Thu Sep 28, 2006
Oregon Democratic Party GLBT Caucus
The Oregon Democratic Party has an active GLBT Caucus located in Portland. More information is available online at http://www.dpo.org/caucus/glbt/
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Transforming Faith: A Transgender Witness
The Community of Welcoming Congregations and The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies have joined forces again, this time with the Religion and Faith Program of the HRC to present a two-day conference to educate, inspire, nurture and celebrate the gifts of transgender persons within and among communities of faith.
Join us in Corvallis, Oregon for an exciting event featuring, national speakers, fabulous music, workshops, a Saturday evening concert and more... Resources for congregational leaders, individuals, clergy and young adults.
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Thu Sep 07, 2006
Reid Vanderburgh's "Transition and Beyond: Observations on Gender Identity"
Hello!
I’m pleased to announce the impending publication of my book, “Transition and Beyond: Observations on Gender Identity,” which is now available for pre-publication ordering. I sent this announcement out to some of you on Friday, but was rushed and forgot to include the publisher’s website, in case you could not open the attachment: http://www.the-q-press.com/ There is also a toll-free order line: 1-877-906-5381.
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Sat Jun 10, 2006
Transgender Presence in Portland Pride Parade
Do you remember how many of us wished there was more of a trans presence at the Portland pride parade last year? So that we would create visibility and unity and so that those who need to find us can find us? And so that we would have more of a great time? Let's not have another year escape us! Read More....
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Thu Jun 08, 2006
Gay Pride Event in Salem, Oregon
The Salem Pride Committee has been busy planning our local Gay Pride Event.
Salem Gay Pride will be held at Cascades Gateway Park, Salem on Saturday, July, 29, 2006 from 10am to 4pm. Booth and sponsor information is available on the Capitol Pride web site at capitolpride.org.
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Gay Pride Event in Portland, Oregon
The Pride festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 17th-18th, 2006 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, OR. Festival hours of operation will be from Noon-11:00 pm on Saturday and Noon-6:00 pm on Sunday. More...
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Sun May 21, 2006
Lon Mabon Comes Out of the Closet With Another Anti-GLBT Ballot Initiative
First the short of it. Lon Mabon is back and swinging. He has filed an
initiative nearly the same as 2000's Measure 9. This time he takes it a step
further by including transgender people--an inclusion that likely means they
will lead the campaign with a brutal and nasty anti-trans message.
Now the additional details.
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Wed May 03, 2006
Vote to Re-Elect Ted Kulongoski, Governor
We wholeheartedly recommend Ted Kulongoski for re-election as Oregon's Governor. Governor Kulongoski has been an outspoken ally of the GLBT community. He has demonstrated his willingness to do the right thing even at times when it is not politically advantageous.
http://www.tedforgov.com
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Sat Mar 18, 2006
Gay-rights activist dies after battle with cancer
This article appeared in the 3/18/06 issue of the Statesman Journal Newspaper:
The Salem gay community lost an advocate, a cornerstone and a mother this week.
Patricia Read Jackson, 74, a co-founder of the LifeLine AIDS project and a community activist for many years, died Wednesday after a 10-year battle with cancer.
Her list of personal accomplishments reads like those of an extensive community group, although she was just one person.
Through her life and work, Jackson proved that one person with enough charisma, compassion and motivation can make a difference.
Read the article in the Statesman Journal Newspaper>>> http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060318/NEWS/603180320/1001
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Fri Mar 17, 2006
Patricia Jackson Passes Away
Patricia Jackson passed away Wednesday, March 15th, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was at home in the care of family and friends. Our thoughts, love and prayers go out to her longtime life partner Mary, daughters Brenda and Deborah, son Richard, and her extended family.
Patricia worked tirelessly for the HIV/AIDS community in Salem and the mid-Willamette valley for close to 20 years. She was instrumental in the forming of the first HIV/AIDS organization in Salem, Mid-Oregon AIDS Support Services (MASS). As a volunteer, Patricia went to the Marion County Jail and Oregon Department of Corrections facilities to provide HIV/AIDS support and education. For the last ten years, Patricia was Executive Director of LifeLine AIDS Project, providing much needed assistance to those affected by HIV/AIDS. The love and support she had for so many people will continue to be an inspiration for those of us firmly committed to continuing her work.
A Celebration of Life for Patricia will be on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, 3:00pm, at City View Funeral Home, located at 390 Hoyt Street South, in Salem. Phone 503-363-8652.
A potluck reception will follow, and all are welcome to share their stories and love of Patricia.
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