovered Soren is put on trial and sentenced
by her people to curative "psychotechnic"
treatment.
Ontheonehand,Sorengaveanimpassioned
speech saying "I am female. I was born that
way... All of the loving things you do with each
other, that is what we do. And for that we are
called misfits and deviants and criminals."
But in the end she is "cured." or maybe
brainwashed. and rejects Riker. Many found
the conclusion ambiguous and disturbing.
While there were elements to praise, no
mention was made of gays in the future or
about anti-gay discrimination in Earth's past.
Both would have been natural to mention.
Before his death, Star Trek creator Gene
Roddenberry told The Advocale "In the fifth
s~n...viewers will see more of shipboard
life (including) gay crew members in day-today circumstances." This didn't happen.
Ask for real gay characters next season by
writing Rick Bennan, Executive Producer,
Star Trek: The Next Generalion, Paramount
Pictures, 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
90038.

Roseanne: ExH Leon

Maple Drive: Gay Family Orama
Doing Time On Map/£ Drive, a TV movie

Rosemine,winnerofa1992GLAADMedia
Award, was the only sitcom on TV to feature
a recurring gay character (Martin Mull as
Leon, Roseanne's openly gay boss). On a
recent episode Mull broke up with his lover
but started dating someone new (Rick Dees, in
a guest appearance).
Mull is moving on and will not be returning
next season. but ask the producers to continue
their groundbreaking inclusion of gay
characters on TV's highest rated series.
Write to Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner,
Executive Producers, Roseanne, CarseyWerner Co., 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio
City, CA 91604.

broadcast last March on Fox, was a realistic
and moving look at a closeted gay son driven
to attemptsuicide because of his family's rigid
expectations. "Matt," (William McNamara)
later comes out and mends fences with his
lover and with his family. The final
reconciliation scene with his conservative
father (James Sikking) was particularly
affecting. (The film was directed by
thirtysomething's Ken Olin.)
It's important to give Fox positive feedback
(and ask for more gay inclusion on future
projects) by writing Peter Chemin, President,
Fox Broadcasting, 10201 West Pico Blvd.,
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June is gone; July
is almost at the halfway mark, and
except for not being
able to water the lawn
(ldidn'twanttomow
it, anyway) it's going
to be a great summer.
We've feasted medievally, paraded,
peacock'd, quilt sale'd, elected various new
representatives, met for both business and
pleasure, enjoyed the sun and even welcomed
an occasional drizzle of strangely rare Oregon
rain.
Now we 're looking forward to the contest to
select new Oregon State Leatherman and
Leatherwoman on August 16. That's at
Darcelle's, and we'll have a terrific field of
contestants, very knowledgeable judges and
some of the state's finest to entertain you.
Current title holders, Joey White and Echo,
will be on hand, and we hope to see you there.
Come meet them-they've represented us for
this past year, and have our thanks for job well
done. The winners in this competition go on to
the national contests in Chicago and San
Francisco, so it's worth the effort.
The Knights are still busy planning for
Assembly '92, which we 're hosting over the
Labor Day weekend For only $75, you get six
meals, cocktail parties, a Sternwheeler cruise
and barbecue and an All-Chapter Show which
lets you see how talented our brother and sister
Knights can be, and should make history of
one kind or another. Our host hotel, the Holiday
Inn (formerly Cosmopolit 'll) is holding a large
special rate, and
block of rooms, at a
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sit back and enjoy.
Our July meeting was at Dr. Paul's house,
and we all stuffed with a back-yard barbecue
afterward. Good idea, and the few showers
that started the afternoon didn' t slow us down
a bit. We 're planning more meetings in otherthan-bar locations, and I might even be
motivated to clean off the deck. The neighbors
are bound to appreciate the effort.
I got Herman, my VW camper, back from
the shop (again) yesterday, and so I can make
the deadline for this month, and meet some of
the people who bring us The Lavender Network
every month, I'll drive to Eugene tomorrow
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HIV/AIDS News
by Spinner Jones
Women and AIDS
In an editorial entitled "Avoiding Women,"
Robert Marks, editor of Focus, writes that

opportunistic infections missed or
misdiagnosed because mv infection is not
suspected. When detection does occur awoman
mayprogressfromanAIDSdiagnosistodeath
twice as fast as a man. In July 1990, the CDC
published a study stating that 65 pa-cent of
IIlV-infected women died without filling the
CDCdefinitionofAIDS. Theramifications.o f
such under-representation are enormous:
women are denied disability benefits; their
illness may go untreated, and research efforts
are skewed, distorting general knowledge of
AIDS and its treabnents.
The classic early manifestations of AIDS in
women are usually gynecological
complications such as chronic vaginal yeast
infection, anal or genital warts and ulcers,
herpes simplex virus and pelvic inflammatory

women are still not recognized as the fastest
growing group of mv cases.
Hesuggeststhattensofthousandsofwomen
would be alive if there was foresight in the
epidemic's early years. If all those with the
virus were equally recognized. we would have
a better chance of increasing resources and
maintaining critical exchanges of scientific
information. The cause of the vast increase of
AIDS cases among women is that "we shy
away from the awesome tasks of addressing
the societal problems women face when they
attempt to access health care and protect
themselves from IIlV infection." Currently
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classification system for AIDS should address
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living with mv.
(Source: NAPWA Link AIDS Bulletin
Board)

Candida (Thrush)
The fungus Candida albicans is one of the
normal organisms found in the mouth. gastrointestinal tract (throat, esophagus, stomach,
and bowel) vagina and skin of healthy
individuals. It produces infection only when a
particular change in the body's immune system
occurs.
In people with HIV, Candida infections are
a common problem. especially in the mouth.
although the fungus can also be found in the
esophagus, skin. rectum or vaginL The oral
candida infection is called thrush and appears
as white or cream colored patches on the
tongue, lips, gums or lining of the mouth.
There can be a different type of presentation
with candida in the mouth, which is
characteril.ed by a reddish rippled area or by
cracks at the corners of the mouth. It may
cause swelling, painful or burning sensations,
and changes in taste. Itis usually diagnosed by
its characteristic appearance. In women.
Candidamayfirstappearasavaginalinfection
that does not respond to standard treatment.
The symptoms are severe vaginal itching and
thick curd-like discharge.
Trea!ments for oral candidainfectioninclude
Nystatin, which is swished in the mouth and
swallowed, and Clotrimazole, usually in
lozenge form. which is dissolved in the mouth.
These treatments generally do not have serious
side effects butmay initially, or upon recurrent
infection, prove ineffective.
The next line of treatment, if the infection
pa-sists, may be Ketoconazole, or Fluconazole.
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Update
fluctuations on hormone levels in women and
is not recommended in pregnant women.
As always, make sure your doctor knows all
the medications you take. Caffeine, beer,
breads with
yeastandhighcarbohydrate
foods may also
contribute to
Candida.
Suggested
holistic treatments for thrush include: (I) aloe
vera juice as a gargle, (2) camomile tea.
chaparral tea. (3) bodium bicarbonate and
water. (Make a mixture of the ingredients and
rinse mouth thoroughly after a meal. Do this
three or four additional times throughout the
day. Do not rinse the mouth with anything else
immediately afterwards.), (4) garlic eithm' in
its natural form or in a tablet supplement, (5)
pau d 'Arco tea. (Use enough to make ~ dark
tea. Boil 20minutes and thensteep20minutes.
Do not store in the refrigerator for longer than
but try to drink about 1 quart per
48 hs_
day •h (6) Cap-ystatin and Kap-ycidin. These
remedies are available through some health
food shops.
(Source: Vancouvm' PWA Newsletter)

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Some HIV-positive people develop a
photosensitive reaction of the skin during
increased sun exposure. This reaction can be
severeandmayresultinredpatchesonexposed
body parts, epecially the hands,
forearms, side of the neck arid
face.
Heavy exposure to UV light
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such as Band-Aids, gauze, cotton swabs and
hot water bottles can remain in the bathroom,
but medications and creams should be moved
to a dry, cool place. If you choose a cupboard
or a drawer in the kitchen. be sure it isn't too
near the sink, dishwasher or stove. And it's
very important to keep medication out of reach
of children! H you are unsure whether to keep
a medicatjon. check with your doctor. Check
to see that your prescriptions are propl2'ly
filled and are the correct dosage ordered by
your doctor.
(Source: Head to Toe Wellness Newsletter,
B.C. Medical Association)

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Eugene Group Angers KKK
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by Irene K. Hislop
The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan are mad.
The voice on the answering machine sowided
eerily familiar; it was like all the voices that
leave threatening messages on machines at
night-low and growly.
''What's Clergy and Laity Concerned having
their phone number on a recording machine of
somebody who wears the Klan's colors in a
blasphemous way? Blasphemers are not a
good thing ... We are very upset."
It's a disturbing greeting to find at work. but
CALC's staff is used to that sort of thing.
According to CALC board member Norman
Riddle, community members have been very
supportive, and the calls are under
investigation. Security has been increased at
CALC's office.
On June 30, members of Communities
Against Hate, which is affiliated with CALC,
gathered at the Federal Building in Eugene to
educate people about the connections between

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this as someone else's problem. Groups like
the Oregon Citizens Alliance and the recent
the Klan make Dan Quayle look progressive
Supreme Court ruling declaring cross-burning
on family issues; Klan literature blames
protected speech. Some members dressed in
Klan-stylerobesandneo-Naziuniforms;others
working women for high unemployment rates.
Neo-Nazis would just as soon bash a queer as
handed out pamphlets about Communities
Against Hate and the OCA initiative. Some
a person of color. CAH can help those who
have been bashed with referrals and some
drivers yelled in anger as they passed. mistaking
information on hate crimes law.
the group for actual white supremacists.
According to CAH members, this is nothing
Local straight media didn't really seem to
get it, either. Generally, they ignored any
new for Oregon. While Eugene doesn't have
a large population of
mention of the OCA
by the demonstrators.
Nazi skinheads, the
The Register-Guard
city, like all of
Oregon, has ahistory
ran a large photo of
the group, along with
of Klan activity.
demonstrator's
"Oregon," said
Hartrich, "I believe,
names. That's how
has the largest
the caller knew to look
number of Christian
up Lisa Hartrich and
Identity churches in
give her a call too.
thecountry, which is
"Yeah, I um, I um,
I'm not really sure
pretty scary."
Currently, white
what message I
should leave you,"
supremacists are
said the same voice
most active in rural
southern and eastern
that was on CALC's
machine. ''I saw your
Oregon, butPortland
picture in the paper.
has a problem with
That was really nice.
racist
skinhead
Why don't you do
gangs.
something about all
According to
CAH
member
the babies that are
Arwen DeSpain,
being killed? You
know what I mean?
Oregon once had the
Get a grip, lady. You
largest
Klan
Pseudo-Klan Attracts Attention membership west of
know? Cause you
wear our colors like
the Mississippi.
Earlier this century, Oregon• s government and
that and it's just not right"
After learning of the message on CALC's
media were largely controlled by the Klan.
machine, Hartrich was expecting a call. They
"In 1857," said DeSpain, "there was a law
passed where no Mongolians or mulattos were
even have a pretty good idea what the caller is
involved with.
allowed to be in Oregon. They had six months
"I would say based on the language and
to leave if they were caught Oregon had
different things you could read into it," said
sundown laws until 1940. I think that in the
Hartrich, "that probably he belongs maybe to
rural areas there are sort of informal sundown
Southern Justice, which is a skinhead group
laws. If you talk to any person of color, they
tend to skirt those areas when travelling."
that seems to be corning from Vancouver
(Wash.)."
Joseph Lane, after whom Lane County was
Southern Justice, a Klan splinter group, is
named, was apparently a Klan member, and
ironically one of Eugene's more ethnically
suspected of putting a sticker on the mural
outside CALC, which depicts a happy,
diverse areas, the Whitaker neighborhood, may
ethnically diverse group. The sticker reads
be named after a Klan Grand Dragon. CALC
staffer Eric Ward has found records that show
"You have been paid a social visit by the
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. Don't make our
the controversial cross on Skinner's Butte had
to be replaced often because it kept burning
next visit a business call." Southern Justice
has been trying to recruit Eugene and
down.
For more information on CALC or CAH, or
Springfield youths recently.
to report a hate crime, cl!,}l 485-1755. "9'
White gays and lesbians shouldn't think of

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Hate Crimes Report
Compiled by Richard J. Schulte

OnJ1D1e 23, the Supreme Court struck down
aStPaul"Bias-MotivatedCrimeOrdinance,"
saying it violated the First Amendrnentright to
free speech. While the tribunal's ruling
overturns the Twin Citys' ban on displaying a
symbol that one knows or has reason to know
"arouses anger, alarm or resentment in others
on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or
gender," the decision may not ban hate crime
legislation altogether.
Justice Antonin Scalia's opinion "is a very
confusing one," charged Deanna Duby, a key
attorney with People for the American Way.
"It gives no guidance to city officials or state
legislators who want to fashion hate crimes
legislation that will be constitutional."
Gay groups such as the Human rights
Campaign FWld say they support free speech,
even for anti-gay bigots, but fear the tribunal's
ruling may threaten hate crimes laws.
''This decision reminds all gays and lesbian
Americans that we need a president appointing
judges to the Supreme Court who is sympathetic
to the needs.of minorities, and understands the
discrimination that many Americans still face,"
said Gregory King, Communications director
for the HRCF.
The following is a statement by Martin
Hiraga, grassroots organizer at the National
Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute in
Washington O.C.:
"The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Policy Institute is concerned that state ind
local lawmakers may view [the ruling] against
the St. Paul hate crime law as something it is
not-a ban on hate crime legislation altogether.
In a time when the number of hate crimes
perpetrated against lesbians, gay men, women
and people of color is increasing at a shocking
rate, we are alarmed that this ruling will have
a chilling effect on the passage of new
legislation that protects these citizens from
hate attacks.
"Although the court's 9-0 decision to
overturn the St. Paul City statute was
unanimous, there clearly is a sharp division
among the justices on the justification for the
ruling. The hate crime legislation uses
derogatory speech to lll!sess motivation for the
actual crim«>-a beating, attack, vandalism or
murder-and does not criminalize speech per

confusion sparked by the ruling to avoid acting
on legislation that penalizes crimes motivated
by hate.
"In its ruling the Supreme Court claims to
protect free speech. Ironically, hate crimes
have squelched the free speech and free
assembly rights oflesbians and gay men. Many
gay people and other victims of bias crime are
afraid to meet, organize or speak openly about
their lives because of fear of hate-motivated
attacks.
"RegardingtheStPaulstatuteitself,NGLTF
believed the law was ovecbroad and that it
would, in fact, 1Dldermine freedom of speech.
As a people who enjoy few guaranteed rights,
including freedom of speech and assembly
(although even those rights can and have been
denied gays), we are committed to protecting
the First Amendment However, it is our view
thatthevastmajorityofhatecrimelawsdonot
infringe upon freedom of speech and are an
essential tool in the fight against bias violence.
We remain resolute in our determination to
pursue carefully crafted hate crime legislation
at the local, state and federal levels.
''The court's ruling does not affect the
Federal Hate Crime Statistics Act or other
local or state data collection laws. NGLTF and
its allies will continue to press for vigorous
implementation of the federal hate crime law.
"Justice Scalia, writing for the majority,
claimed the St. Paul law was too narrow in
scope because it failed to include 'political
affiliation, union membership and
homosexuality.' Lesbians and gay men should
not be lulled into thinking the present court has
their interests at heart in this ruling. After all,
it was a Reagan-appointed conservative
Supreme Court that ruled lesbians and gay
men have no right to privacy in Bowers vs.
Hardwick in 1986.
"We call on every local, state and fedenl
official to confront and condemn hate speech
andtoenforcehatecrimelawsineveryinstance
where they are in place. And we call on
legislators to enact hate crime laws to penalize
crimes that target lesbians, gay men, people of
color and people with disabilities because of
who they are."

se. We fear lawmakers will hide behind

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• • •

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To Report a Hate Crime, ca·11:

1JU1ounce the publication of Hate Crimes:
Confronling Violence Against Lesbians and
Gay Men, an anthology co-edited by Gregory
Herek, Ph.D. andKevinBerrill, former director
of NGLTF's Anti-Violence Project and
currentlyorganiz.ationalandtrainingconsultant
withNGLTF.
Building on years of research and activism
by the two editors and numerous contributors,
the 18-chapter volume explores the nature,
scope, causes and consequences of the
destructive and much-0verlooked problem of
anti-gay violence. Beginning with an overview of the problem, the book examines the
social context of anti-gay hate crimes, the
psychology of bigotry and bashing, treatment
and service interventions, violence against
lesbian and gay youth, kids who attack gays,
mental health consequences of anti-gay
violence, and public-policy recommendations
for action.
Juxtaposed with the findings of academics,
researchers and practitionecs are devastating
survivor stories, including Claudia Brenner's
terrifying account, "Eight Bullets," which
describes the murderous attack which claimed
the life of her lover, Rebecca Wight, and left
Brenner severely wounded.
Hate Crimes portrays the trauma,
viciousness and profound societal impact of
anti-gay violence. In the book, Rep. John
Conyers, who was the lead sponsor of the
Federal Hate Crime Statistics Act in the House,
describes Hate Crimes as "a most thorough
and thoughtful book, one that should be read
by all Americans .... This gro1D1d-breaking book
sounds an alarm and provides tools for
understanding the dimensions of hate
violence."
"HateCrimestakesabroadanddeeplookat
an alarming and much-overlooked problem
and points the way for future study and action.
I recommend this pioneering book to anyone
who cares about this shocking injustice," said
NGLTF Director Urvashi Vaid.
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RU-486 Battle
Continues
STATEWIDE-Leaders in law, medicine,
science and women's rights have been meeting
to develop the Oregon strategy on the ongoing
state-by-sta~ effort to make the French drug
RU-486 available for research, safety testing
and clinical use in the U.S.
Recently, a Food and Drug Administration
import alert on RU-486 was challenged by a
pregnant woman attempting to bring one dose
of the physician prescribed medication into
the U.S. The Oregon RU-486 Task Force was
consulted in advance of this action by Dr.
Larry Lader, a national organizer and
reproductive rights activist
The Oregon RU-486 Task Force, based in
Eugene, is working to increase public
awareness ofthepotentialofRU-486 as a safe,
non-surgical means to end an early pregnancy
and as a treatment for breast cancer,
endometriosis, meningioma and Cushing's
Syndrome; to gain Investigative New Drug
Permits for clinical testing in Oregon; and to

join the forward-thinking states whose
legislatures have taken leadership to remove
thepoliticallymotivated barriers to importation
and use of this promising option for women.
California, Maine, New Hampshire and Hawaii
have passed resolutions requesting removal of
the import alert and expressing willingness to
begin testing in their states. Similar legislation
has been introduced in Alaska, Illinois,
Minnesota and New York.
The Supreme Court decision of the
Pennsylvania case and the November
presidential election are intensifying the
urgency for movement on this issue.

Religious Coalition
Forms
PORTLAND-People of Faith Against
Bigotry announced July 3 that it has formed to
stop the OCA in its attempt to endanger civil
rights. PFAB is an interfaith coalition of
Christians, Jews and other people of faith
concerned about the gathering cloud of hate,
discrimination and fear brought by the OCA.

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Dan Stutesman of the American Friends
Service Committee and PFAB member stated
that, "People of Faith Against Bigotry will not
sit by quietly while the OCA claims to speak in
the name of God and morality. The OCA
wants to make their particular religious views
the law for all people in Oregon. The OCA
wants to destroy the religious freedom which
Oregonians now enjoy."
Cecil Prescod, PFAB member and United
Church of Christ minister, stated, "A
fundamental principle ofour society is religious
freedom. Religious liberty depends upon the
state remaining neutral on matters offaith. My
religious freedom is only guaranteed when
everyone's religious freedom is respected."
"It is vital for the faith community to speak
out about human rights," said DeEtte Wald
Beghtol, PFAB member and chair of the
Peacemaking Unit of the Presbytery of the
Cascades. ''TheOCAh~ led people to believe
that their bigoted views are shared by all
Christians. It just is not so. We want people to
know that we see our faith as a call to love, not
hate; a call to be inclusive, not narrow-minded.
We are offended that the OCA presumes to
speak for all Christians, while at the same time
theydon'tfollow Jesus' commandment 'Love
your neighbor as yourself.' PFAB wants to
remind people of faith that love is our highest
calling."
PFAB believes that no minority group will
be safe if theOCA is successful in its initiative.
The OCA is doing just what the Nazis did,
targeting one minority at a time. Their next
target could be Jews, Catholics, racial
minorities, immigrants or women. All of these
groups have been the target of hate groups here
in Oregon.
People of Faith Against Bigotry is pleased
that the bishops and executives of the 17
denominations of Ecumenical Ministries of
Oregon have unanimously spoken out against
the OCA initiative. PFAB is a grassroots
organization working within congregations,
parishes and synagogues to give voice to the
call against bigotry and in supporting diversity
and mutual acceptance in our society.
The grassroots networking among the
religious community is an essential component
of this work for human rights and justice.
PFAB plans many activities including
workshops, speakers, prayer services and
candlelight vigils throughout Oregon. A media
campaign entitled "No Bigotry in My Name"
is being planned. The idea is to get hundreds
of names of people from every denomination
and religion throughout Oregon to publicly
state that the OCA dQes not speak for them.
PFAB is a grassroots organization designed
to help organize events in their local
community. People of Faith Against Bigotry
can be reached at: 2249 E. Burnside St.,
Portland, OR 97214, or by calling Dan
Stutesman at (503) 230-9427.

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Red Wing Chosen
for Fellowship
PORTLAND-Donna Russell Red Wing,
executive director of the Lesbian Community
Project, has been accepted as a member of the
first class of Advocacy Institute Fellows. She
will join 11 other fellows, selected from across
the country, for a 10-day fellowship program
at the Advocacy Institute in Washington. D.C.
this September.
Fellows represent a diversity of progressive
issues and activisms from immigration to
violence against women and children, from
health care legislation to lesbian and gay rights.
The other Advocacy Fellows for 1992 are: the
Rev. Zachary Bruce, Sr., Seattle, Wash.;
Amelia Castillo, El Paso, Texas;TamaraDahn.
Vallejo, Calif.; Maria Escobar, San Francisco,
Calif.; Susan Glaser, West Palm Beach, Fla;
Lehua Lopez, Albuquerque, N.M.; Valencia
Fay Mays, Washington. D.C.; Candice Quinn.
Waldorf, Md.; Linda Sanschagrin, San
Antonio,Texas;DavidSmith,NewYorlc,N.Y.;
and Dennis Specht, Homer, Alaska.

Progress Made
in Salem
SALEM-The City of Salem and
surrounding areas are encountering successes
in their fight against the OCA. From February
to April the OCA was allowed to gather petition
signatures at Lancaster Mall. The local
community applied pressure on Lancaster Mall
managers by writing over 200 letters, phoning
their disapproval, protesting in the mall and
involving lawyers-all of which forced a
decision that neither the OCA nor gay rights
activists would be allowed in the mall.
Most recently, the Salem City Council
adopted the Human Rights Commission's
resolution opposing the OCA initiative. This
made headlines in the Statesman-Journal on
June 8. This date also marked the first airing
of"Nightscene." The gay-positive show now
has a regular viewing timeofTuesday evenings
at 10 p.m., Channel 34. Hopefully the airing
time will expand to twice a week starting in
July. See section 2C of each Monday edition
of the Statesman-Journal for show topics.
Committee members are currently working
to develop and present a civil rights ordinance
to the City of Salem and to the Marion and Polk
County Commissions, should the OCA not
receive the required signatures for their ''No
Special Rights" ballot initiative. Action will
be postponed until the fall outcome if the OCA

does collect the required signatures.
CHFO Mid-Willamette Chapter holds
general meetings on the .secnd and fourth
Sundays of the month, 7 p.m., Upper Deck.
The next meeting dates are Aug. 9 and Aug.
23. The new Bigot Buster line is operating.
Anyone who sees the OCA collecting
signatures can call 373-4173.

Packwood Urged to
Speak Out
STATEWIDE-Democratic senatorial
nominee Les AuCoin called on Senator Bob
Packwood to publicly repudiate the Oregon
Citizens Alliance and the state Republican
Party's anti-choice delegation to the
Republican National Convention "for their
opposition to a woman's right to choose."
AuCoin, who is an organii.er and one of the
co-chairsoftheHousePro-ChoiceTaskForce,
said that "Packwood should publicly announce
that he opposes the OCA and their campaign
of hate, and he should publicly disavow the
state Republican Party delegate's anti-choice
stance."

This is not the time, AuCoin said, "for
elected officials to remain silent in the face of
the Supreme Court's undermining of Roe v.
Wade. Rather, it is time for elected officials
who embrace a woman's right to choose to
speak out and to help lead the fight against
those who want to impose their own personal
and restrictive views on American women."
Newspaper reports said that Marylinn
Shannon, a Republican national
committeewoman. recently met with leaders
of the OCA and Oregon Right to Life to help
organi:ze the election of anti-abortion activists
to the Oregon Delegation to the Republican
national convention. Shannon is a member of
the Republican National Coalition for Life, a .
group formed by conservative activist Phyllis
Schlafly to support the Republican party's
platform call for a constitutional amendment
to ban abortion.
Tia Plympton. state president of Oregon
NOW, said that Packwood "must make it
clear to every woman in the state that he
opposes the OCA and the state Republican
delegation's anti-choice views. With an antichoice president and and anti-choice Supreme
Court, the stakes are too high here in Oregon
for Packwood to remain silent in the face of
this growing anti-choice threat"
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Mary Nolan, past president of Oregon
NARAL, said that Packwood "should be
helping to lead the fight against these OCAinspired threats, rather than remaining silent"
She said that Packwood "should publicly state
his opposition to the OCA."

Recovery Retreat
Planned
LINCOLN CITY-"Courage to Change" is
the theme of the Fourth Annual Lavender
Waves Retreat, which will be Oct. 8-11. This
drug- and alcohol-free retreat is for lesbians
in recovery, and will follow an open 12-step
formal Participants come to shaxe recovery,
growth, love and caring. The goal of the
retreat is to be a safe place to heal and have
fun.
The retreat will be at Camp West Wind, just
north of Lincoln City on the Central Oregon
Coast Surrounded by the ocean, the Salmon
River and 500 acres of rain forest, Camp West
Wind is a beautiful and peaceful place to find
freedom, happiness and joy. New cabins have
been built for greater comfort.

The program will offer workshops on
empowerment, healthy relationships, and
working through childhood abuse issues.
Workshop leaders will return and expand
upon last year's workshops. Meetings will be
held for sharing and learning. A talent show
and dance are planned. Healthy, delicious
food is a priority and received rave reviews last
year.
If you are interested in joining the activities
and festivities for three or four days, leading a
meeting, volunteering or want more
information or registration forms or flyers
write or call Lavendez Waves, PO Box 662,
Waldport, OR 97394, (503) 563-3569. There
is a discount for early registration.

Wiccan Group
Welcomes Gays
PORTLAND-CedarStar, a Wiccan
Household in the Portland area, is holding
Waxing and Waning Moon Circles.
WitchCraft, also know as the Craft of the
Wise, is an old religion. I tis based on remnants
of pagan worship still to be found in country

activities and hints found from archaeological
excavations. It is a religion based on the cycle
of the seasons, known as the Wheel of the
Year, andmythsoftheGoddess and her consort,
the Lord of the Dance.
In general witches circle in groups composed
of men and women and children. The sex and
sexuality of the participants is important only
in u much as it is important to that member.
For more information, call 284-4455.

Winter Sports
Festival Planned
STATEWIDE-Gay and lesbian sports
aren't limited to summer any more. March
1993 will see the first Slide for Pride, Team
Seattle's Winter Sports Festival. The festival,
a world-first, is scheduled for March 12-14,
1993. It features Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing,
figure skating, ice hockey, innertube party,
open ice skating for everyone as well as hockey
and ski racing clinics.
The Alpine skiing events will be held at
Crystal Mountain, perhaps Washington's finest
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giant slalom. The courses are set to
accommodate all skiing levels. In fact, there
are categories for telemarkers, snowboarders
and the physically challenged skiers as well.
There will be racing clinics prior to the races.
Figure skating categories include singles
arld pairs competitions (perhaps "similar
pairs?''). Ice dancing will feature a variety of
dancing styles. Skating events are scheduled
for the Highlands Ice Arena and the Seattle
Center Arena.
Slide for Pride is pleased to include a4-on4 round robin hockey tournament Even. if you
have never played hockey, you are invited to
give it a try. We'll be offering a hockey
instruction clinic as part of the festival.
Who says is can't be done? The Slide for
Pride will include the Northwest's first
innertube races at the Snoqualmie Tubing and
Snowplay area. There's even a rope tow so
you don't have to struggle back up the hill.
The Nordic skiing events will be held at
Snoqualmie Pass. There will be two races, 5K
and lOK. Each race is designed to
accommodatealllevelsofcrosscountryskiers.
Clinics will be conducted prior to all races.
For information, call Team Seattle at (206)
634-1843, John Sutherland at (206)329-3130
or Dennis Bailey in Eugene at 343-1628.

Soromunqi Opens
to .New Members
EUGENE-Soromundi: Lesbian Chorus of
Eugene will open for new members this fall.
During the 1992 performance season there
were 47 active members in the chorus, 42
singers, 3 music and 2 production staff
members.
Soromundi membership is open to all
women. There are no requirements or
auditions. Soromundi invites and encourages
participation from women of color in the
community. They are seeking diversity:
women of ethnic, racial, socioeconomic and
differently abled backgrounds. Soromundi
seeks to foster awareness of, and appreciation
for, diversity and accessibility within our own
lesbian and gay community as well as the
greater Eugene/Springfield community.
Soromundi is committed to lesbian visibility
and pride. All members can share in this
commitment by participating in several
performances in a variety ofsettings, attending
weekly rehearsals, focusing during rehearsals

and performances, participating (on some level)
in chorus business and having fun singing
together.
The first meeting of the season will be held
on Sept 1. Women who are interested in
joining Soromundi are asked to call Pamela at
683-8626 or write to us at Soromundi, P.O.
Box 11045, Eugene, OR, 97404 as soon as
possible.

Shirts Raise Funds
for Al DS Research
PORTLAND-Like the red ribbons pinned
to thousands of lapels, shirts and awards-show
gowns, Red Ribbon T-shirts promote AIDS
awareness. They also contribute directly to
fighting the disease. One-quarter of the sales
price of Red Ribbon T-shirts will benefit the
American Foundation for AIDS Research.
Designed and manufactured by the Bruno
Company with trompe l'oeil red ribbons silk
screened on white 100 percent cotton shirts,
Red Ribbon T-shirts retail for $20 and are sold
nationally arld through mail order. A label
affixed to each shirt explains that $5 from the
(continued on page 34)

Volunteering on a hotline is just
one way to get involved in the
effort to fight HIV and AIDS.
Doing outreach in a bar, participating in a walk-a-thon ,0'*t <
or working in a care facility are other ways. Everyone • ~ 1'
can become involved-gay or straight, male or female,
N young or old, black or white. If you're HIV positive, you can
surround yourself with the support you need to live a long and
healthy life. To find out more about what you can do,
call CAP's Hotline • at 223-2437 V/fDD.

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end the AIDS epidemic. Since 1985, with
support contributed entirely by the private
sector, AmFAR has provided over $44 million
in funding to 680 AIDS-related projects.
The T-shirt is available in the Portland area
at the Jelly Bean, 721 S.W. 10th SL

Shibley Named
As Delegate
PORTLAND-State Rep. Gail Shibley
represented Portland and Oregon as a delegate
to this summer's Democratic National
Convention.
The official decision came at the Oregon
State Democratic Party convention in Portland.
Shibley cast her vote for Democratic
presidential candidate Bill Clinton. Convention
delegates forged the party's platform and
decided who will receive the Democratic
nomination for president. The convention
filled New York City's Madison Square
Garden July 13-16.
"I'm very pleased to have the opportunity to
participate in the convention," Shibley said.
"It's an honor to be selected."
The Oregon delegation . comprises 57
members, including seven elected state
officials. The other state officials are Sen.
Bill Bradbury, Sen. Shirley Gold, Sen. Tim
Hill. Rep. Heidy Reijken, Sen. Frank Roberts
and Labor Commissioner Mary Wendy
Roberts.
. Hill. Reijken and Mary Wendy Roberts join
Shibley in supporting the Clinton nomination,
according to Paddy McGuire, Oregon State
Directorof the Clinton for President campaign.
The 57 Oregonians joined delegations
throughout the United States for a total of
4,289 delegates at the convention.
This was not Shibley's first taste of
Democratic politics on the national level. For
six years she was a senior aide to former U.S.
Rep. Jim Weaver of Oregon.
While she works to help earn Clinton the
presidential nomination, Shibley has other
goals as well. "I'm looking forward to the
opportunity to meet committed Democrat
activists from all over the country. The
convention is a terrific forwn; it lets us say,
'Herc's who we are and here's what's important
to us,"' she stated.
"I believe we'll be able to forge a unanimous
and broad-based coalition for victory in
November," she says, "because Oregon and
the Northwest can't afford another four years
of George Bush."

New Atheist Center
Opens Doors
PORTLAND-The U.S. Census Bureau in
its Statistical Abstract of the United States
1986-1991 estimates that persons with "none"
or ''no religion" comprise nine percent of the
population.. This significant percentage has
had no place to escape the religious beliefs that
permeate American society. That is, until a
group of Portland atheists formed the Center
for Rational Thought and set about opening an
Atheist Community Center.
The center, the first of its kind in the United
States, is located at 415 S.W. 13th Ave and
held its grand opening on Sunday, June 28.
Dedicated to providing an island of refuge for
atheists in an ocean of religious nmnoil. the
Atheist Community Center will house a library,
bookstore, counseling center and meeting
room.

Activists Hit
with 'SLAPP Suit'
PORTLAND-An Oregon group with the
goal of forcing lesbians and gays ,back into the
• closet has broadened its attack by launching a
class action suit against 21 Portland opponents.
On May 12, Paul C. DeParrie, an OCA
activist and self-described "world-wide leader"
of the anti-abortion movement, filed suit against
a number of prominent Northwest gay rights
leaders, lesbian/gay, feminist and civil liberties
organizations' the Fred Meyer Corporation;
municipal officials and the city government of
Portland as a whole. He is demanding over
$14 million in damages.
DePaniecharges that Radical Women, Bigot
Busters, Campaign for a Hate Free Oregon,
· Lesbian Community Project and Queer Nation,
along with several individuals including
Radical Women organizer Adrienne Weller
and Police Chief Tom Potter, conspired to
depriveOCA petitioners of their right to gather
signatures on local and statewide initiatives.
Weller sees dePanie's legal attack as a
SLAPP suit (a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public
Participation) and a test of right wing strength
that will have national repercussions. "This
lawsuit makes meeting and discussing strategy
to stop the neo-Nazis and the far right into a
conspiracy if later a confrontation between the
homophobes and the pro-civil rights forces
occurs,"shesaid, "A victoryfordeParriewould
be as devastating to the rights of free speech,
assembly and association as night riders in

KKK hoods."
Using both federal civil rights laws and
Oregon's anti-racketeering act, dePaniemakes
sweeping charges that the defendants colluded
to deprive him and other OCA petitioners of
their First Amendment rights. He claims they
plotted to commit acts of burglary, assault,
fraud, intimidation, destruction of property
and inciting riot at the Fred Meyer stores in
Portland where, until Fred Meyer obtained a
court order banning free speech activities on
its property, the OCA regularly set up tables to
petition voters. DeParrie is asking the court
for an injunction ordering gay rights activists
to stay at least 25 feet away from petitioners.
DeParrie has already filed a discovery
motion demanding the defendants' internal
meeting minutes and correspondence,
contributors'namesandtaxrecords. "Luckily,"
says Weller, "we have a very strong precedent
to help fight this fishing expedition.. The
freeway hall case victory in Seattle,
Washington, two months ago confirmed
constitutional privacy protections for the
internal records of activist groups."
The deadline for responses or motions for
dismissal is Aug. 1. For more information, call
Radical Women at (503) 289-7082.

No on Hate
Needs Volunteers
EUGENE-No On Hate-Lane Co. is looking
for volunteers to help staff-booths at the Lane
County Fair and the Eugene Celebration.. 1ne
group hopes to find between 40 and 1OOpeople
to help out at the fair on Aug. 17 through 23.
For more information on the fair booth, call
Katie at485-5363. Training will be provided.
In addition to the booth at Eugene
Celebration, No On Hate-Lane Co. will also be
in the parade. Creative peop~ are needed to
help plan, construct and organize the group's
entry. They are also looking for a convertible
car and/or a flatbed truck. And, of course,
they'd like to have people on the floal Call
688-1601 for information on getting involved
in the Eugene Celebration.
No On Hate-Lane Co. always needs more
volunteers and funds for their on-going antiOCA work. They especially need people to
put on house parties. House parties are an
opportuny to inform friends and neighbors
about the OCA, sign up new volunteers and
raise funds. Fer more information about house
parties,cal1Jeanat746-6148. Toseehowyou
can help, call 688-1601 and watch for updates
in future issues of The Lavender Network.. If
you have already signed up as a volunteer and
haven't been called, don't despair. The most
intensive part of the campaign is the two or
three months before the election. 'Y

August 1992

M,iiit•kiliF
In Loving Memory:
David E. Montgomery
April 20, 1954June 17, 1992
David E. Montgomery died June 17 at
Roosevelt Hospital in New York City of
complications from AIDS. He was 38.
David was the brother of former Lavender
Network editor Martha Burdick. who now
lives in Tucson, Ariz. He was born in
Marblehead, Mass., April 20, 1954, and grew
up in New Hampshire. He lived in Boston,
Denver and for 15 years in New York City
before he died. His many jobs included work
as a waiter in Greenwich Village's famous gay
restaurant, Trilogy, and for Colony Records in
Manhattan.
David was devoted to theater, movies, pop
music, women's rights, animal rights. and his
cats, Carlisle, Susan and Maureen. He was a
recovering alcoholic who proudly celebrated
his second anniversary ofsobriety four months
before he died. He was at peace and was not
afraid of death.
In addition to his immediate family, David
leaves his closest friends, Susan Harlan of San
Francisco and Dennis Gates of New York
City.

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Saturday 1
Eugene • Deno Taylor. co-editor Sexual
Harassment. Free. WCA. ASL. 8pm. Mother
Kali's. 2001 Franklin Blvd. FFI: 343-4864.
EuQene • Women 's struggl_es. Women's
ViS1ons show opens. See pg. 51.
Eugene • MPowerment Movie Night. My
Best Friend Is a Vampire. 8pm . 679 Lincoln.
FFI: 683-4303.
Portland • SisterSplrlt Lommos Celebration.
WCA. all women welcome. FFI: 294-0645.
Salem • All our lives written & c:irected by Erik
J. Henderson.w/On TldyEnc:lngs. See pg. 52.

Sunday 2--------,--~".'"'."

Eugen_
e • PeterWiide_& Louro Kemp. WOW
Holl . 7.30pm. $3-5. FFI. 687-2746.
Eugene• 6th Anniv. Worship. MCC. 4pm .
First Congregational Condon Chapel. FFI:
345-5963.
Eugene• MPowermentBisexual Rap Group.
discusslon open to both sexes. 6pm . 679
Lincoln. FFi: 683-4303.
Eugene • lntoduclng Emperor & Empress
Candidates Show. See pg 44.
Portland • The Roches. Roseland Theater.
$15 adv. $17.50 door. FFI : (206) 323-4130.

Monday 3 ________
Eugene• MPowerment Rap Group for gay
men. 8:30pm. 679 Lincoln. FFI: 683-4303.
Portland • AIDS Forum - Being_ AHve Medical
Update. 7pm . channel 11 (Ptld). 33 (Ore .
City). 38(Vanc). 43/47 (Mliw) .
Portland • Chat Club for gays. lesbians.
bisexuals who like to talk. Ali ages. $1.
7:30pm. NW Services Center. FFI: 321-5079.

Tuesday 4 ________
Portland • Nlghtscene TV - 1992 Goy &
Lesbian Pride Celebration . see Comm .
Resources for time & channels.

Wednesday 5 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Core Group.
Meeting of the decislon-moking body. All
welcome. 6pm. 679 Lincoln. FFI: 683-4303.
Eugene • Men's Rap Group. Coming out:
post. present. future. 7:30pm. Kolnonlo
Center. 1414 Kincaid.

Thursday 6 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowerment Project M Group.
Young gay & bisexual men discuss
relotlonshlps In the 90s. 5:30 refreshments.
6pm begin . 679 Lincoln. FFI : 683-4303 .

Friday 7 _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Project Open
House. 4- lOpm . 679 Lincoln. FFI : 683-4303.
Portland • B.J. Castleman. Donation. 57pm . It's My Pleasure. 4526 SE Hawthorne.
FFI :.236-0505
Portland • Potluck&meeting. Forest Group.
6:30 & 7:30 . FFI. 452-9820
Portland • Lust & Pity opens. See pg. 50.
Salem • On Tt1y Endngs & Al OJr l.Nes. ~ 8/1.

Saturday 8 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • Women's 2-step dance. WCA.
$3-5. 7-11 pm. Lessons 7-8:30 pm. Condon
School. FFI: 746-4106.

Eugene • . MPowerment ProJect Club
M.Dr.Seuss sPartyonP/anetM.9:30pm1om. FFI: 683-4303.
Portland • Lust & Pity, see 8/7.
Portland • Mt. Washington Climb. Forest
Group. FFl:288-2893.
Portland • Radical Women's Holiday
Bazaar. 10am. 7038 N. Fairport Pl. FFI: 2897082.
Portland• Safer Sex Lech.re. Free.Allwomen
welcome. 7pm. It's My Pleasure. 4526 SE
Hawthorne. Reservations & FFI: 236-0505.
Roseburg • Dance benefit for MCC. $3
sliding scale. 9pm. Eagles· Nest. FFI: 6799144.
Salem • Annual Western Show. Imperial
Court of the Willamette Empire. FFI: PO Bax
263. Salem 97308.
Salem • AH OU- LJves &OnTld; Enc:lngs. see 8/1

Sunday 9 _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Bike Trip. 7pm. 679
Lincoln. FFI: 683-4303.
Eugene• MPowerment Bisexual Rap Group.
see 8/2.
Portland • Radical Women· s Bazaar. Noon.
see 8/8.
Salem• Annual Picnic. Imperial Court of
the Willamette Empire. FFI: PO Bax263.Salem
97308.
Salem • AH OU- LJves &On Tk:Jy tndlngs. see 8/ 1.

MondaylO _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowerment Rap Group.see 8/3.
Portland • SlsterSplrlt Healing Circle. All
women welcome. 7:30pm. FFI : 294-0645 .
Portland • AIDS Forum - Being Alive Media/
Update. see 8/3 for time & channels.

Tuesday 11 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowerment Project M Group.
see 8/6.
Michigan • Michigan Womyn's Music
Festival. FFI: WWTMC. Dept. W. Box 22.
Walhalla. Ml 49458. (616) 757-4766.
Portland• Mon-to-MonSaferSexWorkshop.
Cascade AIDS Project. Free. 6:3(}9:30pm.
3835 SN Kelly. FFI: 223-5907.
Portland • Bread & Roses - Herstory of
Lesbian Music. 9- lOpm. KBOO 90.7fm.
Portland • Nlghtscene TV - Peacock In the
Park. see Comm. Resources for time &
channels.
Portland • Write from the Heart: lesbians
Healing from Heartache. editor Anita Pace
et. al. Free . 7pm. Sun's Cafe 1001 SN 10th.
FFI : 241-7726.

• Wednesday 12 _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Core Group. see 8/5.
Eugene• MPowermentPlzzo Porty. 7:30pm .
679 Lincoln. FFI: 683-4303.
Eugene • Men's Rap Group. Topic : Goy
rights. 7:30pm. Kolnonla Center. 1414
Kincaid.
•
.
Portland • SlsterSplrlt Celebration Planning
Mtg. All women welcome. WCA. 7:30pm.
408 SN 2nd.Suite 426. FFI: 294-0645.

Thursday 13 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Wave Pool Porty,
5pm. 679 Lincoln. FFI 683-4303.
Eugene • Meeting for area athletes
Interested In NW Gay and Lesbian Win.

Games. FFI: Dennis 343-1628 • ,
Mendocino Woodlands • 5tli Annual
Elderflower Womensplrlt Festival. $50-75/
women. $35-40 girls 11 & up. FFI : PO 31627.
San Francisco. CA 94131. (415) 285-5669 or
(916) 447-1728.
Portland • Lust & Pity. see 8/7.

Friday 14 _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowermentProJectHousePorty.
8pm-12am . 679 Lincoln. FFI : 683-4303.
Portland• Shabbotservlce. NevehShalom
gay/lesbian outreach. All welcome. 8:15
pm. Zldell chapel. FFI: Sheri 246-8831.
Portland • Lust & Pity. see 8/7.
Portland • SUper-Jacks. men-only safe sex club.
$5 donation. 8:30-10:~m. FFI: 796-1934.
Salem • All OU- Uves &On Tidy Endings. see 8/1 .

Saturday 15 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Movie Night.
Grease. see 8/ 1.
Eugene • MPowerment M of Color Group.
5pm. 679 Lincoln. FFI : 683-4303.
Portland• MOJreen Kelly &Non Collie. Saa pg. 51 .
Portland • LCP 7th Annual Softball
Tournament. FFI: 281-7340.
Portland • lust & Pity. see 8/7.
Portland • 6th Annual Ms. Leather & Ms.
Lace Pageant for lesbian teens. 11 pm . City
Nightclub. 13 NW 13th. FFI: 224-CITY.
Roseburg • Umpqua River Float & Picnic.
1pm. FFI: 679-9144.
Salem • AH OU- Uves & On Tidy Endings. see 8/1.

Sunday16 _ _ _ _ _- Eugene • Edward II. WOW Holl. 8pm . $7/8.
FFI : 687-2746.
Eugene • MPowerment Madonna B-doy
Party. 1-4:30Dm. 679 Lincoln. FFI : 683-4303.
Portland • Perfectly Positive Picnic In the
Pork. CAPHIVWellnessProgrom. For people
with HIV. friends & family. l-4pm. Lourelhurst
Park. FFI: 223-5907.
Portland • SlsterSplrlt Celebration. 6pm.
Forest Park. FFI : 294-0645.
Portland • Oregon State Leatherman &
Leatherwomon Contest. See pg . 25.

Monday 17 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Rap Group. see 8/3.
Eugene • Close Relationships - Ending
lsofotion men's workshop. 7-9 :30pm . FFf:
Chris Powers 683-1744.
Portland • AIDS Forum - Dental Issues & HIV.
see 8/3 for time & channels.

Tuesday 18 _________
Portland • Nlghtscene TV- Bill Clinton & Goy

Rights. see Comm . Resources for time &
channels.
Salem • Prince & Princess Show. Imperial
Court of the Willamette Empire. FFI: PO Box
263. Salem 97308.

Wednesday 19 _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Core Group. see 8/5.
Eugene • Men's Rap Group. Topic:
Oppression. 7:30pm. KolnonlaCenter.1414
Kincaid.
Portland • SlsterSplrlt Wiccon Discussion
Group. All women welcome. WCA. 7pm .
408 SN 2nd. Suite 426 ..FFI: 294-0645.

August 1992
Portland • Organizing Mtg. Nevada Test
Ban & lndgenous People's Rights. Portland
Chap. Healing Global Wounds. 7:30pm.
Liberty Tree Coffeehouse 344 NE 28th. FFI :
229-3969.

Thursday20 ______,---~
Eugene • MPowerment Project M Group, see 8/6.
Portland • Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.

Friday 21 _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Corvallis • Our Night out camping trip.
9am . Meet at Hollywood Video. 4th &
Harrison. FFI: 758-6712 or 75er314l.
Eugene • MPowerment Open House. aee 8/7.
Poi'tland • Plus Club SOclal Hour. CAP HIV
Wellness Prog. 5-8 pm . Balcony. Hobo's
Lounge. 120 NW 3rd. FFI : 223-5907.
Portland • Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.
Portland • Portland Gay Men's Chorus
auditions. No experience needed. For
location and appointment: 284-5386.
Rosebu~ • MCC Dessert SOclal & Game
Night. Bring afrlend&adesserttoshare. FFI:
679-9144.

Saturday 22 ------,-----

Eugene • MPowerment Movie Night.
Frankenhooker, see 8/ l.
Eugene • Voting for Emperor & Empress .
See pg 44.
Portland • Videos About & By Women.
Free. 12-Spm. It's My Pleasure. 4526 SE
Hawthorne, FFI: 236-0505.
Portland • SPA Lesbian. Gay & Bl Employees
potluck. All Fed. employees welcome. FFI:
631 -7767.
Portland • Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.
Portland • Portland Gay Men·s Chorus
auditions. No experience needed. For
location and appointment: 284-5386.
Roseburg • Mixed Music Dance. $3 slldlng
scale. 9pm. Eagles· Nest. FFI: 679-9144.

Sunday 23 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowerment Bike Trip. see 8/9.
Eugene • MPowerment Bl Rap Group. see 8/2.
Portland• Women's Rights Dayw/ Radical
Women,speakers.sklts.poetrv.$3donation.
$7 buffet at noon. l :30pm. Musclans Unlon
Hall. 325 NE 20th. Childcare. FFI: 289-7082.
Roseburg • Anti-Homophobic Violence
Workshopw/KevlnVerlllofNGLTF. l-4:30pm.
GALA Community Ctr. FFI : 679-9144.

& change. 7:30pm. Kolnonla Center. 1414
Kincaid.

Thursday 27 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene• MPowerment Ice Skating Party.
Spin. 679 Lincoln. FFI: 683-4303.
~ne • In TolNn .!h>w. See pg 44.
Eugene • Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual & Still
Catholic support group. Newman Center.
1250 Emerald. FFI: Jose 346-4468.
Portland • Women Worlcers: SparJ<plugs of
Laborvldeow/ Radical Women. 9.Jpper $4.
6:30pm. Standard Plaza. 1100 SW 6. 3rd ft.
conf. rm. A. FFI: 289-7082.
Portland • Kids & women lake trip. Thru 9.Jn.
Forest Group. FFI: 235-4667.
Portland • Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.

Friday 28 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • NAACP meeting. FFI: 485-4767.
~ • MPowermentProJ.HousePaty.see8/l4.
Eugene• OUtofTOINn 9low.See pg 44.
Portland • Sex Toys 101. Free. All women
welcome. It's My Pleasure. 4526 SE
Hawthorne. FFI: 236-0505.
Portland• Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.
Portland • Super-Jacks. men-only safe sex
club. $5 donation. 8:30-10:30pm. FFI : 7961934.

Saturday 29 _ _ _ _ __
MPowerment Movie Night.
Mommy Deaest. see 8/ l.
Eugene • MPowerment M of Color Group.
see8/l5.
Eugene • Coronation Ball. see pg 44.
Portland • B.J. Castleman. Donation. It's
My Pleasure. 4526 SE Hawthorne. FFI: 2360505.
Portland• Lesbian SelfDefense. LCP. $5-15
w/lunch. 9am-5pm. Reg. by8/l0. FFI : 2230071.
Portland • Zoo Smith performance. Free.
9pm. Cafe Lena. 2239 SE Hawthorne. FFI:
238-7087.
Portland • Lust & Pffy. see 8/7.
Eugene •

Sunday 30 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Bl Rap Group, see 8/2.
Eugene • Victory Brunch. See pg 44.
Eugene • Lorretta Neet·s birthday
celebration. Location TBA. OUTPac & 0.Jeer
Nation. l-4pm. FFI: 683-4812.

Monday 31 _ _ _ _ __

Monday24 _ _ _ _ _____,.~

Eugene• MPowerment Rap Group.see 8/3.

Eugene• MPowerment Rap Group. see 8/3.
Portland • AIDS Forum - More on Chinese
Herbs & HIV. see 8/3 for time & channels.

September 1

Tuesday 25 _ _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • MPowerment Project M Group. see 8/6.
Portland • SlsterSolrlt Feminist Christian
Communion. WCA. 7:30pm. Queen of
Heaven Gnostic Chapel, 2229 SE Market.
FFI: 294-0645.
Portland • Nlghtscene TV - Exploring Sexual
Diversity In Drfferent Cultures. see Comm.
Resources for time & channels.

Eugene • Soromundl mtg. See pg.33

September4-7 _ _ _ __
Myrtle CrNk • Personal Theater Workshop
for Women w/Bethroot Gwynn & Hawk
Madrone.Slldlng scale $100-150. Reg . by8/
28. FFI: Fty Away Home. Box 593, Myrtle
Creek. OR 97457.
Seattle • P-FLAG Annual International
Convention.

Wednesday 26 _ _ _ __

September 5 _ _ _ _ __

Eugene • MPowerment Core Group. see 8/5.
Eugene • Men's Rap Group. Relationships

Portland •
Pride of Portland Golf
Tournoo,ent. FFI: 243-1366.

September 5-6 _._ _ __
Montreal • Montreal Cl() of Gays & Lesbians
Master swtmmers. FFI : (514) 843-1075.
Portland • Portland Lesbian & Gay Sports
Festtval. FFI : 243-1366.

September 9-10 ______
Portland• Bent opens. See pg. 52.

September 11-13 _ _ __
Gresham • Northwest Women·s Music
Celebration . $120. Registration forms
available at Mother Kali's. Ladd's Editions.
It's My Pleasure, Artichoke Music.
Harbin Hot Springs, CA • PEP 6th Annual
Conference. $150. FFI : PEP. PO -6306.
Captain Cook. HI 96704-6306.

September 12 _ _ _ _ __
Portland • Women's Conga Drum
Workshop. $50 by 9/l. FFI: 284-185 l.

September 18-20 _ _ __
Eugene• Eugene Celebration. Volunteer
for Queer Nation booth. FFI : 683-4812.
Roseburg • Lavender Life Support
Conference. Reg.by 9/l . $15-20. FFI: LLS/
Womansource. PO Box 335. Ashland 97520.

September 25-27 _ _ __
WIiiamette Nat. Forest• Lesbos at Long Bow.
Womyn only campout. WCA. Drug &
alcohol free. $15-20 sliding scale. FFI: 5635827 or 265-9354.

September 25-29 _ _ __
Breltenbush • Breakthrough 92: Men &
Economic Class advanced workshop by
Ct,arlle Kreiner. WCA. ASL. childcare
avalllble. $380-$670 sliding scale. FFI : (206)
933-0151.

October 2-4 _ _ _ _ __
Eugene • The Lesbian Connection trip to
Reno. FFI: 342-4989 or 683-2249.

October 8-11 _ _ _ _ __
Uncoln City • Lavender Waves· Courage
to Change Retreat. see pg.32.

October 9-11 _ _ _ _ __
Chicago • Living In Leather. Early reg. by 9/
l. To register: (312) 528-0041.
Washington, DC • International Display of
NAMES Project Memorial Quilt

October 23-25 _ _ _ __
Chicago • Lavender Law Ill. National
Lesbian & Gay Law Assoc.conference. FFI :
(503) 222-9830
Eugene • Conference. NW Coalition
• Against Malicious Harassment. U of 0. FFI:

687-4488

November 11-15 _______
Los Angeles • 5th Annual Conference for
Gay & Lesbian Organizing. NGLTF. EarlY
registration by 9/l l. LA Airport HIiton. FFf:
(202) 332-6483.

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SUNDAY:
Metropolitan Convnunity Churches
-Ashland/Medford/Grants Pass 10am 123 1/2 WMain St. Medford
-Eugene-4pm 23rd & Harris
-Poitland-I0:30am, Bible Study 9:15-lOam, 1644 NE 24th
-Roseburg-Ham, 3856 Carnes Rd.
-Salem-11am..,~O 12th SE.
-Vancower-4:;)V\IIJI 4504 E18th St.
Eugene And~y Pedalers, 10am Rose Garden (Tues. 6pm) 343-2240, 741-3020
Eugene Gay ~en's AA, 1236 Kincaid.1_ 5-6pm. FA: Hank 484-6259
Eugene Lesbian AA Unitv Church 39m & Hilyard 5-6P-m
Grants Pass Christ Counfry Church, 10 am FFI: 476-3175
Portland Adventure Group at Lk¥.I Ctr Cinema 234-2941
Portland G&L 12-Step Meetings, Live & Lei Li'ie Club, 525 SE Pine. Meetin~ MfYday
for HIV and others. Hotline: 231-3760
Portland Lesbian Choir-Practices 6J>1!1.
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Portland Living_ Communion Church-Services 10am & 6~ 3830 SE 62nd
Portland Rose-City Gay Freedom Band 5-7jXl1 24th & NE Broadway
Portland Woman's Me<lilalion 8 pm, 1405 NE Broa~
Vancouver Gay,tesbian AA MeeltJi 6:30om Personallties
MONDAY:
Corvallis OSU GALA 7pm in Women's Center (Benion Annex).
Eugene DAFT Bowling League 8:30-I0:30om Fairfield Lanes, 1170 H~ 99N
Eugene Lesbian and Gay routh Group (21 & Under) 6-7:30pm 1414 Kincaid .
Eugene Lesbian..tay/Bisexual SuJ)DOlt Group (~29) 6-7:30pm 1414 Kincaid
Meaford Gay Men's AA. MCC 123 1/2 Main St 7pm
Portland Gay Men's Chorus 453 Cramer Hall PSU 6:30-9:30pm 233-0650
Portland Mass in Time of Al D~pm HIV Day Center
Portland Overeaters Anonymous 5:30om (~ T, T& Sat at 10:45am, LiYe &Let Live
Club, 525 SE Pine FFI: Hotline 2'31-3160
Roseburg HIV Su~port Group at St Joseph's Schooli. 800 WStanton 7:30pm
Salem 'Shoulders' support IVOOP 7pm 141012th :,1. SE 363-4963
Salem Willamette Umv. GAL\ 7pm WO!l'Yll'S Ctr in Putnam Center 370-6265
Vancouver Gay,1.esbian-Rap GRM)p 6:30om 214 E16th St. Rudy 737-6012
Women's Music 9:30-llpm KLCC 89.TFM
TUESDAY:
Eugene Women in Rocove,y 7:~m Central Presbvlerian Church 14th & Ferry
Eugene Club Arena-Countiy 2 Step Dancing 8pm 9'59 Pea~ Downstairs
Klamath Falls Gay AA 7pm Klamath Falls Resource Ctr 1035 Main St
Medford Lesbian Supoort Group 7pn1 734-7635 Emi
Monmouth Vt{)SC GALA 7:30pm in Wallowa Room, upstairs Werner Col~ Center
Portland Comm BowliJi Am:. Prime Time LeaipJe 6pm PRO 300, 3031 SE Powell

Portland Frontrunners Weekly Run 6:30om chiMinJ bars, Duniway parll
Portland Parll INe. Social Club 7:3Ppm 1st Gong. Church (SW Maclison & Parll)
Roseburg Gay,tesbian Discussion GrouJ) 7:30om First United Methodist
Vancouver Gay,1.esbian AA Meeli!i 6:30om P~nalilies
WEDNESDAY:
Ashland Woman Source O!Jlnizing mtg 7~ SOSC's Women's Ctr
Coos Bay/N. Bend Alcoholics Anon Group 8-9:30 269-4183 Lee or Bruce
Corvallis Lesbian Student Group 5:30pm Women's Ctr OSU Campus
Eugene Lesbian Support Group 7-9pm Mother kali's Bookstore
Eugene Men's Nelworll Rap Group 7:30pm 1414 Kincaid FFI: 342-2713
Eugene Gay/lesbian AA. Knil!hls of Columbus, 1144 Chamelton, 7-8om
Eugene 'Invisible Lunch' UOlesbians bring lunch to PLC courtyard 12:30
Eugene Long-Haired Lesbian Supporters Group 7:30pm 1414 kincaid 485-3579
Eugene Women Adult Children Alcoh. 7:30om Whiteaker Sch 345-5362
Meaford Gay Men's Rap group 7:30om at MCC
Portland Reed Colle~ l.esbian..tay Student Union 7pm Women's Ctr
Salem Chemekela Com College LG BSA 2:30-4:30pm Bldg 5 Rm 257 371-0548
THURSDAY:
Corvallis Men's Group at Nearly Noonals (upstairs) 109 NW 15th
Eugene lcom Club Meet!
· f2:30-4o1J11 Isl United Methodist RQ!).61)376 Olive
Eugene Queer Nation 7:
Grower's Markel (454 Willamette), ~167 (Brian)
Grants Pass/Rogue Vale, L N.A. Meeting 7-8:30pm Josephine County Prof. Bldg
RmllO 661fi &CSt
Medford HIV SuDDOl'I Group 5-6:30pm 772-1777
Portland GALA PCC 12-lpm Pine Rm PCC-Sylvainia
Portland HIV/AIDS Drop-In Group. 6-9pm( 3835 SW Kelly. Fred 223-5907 V/TDD
Portland Sex & I.Die Addicts Anonymous SLAA) 6-7:30 pm NW Service Center 1819
1 NW Everett, lower level conference room
Portland Rose City Gender Center Support IVOOP 7:30pm
Portland Windfire Youth Group 21 &under181'1, lesbian, bi, undecided 223-8299
Portland MCC Worship 7pm 1644 NE 24Ih
Salem 'Open Door" support fOIJP 7pm 1410 12th St SE 363-4963
FRIDAY:
• Eugene Women's Sexual Identity Group 12-lpm, UO EMU Cedar RM D
Meaford Gay Men's AA 7pm MCC 123 1/2 Main St
Portland Lealhermen 10pm Dirty Duck Tavem 439 NW 3rd
Salem This Moment HIV Support Group ZPm 141012th St SE 363-6618
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SATURDAY:
Bend The other Side Parties 9pm-lam 338-2395
Eugene Frontrunnn'Walkers-lOam 24th &Amazon at chinning bars
Portland Frontrunners Weekly Run 8:30, varyiJi locations FFI: 235-8747
Salem Gay AA 7:30pm SOS Club 399-0599'

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R.A.-T.S.
Radical Activists Truth Squad
Oregon has been identified by ACT UP
New York as one of the 10 worst stales in the
country in dealing with AIDS. The major
reason involves the Oregon Medicaid reform
plan and its impact on people with AIDS.
Oregon's delegates to the Democratic National
Convention will be visited by members of
ACT UP New York as they endeavor to
convince party regulars that they should oppose
implementation of this plan. We hope that
ACT UP New York has more success
convincing our state's political machine of the
inherent dangers of this plan than we have had
herein Oregon. Tite Medicaid reform proposal
is still on hold in the federal approval process,
but everyone expects the plan to receive the
necessary federal waivers for implementation
in the near fuwre.

United for AIDS Action
On Tuesday, July 14, RATS co-sponsored
the United For AIDS Action rally in Portland
along with a dozen other AIDS education.
prevention, service, care and activist
organizations. RATS financed the rally in
Pioneer Courthouse Square, which was
coordinated with similar events in other cities
around the nation. The action in New York
City, where participants marched to the site of
the Democratic National Convention. was the
largest AIDS-specific political march in
history.
The purpose of the United for AIDS • ction
was to demand that the next president of the
United States endorse the following five-point
platform. ( 1) Leadership: The next president
must lead the nation by saying five words-"America declares war on AIDS"--cid stand
by that declaration in word and deed. (2) AIDS

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Care: The next president must come forward .
with a single-payer universal health care plan
thatcoverseverything,includingprescriptions
and preventive care. As AIDS cases increase,
so must funding for AIDS services, including
funds for housing, drug treatment, and
community-based organizations. (3) Research:
The next president must fight AIDS the way
America fought polio or ran the space race-with intensive research. He must commit
funds to fmding a cure for HlV and the immune
damage it causes, drugs to prevent and treat
AIDS-related infections, and a vaccine to
protect the uninfected. (4) Education: The
next president must deliver AIDS education
that works. He must support honest, targeted
H1V prevention campaigns for all communities.
He must expand HlV treatment education for
both patients and providen. (5) Discrimination:
The next president must show that mandatory
testing and HlV-relateddiscrimination are unAmerican and unacceptable. He must fully
implement and enforce the Americans with
Disabilities Act and speak out against policies
that bar people with HlV from insurance
coverage, employment, housing, federal
benefits and entrance into the country.
All of these things have been recommended
by the National Commission on AIDS. 1be
organii.ations and individuals involved in the
rally both in Portland and other cities
represented a wide variety of ethnic, political
and religious backgrounds. Each organization
involved has a different mission in fighting
AIDS. Sometimes we may disagree about
tactics or specific issues. (Nearly every other
organization sponsoring the rally in Portland,
for example, supports the Oregon Medicaid
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Yet each agreed with these fundamental
principles, and especially about the importance
of presidential leaders}µp in solving the AIDS
crisis. Listen closely to what the candidates
have to say about AIDS in particular and
health care issues in general. If we are to end
the suffering of individuals and the devastating
loss of human potential for our national
community brought on by AIDS, the nation's
highest elected official must make this issue a
personal priority. And each one of us must
vote as if our lives depend on iL

Acting Up at the Republican
National Convention
RATS will be participating in the ACT UP
Network demonstrations at the Republican
National Convention in Houston. It's time to
bring an end to 12 years of murderous
Republican apathy and discrimination directed
towards people living with H1V. When George
Bush says he's doing everything he can about
the AIDS crisis remember that he actively
campaigned for Senator Jesse Helms the same
weekend the Names Project quilt was displayed
on the Capitol mall, that he has failed to make
good on his promise to remove immigration
restrictions that bar HIV positive individuals
from entering the country, that he has reduced
the AIDS prevention budget of the Center for
Disease Control at a time when HlV infections
are spreading rapidly among adolescents and
theinnercitypoor. So"VoteRepublican: Kill
Another Person with AIDS" is the central
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Religion
The Episcopal Diocese ofNewark last week
became the first diocese of any mainstream
religious group to extend dental plan coverage
to the domestic partnas of lesbian and gay
male clergy and employees, according to the
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund.
The Rev. Karen Murphy, a lesbian priest in
the Newark Diocese, prompted the church
group to investigate extending coverage when
she attempted to enroll her domestic partner in
the Diocese's health insurance plan. Murphy
was turned down by the insurance company
because she and her partner are not legally
married. The Episcopal church has a national
policy of nondiscrimination based on sexual
orientation.
''The Diocese's decision marks the first
time a mainstream church denomination has
providedfinancialbenefitsinadditiontopolicy
support for its lesbian and gay clergy and
employees," said Suzanne Goldberg, a Lambda
staff attorney. 'The decision is also important
because it represents an addition to the rapidly
growing numberofemployers whichrecogniz.e
that a policy of nondiscrimination means
providing actual benefits as well as protection
against being harassed or fired," Goldberg
added.
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ThePresbyterianChurchU.S.A voteddown
a resolution urging congregations to ban the
Boy Scouts from using their facilities if they
exclude gay scout leaders, the Washington
PostreportedonJune 10. At a national meeting
in Milwaukee last week. delegates also rejected,
368 to 165, aresolution thatwouldhaveputthe
2.8-million member denomination on record
to do everything in its power to prevent society
from discrimination against gays.
The Presbyterian church bans gay clergy,
reported the Post, and maintains that
homosexuality is wrong.
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The Southern Baptist convention ousted
two churches from the organization for
accepting open gays in their congregations,
the New York Times reported on June 11.
The predominantly white religious
organization of 15.2 million members also
voted to change the organization's bylaws to
exclude any churches which accept open gays
in the future.
The convention expelled two North Carolina
churches--one for blessing a gay male union
and the other for ordaining a gay minister. The
convention said that the stances of the churches
on gays were "contrary to the teachings of the
Bible on human sexuality and the sanctity of

the family and ~e offensive to Southern
Baptists."
The action of the Southern Baptists is a
departure from the organization's long tradition
of permitting individual churches autonomy.
"I hate to see Baptists make essenti~ to
cooperation and membership any of our
positions on social issues," said the Rev. Mahan
Siler, pastor of one of the churches. "It is
dangerous. It does violate our kind of freedom."
"It is a blessed separation," said W.F.
Highfill, a member of one of the churches and
retired North Carolina State professor of
religion and philosophy. Highfill said he is
happy to see the church and the convention go
their separate ways.

Politics
Tim McFeeley, executive director of the
Human Rights Campaign Fund, the nation's
largest lesbian and gay organization, issued
the following statement on the selection of
Senator Al Gore as Democratic candidate for
,Yice President of the United States:
"We strongly endorse Governor Clinton's
selection of Senator Gore to be his running
mate. Senator Gore has a strong Senate record
on issues of concern to lesbian and gay
Americans. His voting record demonstrates a
commitment to the traditional American values
of equality, tolerance and respect for privacy
and individual rights.
"Senator Gore has voted for increased
funding for AIDS research, prevention and
care; for civil rights protections for people
with AIDS; and for a greater federal role in
combatting hate crimes against lesbian and
gay Americans. He has opposed efforts by
Senator Jesse Helms to undermine the efforts
oflesbian and gay Americans to live as equal
members of our society. We look forward to
building strong support in the lesbian and gay
community for the Clinton-Gore ticket."
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Three senior members of Congress released
a major new study which disclosed that the
Pentagon wastes tens of millions of tax dollars
annually implementing an and-gay
discrimination policy that lacks any scientific
justification.
The General Accounting Office, an
independent watchdog arm of the Congress,
undertook the comprehensive two-year review
of the Department of Defense policy on
homosexuality following a request by gay
Congressman Gerry Studds (D-MA), together
with Congressmen Ted Weiss (D-NY), and
John Conyers (D-MI).
"The Pentagon's anti-gay policy has
destroyed distinguished careers, turned well-

qualified Americans away from military
savice, and shattered lives of patriotic gays
and lesbians who wish to serve their country,"
said Rep. Studds. "Nowweknowthefinancial
expense of this inexcusable policy is as
staggering as its human cost."
Examining Defense Department data from
1980 through 1990, the GAO report found the
various service branches discharged an average
of 1,500 gays and lesbians each year. The
Pentagon failed.to respond to GAO questions
about how much the Defense Department
spends to remove them, but GAO calculated
the cost to the government of recruiting and
training replacements for the lesbians and gay
men discharged at $27 million. Because 1990
was the year with the fewest discharges of any
studied, costs for other years were presumably
higher.
Rep. Studds concluded: "We always knew
the anti-gay policy was wrong. Now we ¥0
know what we had suspected: that it is also a
colossal waste of our money."
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Although the Pentagon spends millions to
enforce its anti-gay discrimination policy, the
policy was suspended during the Persian Gulf
War.
Tim McFeeley, executive director of the
Human Rights Campaign Fund, produced a
memo which listed homosexuality as one of
thirty-five "criteria which may requirt.
personnel actions during the mobilization
process."The memo states that gay and lesbian
personnel should be discharged only if the
discharged was authorized and requested prior
to the notification that the military unit had
been placed on alert.
The Pentagon's decision not to discharge
lesbian and gay service personnel during the
Gulf Conflict was reported in various media,
including The Wall Street Journal, which
entitled a Jan. 24, 1991, article "Gay Gls Told
Serve Now, Face Discharge Later."
A Jan. 11, 1991 San Francisco Chronicle
article on the change in policy quoted Pentagon
spokesperson Lt. Cmdr. Ken Satterfield stating
that "Just because a person says they're gay,
that doesn't mean they can stop packing their
bags."The Chronicle story, written by National
Correspondent Randy Shilts, noted the paper
learned that "when several gay reserve
personnel told commanders that they are gay,
the commanders have responded that they
must first be sent to Saudi Arabia, although
they may be discharged when they return
home."
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In Washington D.C., arts professionals
charged June 18 that the National Endowment
for the Arts will consider political factors in
awarding grants despite a recent court ruling
that the NEA's approach violates the U.S.
Constitution.
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National News
McAusland told a 12-member peer review
panel that acting NEA chair Anne-Imelda
Radice will consider political issues when
evaluating grant applications.
AnNEAspokespersonclaimsMcAusland's
remarks were misinterpreted and taken out of
contexL "Artistic merit is the criterion by
which grant decisions are made," the
spokesperson affirmed.
Radice, outed by Capitol Coverage news
service and Queer Nation as a closeted lesbian,
cancelled funding for exhibits with sexual
content at two university galleries. She has
refused to comment on her decision, or the
outing.
Gay and lesbian activisis defended their
outing of the new NEA chair as an NEA grant
panel took an unprecedented step May 15 to
protest her vetoing grants for two applicants.
The panel cut off deliberations to protest
Radice's overruling.
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Radice• s vetoes were cheered by Sen. Helms
(R-NC) and other conservatives. "Now we
have a lady who has the good sense and guts to
match. My hat's off to her."
Radice told a Congressional subcommittee
May 5 that concerns of taxpayers and congress
should "have as much weight" as artistic merit.
She said she will veto funding for erotic art and
other proposals that include "difficult subject
matter." "fools are in place" to cut off grants
for offensive works, she promised.

Groups·
The influential, award-winning magazine,
The New RepMblic, ran a full-page pro-gay
and lesbian ad in its July 13 issue. The ad,
prepared by the Human Rights Campaign
Fund, urges readers to join the work of the
Campaign F\Dld by fighting anti-lesbian and
gay bigotry.
Directly countering the anti-gay rhetoric of
Vice President Dan Quayle, the ad is headlined,
''Tolerance is a traditional value."
"We wanted to make sure that the readers of
a widely read journal of political opinion know
that lesbian and gay Americans are not going
to remain silent in the face of attacks from Dan
Quayle, Lou Sheldon and others on the far
right," noted Tim Mcfeely, executive director
of the Campaign Fund.
The New Republic was awarded the
prestigious National Magazine Award for
General Excellence earlier this year. It is edited
by gay journalist Andrew Sullivan. Copies of
the ad are available from the Campaign Fund
by writing to Communications Department,
HRCF, 1012 14th Street NW, Suite 607,
Washington, D.C., 20005
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On Aug. 17, AIDS activists from across the
UnitedStatewillconvergeonHouston. Texas,
in a direct challenge to George Bush and the
entire Republican Party.
Members ofACT UP and other AIDS activist
organizations will meet in Houston during the
Republican National Convention to carry out
an entire week of protests designed to expose
the complete inadequacy of the past three
Republican administrations in dealing with
the AIDS crisis.
"We have no intention of going toJfouston
to talk to the Republicans about AIDS," said

demoralize what they hold dear, without being
able to disagree (or) educate them about the
policy or decision."
In May, the executive board of Levi Strauss
decided to bar contributions to BSA. saying
the exclusion of gays was at odds with the
company's "core values." The BSA has an
official policy that gay boys may not join the
organization, and gay men may not join the
organization as scoutmasters or leaders. The
formal grant-making policy of Levi Strauss
says the company will not provide support to
non-profit organizations that discriminate on

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suspected: that it is afso a colossal waste of our money."
Jim Hull, one of the national organizers. ''The
time for talk is over. The Republicans have
been told numerous times over the past 11
years how to begin solving the crisis, and they
have refused to do anything."
The goal of this week of protest and demonstration will be to let the nation know there has
been no effective leadership from the Republicans in trying to deal with this disease. Several
hundred activists are expected to come to
Houston, and a feeling among many is that the
convention provides an opportunity for more
creative and aggressive · forms of civil disobedience than has been seen in other protests.
"Many people are just fed up with the total
lack of concern and even open hatred for
people living with HIV disease shown by
Republican Party officials over the past 11
years," said march organizer Phil Dunn. "It's
impossible to predict what forms of protest
that level of frustration will foster against the
Republicans."
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organization Radical Activists Truth Squad.
For more information call RATS at 240-0377.
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The company that makes 501 jeans, Levi
Strauss & Company, is under attack by
Christianfundamentalistsbecausethecompany
has decided that Boy Scouts of America will
no longer be a beneficiary of charitable fimding,
due to BSA 's policy to exclude gay boys from
joining the organization.
Levi Strauss' toll free number is being
flooded by "hateful, angry" callers from all
over the country who have vowed to boycott
the company.
The attack of Levi Strauss is being led by the
Rev.Donald Wildmon, a Methodist minister
in Tupelo, Miss. who heads the American
Family Association, a "traditional family
values" organization.
Levi Strauss has sent out a call for help in a
memo reading '7he people answering the
phones are going through a tremendous amo\Dlt
of stress listening to these people insult and

the basis of age, political affiliation, race,
national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability,
sexual orientation or religious belief. Boy
Scouts take an oath "to do my duty to God and
my country .... To keep myself physically
strong, mentally awake and morally straight"
Call Levi Strauss and express our approval
of their principled stand on this issue; 1-800USA-LEVI.
Compliled from the Seartle Gay News
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AccordingtoastoryintheJ\Dle9Washington
Post, "the Human Rights Campaign Fund,
which lobbies for gay rights, more than doubled
its giving to candidates from two years ago."
The Campaign Fund's political action
committee contributed $307,941 to candidates
for federal office by the end of March of this
year, a 136 percent increase from the same
period tow years ago. On average, contributions
from other political action committees
increased a mere 3 percent The figures were
compiled by the Federal Elections Commission
and released in June.
''The Campaign Fund's political action
committee intends to contribute as much as
one million to candidates who support our
communityinthecurrentelectioncycle,"notes
Political Director Eric Rosenthal. ''This is a
particularly important year for our community
as more than 150 new members of Congress
are expected to be elected."
The Campaign Fund made significant
contributions to women, people of color and
non-incumbent candidates, going against the
trend of most political action committees. The
Campaign Fund contributed 33 percent of its
fimds to non-incumbents. According to the
Federal Elections Commission study, only 3
percent of PAC money distributed from all
federal PACs in this election cycle went to
non-incumbents. "If we want lesbian and gay
civil rights to pass, we must be at the forefront
of changes in Congress," notes Cathy Nelson,
the Campaign Fund's National field director.
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I'm wpting to you in the hope that you will
help me correct a historical inaccuracy.
It has to do with the Gay,and Lesbian Pride
Celebration that took place in Eugene on June
28. I attended that event, and it was truly
wonderful. But I heard several announcements
from the stage that this was the first time that
local queers had celebrated Stonewall Day.
Big Sister, that just isn't true.
It just so happens that one of my bi7JIIl'e
personal habits is thatl'macompulsivereader.
Among my favorite things to read are back
issues of the local feminist newspaper.
Recently I was looking through the summer
1979 issue of w~• s Press'(now known as
Womyn' s Press, ) and on page two there is an
article about a Eugene Stonewall Day
Celebration that took place in late June that
year.
The political siruation in the summer of
1979 will sound familiar to your readers. In
May of 1978 Eugene citizens had voted by a
margin of two-to-one to repeal the city's gay
rights law. Then, as now, local lesbians and
gay men joined together to demonstrate their
ability to survive and resist repression.
The 60 participants in the parade and picnic
heard a speech by activist Carol Queen and
were led in song by Susan Arrow and Hayfield.
(You remember Hayfield don't you?)
I don't mean to take anything away from the
organizers of this year's event. Their hard
work deserves the gratitude of every lesbian
and gay man in the area. But I also think it's
important to remember the work of those who
have gone before. While we're at it, let's

honor the activists of the U of O's Lesbian,
Gay andBisexualAlliance, who sponsor Pride
Week every April.
What do you think about all this?
Just the Facts, Ma'am

Dear Just,
Thank you for your archival expertise. The
community needs out visionaries to help us
know where we 're going, our organizers to
help us know where we are, and our historians
(herstorians?) to help us know where we've
been.
Knowing that this was not the first ever
local Stonewall Day event, we can reflect
on the richness of our community's past and
appreciate the previous work done. Looking
toward the future, we can all enjoy
knowing June 28, 1992 was the First Annual
Eugene-Springfield Lesbian/Gay Pride
Celebration. See you next Y,ear! And the next
and the next ..

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Dear Big Sister,
Help!
It'sSunday2:11 a.m. I'msittinghereinthe
darkness crying. I never cry. A few months
ago I was in the toughest area in San Francisco
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wee.ks and I met many gays and lesb)ans. I
reali:zed within the last few weeks that I am a
lesbian. Thosepeoplehelpedmeacknowle.dge
this about my deep feelings and sexuality
towards females. I'm not sure if I'm bi-,
though. Idon'thaveanymoney,nolicense,no
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Corvallis, supposed to get around to all these
lesbian events? I've never been with either
male or female. I've never even kissed or held
hands. I fear they'll laugh at me because I still
have no breasts at all. I'm finding it hard to like
me. I need to meet others (preferably somewhat
good-looking females) who can guide me
(without laughing). All of these personal ads
and find-a-friend things cost money and you
have to be 18. (I'm freshly 17.) I've just
realiud I'm lesbian and I'm very vulnerable.
I come from a rebellious, tightass, very mean
family and that's why my secrecy. I'm tall,
blonde, rebellious, honest, etc. and yet no
women will even talk to me. Why? What's
wrong with me, Big Sis? Am I a freak or
something because I'm breastless and a
loner?
Me

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Dear Me,
I'm so glad you found The Lavender
N etworlr. and this column, reaching out is a big
step toward getting connected. Being new to
town and newly out would be difficult and
scaryforanyone,sopleasedon'tblameyourself
or your body!
You have plenty of time to explore your
sexuality, try not to worry about it. Before you
can get intimate with anyone you have to get
outofisolationandmeetpeoplc. Corvallishas
some good groups to help you get acquainted
with open-minded people who will accept you
exactly as you are:
The Lesbian Brunch group has a potluck
social on the second Sunday of every month at
11:30 a.m. Call 752-0155 for the meeting
location.
The Lesbian Students group is open to

community members as well as students; they
meet Wednesdays at the Women's Center on
the OSU campus at 5:30 p.m. for group
discussions, movies and workshops.
Our Night Out is a group for gay men and
women and their gay-supportive friends to
meet other people and have fun in a relaxed,
accepting atmosphere. Their monthly
activities include beach trips, camping,
dancing,movienights,etc.. CallBrianat7570785 or Lynne at 758-3141 to find out about
their next evenL
Community Outreach, Inc. provides a
lesbian and gay information and referral
phone line weekdays 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. and 24
hours on weekends and holidays. Give them
a call at 758-3000 and tell them your situation.
I'm sure they can help you make some new
friends.Y

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About the
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by Auntie Milo

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Pena as this reign's Emperor. He has been in
Las Vegas for the last few months and when I
spoke with him by phone (this 4th of July
weekend) he told me he was remaining there
permanently. He regretfully gave me his
resignation and sent his love to Eugene and
was sorry that he would be unable to finish out
his year, but there are professional opportunities
available in Las Vegas he could not pass up.
Good luck, Albert, we will miss you!
Our reigning Crown Princess (and Miss
Gay Oregon 19) Erika was in attendance at the
annual Gay Oregon pageant held in Portland
on June 27. The new Mr. Gay Oregon is Chris,
Ms. Gay Oregon is Nancy and Miss Gay
Oregon is Amanda Carrington, all of Portland.
I had dinner with former Emperor Daryl
Balini. He and his partner, Sparky, are living
in Portland and doing well. Daryl sends his
love and will see us in August for Coronation.
Former Crown Princess Victoria is alive and
well in Seattle. She is already an assistant
manager ata well-know fast food eatery and is
hostess al a popular night spot Good work
girl!
NowontoCoronation 1992. Frrstacalendar
of events. Aug. 2 (Sunday) Introduction to
Emperor and Empress candidates and open
show. Club Arena, hosted by Mr, Ms, and
Miss Gay Eugene. Door is at 8:30 p.m. and the
show starts at 10 p.m. Your M.C.s will be
CrownPrinceByronandCrownPrincessErika.
August 22, voting for Emperor and Empress,
MPowerment Project at 679 Lirlcoln St.,
Eugene, nooto midnight. Aug. 27, "In Town
Show" at Club Arena, Aug. 28, ''Out of Town
Show" at Club Arena, Aug. 29, Coronation
Ball at Valley River Inn. Aug. 30: Victory
Brunch at Valley River Inn.
We would like to invite everyone to join us
in our yearly celebration. It is a great time to
renew old friendships and make new ones.
This year we have some great and exciting
things in store for you. Please come and help
us honor Empress Sable for the great job she
did in our community and representing our
city on the circuit. We all thank you Sable for
the year!
InvestitureforthenewEmperorandEmpress
and their court will be in September, we'll
have the date next issue. And don't forget
Closet Ball irI the fall.Hope to see you at
Coronation, and 'til next time play safe!T

The Court System is a social, communityservice organization. When it origirlated in
San Francisco around 1965, it was strictly for
"camp" fun. From that beginning we derive
our camp titles, Emperor & Empress (those
who serve as presidents of our organization),
and Coronation (a gala function held yearly at
which time we elect our new officers), etc.
As elected officers and representatives of
our communities, our primary goals are to
further relationships with busirlesses and
organizations within our community, to hold
functions and fund raisers for the enjoyment of
the community and to help those in the
community who are in need of our assistance.
Each year our organization contributes
hwxlreds of dollars to the gay community.
The Imperial Sovereign Court of The
Emerald Empire (Eugene) has been in existence
since 1974. Most of the major cities in the
western United States have a court system in
their community. In Oregon we have three
courts: Portland, Salem and ours in Eugene. In
essence, we are a chapter in an international
organization. Our members attend Coronations
throughout the United States and Canadarepresenting the city of Eugene and furthering
relations. No one associated with our
organization personally receives any monetary
gain from money raised at our functions. The
money goes directly back into the community.
Throughout the years the court system has
raised hundreds of thousands of dollars
collectively to channel back into charitable,
social and political causes. We are al the
forefront of raising and donating money to the
fight against AIDS and to assist those persons
livirlg with AIDS.
You are probably wondering "Why aren't
they better known?" We now realize that it is
necessary to publicize our positive
contributions so the community is made aware
of the history, actions and credibility of our
organization. Perhaps the best aspect of our
organization is that it is open to everyone!
There is absolutely no discrimination---our
members represent every aspect of society,
both gay and straight. A person's gender,
lifestyle or mode of dress has no bearing
whatsoever on acceptance into our group.
Everyone is welcome!
(Gralefullyadaptedfromtheoriginalwritten
byEmpressKalhyAppleof[he/mperialCourt
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August 1992

Roseburg Report
Ruby House Grows in Roseburg
by Mark MIiier

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anythingsgrownaturallyinDouglas
County. Evergreen forest and
blackberries sinksblbbomroots into
its clay like soil and thrive in its swirling mists
of fog, the damp and drizzling winters. This is
a land for the tough and the hardy.
The people native to this place also sink
tenacious roots into this soil and become
fiercely defensive, viewing "outsiders" with
just a bit of wariness and authorities with
downright suspicion. It is not surprising that a
Herschel Taylor with his bib overalls and
scrappy determination would launch a recallthe-govemor drive from this area. It's is also
notsurprisingthattheOregonCitizensAlliance
would find this place quite responsive to a
campaign against anyone having "special
rights."
This surely is thelandoftheentrenched. and
certainly the last place where you would expect
an AIDS care-center to take root and be
News accounts of such
accepted.
establishments being hassled and even being
destroyed in more cosmopolitan places are not
uncommon even today.
But this area, besides being a land of the
tough, is also a land with surprising examples
of tolerance. In themid-80s, two school districts
within a "stones throw" of each other had
diametrically opposite reactions to a couple of
HIV- positive gradeschoolers...one forbidding,

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Since its founding in 1988, much has
happened. Ruby House has ministered to the
needs of 120 people, with a committed staff
and a dedicated core of volunteers.
It has also developed a multi-county
networking system, working closely with Steve
Hensen in Coos Bay and with people in Curry
County, helping them in their initial startingup organizational work.
Because ofthe increaseddemand for services
and the need for a wider response to the AIDS
crisis, a newly t>pened boarding facility,
Michael House, has been opened to take care
of clients not needing speciali7.ed care.
Ruby House itself is currently in a process
of transition, looking for a larger facility and is
being assisted by the local hospitals. It has
been given the use of a new office at Mercy
Hospital, from which these new developments
will be directed.
Ruby House can well serve as a model of
how a community should respond to the needs
ofitspeople. Thoughitsexistencecanproperly
be aedited initially and primarily to Billy
Russo and Doug Beal, his pannez-in-life, it
can also ~operly be credited to a responding
general community which can not, in the last
analysis, be so easily "typed"...a community,
in the last analysis, where caring for people is
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common in this area, cannot be considered
pandemic.
In May 1988, when Billy Russo founded
Ruby House in Winston, south of Roseburg,
he certainly could not have known what kind
of reception he would get from his neighbors
and local authorities. Given these generali7.ed
social/political realities, it would have been
normal to expect the worse and develop a
defensive posblre.
Fortunately for this community, Billy did
not. lnsteadofwutingtimetryingtoanticipate
reactions, he just set himself to the tuk at hand
with an attitude that might be characteriz.ed as
"que sera, serL"
The fact that Ruby House experienced very
little resistance is, I believe, due not only to
Billy's positive, non-defensive approach, but
also to that curious quality of our ''natives"
with their live-and-let-live attitudes coexisting
with their wait-and-see distrust of new things.
Right from the beginning, Billy saw the
need to build atotal-ammunity base ofsupport.
He was very careful not to let Ruby House
become exclusively identified with the gay
community; it had to be a total-community
responsetototal-communityneed. Longbefore
the first client arrived. he had a number of
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Blue Heaven
A Novel by Joey Keenan
Reviewed by Ron Abraytis
swiftly and inexorably straightjackethim. His
only chance ofliving through the wedding is to
continue playing his role to the bitter endand even then, odds are he'll wind up at the
bottom of the Hudson River in a concrete

Blue Heaven by Joey Keenan
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Philip and Gilbert are forced to walk a
Philip hears that his best friend. Gilbert. is
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(nicknamed "Freddy the Pooch" for his
any female, but the mercenary, cold-blooded,
penchant towards-literally-grinding his
pretentious Moira. When Philip confronts
enemies into dog food at his meat packing
him, Gilbert says Moira hu converted
plant). the brilliantly scheming Moira (who
him to heterosexuality and he is now deeply
they know would betray them in an instant if
in love with her. Philip forces the truth
she could profit from it), a vindictive Nazi
fromhim.
hairdresser ex-lover, an anonymous
So begins the wildest, wittiest, most
unpredictable screwball comedy I've read in
blackmailer with a very incriminating photo
andahigh-stnmg transvestite chemist working
decades. Blue Heaven grows continually more
on a formula for anew type of deodorant in pill
outrageous, more convoluted and more
hysterical with each page, sweeping the reader
form which changes the smell of your sweat
from within.
along to its devutatingly funny climax.
The wit in this book is irresistible. I'll give
I won't reveal too much of the plot, but
Moira and Gilbert both come from wealthy
you some samples:
families who have cut them off without a
"She exuded equal measures of
penny. At a wedding of Gilbert's stqHX>usin,
strength and femininity, like a Valkyrie
Moira and Gilbert are astonished by the
just back from the hairdresser's."
magnificent giftsofcash,jewelry andelectroru.c
equipment given to the happy couple. They
Gilbert on his transformation to
immediately hatch the scheme to marry each
heterosexual: "Women nurture you,
other just for the presents their families will
Philip. Notlikemen. Men are selfish.
sgower upon them.
They're always undermining you,
Philip gets suckered in by an offer of part of
resenting your success, bitching at you
the loot. When he meets Gilbert's step-family,
for wearing their sweaters."
he is horrified to reali7.e they comprise three of
the most notorious clans of the New York
"There remained, however, a
pterodactyl in the ointment."
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deal with the situation and I hoped
he'd let me tag along."
'"Not at all!' she said, smiling
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Moira explains her whirlwind
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Cold Iron
Prisoners' Journal
Seeking Submissions
Cold Iron, an anthology of writing and art
by and about lesbian, gay and queer Jrisoners
is seeking submissions for publication. Any
work that reflects the experiences and concerns
ofgay, lesbianandqueerprisoners, their lovers,
families or friends will be considered. A focus
of the anthology will be on building bridges in
an attempt to create and maintain positive
relationships across "the walls." Articles that
are the result of collaboration between prisoners
and non-prisoners are especially sought.
Cold Iron will reflect the diversity of the
lesbian, gay and queer communities, including
works by women and men of all ages, races,
national origins and political, religious and
economic perspectives. The following types
and experiences of incarceration are especially
appropriate for Cold Iron: juvenile detention
centers and reform schools, the problems facing
transsexuals in prison, queerphobia in the
"system," prison lovers, the treabnent of
lesbians, gays and queers in foreign prisons;_
mental patients and involuntary confmement;
confinement of the elderly; racism; the
problems facing ex-cons and the sexual abuse
of lesbian, .gay and queer prisoners. These
topics are suggestions and do not limit the
kinds of subjects that will be considered.
Cold Iron will include fiction, non-fiction
and letters. Submissions should be 3,000
words or less. Manuscripts should be typed or
legibly handwritten, contain the author's name
and complete address and include a selfaddressed stamped envelope. Please avoid
sending your only copy if possible.
Artwork should be black and white drawings
or photos that can be reproduced in black and
white. Drawingsmayincludedraftsorsketches
of tattoos.
Each submission should be accompanied
by a short biography of the author or artist,
including how long and where you have been
or are incarcerated, or the nature of your
experience with lesbian, gay and queer
prisoners.
Deadline for all submissions is Dec. 31.
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Adrenaline

BLACKfire

A Book by James Dillinger

Blk Launches
Erotic Magazine

Reviewed by Ron Abraytis
Adrenaline by James Dillinger
Plume Fiction,
302 pages, $8.95
Good lord, where do I begin? Adreflllline is
a panting, orgasmic, emotionally wringing
thriller which culminates in a fiery
apocalypse of mayhem and retribution--an
apocalypse which will satisfy even the most
blood-thirsty scenarios of vengeance that all
of us queers nurse for the outrages perpetuat~
against us.
H you've ever been ridiculed as a "fairy;" if
you've even been attacked for being gay; if
you've ever seen a friend die of AIDS while
society looked the other way, Adrenaline will
evoke, fuel and ultimately glut the rage within
you.
It begins with a look at the trashy, decadent
lives of Jeff and Nick. Just as they discover
their love for each other, they fall victim to the
brutality of two sadistic, homophobic Los
Angeles policeman. When one of the cops is
accidently killed, Nick and Jeff are targeted by
cop killers and chased all over California by
the obsessed Chief of Police Bnmdl.
Nick and Jeff keep barely one step ahead of
the law, encountering sympathizers and
informants, friends and foes, crazies and
heroes-but none for very long before there's
apoundingonthedoororasireninthedistance,
and they have to flee.
Adrenaline also is a political commentary

on the Los Angeles police. Written in 1985,
it's as recent and timely as today's headlines.
lts villains are real people, alive and plotting
right now as you read this review. The outrage
of the gay characters in this book has been
manifested in the Rodney King riots.
The most horrifying chapters ofAdrenaline
take place in the infamous Atascadero State
Hospital. If you aren 'tfamiliar with that name,
you should be. Atascadero is notorious for its
"cures" of homosexual "sex offenders" (which,
in real life, have included a man convicted of
kissing his boyfriend in public and a boy
caught masturbating).
The techniques performed at Atascadero
include electric shock, personality-altering
drugs which cause psychosis and brain damage,
panic-inducing drugs, lobotomy and
experimental neurosurgery. I wish I could
dismiss this part of the book as some farfetched Nazi nightmare, but I've been aware
of Atascadero for many years. If anything,
author Dillenger underplays the atrocities
committed there.
The climax more than expiated all the tension
of300pages. It gave new meaning to the term
"catharsis." Imagine an inferno of celluloid
napalm, a maniacal Mickey Mouse armed
with a 357 magnum; imagine your friend who
died of AIDS.
The denouement is bittersweet: satisfying
without being sentimental, terrifying while
strangely triumphant. I'm sorry, I just can't
describe it,.,
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The premiere of BLACKfire, an erotic
magazine featuring the images and experiences
of black men, was released by the Blk
Publishing Company to national distribution
recently. The 52-page bimonthly includes
photography, short stories, poetry, drawings
and a centerfold.
BLACK/ire joins Black Lace as the
company's second erotic title. Black Lace,
which focuses on the adventurous activities of
African-American lesbians, made its debut
last year. The Blk Publishing Company also
publishes K"1Alnba, a poetry journal for black
lesbian and gay men andBLK, the company's
flagship black lesbian and gay newsmagazine.
Included in the first issue of BLACKfire is
a photo{mterview with Chicago erotic dancer
Bo Darris; three short stories, "A Pleasant
Lunch," "Noonday Soiree" and "Nocturnal
Admissions;" three poems; sevrzal drawings;
30 photographs and Gene LeMar featured
in the centerfold. Co-editor and art director
for the new magazine is Ralf-E, a graphic
designer whose previous work has ranged
from corporate annual reports to CD album
covers.
Co-editor and publisher of BLACK/ire
is Alan Bell, who is also editor and
publisher of BLK. BLACKfve also features
the work of Jamal, Charles Jr., Mellow-D,
Jarvis D. Moore, Bruce Hunt, David Weems,
Dee Jay, Adam Starchild, Tom Paris and Dan
DuVurny.
The introduction of BLACK/ire completes
the quartet of publications that was the
company's origin master plan. Keith Bass,
who wrote under the name Revon Kyle
Banneker, conceived the magazine and was to
be its initial editor. He died from complications
due to AIDS before the first issue was
completed.
Single copies of BLACKfire are available
by mail for $5.95 plus $1.05 postage and
handling. Subscriptions are $30 for one ear or
$54 for two years. Outside the continental
U.S., add $24 per year, payable in United
States funds.
BLACKfire magazine can be reached at
Box 83912, Los Angeles, Calif. 900830912. Telephone (310) 410 0808, fax (310)
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The Art of Michael I<. Goepferd
ABOUT THE ARTIST

Michael Goepferd is a German-born artist
who studied at the Kunstfachschule (School
for Art and Art-Trade) and at the Schau und
Aktionsraum Unart in Germany. Goepferd
won the Gold medal of the Bavarian Ministry
of Culture in 1978 and has been exhibited in
solo and group exhibitions in the United States
and Germany since 1984. In Eugene, his work
has been shown at the Alder Gallery and most
recently at the Maude Kerns Art Center. The
artist currently lives in San Francisco.
MAN WITH STOOL

ROPE

Youth, maturity, age. Life is the rope
always in your hands. All pull
on therope. Always there is a new
piece in our hands, a new day, a new
experience. What is at the end of the
rope we don't know. It is beyond
understanding. Is it Death? Is there
an end to the rope.

THE FOUR CROCODILE CARRIERS

The crocodile is an old being, not a
mammal, an ancient evolutionary
guardian observer. He is tricky. You
don't want to get too close to his
jaws. The crocodile represents the
ancient past. The four carriers, fire,
water, air, and earth carry away the old
age, to make room for the new to come.

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Arts & Entertainment
Repertory Combines Lust & Pity
Portland Play Enjoys a Second Run
Hilary Sloin' s irreverent and not-so-average
tale of four women in love, or maybe in ... Lust
and Pity, is scheduled
to open in a reprise run
on Aug. 7 at the YWCA
in Portland.
The show enjoyed a
successfulfrrstrunlast
fall as the opening
production for The
Portland Women's
Theatre Company's
11th season. The
Artists
Repertory
Theatre in cooperation
with the Portland
Women's Theatre
Company is presenting
this production.
Lust & Pity is the
story of: Ruth (Lynn
Marie Sager), a strong,
icy psychoanalyst with
a wild fantasy life; her
girlfriend
Elaine
(Nannette Gatchel) of
the artistic bent; Ruth's
Jessica,
patient,
(StephanieTorres)with
whom she's becoming infatuated and who's
trying to seduce Ruth; plus Amy (Quigley
Provost-Landrum) the car mechanic who's

smitten with Elaine and sets out to defend her
honor.

there for fun, in a threatening kind of a way.)
All four actresses have impressive
backgrounds in the
theater, all of them
professionals. The
director,
Gail
Hebert, is a
professional
actress who starred
in the countrywestern revue
Let's
Do
Something Cheap
> and Superficial at
Q) Theatre Paris last
5 year. She also
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performance on
Aug. 6. All of the
performances are
at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 ($10 for the preview)
and available atFastixx outlets, 224-8499 or at
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Kelly & Collie

Women on Display

Weave Musical
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Show Opens at Maude Kerns Art Center

Maureen Kelly and Nan Collie will perfonn
in concert at the Portland Metropolitan
Community Church located at NE 24th and
Broadway streets on Aug. 15 at 8 p.m.
Collie is a member of Motherload and a
local favorite, while Kelly is also a singersongwriter. Kelly grew up in Wyoming, but
now lives in Portland.
Their topic is the struggles of our times and
their passionate music expresses the good and
bad of life in the 20th century.
Tickets are available on a sliding scale at
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Center in Eugene, opens Aug. 1 and runs
through Sept. 30.
Part of the celebration of the founder's
birthday, the art is from across the country and
in various media.
Also discussions, presentations by the artists,
group forums on current issues facing women
artists and, of course, a birthday party are
planned in conjunction with the show.
A retrospective of Maude Kerns' artwork
will be part of the exhibit. 1be formidable
woman art pioneer died in 1965.

The opening reception is Aug. 1 at 7 p.m.
and includes a slide presentation and birthday
cake. A $2 donation is requested.
Some of the topics included are: "Women,
Art and Money," "Quilting as a Collaborative
Process," "Nap Art: The Dilemma of a
Mother's45-minuteCreativeStint,""Feminist
Art Criticism," "Moon Rituals, "Poetry" and
"What's Next: Men and Women Artists
Working Together."
A complete schedule of events is available
at the center, 1910 E. 15th Ave., Eugene,
345-1571. The center is open Tuesday through
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Arts & Ehtertainment
Theatre Group Tells AIDS Stories
Play Premieres in Salem
Harvey Fierstein's On Tidy Endings and
Oregon playwright Erik J. Hendrickson's A 11
0 ur Lives open together July 31 at the historic
Grand Theater in downtown Salem. The plays
are being presented by the Salem Theater of
Performing Artss.
All Our Lives will premiere with
Hendrickson as director. It is the story of a
group of friends clinging together as an
unconventional family - Billy and Jeff, who
meet and become lovers, .and their friend.
Chareese. The characters remember the "old
days" in Portland where the action is staged,
telling the story of their meeting and becoming
friend&-and their dealing with one of their
company having AIDS.
Broadway baby Fierstein' sOn Tidy Endings
picks up where the other play leaves off. Here
Collin has died of AIDS, leaving his lover,
Arthur, and an ex-wife and son behind. The

two "grieving widows" come together to sign
paperwork and the sniping and remembering
begins.
Of the plays Hendrickson says, "We wanted
to present gay people as real life people and
not the people the OCA would like you to
perceive. The things that happen in 'All Our
Lives' are very real, they are things that have
happened to me in my life." Hendrickson
acknowledges that the plays are provocative
in the way they deal with AIDS and
homosexual love. But he explains
"[Controveny] was not my intent but if it
happens fine then we are doing our job."
Tickets fortheperformances-July3 l, Aug.
1, 7-9, 14-15-are available at the box office
at 191 High Street NE or by calling the MidValley ArtsCouncil.370-7469. Theycost$7,
or $6 for students, seniors and Salem Theater
members.T

A Triangular Season
Is .a t Hand
Triangle Productions in Portland has
announced it's 1992-93 season of theater. The
bill will include six avant garde plays at the
Theatre Paris, Third and Ankeny streets,
Portland.
Bent is by Martin Sherman and is first up,
premiering SepL 9 and 10 and opening Sept.
11. It deals with the imprisonment of Jews and
homosexuals during World War II by the
Nazis.
A revival of Vampire Lesbians of Sodom,
which no doubt will bring the wrath of Fastixx
carriers because of its rowdy title again this
season, is next in October and November.
Most of the original Portland cast this play
about a down-and-out vampiress looking for
lesbians in Sodom should return.
Next on the schedule is Ric Young's
Children ofGood Will about a woman who is
replaced by automation at her job, forcing
change for her family. At the moment, this

play's schedule is up in the air. It may be
replaced by two short plays, including one by
Gus Van Sant
Beirut is a tough neighborhood, but not for
audiences. It's back as well in February and
April. (This play does contain some nudity
and explicit situations.)
Breaching opens on Earth Day, April 25.
The ecologically minded won't want to miss
local playwright Jan Baross' comedy about a
serious subject.
•
Finally, Blue Plale Special, the group's
firstfull-fledgedmusical,asoapopearaspoof,
ends the season in June.
Changes still can be made in the scheduling,
but that's the latest scoop from Triangle
Central.
Tickets are $10 to all shows and available at
Fastixx outlets and the Jelly Bean card shop in
downtown Portland. as well as at the Theatre
Paris box office. T

No More
Ms. Nice Girls
Band Breaks Up
by Edith Decker
The popular group 2 Nice Girls, actually
made up of four nice women, has announced
the break-up of the band- on friendly terms.
''Going in different directions" are two of
the founders, Kathy Korniloff and Gretchen
Philips, together for six years, plus Meg
Hentges and Pam Barger, who joined up three

2 Nice Girls
years ago. A third founder, Laurie Freelove
left the group after the release of their first
album.
Their final tour done in May, the group still
has a live recording scheduled for release in
September and a documentary film in the
offing.
The film, Out on the Road With 2 Nice
Girls, is to be released in 1993. It chronicles
thefinaltour-whichincludedstopsinOregon
- and is being made by Francine Rzeznik and
Zinka Benton.
Based in Austin, Texas, the group played
songs in the folk to country/rock continuum,
touching on disco, bluegrass and heavy metal
along the way and never eschewing humor to
make a point.
The 2 Nice Girls' albums including Two
Nice Girls, Like A version, and Chloe Liked
Olivia, are available on the Rough Trade
label.T

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Women's Music Beat
Pacific Northwest Women's Music Festival Highlights
by Enid Lefton
H you were lucky, you were at the Lane
County Fairgrotmds last March celebrating
International Women's Day and rocking out to
the outrageous music of Venus Envy. These
four Seattle women were the sweethearts of
the Pacific Northwest Women's Music and
Cultural Jamboree in Bellingham this year.
They appeared on the stage daily in many
different combinations and incarnations.
The band, consisting of Linda Severt,
Linda Schierman, Lisa Koch and Laura Love,
doesoriginalmusicandcoversofoldfavorites,
often with the lyrics slightly twisted. Their
music is loud, brassy and funny. You may
find . yourself simultaneously clapping,
laughing hysterically, dancing and singing
along.
Their rendition of the Hallelujah
Chorus, ''What'sltTo You"fromtheirholiday
album, /' II Be a Homo for Christmas, is an
outrageous choral explanation to parents
pointing out why the singer is not coming
home for the holidays this year. Venus Envy
has to be experienced.
Also taking the stage at Bellingham was the
Laura Love Band featuring Laura on bass and
vocalsandLindaSevertonguitar. Linda, who
often comes across to me as quiet and subdued,
is unstoppable belting out the blues. I really
enjoy her style. Laura Love has an
indescribable voice that and takes "Swing Low
Sweet Chariot" into new territories. She is also
an incredibly talented electric bass player. But •
I would be satisfied spending an entire evening
just watching her dancing to the beat of her
funkabilly music.
Lisa Koch, as well as being a part of Venus
Envy, emceed one evening's concert at the
Jamboree. In an attempt to make the urban,
indoor festival feel more like the usual camping
experience of most womyn's festivals, she
roasted a marshmallow over aBic lighter. The
marshmallow became the theme of the
weekend, with Lisa being pelted with
marshmallows from the audience every time
she stepped on stage.
Many of the funniest moments of the
Jamboree came when Lisa Koch was joined on
stage by Peggy Platt, as the comedy duo Dos
Fallopia. These two wom~n were also
outrageous. They satirize sacred cows such as
goddess worshipping women's music
performers, a country music mother and
daughter act, and recovery programs. Fran

andAnnie'sRoundtheComer-WeeTot-lnner
Child-12-s~ Day Care, where you send your
child to " start them on the road to recovery
before they know they have a problem," had
me rolling. And the Surly Bitches doing My
Breasts Are 01'1 of Control had the audience
out of control too.
The duo Dos Fallopia have a cassette
outcalledMy BreastsAreOMl ofControl. And
a T-shirt. I've had a lot of fun wearing my
T-shirt around town. Venus Envy have
two tapes: Unonned and Dangerous and /' II
Be a H011W for Christmas. Lisa Koch has a
CD available called Colorblind Blw.es. Linda
Schierman has a tape froin a duo she used
to be a part of called Raw Sugar. Laura
Love has a CD called Z Therapy and will be
releasing a second release, Pangaea, in October.

H you get a chance, pick up some, or all, of
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The Wild Hearts did a show at the
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havebeenafanofWildHeartsguitaristNancy
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collective. Debbie Lemke is in Boston running
a record store. Bonnie Lockheartt and Nancy
Henderson are both still in the Bay Area
teaching music. Suzanne Shanbaum is off
following a guru named RammL And we
know where Nancy Vogl is. She's playing
progressive folk bluegrass with Robin Flower
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warriors
4. Get in one's sights (2
words)
5. Russian river
6. Harvey Millc's murderer, White
7. Extra-terrestrials
8. Nebraska on envelopes
9. TM Celluloid Closet
author, Vito
10. What homophobes don't
consider Mappcl thorpe 's
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Chinese secret society
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Sweet, oblong edible fruit
Almond (abbr)
Sandalwood and olive, e.g.
Miliiary branch that discharged Miriam Ben-Shalom
for being gay
Biweekly gay periodical
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Queen of the fairies
Shun
British public school boy
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18. Fervor
19. Objects of a big bailout (with&)
20. Gay athletic club, The _ _
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22. Quarterly gay periodical
26. Movie Siar Turner (mother of
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Gay/Lesbian Alliance at Southern
Oregon State College (GALACA)
Student organization on the SOSC campu1. Call
for dates and times of meetings and activities.
GALA CA, c/o Stevenson Union, 1250 Siskiyou
Blvd, Ashland, OR 97250, 482-8649

Gay AA (Medford)
Meets twice weekly at MCC, 123 1/ 2 Main St,
Monday/Friday 7pm. PO Box 1313, Medford,
OR 97501, 770-796or 535-3315
(aftertiprn)
Home Alone (Medford)
Mixed singles cruise on over to ''home alone" for
fun. Patricia 779-0502 or Marie 776-9178

Lesbian and Gay Hotline
773-8146

Information &referral on local resources (health
counseling, organizations), events, AIDS
information &supportive listening. Hotline runs
from 7-llpm.
LHblan Support Group (Medford)
Meets every Tuesday, 7pm. FFI: Emi 734-7635
Listen & Be Kind
Lesbian & Gay writers' group meets on the third
S1D1day of each month in our homes from Wolf
Creek to Ashland. We are rurrently open to new
memben. FFI: 866-2510 or 776-2159
Medford Gay Men's Support Group
Meets weekly m Wednesday. FFI: Bob 7738593 or Roger 779-0335
Metropolitan Community Church
Christ-Centered denomination ministento God's
people without regard to race, age, social status,
sexual preference or any other human created
barrien. Services q,en to everyone, 10am SIDIdays, 123 1/ 2 W. Main St, Medford, 770-7966
New VolcH
Gay community journal for adult classifieds,
local resources and services. Single issue $1/ea.
PO Box 635, Talent, OR 97540
On Track'• Alan Colllna AIDS Pr9Ject
HIV support, counseling, foster care facility,
advocacy, educational outreach and case management in Jackson County. HIV support meetings Thundays, 5-6:30pm. m-1777 in Medford
P1rent1/Frl1nd1 of L11blan1 & G1y1 (P•Flag)
Organi1.ation of parents, relatives & friends dedicated to helping gays, lesbians & their families.
Support g~meets 3rd Tuesday 7 :30pm, upper
room, 1st Uruted Methodist Church (165 N Main,
Ashland). 5th SaL-Something Special. Candace
or Chuck 482-4017 /Cherie or Jerry 488-3436
Rogue Alda Awarene11 Network
Dedicated to halting spread of HIV disease. HIV/
AIDS information, referral services, workshops,
SpeakenBureau. Hotline l-SpmMon-Fri. 1215
G Street, Grants Pass, OR 975U, or 471-0979
S.N.A.P.
"Singles Network of Activities Publication" introduces gay men & women in Southern Oregon to singles only groups & activities. Mail
SASE to New Voices, PO Box 635, Talent 97540
Woman Source
Feminist organization that sponson women's
cultural & social events, including annual weekend gathering of women in the mountains. Organizing committee meets specified Wednesdays,
7pm at SOSCs Women's Center. PO Box 335,
Ashland, OR 97520 or Lou/Joan 482-2026 ,
Sue 488-1616
Wyld Womyn of Ashland
Produces monthly coffeehouse every 4th Tuesday at the Ashland Community Center, 59
Windum Way. Local & visiting artists, divene
themes in entertainment & a place for wyld
womyn to gather in a smoke-free, non-drinking
space. Catered. $3, 488-3979

Astoria
Clatsop County AIDS Coalltlon
A community based organization Conned to edu-

cate and ~ive support to people who are HIV+,
their families &-foved ones. Mailing: PO Box
455, Astoria, OR 97103, 325-4321 x0400

Baker/La Grande
Ontario
Eaglecap AIDS Support Team (EAST)
Organization providing education, outreach and
support. FFI: 962-7048
GALA of EOSC
Meets the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month in
Loso Hall, #232 at 7pm. Write to GALA of
EOSC, Student Activities Office Hoke College
Center, Eastern Oregon State College, Eighth SL
at K Ave, La Grande, OR 97850
Lambda Eastern Oregon Association
Networking service association for Baker City/
Eastern Oregon area. Monthly meetings, time/
place vary. Publishes newsletter for Eastern
Oregon gay community. PO Box 382, Baker
City, OR 97814
Parent1/Frl1nd1 of L11blanI & Gay, (P/Flag)
Meets on 3rd Wednesday of month. See description under Ashland. 962-7048

Bend
The Other Side
Gay service organi1.ation that hosts videos, parties & dances every Saturday (9pm-lam)in smoke
free environment, sells colorful "A Gay Penon
Was Here" & "A Lesbian Was Here" business
cards & holds can/bottle drives to raise money for
AIDS & other community needs. Also sponson
seminars, trips & other exciting events & has a
boolc/magazme/video library. FFI: 388-2395
or PO Box 5672, Bend OR 97708

Central Coast
Co ■ atal AIDS Network (CAN)
Anonymous group of HIV+ and HIV-people that
meeu twice a month to support life in the community. We'llmeetweelclywhenneeded. Tillamook
City, 392-3518 or Lincoln City, 994-4694
TIiiamook County Gala
Gay, lesbian & bisexual, in or out of the closeL
loin us for a monthly safe and social potluck, get
together. PO Box 592, Pacific City, OR 97135

Coos Bay/
North Bend
Gay/Lesbian Outreach Network
(GALON)
Devoted to the development of a homo/bi sexual
community & HIV services in Coos/Curry Counties. Meets last Saturday of month-call Hotline
for time/place. Social events, newslencr, HIV
support group, community education, Speaken
Bureau, 24 Hr Hotline/Swilchboardfor refe"al
&: info. 269-4183 (Steve or Hotline vol1D1teen)
Gay Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesdays 8-9:30pm. Lee/Bruce 269-4183

HIV+ Support Group
FFI: Hotline 269-4183 . Ask for Steve
Southern Oregon Coast Chapter P/FLAG
Call Kay at347-9306

Corvallis
After 8
Purpose is education, advocacy & direct action to
create conditions which ensure that all persons
are protected from discrimination based on sexual
orientation. Business meetings are held at 7pm,
2nd Tuesday 23rd & Monroe. Call message line
to schedule Speaker's Bureau or FFl 752-8157
Center Against Rape & DomHtlc
Violence (CARDY)
Hotline: 754-0110 Office: 758-0219
Community Outreach, Inc.
Provides a lesbian & giry information & referral
phone line, weekdays ,pm-9am & 24 houn on

weekends & holidays, 758-3000
Corvallis Men'• Group
We are an informal social group for community
and college men. We meet every Thunday 8pm,
upstain at Nearly Nonnal's Restaurant, 109 NW
15th. FFI: Message line 752-8175
Gay and LHblan A11oclatlon
GALA meets Mondays 7pm in the Women's
Center on OSU campus, see the Barometer for
topics. Office is 249 Snell, MU east, 737-6363
HIV+ Support Group
.
Counseling support group for HIV+ people. New
memben welcome. FFI: Jon 758-1404
Human Rights Coalltlon Polltlcal Action
Committee (HAC-PAC)
Coalition of organizations and concerned
in~viudals wortcing to defeat the OCA's Corvallis
ballot measure. 9(,() NW Circle or PO Box 1828,
Corvallis, OR 97339, 752-8157
Ladles Home Companion
Newslencr & calendar for Corvallis-area lesbian
community PO Box 1828, Corvallis OR 97339
LHblan Brunch
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Potluck social brunch on secondS1D1day of month
at 11 :30un. Location varies. FFI: 757-0155
Lesbian Student Group
Open to community memben & students alike.
Weekly meetings, 5:30pm Wednesdays at
Women's Center on OSlf campus. Activities
include group discussions, movies & workshops.
FFI: Lynn 757-1362 , Cathy 753-8459
Our Night Out
Group for homosexual men & women and their
friends to meet othen & have fun in a relaxed,
accepting atmosphere. Monthly activities include beach trips, camping, dancing,movienights,
etc. Brian 757-0785 , Lynne 758-3141
Valley AIDS Information Network
The Valley AIDS Informations Networlc operates, in cooperation with the Oregon State Health
Division,ananooymousphone-linethatprovides
information about safe sex practices, referrals &
general AIDS information, NAMES Project Memorial Quilt, Speaken Bureau, AIDS Taskforce
training. PO Box 3004-200 Corvallis, OR 97339.
Anonymous AIDS Awareness Hotline 752-6322

Eugene
Abundant Life Center of Eugene, Inc.
Men's resoura: centerforabundance & wellness.
Spiritual - new thought idea topromote wellness
of mind, soul & body by "Discovering the Unlimited You." Weelcly mens & womens support
groups, private spiritual counseling available.
Donations only. Non-profiL 688-9634
Acorn Club
Interactive program serving the social & recreational needs of anyone whose life is impacted by
HIV disease. For those newly tested to those
needing a little assistance away from home. All
welcome including loved ones. Thunday 12:304:()()pm, Rm #16, 1st United Methodist Church,
1376 Olive. Drop-in. FFI: James 342-5088
Androgyny Peclalera of Eugene &
Sprlngfleld (APES)
Loosely organiud group of bicyclists who meet
weekly for rides. All levels of bicyclists encouraged to unleash the bicycling beast that lurlcs
within. Meets 10am Sundays and 6pm Tuesdays
at Rose Garden. Bobby 343-2240, 342-7541
Asherah Woman'• Healing Center
Ecofeminist women's spirituality welcoming all
women. Rituals, workshops, women circle every
S1D1day, resource for alternative women's healing honoring our divene sexuality. 344-8327
Balebooateh
Jewish lesbians gatherforsocial& spiritualeventsjoin us! Call Sally at 683-5936tofind outabout
upcoming get-togethen or write to: Baleboosteh,
(not to "Jewish Lesbians," discretion please!) PO
Box 11134, Eugene OR 97440
Bisexual Women'• Dlacu11lon Group
Are you in a relationship? Single? Shy? Mainstream? Jet stream? New age? Old age? Or just
curious? Join us! Meets every Thunday. FFl:
Linda 683-2914

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BloodSlsters of Eugene
Blood dooor club for the lesbian & gay community. Our primary objective is to ensure that an
adequate supply of blood is available for people
with AIDS & ARC. FFI: Patti 484-9474

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Cascade Athletlcs/Prlde Aasoc. (CAPA)
Dedicated to promoting gay & lesbian athletics.
Participation info for Gay Games. Individuals &
teams are encouraged to call 343-6745
Communities Against Hate
Educatiooal group dedicated to fighting racism.
hanophobia an dother forms of bigotry. Provides victim advocacy. 458 Blair Blvd, Eugene,
OR 97402. 485-1755
Dyke, & Faggot, Together (DAFT)
Bowling league at Fairfield Lanes; 1170 Hwy
99N, Mondays 8:30pm, warmups 8:25. Allan
343-5461
Eugene/Springfield Contact Dykes
Part of a worldwide womens' resource networit
for lesbians who are new in town or need information or access to food, housing, clothing, shelter, social events, counseling services, informatioo about the area, directioos & support. Paula
Guthrie 484-6010 , Patti Rodgen 484-9474
Eugene Frontrunnera/Frontwalkera
Local branch of international network of running/walking clubs for lesbians & gay men. Run,
walk, talk 1-5 miles in a relaxed atmosphere.
Meets every Saturday at IO am, 24th & Amazon
Pky (at chinning bars). Newmemben (especially
women) encouraged to join. Jane 741-3020
Eugena Women In Recovery
Women supporting each other in recovery for any
addictioo. Weeltly open meetings held at Central
Presbyterian Church, 14th & Feny. Tuesday
7:30-9pm, Wednesday 12-lpm
Family/Friend• of Lesbian• & Gay• (F/FLAG)
Organiz:atioo of parents, relatives & friends of
gay people dedicated to helping gays, lesbians &
their families. Support group meets 3rd Monday
at 1st Congregational Church, 1050 E 23rd. Kids
welcome. Joyce 689-1630 , Marcia 343-8701 ,
Alea687-2799 or PO Box l 1137,Eugene97440
Full Sun Institute
Provides resources for Women of Siu. Group
activities and support vary with season and interest; swimming, bilcing, bnmch, clothing exchange,
discussioo. J.R. David 485-2076
,
Gay, Lesbian & Bl-Sexual Youth Group
For people 24 yean old & under. Meets Monday
evenings 6-7 :30pm in the library at 1414 Kincaid.
346-3360 (GALA)or683-CHAT

Gay & Lesbian Helpline
683-CHAT (2428)

Community events, information, resources &
referrals): peer counseling, crisis counseling.
MondaY- nday 4-11 pm.
Gay Men's AA
All men welcome! Living Sober Study: meets
Sundays, 5-6pm, 1236 Kincaid. Hank, 484-6259
Imperial Sovereign Court of the Emerald
Empire
Charitable organiz:ation that encourages & promotes community action. Proceeds fran drag
shows, contests & other social activities help this
community's needs. PO Box 3243, Eugene, OR
97403 or Jennifer 342-8086
Lane County AIDS Hospice Service, Inc.
Non-profit with goal of establishing a specialized
living facility in Lane County for persons with
AIDS. Currently raising funds through grant applications & appeal to community. Tom Redfield,
MD 484-1034 /Janet Sonduck 686-6965 or
PO Box 5360, Eugene, OR 97405

Lesbian AA
All Women welcome! Step study: meets every
Sunday 5-6prn at Unity Church, 39th & Hilyard.
FFI: Sally 345-6756
Lesbian & Bisexual Dl1cu11lon Group
A place where you can be yourself, share what's
going on & meet new people. Aleta 688-6595
The Lesbian Connection (TLC)
Lesbian social group designed to make meeting
other lesbians a comfortable & fun experience.
Meets at Delbert's Cafe, plus has BBQ1, takes

trips, whatever! Cane to moothly gathering, 525
Cascade AIDS ProjecL Monday-Friday, 10amWillamette, 2nd Friday, 5-Sprn. Activitieshnail9pm & Sat-Sun. 12-6prn. Sponsored by Cascade
ing list: Sandy 683-2249 , Bonnie 683-2793
AIDS Project, 1-800-777-AIDS
Lesbian, Gay & Blaexual Alliance (LGBA)
Oregon H1O Dogs
Student organiz:ation on UO campus. Services
Gay/lesbian swimming/diving team. Three workfor community & students include medical &
outs scheduled weelcly. Participate in Gay Games,
counseling referrals, information about commuIGLA & gay/lesbian sports festivals. Registranity events, diswssion & support groups. Also
tion information oo west coast, national & interspoosorseducatiooal,entertainment,socialevents
national gay athletic events, 343-6745
& has a library of publications, 346-3360
Outdoor Activities Group
Lesbian Support Group
Adventure group for gay men, lesbians & their
Drop-in support group at Mother Kali's Bookfriends, featuring hiking, skiing, cycling & other
store(2001 FranklinBlvd)Each Wed. 7-9pm. No
activities of interest to the group. Box 5505,
fee. Jules at 683-6498 or bookstore 343-4864
Eugene, OR 97405-0505, 484-2147
Long-Haired Lesbian Supporters Group
The Over 50 Women'• Group
Open to all lesbian/bisexual women, regardless
Social g ~ forolder women for fun, friendship,
o{haintyle. Wednesdays, 7:30pm Koinonia Cenfood and discussioos. Welcomes new particiter Library, 1414 Kincaid. 485-3579
pants. Meets 3rd Friday for 6pm potludc, 7pm
llartlal Arts Kung Fu (Amazon Kung Fu)
[>rogram. Rene 344-4348
Supportive wanen dedicated to empowering
Queer Nation • Eugene
women through the teachings and practices of
Queen committed to eradicating heterosexism
martial arts, 688-4140 or 485-2168
and homophobia through direct-action and
McKenzie River Gathering Foundation
grassroots support. Meetings are every ThunProgressive social change foundation. Financial
day, 7:30pmat Grower'sMaritet(454 Willamette).
cootributioos from people throughout Oregon
FFI: Queer Nation-Eugene, PO Box 984, Eusupport grants to peace, human rights & environ- • gene, OR 97401-0984 or Morgan 683-4812
mental ~ o n groups. Welcomes funding
Reach Outl
applicauons from lesbian & gay organiz:ations.
S'!J>PO'l group for ex-Mormons & ex-Jehovah's
454 Willamette, Eugene 97401, 485-2790
Witnesses, committed to physical, spiritual &
Men'• Entertainment Network (IIENI
mental well-being for gay men & lesbians. FFI:
Gather &: interact socially through recreatioo &
1430 Willamette, Box 565, Eugene, OR 97401
entertainmentsupporting a gay lifestyle. Moothly
Relkl Outreach
newsletter & events such as retreats, dinner gathOffering free weekly Rei.lei treatments to those
erings, movie nights, picnics; birthday parties,
diagnosed withlife threatening illnesses or chronic
bike rides, ski trips & shopping sprees. Membercooditions. Sessions available to family memships $15/year. PO Box 1622, Eugene, OR 97 440
bers and care given. Mark 344-7003 . More
Men'• Forum
Reiki volunteers welcome. CallMari 741-2337
We are a divene group of non-heterosexual men
Rellgloua Responae Network
who gather twice monthly. We meet 1st ThunInterfaith Coalition opposed to the OCA. FFI:
day as a rap/support group&have a potluck every
485-1755
3rd Thun. & one Saturday a month. All are
Salmacl• Social Society
welcome. 7:30pm, 1414 Kincaid (Koinonia Qr)
Open meeting for anyone interested in drag,
Men'• Network Rap Group
cross-dressing, gender-role revenal, TV, TS or
An outreach & support group for non-heteropersooality projection. Meets 3rd Monday, 8pm
sexual men that provides discussioo & social
Street level bar, Peny' s, Pearl SL, 688-4282
activities in a pnvate, supportive almosphere.
SDA Klnahlp
Meets Wed. 7:30pm, 1414-Kincaid. 342-2713
Support & fellowship group for gay & lesbian
Metropolitan Community Church (IICC)
Seventh Dar Adventists. Moothly 345-3872
International ecumenical Christian church open
Shanti In Oregon, Inc.
to all people, special outreach to gay & lesbians.
Volunteer-based agency providing emotiooal &
Worship Sundays 4pm, 1st Congregational
noo-medical practical support services to perChurch, Coodoo Chapel, 23rd & Harris. Office,
sons living wtth HIV & their family, friends &
other events at Koinonia Center, 1414 Kincaid.
loved ones. Services are also provided to those
~ b y houn, Thundays l-6pm, 345-5963
grieving someone who has of HIV Disease. 3477
llotner Kall'• Bookatore
E. Ama:r.oo Parkway or Shanti, PO Box 5513,
Provides referrals 'for the women's community.
Eugene OR 97405-0513, 342-5088
Contact center for the Wanen's Community
Soromundl: Lesbian Chorua of Eugene
Calendar. Houses the Eugene Women• s Lending
For booking & FFI: Myeba 461-0779
Library. 2001 Franklin Blvd; 10-6pm MondayThe Tennis Group
Thursday &Saturday, 10-Spm Friday,343-4864
Needs players at all levels for singles or doubles.
II of Color
Call Joim at 343-2240
Infonnal rap group-support group for gay &
White Bird lledlcal Cllnlc
bisexual men of color. Meets Saturdays 1-2pm at
Full service medical clinic, open Monday-Friday
MPowerment Project, 679 Lincoln. 683-4303
1-5pm, 509 E. 13th Ave. First office visit: $20IIPOWERIIENT Project
25; later visits: $13-18 + lab or prescriptioos at
A social and outreach networlc for young gay and
cosL Anonymous AIDS testing available, Hotline:
bisexual men. We hold special events as well as
342-8255 Business: 484-4800
weekly small group rap sessions, coffee hours
WIiiamette AIDS Council (WAC)
and movie nights. 679 Lincoln orcall 683-4303
Men & women woriting to stop the spread of
National Organizations of Woman (NOW)
HIV. Provides resources for Lane County about
Meet 3rd Thursday it Mother Kali's,2001 Franklin
AIDS/HIV referral & educatioo. Office at 3477
Blvd, 7 :30pm. Committees which are currently
E. Amazon Dr. is open M-F l-5pm or PO Box
active include Racism, Rights of Older Women,
5513, Eugene, OR 97405-0513, 342-5088
Lesbian Rights/Homophobia, Education DisWomen'• Adult Children of Alcoholic•
crimination, Economic Rights& Violence against
Meets Wednesdays 7:30pm at Whiteaker School
women. 345-6~5 for meeting information
Staff Lounge. Call for fall schedule, 345-5362
No On Hate • Lane County
Womyn'• PreH
Group of coocerned people fighting the OCA
Eugene feminist newspaper since 1970. Availballot measure. Call for meeting info 688-1601
able at Mother Kali' s & elsewhere. Welcomes
One Common Thread
cootributioos & volunteers. Write to PO Box
Non-profit membenhip organiz:ation promoting
562, Eugene, OR 97440 or 485-2076
women• s atlture & divenity through arts & enWomen of Size (see Full Sun Institute)
tertainment. Sponsors smoke/alcohol free
Women's Coffee House 3rd Sat., featuring local
Hood River
women artists & performen. 1430 Willamette
#330, Eugene, OR 97401. FF I: Lisa 461-3462
Oregon AIDS Hotline
Columbia AIDS Resources
Joint project of the Oregon Health Divisioo and
Serving the mid-Columbia area in Oregoo and

August 1992
Washington. Provides support groups, advocacy, information, referral & education. FFI:
386-3381 or 296-3700

& employment issues at BPA. Other federal
employees welcome. FFI: Rick 223-2419 or
Karen 631-7767
Bradley-Angla House, Inc.
Support group for battered lesbians. Meets regulady, facilitated by lesbians & confidential Donations accepted, 232-1528 . Emergency shelter available 281-2442
Cascade AIDS ProJact (CAP)
Support services for those with AIDS/HIV, their
friends & loved ones. Risk.reduction education
for gay/bi men, educational materials, Speaken
Bureau, sponson statewide AIDS Hotline. 408
SW 2nd #412, Portland, OR 97204, 223-5907

Klamath Falls
Klamath Area Lambda AHoclatlon

(KALA)

Gay and lesbian support, social activities. All
newc:omen welcome, newsletter. PO Box 43,
Klamath Falls, OR 97(i()l 883-2437

Gay AA
Newly formed. Meets Tuesdays 7 pm at Klamath
Falls Resource Center, 1035 Main St, 883-2437
HIV+ Support Group
Bi-weekly meetings. FFI: lllV/AIDS ColUlcil
1035 Main St, 883-AIDS
HIV/AIDS Support & Education Councll
Klamath County Education, information, anonymous test referral, support groups for mv+ individuals, family & friends every other Thunday,
Gay AA every Tuesday 7pm. PO Box 7418,
Klamath Falls, 97002, 883-AIDS

Monmouth
Gay & Lesbian Alllanca
GALA ofWestem Oregon State College meets
Tuesday, 7:30pm Wallowa room, Werner College Center. We welcome all WOSC students,
faculty and staff, and surrounding commlDlity.
FFI: Co1D1seling Center (WOSC switchboard)

McMinnville
Lesbian and Gay Support Group
Cliristian support group for lesbians, gay men
and their family and friends. Meets 4th Monday
of month 7 :30pm, Fireplace Room of Finl Baptist Cliurch, comer of First and Cowie. Bernie or
Mary Beth (pastors) 472-7941

Portland
ACT UP/Portland, Inc.
AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power meets 1st &
3rd Wednesday, 7pm at MCC, 24th & Broadway
NE, 284-0262 (Please see R .A. T.S. listing also)
Adventure Group
Meets in front of Uoyd Center Cinemas Sundays
8am for hiking, skiing, bi.cycling, etc. Recorded
message begins 8am Friday-Sunday, 234-2941
Affirmation/United Methodists for
Gay & Lesbian Concerns
Fellowship group & Oregon-Idaho network, including straight friends & families, working for
accepting attitudes in local churches. Meets 3rd
Friday for a potluck & discussion or program. PO
Box 12673, Portland, OR 97212 or 692-9019
Alcoholics Anonymous
Live& Letl..iveClubat527 SE Pine has meetings
everyday. GroupsincludeAA,Alanon,OA,NA,
SAA & ACOA, Gay hotline 231-3760

American Friends Service Committee
Works with organizations & individuals to build
support for & empowerment of lesbians & gay
men, especially within religious commlDlities.
FFI: AFSC Gay/Lesbian Program, 2249 E.
Burnside Portland OR 97214, 230-9427
Asian/Pacific Islander Lesbians & Gays
Local social support group for Asian/Islander
community. FFI: 232-6408 or write PO Box
1615, Portland OR 97W7
Bisexual Community Forum
Celebrating 10 years of service to bisexuals,
friends, loven & those in transition. Social network, occasional newsletter & social/discussion
group-meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 7:30pm,
Valentino's, 2651 E Burnside. All women & men
welcome. FFI: Laury 285-4848
Bisexual Women's Group
Meets fint Thursday and 2nd & 4th Monday.
Marky 287-8737 or Jill 227-5440
BPA Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Employ ..,
Group for mutual support & to address divenity

CadarStar Household
Wiccan Circles on the Waxing and Wanning
Moon. For more information on Witchcraft,
Salmon or S1D1Bear 284-4455

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Dignity/Portland
Dignity is a support group for lesbian and gay
Roman Catholic & their friends. FFI: Write PO
Box 6708, Portland, OR 97228-6708 or 2954868 for time/place rx wonhip services
Downtown Dykas
Womynmeetforlunch2ndTuesdayrxmonth,no
dues/cost other than lunch, 775-9234
Equity Foundation
An Oregon-based non-profit, public f01D1dation.
existing to assure the prosperity of gay & lesbian
health, cultural & service organizations and to
promote a positive image oflesbian & gay people
by making visible our contributions to society.
PO Box 5696, Portland, OR 97228 220-0628
Equus: Gay Men's Equestrian Group
For those who have hones, enjoy riding or both.
Meet 3rd Sunday of month. 289-1323
Esther's Pantry
Provides emergency food baskets for penons
disabled with AIDS. Located at 314 NW Glisan,
Portland 97209. Open Tuesdays & Thundays,
3-7pm. Call 236-4475
Evangallcals Concerned of Portland
A place of acceptance for gays and lesbians.
Meets every other Friday for support, study and
socials. Jan 654-4597 or Eric 228-8128
Frontrunners
Runncn & walken of all levels (women & men)
are invited to join our run/walks on Tues evenings at 6:30 and Sat mornings at 8:30. Group
stresses healthy, nm exercise, with monthly social/business meetings to augment the weekly
~hysical__get-togethers. FFI: John 235-8747
GALA PCC
Meets Thundays, 12-lpm in the CC-Pine Rm at
PCC-Sylvania. 244-6111 ext4361,lvmessage
Gay Man's Chorus
Group meets Mondays, 6:30-9:30pm, Rm 453
Cramer Hall, Portland State Univ. "3-0650
Gay Man's Non Smoking AA
Emphasis on recovery. Meets Sundays, 10 am,
Conference Rm A, 3rd floor, Good Sam Hospital
Gentle Giants of Oregon
Social club for fat say men and their admirers.
Get together for poUuck & other social activities
during the month. FFI or newslener: Jim c/o
Gentle Giants of Oregon, PO Box 412,
Wilsonville, OR 97000, 981-4281
HIV Day Canter
Provides assurance & assistance to lessen loneliness & isolation. The center is a non-sectarian
facility open to penons in all stages of mv
disease. We offer medical support, a daily llDlch
and snacks & planned activities. No one is turned
awayforlackoffunds. Open 8am-6pm,MondayFriday, 3835 SW Kelly St, 223-3444
House of Light
Hospice for lilV+ infants and adults located at
597 N Dckum, Portland, OR 97217. Food bank
every other Wednesday. 289-3370
Journey Catholic Community
Hospitality for all, Mass, 6pm, SW 13th & Clay.
Father Mcinnis, 245-0339
K-9 Club
Join kindred folks and their dogs.Meets lst&3rd
S1D1days to walk, talk and enjoy each other's
company in Portland area parks, 285-2986
Knights of llalta
A leather/levi gay & lesbian service organization

dedicated to the support of charities operating in
& for the benefit of the gay & lesbian commlDlity.
Meets 1st Sunday 2:30pm, The Emben, 110 NW
Broadway. FFI: POBox8375,PortlandOR 977JJ7

Krazy Dykas

Support group for wimmin with mental health
issues. Meets 2nd/4th Tuesdays, Laughing Horse
Books, 1322NW23rd, 7:30pm. Kim227-1541
LHblan & Gay Pride, Inc.
LGP, Inc. meets bi-monthly January-June to plan
Portland's Lesbian/Gay Pride March & Rally in
June. PO Box661 l,Portland, 97228,223-1656

Lesbian Art Movement Show

Annual art shows of works by lesbian artists.
Shows in June. Contact Producer: Dianna Long.
Year long networking opportunities. PO Box
12061, Portland, OR 97212, 281-5386

Lesbian Boarding House
Temporary housing in a lesbian environment for
lesbians in need of accommodations while traveling through or visiting the Portland area. FFI:
Reservations, Ginger 281-5386
Lesbian Community Project (LCP)
Commined to the social & political well-being rx
the lesbian community. A varietr. of activities &
vol1D1teer opportunities are available. PO Box
5931, Portland, OR 97228 or 223-0071
LHbl■ n ■ Enjoying th• Selene•• (LES)
Field trip oriented group for lesbians interested in
the natural & physical sciences, 238-4343
Lesbian Garden Club
We meet several times a month for garden toun,
work parties & plant exchanges. FFI: Connie
777-5167 or Susan 287-9697
Lesbian/Gay Democratic Club
Democratic Party activists meets 1st Monday,
7pm, MCC, 1644 NE 24th, Portland, OR. FFI:
Dick 281-9507
Lesbian Mothers and Children
Social networking groupforlesbians who have or
want to have children m their lives as mothcn,
mother's partners, etc. 1st S1D1day of month, PO
Box 2152, Portland, OR 97208, 245-3280
Living Communion Church
Spiritual sharing & caring charismatic-Interdenominational evangelical. Stressing the whosoever of John 3:16 includes Gays & Lesbians.
Sunday Service 10am & 6pm, 3830 SE 62nd
Portland, OR 97206, 777-8577

Log Cabin Oregon
Republicans for individual rights. 4th Monday,
6:30pm, Dakota Cafe. FFI: Eric 228-8128

Mothers Against Misuse & Abuse (IIAIIA)

Rational approach to the multi-faceted issues of
drug misuse & abuse. FFI: Sandee 298-1031
Mass In Time of AIDS
A Sign of Love, Mondays 6pm 3835 SW Kelly
lilV Day Center, 223-3444
McKenzie River Gathering Fqundatlon
(See MRG listing 1D1der Eugene), 3558 S.E.
Hawthorne, Portland OR 97214, 233-0271
Metro Club
Social group for gay men 40 & over and those
who apprectate mature men. Monthly potlucks
on the 4th Sunday of each month in private
homes. FFI: 223-8299 for meeting place
Metropolitan Community Church 111cc1
An ecumenical Christian congregation with outreach to lesbian/gay community. Worship Sundays 10:30am-12:31¥n, Thundays 7pm. Bible
Study/Christian education, Sundays 9:15-IOam.
1644 NE 24th, Portland, OR 97232, 281-8868
Multnomah County G1y/LHbl1n EmployMonthly meeting of Multnomah ColUlty gay/
lesbian anployees. Meets 4th Monday, 5 :30pm.
Cliris 248-3030 , Kathy 248-3308
NAMES ProJact
Oregon Cliapter of the NAMES Project sponsors
a Sewing Room, a workshop on making panels
for the NAMES Quilt, 249-0662

National Leather Association (NLA)
FFI: National Leather Association, Portland
Chapter, PO Box 5161, Portland, OR 97208

NlghtScena
Gay TV for everyone. Features interviews, entertainment & video dating game. Portland-Otannel 11 (Vancouver-Ct 38) Tuesday 11:30 pm;
Multnomah Cty-Cliannel 33, Sunday 6:30 pm.

The Lavender Network
Oteck. calendar for show topics, 224-2489

No on Hate
Grass-roots working to defeat OCA's proposed
coostitutional amendment. Meets first and third
Wednesdays 6:30 pm, PSU-Smith Center, Rm
296. Volunteen needed! m: 222-9885
•NorthwHt Dive Club
Special interest group of gay/lesbian ICUba diven.
PO Box 512, Tualatin, OR 97062 fora copy of
our moothly newsletter & events
NorthwHt Gender Alliance
Organizatioo for people who have a stroog desire
to express another ·gender (transvestite/cross
dresser). Meets monthly, PO Box 4928, Ponland
97208, 774-8463
NorthwHt Scenic Cruisers
Gay & lesbian car enthusiast dedicated to traveling the by-gone highways of yesteryear. All
those with a fondness for 'fins and flash' are
invited to call for info oo our next meeting or
event Glenn 656-0423 Barb 281-7340 . All
club events non-alcoholic.
OHSU/VAMC
All Hill Lesbian & Gay Council. Moothly pot·
luck & meeting. Call 238-2489 or 234-5563
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Oregon AIDS Hotline
Joint project of the Oregon Health Division &
Cascade AIDS Projea. Mon-Fri 10-9pm & Sat &
Sun, 12.(,prnSpoosored by Cascade AIDS Project,
223-AIDS
Oregon Gay & LHblan Law Association
(OGALLA)

Statewide professional organization of gays, lesbians &bisexuals in the field oflaw. As a community resource, our purpose includes professional
development, education, visibility, political/legal advocacy & social opportunities. All wel •
come to join. PO Box 876, Ponland, OR 97207

Oregon Guild Activists of S/M (ORGASM)
For people of all sexual orientations. Activities
include dungeon parties, educatiooal workshops,
demonstrations; & fantasy & erotic shows. FFI:
Ore goo Guild, PO Box 5702, Ponland, OR 97208
or281-0408
Oregon Mountain Man Society
Corne join gay and bi-sexual men in the celebratioo and reclamation of our lost wilderness heri •
tage. m: PO Box 86042, Portland OR 97286.
Oregon Professionals & Entrepreneurs
Network (OPEN)
Provides networking referrals and support for
professional & entrepreneun. Meeting for setting agendas, goals & general concerns, Thun.,
August 20. Call Shelby for location 465-1301
Our House of Portland
Home for people living with AIDS. 2727 SE
Alder St, Ponland, OR 97214, 234-0175
Overeater• Anonymous
Meets at Live & Let Live Club, 2403 SE Ankeny,
231-3760
'
The Pacific Party
Encourages all Oregon residents to become involved and work together fora society that stands
for peace, social justice, freed001 and a healthy
enVll'OllffienL PO Box 9272, Univenity Station,
Portland 97207 or241-7468
Parents-Friend• of Lesbians I Gays (P/FLAG)
Confidential support group for lesbians & gay
men & thcirparents, relatives & friends in which
experiences can be shared & misinformation can
be replaced by facts. Meets 7-lOpm the 4th Wed
of each month (call for special schedule Nov &
Dec meetings) Augustana Lutheran Church NE
15th & Knott, 232-7676
Park Avenue Social Club
Social & support group for gay men 18-29 yean
old. Club conducts meetings every Tuesday night
7:3~ in the basement of Fint Congregational
Oturch downtown at comer of SW Madison &
Parle. Group not church affiliated. 7:30pm in
basement Enter through the side door on Madison, ring bell to enter. PO Box 2294, Ponland,
OR 97208, 244-3225
People of Faith Against Bigotry (PFAB)
Grassroots organization designed to help people
organiz.e events in their community. 2249 E.
Burnside, Ponland, OR 97214 or Dan Stutesman
230-9427

Phoenix Rising Foundation
Lesbian & gay service center promoting wellness
through professional counseling, information &
referral, education, leisure & social activities.
Insurance accepted. 620 S.W. 5th Suite #710,
Portland, OR 97204. 223-8299
Portland Awakening• Youth Group (PAYG)
For lesbians, gays andbi-sexuals under 21. Thundays ~t,3:30pm, 6036 SE Foster. Sponsored by
Outer East 'routh Center. Myndi 294-3322
Portland Community Bowling AHoc.
Original league with 280 for gay & lesbian members, Sunday 11am bowling for dollars, Tuesday
6pm Prime Time League. Fun events & Int 'l Rose
Bowl tournament. Bowling at PRO 300, 3031 SE
Powell. Tom293-0438 orPCBA,POBox851,
Portland 97207
Portland Gay Men's Chorus
Meets Moodays Sept-June. Membership open to
mn and women, sing en and non-sing en. PGMC,
PO Box 3223,Portland, OR 97208 or284-5386
Portlandla'• Pride
Monthly social group gay/lesbian employees of
city of Ponland & Multnomah Cty. 245-2634

Portland Leathermen

Informal social group that gathen weelcly to wear
& enjoy beautiful black leather. Fridays, 10pm,
The Dirty Dude Tavern, 439 NW Third
Portland LHblan Choir
Receives new singing memben at beginning of
season. Friends of PLC always n~d to assist
with production. Practice Sundays 6 pm. Ann
274-9591 or PO Box 8212. Ponland OR 97207
Portland Power & Trust
S/M social group for women only. Meets 2nd
Saturday. FFI: PO Box 3781 Portland, OR 97208
Positive Link
H you've tested positive for HIV & would like to
talk to an HIV+ volunteer who's been there, call
Oregon AIDS Hotline & ask for Positive Link,
223-2437 (Ponland Area), 1-800-777-2437
Pride of Portland AHoclatlon
Meets 3rd Thunday to promote athletics and
sports activities for lesbians and gay men in all
sports. 243-1366
Project Cope
Provides education and support in a caring, safe
atmosphere to people with HIV/AIDS, their part·
ners, friends and family. 225-8750
Queer Nation/Portland
Multi-<:ultural, polygender group dedicated to
fighting homophobia & heterosexism through
queer visibility & direct action. Meets 2nd & 4th
Thursdays 6:30pm, The City Nightclub, 13 NW
13th. 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Box 158, Portland, OR 97202 or the Queer Line 229-3839
Queer• United Against Closet• (QUAC)
Citizens action committee dedicated to the eradication of homophobia. QUAC is open to all gays
and lesbians, 816 NE Broadway, Portland OR
97232, 287-7624
Radical Activists Truth Squad (RATS)
Committed to direct action to end the political &
social causes of the AIDS crisis: homophobia,
sexism, racism, classicism & the failing US health
care system. Call 240-0377 for meeting times
and location. (RA TS is a member of the nationwide ACT UP network.)
Radical FaerlH
Recorded news & information line called Fey
Dirt, 23.5-0826
Radical Women
Socialist-feminist organization dedicated to
achieving the full equality of women. We believe
this requires making radical changes in the economic, social & political structure, 289-7082
Reach Out!
Gay & lesbian ex-Jehovah's Witnesses & Mormons, PO Box 1173, Clackamas, OR 97015 or
657-0620 (See Eugene)

Real Connection
Social gathering for gay men who are anistically
and musically inclined. Open and informal events
allow anists to connect with one another. Meets
2nd Friday. Call 282-2158 for time/place
Reed College LHblan/Gay Student Union
Weekly meetings for discussion, support & planning, Wed., 7pm, Women's Center, 775-1020

Right to Prlvacy-Polltlcal Action CommlttH
Raises money & endones candidates that are
supportive of lesbian/gay rights. 921 SW Morrison
Ste. S18, Ponland, 97205 or 228-5825
Rights for DomHtlc Partners
Coalition of public and private employees working for equal benefits for our domesnc partnen.
Meets 1st Thunday, 7-9pm. 238-2489

Roae Court
Social, charitable & community-service organization. Its primary goals are to raise needed
monies for charitable organizations & worthwhile causes within the gay/lesbian community.
PO Box 23, Ponland OR 97207, 287-7058
Roae City Gay Freedom Band
Open to gays, lesbians & their supportive friends.
Band is a member of LGBA. Rdteanals: Sunday, 5-7pm at MCC-Portland, 24th & NE Broadway. Bnng instrument & music stand if you have
one. 620 SW 5th Ave, Ste. 710, 223-8299
Ron City Gender Center
Tra11Sse.xuala-peer-support group for the Preop, Post-op, F-M, M-F & X-dresser. Referrals to
caregiven. Weekly meetings in secure place. PO
Box 12714 Ponland, OR 97212, 230-1036
SlsterSplrlt
Woman Sharing Spirituality creates space where
women of all spiritual traditions can share &
celebrate the common bond. Rituals, workshops
& other activities, learn to manifest dreams into
a shared, peaceful, loving reality. PO Box 9246,
Portland, OR 97207, 294-0645
Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous
The only requirement for membenhip is a desire
to stop living out a pattern of sex and love
addicnon. Call Suz.anne 245-6175
Special RlghteousneH CommlttH
Politeal action committee sponsored by the Family Alliance of God (FAG). Concerned with
including all laws ofLevitia11 in OCA's propsed
amendment. M. Dennis Moore, noon-midnight
only 287-9684
Stopping Violence Against Women
Feminist direct action group seeks to raise awareness of the harm of pornography & prostitution
through picketing & education. Does workshops
on pornography for groups. Jane 777-2796
Super Jae"•
Men's only safe-sex jade-off club. All men
welcome but must be over21 to enter. Attendees
mustagree to posted rules and regulations. Every
other Friday, 8:30-10:30pm. $5. 796-1934
Teen Portland Ice Hockey Club
Organization for gay men and lesbians who want
to be involved in ice skating. All levels welcooie.
234-4456
Tod's Corner
Providing free clothing for persons with AIDS,
HIV Day Center, 3835 SW Kelly, Portland. Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9-4pm. Corey Baker,245-7428
Triangle Productron•
Production company located at Theatre Paris,
produces avant-garde live theatre leaning toward
gay/lesbianfare.6SWThirdAve,Portland97204.
241-3857
United Front Against the Oregon
Citizen'• Alliance (UFAOCA)
Network of organizations & individuals working
to stop the OCA. All sharing this goal are welcome. Emphasis on action and grassroots, including rallies, marches and counter-demonstrations. PO Box 13,Sandy,OR97055, 727-2615
Unitarian Unlversallsts for LHblans &
Gay Concerns (UULGC)
Meets forwonhip&meetings throul!hout month
at Fint Unitarian Oturch, lOll SW 12th, Port·
land. Corne where you are appreciated for being
you and where you can add your own spiritual
chaptertoourgrowingvohnne. m: 228-6389
Vanguard
AIDS/IIlV Disease Patient Advocacy Group, PO
Box 231261, Ponland, OR 97223, 245-6799
WHtslde Organization of Women
Social group for west-side women who identify
as gay and lesbian. Newsletter announces events
($6 subs.) PO Box 5584, Aloha, OR 97007
Wlndflre
Social & support group in a supportive/non-

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confrontational atmosphere for people under 21
who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or unsure. Meetings are small & informal. Location & Time:
Phoenix Rising 223-8299

Women'• Rights Coalltlon
Coalition who believe equality of rights under the
law shall not be abridged by the US or any state
on acoount of sex & freedom of choice in reproductive matters is a woman' s constitutional righL
PO Box 3025, Portland, OR 97208 or645-9107

Wrestling Club of Portland

Our group provides a means to contact other
wrestlers. For membership info write to: PO Box
40066, Portland, OR 97240-0066

Provides academic growth, leadership,
community involvemenL Students & Willamette
Valley community encouraged to participate.
Wednesdays 2:30-4:30 pm, ·Bldg #5 Rm 257.
CCC, Student Activities Office, PO Box 14007,
Salem 97309 Attn: LGBSA or Bill 371-0548

Community News
Dignity-WIiiamette Valley

(DCAC)

Meets 2nd Wednesday, call for time & location.
Operates AIDS-line, works with other agencies,
provides a speakers• bureau, education and prevention resources. PO Box 1273, Roseburg, OR
97470 or Jim Hopper, Co-Recorder, 679-9913

Douglas County Gay Archives
Repository for materials relevant to the rural
homophile community. Meets quarterly. PO
Box 182, Dillard, OR 97432, 6n-9913

Gay and Lesbian Alliance

Chemeketa Comm. College Lesbian,
Gay and Bisexual Alliance (LGBSA)

Monthly gay/lesbian newspaper. PO Box 663,
Salem, OR 97308, 363-0006

Roseburg
Douglas County AIDS Council

The Capitol Forum
Gay/lesbian social service organization which
sponsors socialactivites,lesbian/gayfundraisers.
3rd Wednesday, 7pm, 1410 12th St SE. Rene
585-7630 , PO Box 406, Salem, OR 97308

(GALA)

Meets2ndThursdays(exceptJuly&Dec.)7:30pm
at GLCC. Meetings usually followed by a presentation. Funds & staffs GLCC, Gayline, Gay 01'
Times, GALA library, Lesbian Outreach, Comm.
Education & AIDS Task Force. GALA, PO Box
813, Roseburg, OR 97470-0166, 672-4126
Gay & Lesbian Community Center (GLCC)
Center has current notices & info for gay/ lesbian
community & the GALA library. Open from
Tuesday-Friday, 3-(,pm & 7-9pm & Sat 7-9pm.
3856 Carnes Rd. in Creen District, 6n-4126
Gay & Lesbian Discussion Group
Meets Tuesdays 7:30pm at First United Methodist Church, l TI 1 West Harvard Blvd. in the High
School Room (east side of the church). Unstructured discussion, often a relevant video, always
someone there, 6n-4126

Gavline
672-4126
24-hour switchboard/helpline at which trained
peer counselors provide non-judgemental crisis
mtervention & referrals.
Gay 01' Times
Free monthly (no July or Dec. issue) newsletterof
Roseburg gay & lesbian community. l 000+ copies distributed. Deadline: 2nd Thursday of month.
PO Box 813, Roseburg OR 97470, 6n-4126

HIV Support Group
Groups offered for all affected by HIV/AIDS.
Meets Mondays 7:30pm at SL Joseph's School on
800 West Stanton (off Harvard Blvd). Separate
groups for men and women. 672-4126

MCC•Roseburg
Safe place of worship for gays, lesbians, their
friends & families. Sunday services, 11am at
GLCC. MCCR, PO Box 2125, Roseburg, OR
97470, 6n-4126 (message)

OWL Trust
Oregon Wornon's Land Trust is a non_:-p_rofit taxexempt corp. founded in 1975 by NW Radical
Feminists seeking safe wilderness land for use by
wimmin and children who may not otherwise
have access. PO Box 133, Day Cree.le, OR 97429

Ruby House
HIV patient hospice. PO Box 182, Dillard, OR,
97432, 679-9913
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Salem
Campaign for a Hate-Free Oregon
Mid-Willamette chapter of statewide organization formed in opposition to OCA's proposed
initiative. Members needed for bigot busting,
speaking, flyerfolding, telephone worle. General
meetings every other Sunday, 7pm at the Upper
Deck. Anne 399-7025 or Phil 363-7367

Gay & lesbian Catholics & friends hold services
atSL Vincent'son2nd&4thSaturdays,7pm. PO
Box 532, Salem, OR 97308, 363-0006

Health Care Workers Group
Open to gay men and lesbians who worle in any
healthcare related field. Meets monthly for
potlucks, socializing & networlcing. Meeting_ times
on requesL PO Box 17313, Salem, OR 97305

Imperial Court of the WIiiamette Empire
Non-political gay/lesbian social service organization. Meetings 1st and 3.n! Tuesday at 7:30pm,
141012thStS.E. POBox263,Salem,OR97308

Metropolitan Community Church
Sweet Spirit MCC is a Otristian church open to
all who wish to worship & feel themselves to be
part of a family. Services Sundays 11 am at 1410
12th SE, 363-6618 or 585-9295

Mid-Oregon Ald1/Health/Educatlonal
Support Services, Inc.
Dedicated to providing support services for people
with life-threatening or life-changing illnesses.
Has P.A.L-trained volunteers, educational information, referrals, safe-sex rap groups and a
crisis hotline. MASS Inc., PO Box 12547, Salem,
OR 97309, Hotline: 363-4963

Open Door Support Group

Forpersonsliving withlilV-AIDS. Meets Thursdays 7pm, 1410 SE 12th SL 363-4963

Oregon Public Employees Union (OPEU)
Formed as a gay, lesbian bisexual caucus fX the
Civil and Human Rights Committee and open to
all OPEU members. Primary goal is educating
OPEU memben about OCA threaL 362-8157
Parents/Friends of Lesbians & Gays (P-FLAG)

Confidential support group for lesbians & gays,
their parents, relatives & friends in which experiences can be shared and misinformation reI>laced with facts. 585-8119

Prime of Life Club
Social organization for gays/lesbians and their
friends. Special emphasis on those 30 and above
but everyone welcome. PO Box 663, Salem, OR
97308, 363-0 006

Shoulders Support Group
For family, friends and cargiven of persons living with HIV-AIDS. Meets Mondays 7pm, 1410
SE 12th St. 363-4963

Thi• Moment
Circle of friends living with HIV sharing concerns and hopes, providing mutual support. 7pm,
Fridays, 1410 12th St SE. Jonathan 363-6618
Willamette Univ. Gay/Lesbian Alliance (GALA)
Meets weekly for discussion, support, and planning of events and awareness programs. Mondays 7pm, Putnam Womyn's Center, 370-6265

Women's Potluck
Meet Salem's besL Bring food or just yourself.
2nd Wednesday, 7pm, 1410 12th St SE. Annie
399-7025

Womyn'1 Wisdom

.

Newsletter with articles, reviews and events of
interest to Salem area women. Send SASE for a
free issue. PO Box 1024, Salem, OR 97308

Statewide
Gay & Lesbian Helpline
See Eugene listing, 503-683-CHAT
Mid-Columbia Social
For men and women who live in the greater Mid-

Columbia area. Weekly meetings, once a month
bash, other outings. Get to know your neighbors.
Write to MCS, 408 Lincoln St, FL Dalles, OR
97058. Jon 296-5700

Oregon AIDS Hotline
Joint project fX Oregon Health Division & Cascade AIDS Project. Monday-Friday 10am-9pm,
Saturday-Sunday, 12-q,m. Sponsored by CAP.
Portland 233-AIDS , 1-800-777-AIDS

Positive Link
If you have tested positive for HIV and ·would like
to talk to an HIV+ volunteer who's been there,
call the Oregon AIDS Hotline & ask for Positive
Link, 1-800-777-2437 ,223-2437 (Portland)
Pr11byterlan1 for L11blan & Gay Concerns
Meets 1st Friday of month. Westminster Presbyterian Oturch, 1624 NE Hamoock, PO Box 3391,
Eugene, OR 97403. 346-2778 , 285-5458

Out of State
Bay Area Sexual Minority Youth
Network (BASIIYN)
"By and For Youth" organization for bisexual,
lesbian, gay, trans gender and questioning youth.
Newsletter, information, referrals. Concerns,
ideas and inquiries welcome. BASMYN, PO
Box 460268, San Francisco, CA 94146
NW Coalition Against llalieioua Harr ■ ■ ement
PO Box 16776, Seattle, WA 981 16, (206) 2339136 (phone), 233-0611 (fax)

Pacific NW Veterans Association
Serving gay, lesbian & bisexual veteran and active service members. Moral support, discharge
upgrades, legal advice/referrals, information about
political activities to repeal DoD's policy of djscrimination. J .R. Stone, PNVA, 1202 E Pike,
#850, Seattle WA 98122 or 206/524-0667

PRIDE Institute
The only exclusively lesbian & gay alcohol &
drug treatment program in the U.S. PRIDE will
pay airfare, 1-800-54PRIDE (24 hours)

Spokane Cty Health Dist. AIDS Program
Services include anonymous counseling & testing, education, video/book library, outreach, support groups, client advocacy & case management. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, 1101 W. College Ave
Rm 370, Spokane 99201, (509) 324-1542

Vancouver, WA
Affirmation/Gay and Lesbian Mormons
Nationwide organization for lesbian/gay Mormons, their families & friends. 206/696-9396
Gay & Lesbian Rap Group
Open discussions on lifestyle, community concerns and social activities. Meets every Monday
6:30pm, 214 E l(i(h Stin downtown Vancouver.
Rudy (206) 737-<,012
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Lavender Winds Kite Club (LWKC)
Group of gay and lesbian kitefliers. LWKC is a
chapter of the American Kitefliers Association.
Ffl: Marie or Brian at (206) 896-6190 or PO
Box 5396, Vancouver, WA 98668

MCC of the Gentle Shepherd

Otristian congregation with positive/supportive
outreach to lesbian/gay community. Services
open to all, Sundays, 4:30 pm, 4505 E 18th SL PO
Box 5094, Vancouver, 98668, (206) 253-8401

Personalities
We are a drug (and alcohol) free social club
primarily for people recovering from addictions
& alcoholism but also for anyone drug free.
Located off of 1-5 in Vancouver's City Center,
I 15 E 7th SL (206) 694-5068

Southwest Wa1hlngton Health District
HIV/AIDS Program
Services for Clarie, Skamania & Klickitat counties. Anonymous testing; client advocacy; outreach; community education & support groups.
Monday-Gay/Lesbian,Tuesday-Family/Friends,
Wed.-Volunteer,Thurs.-HIV/AIDS.737-6012

Vancouver Connections

Social networlcing group forming for monthly
fun activities: potlucks, movies, biking, brunches,
etc. FFI: Randy (206) 254-5008

The Lavender Network

Carol A. Carver, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Lesbia11 & Gay Affirmative Psychotherapy
for Individuals & Couples
Member, Association of Lesbian & Gay Psychologists
Medical Insurance Accepted
(503) 757-2066

REALTY, INC.
1493 W 11TH , EUGENE. OR 97402 .

Eva Wright Bever, Broker
OFFICE : 343-4411 •,HOME . 935-4123

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Classifieds
HOUSING

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Male couple, 2 cats, seeking 2-3 BR
Eugene house to rent/buy Oct 1st. Prefer
washer/dryer, dishwasher, near UO.
Reply to TLN Box #357.
GWM 40 yo. seeking houaemate +
possible companion between 20-35 yrs.
Rent$150.00+ 1/2utilities. Call757-1335
for more info.(Corvallis)
Room Avallable, private bath, mobile,
Male 40-60, car, 70 miles N. of Portland.
3 miles off 1-5. $150.00. Utilities included.
1-206-864-4217. (Toledo, WA)
GM Retired teacher will share home.
Private furnished bedroom. • All modern
Rent reasonable/
conveniences.
negotiable. No smoking/drugs. Clean.
Ed 686-4586 (Eugene)

Pet Lover's Abode
Portland's
Gay
Apartment
Complex
774-2429

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Lez (41) w/ cat seeks quiet space with
other older lez(s). Prefer South Hills area.
485-2076. (Eugene)
Lesbian Roommate Wanted to share
large, beautiful, South Eugene home.
Graduate student or professional prefered.
Quiet, mature, responsible, non-smoking.
No pets. • No children. $300/mo. + 112
utilities. 345-1897

SERVICES
Celestlal Essences
Exquisite Massage & Aromatherapy.
Athletic male masseur, 25 years .
Licensed, non-sexual, fantastic! Portland
233-4687.

Responsible GM student seeks GM
roommate in Eugene. Call (503) 7593229 with references.

Personalized Natal Reports
Send birth name, date, time and place to
Claire de la Lune, PO Box 17313, Salem,
OR 97305 plus check or money order
for $25.

TRAVEL

HELP WANTED

Rocking Horse Inn-Seattle. A unique
bed and breakfast on Capitol Hill. Great
views, hot tub, warm hospitality. (206)
322-0206.
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Help Wanted at LCP
Half-Time Administrative Assistant,
Monday-Friday, Sam-noon. One year
position, working with The Lesbian
Community Project, with possibility of
extension. $850/month.
Proven
organizational skills and office experience,
good typing, written and verbal skills,
excellent interpersonal skills, word
processing experience, demonstrated
commitment to social justice and Lesbian/
gay issues, ability to work with, and for,
a diverse community of Lesbians and
allies, media and mainstream. Please
send resume, administrative/office
experience, cover letter and three
references to: LCP Search, DRW, PO Box
5931, Portland, OR 97228. Applications
accepted until August 15. No phone calls,
please. Women of Color are strongly
encouraged to apply.

Inn the Woods: B&B for women, log
home, nestled in 5 acres, two guest rooms,
cont. breakfast, minutes to waterfront
towns of Gig Harbor & Tacoma, Wash.,
activities for all seasons, private I Handicap
accessible. (206) 857-4954. Opening
7/17/92.

NOTICES
Deadlines Are Changing!
The deadline for submissions to The
Lavender Network's Classified and
Calendar departments has changed. All
items for these departments now must be
received in our office by 5 pm on the 19th
of each month.

Anev BBS and Carl J. Rodakowskl
are no longer affiliated with The Lavender
Network, Inc. Effective May 27, 1992.

ORGANIZATIONS

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Orlglnal Art Wanted for Lesbian, Gay
& Bisexual Alliance 92/93 poster. Contact
Sarah at 346-3360 for submission info.
Portland Lesbian Choir seeks
acex>mpanist (piano) for Sunday evening
rehearsals and all performances, 199293 season. Stipend. (503) 254-5109.

Wanted! by the Owner of
Pet Lover's Abode! a very unique ! (mildly
put!) opportunity for a live-in house boy
(18 plus with a very warm personality
and a non-smoker) and masseur! I am
both the Resident Owner and Resident
Manager of a really great sexteen (16)
apartment complex that caters to the
gay community (ask some tenants)!
There are many! possibilities for earning
money by doing various services for not
only me and the other tenants, but
also! for their guests! I will be happy to
answer any! questions you might
have! Cordially! Ron at 774-2429.
(Portland)

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PERSONALS
GWM, 45, Successful
Secure, wants to settle down. Loves
gardening, entertaining, cooking, hikes,
art, quiet/romantic eves at home.
Looking for partner 30-50, non smokerno drugs. Write to: 1430 Willamette
#101 Eugene, OR 97401

Handsome GM couple in Portland
seeks cute boyish g1,1ys (18-23 or so).
We've been together for over 11 years
and want to share our stability and
affection. Our interets include hanging
out at home, BBQs, sports, alternative
music, camping, road motorcycles and
more. Call 240-1846 and leave a
message. New to this? That's okay,
'we're down-to-earth and discrete.

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The Winner will be chosen at random from all surveys received by Sept. 3rd '92 and will be admitted
free to all events for one year. We want our establishment to serve the needs of the womyn's community.
Please tell us what you want. LARGER SIZE PRINT SURVEYS are available at Mother KALl's Book.store.
Please check the appropriate triangular boxes and PRINT clearly in the blanks. Thank.sl
When and why would you most often go to a womyn's cafe/bar? Check days and times that apply:
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'v For breakfast
v tor1uncn
'v For dinner
'v ·-· __ .. _,ic annJG
'v AICOllOI
v t-ormuSIC
V t-oraancmg
V Far
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What kinds of n111lc do you Ike?
'v Soft Rack 'v Folk

'v Acoustic
'v Eleclric
'v Rock
'v Country
'v Blues
'v Modem Pop
'v Heavy Mellll 'v Acid House
'v Jazz
'v Classic Rack
'v SOsRack
'v Other _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Whal llu1lcal Groupe would you most want to hem'?
Recorded music (list groups)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Live MUSIC Q1Slgroups) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

What other types of entertainment would you Nb to '"? (LIii)
Do you play pool?
'v Yes 'v No
Pinball?
'v Yes 'v No
Video Games?
'v Yes V No
List favorile games
Do you drink alcohol?
V Yes
'v No
V Beer...
V Weinharts 'v Coors V Anheiser-Bush
V Microbr8ws (list) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
V Other(list) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
V Wine...

V Red
V White V Blush
V Organic 'v No sulfiles 'v Oregan
V California V Imparted (from?) _ _ _ _ __
V Other (specify) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

V Uquor(what kind?) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Do you smoke tobacco?
V Yes
V No
Which of the following smoking policies would you prefer?
'v Non-smoking inside, smoking outside (under a covered area).
'v Saparale smoking &nan-smoking areas, both inside.
'v Unrestricted smoking inside

11a-1pm

1pm-3pm

3pn)-5pm

5pm-8pm 8pm; 11pm 11pm-2am

Art you: V Vegan?
V Vegetarian?
V Meat-Galer?
Whal kinds of foods would you most like to have avaUlble?
'v Snack,
'v Popcorn...
V wt salt
'v wt butter
V Veggies & dip 'v Pretzels
V Pata_, chips 'v wt dip
V Tatilla chips ... 'v Guacamole V Salsa
'v ~mmus
V Garlic bread 'v Nachos
V Other _ _ _ _ _ __
V More substantial food
'v Stir fry
V Hamburg81S V Veggie burg81S
V Sandwiches (what kind?) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
V Pizza (favorite toppings) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
V Soup (what kind?) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
V Paslawt _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
V Mexican food (what's your favorite?) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
V Omelettes (favorite ingredients) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
V Stuffed potatoes
'v Other _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Do you have any concerns aboul accealblllty for disabled womyn
beyond the ADA requirements? I so, ple111 lllt them.

Whe19 do you live?
V West Eugene
'v Eugene
'v Downtown/campus area
V South Hills V River Rd./Santa Clara
V North Eugene
V Sprlngfleld
V Other (specify) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
How would you moll often travel to Phoebe's Paradi11?
V Bike
V Bus
V Drive
Where would you like Phoebe's to be located?
V Oownwn
V Campus area V West Eugene V River Rd. 'v Other?
Would you like the bar area to be sepanded from the cafe area & ITl.lllc/
dance area 10 thal womyn under 21 can be admitted? V Yes V No
Whal II your blrthdate? _ _/_ _/_ _ (Mo/Da/Yr)

If you want to be entered in the drawing, you need to fill in your name, Dhone, and/or address below. Thanks for your input!
Potential business partners, financial backers, consultants, employees, etc., please contact us at:

Name: _____________
Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Phone:___________

Mail to: Phoebe's Paradise
Box 1052, Eugene, OR 97440-1052
(503) 485-3579