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The article offers information on several individuals in Oregon who support gay rights. They include Reverend Chuck Currie, workforce development specialist Anne Sweet and bartender Connie King. Information about their affiliations, occupations and causes is provided. A short interview of the individuals also is presented.

Several photographs are presented including "Shifty Eyed Dog," by Rosanna Tam, "Rust," by Nisa Haron, and "Kajanne Pepper in Stripes," by Lee Kyle.

The article reports on the environmental awareness project, Earth Day, initiated by the GLBT people on April 22, 2007 in Portland, Oregon. Several events will be conducted in various parts of the city including the seed planting in Woodlawn Park, the Trash to Treasures Earth Day Bash in Portland Children's Museum, and the Pinot Pedal 2007 bicycle ride celebration.

The article provides information on the various activities being supported by the Q Center, a GLBT community center in Portland, Oregon which will be celebrating its first year anniversary in 2007. The arts and culture program of the center called "What Is Queer Art" was launched in April 2006 with Paul Fukui as chairman of the arts and culture committee. A bingo game, which is held every first Mondays of the month, is the signature success for the social subcommittee of the center. INSET: Center Supports Celluloid.

The article presents interviews with some GLBT people in relation to their preferable qualities of a partner in the U.S. Political activist Michael Dell Long said the that he likes an intelligent, athletic and politically active gay man. R. E. Szego, program coordinator of LGBTQ Tobacco Prevention Program said that she is looking for someone who is monomagous and wants to raise a child. Aaron Ridings, a nonprofit event planner looks for someone who is honest.

The article presents information about various new products that can be gifted during the holiday season in 2006 by people in Portland, Oregon. The store Bella Stella is offering LANACare organic Merino wool products. Portland Luggage Co. has launched a new line of Mandarina Duck bags. The company Spartacus Leathers has launched I Rub My Ducky waterproof vibrating massager.

The article features several individuals and organizations in Oregon that help to make the experience of being gay in school better and safer. These include Larry Smith, co-chairman of the Oregon chapter of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, parent Diane Wolter, who supported her son Christopher's coming out at the age of 12, Reed College senior Jeff Maguire, who is also co-founder of the Greater Portland Intercollegiate Queer Society, and Niks DePue, a trainer of Bridge 13, a community education program of the Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center. INSET: WHO'S LOOKING OUT FOR THE TEACHERS?.

The article highlights the winners of the "Just Out" Amateur Photo Contest in Portland, Oregon. The grand prize winner goes to Joseph Robertson who shot his photograph at Clatsop Community College for his friend's fashion show. Don Valerio is also a winner of the contest with his photograph that depicts a flower, taken in March 2006 while in a vacation in Costa Rica. Another photograph that won the contest was taken by Ann Mallory Hubard during her hike at Arches National Park in Utah.

The article reports on the celebration of the Pride Month hosted by the Portland City Hall in Oregon. The event will be started with art exhibit at 1120 S.W. Fourth Ave. on June 1 to 30, 2006. It also features several works from various organizations including the Portland Association for Gay and Lesbian Artists and QuArt. Sam Adams, a gay commissioner believes there is a positive aftermath of the event to the community.

The article reports on the series of activities in the Gay Pride festival in Portland, Oregon. The Oregon Zoo is open to the public for animal watching and community celebration. The first Latino Gay Pride fiesta will be held at the Jupiter Hotel. The Willamette Star, Portland's custom built yacht offers a dinner cruise on the Willamette River. There is also Film viewing, fun run, dyke march and a singing competition will be held.

The article focuses on the impact of tax filing for the domestic partners in Oregon. The new rules, which have been outlined in a Department of Revenue guidance document, states that domestic partners are already subjected to the same tax statutes and regulations that apply to married filers. However, tax filing has gotten more complicated for registered domestic partners in Oregon because it costs more, making them to produce the third federal return that has all incomes and expenses combined.

The article focuses on the new events featured at the Gay Pride Month celebration in June 2007 in Portland, Oregon. These include the Pride Pet Parade which will be held on June 16, 2007 at the Festival Main Stage area, the new entertainment pavilion called the Coffeehouse Lounge Stage located near the Battleship Oregon Memorial, and the basic personal safety training workshop presented by the Sexual Minorities Roundtable of the Portland Police Bureau.

The article offers news briefs on various industries that will participate in Portland's Pride Festival in June 2007. Monique Natosi, owner of online company Sock Dreams, will join the Pride festival by giving $ 5,000 as a sponsor of the event. Meanwhile, Home and Garden Television (HGTV) will also participate in the festivals. Moreover, the Portland Area Business Association, the Rose City's gay chamber of commerce, will display a suite of booths during Pride Festivals.

The article reports on the gay organization led by Tineke Malus and Jaie Bosse, second-year students at National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon which discusses health issues. The Queers and Allies club aims to bring awareness to students who will become primary health care providers. Malus said they are interested in helping the gay community to learn more about naturopathic medicine. Bosse added that sexual minorities community are at higher risks for certain diseases.

The article provides information on the Diversity Summit 2007 entitled "From Global Vision to Local Action" organized by Portland General Electric Co. to be held at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland on April 10, 2007.

The article reports on the title received by Mr. Oregon Bear Steve Strong. He was named Mr. International Grizzly Bear at the thirteenth annual International Bear Rendezvous in San Francisco, California from February 15-19, 2007. Strong won the title for Oregon over the other 20 contestants. He will be responsible in raising money for charity and in exemplifying the persona of being a bear.

The article reports on the significance of Queer Love Action Network for Discovery, a nonprofit organization that empowers diverse men in the Portland, Oregon area. According to program coordinator Bart Church, it helps men live and love well through a variety of affordable, volunteer-driven, peer-led programs. Moreover, there are an estimated 2,000 men in the Portland metro area who have attended the events in the organization.

The article reports on the proposal of Councilor Bonny Bettman for the city of Eugene to opt out of supporting the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in Eugene, Oregon scheduled on January 9, 2007. The event was organized by the Martin Luther King Celebration Committee of Lane County and the city's support of which is claimed by Bettman to be a direct violation of the city code preventing discrimination on grounds of race, religion or sexual orientation.

The article announces the presentation of the Urban Pioneer award to the Portland Gay Men's Chorus from Portland State University's College of Urban and Public Affairs. The award honors leaders that exhibit many of the ideals taught to students and valued by the college's faculty and community partners. The chorus is the fourth-oldest-gay-identified chorus in the nation.

The article announces that the Regional Arts and Culture Council (RACC) of Portland, Oregon has released its official list of the 2007 art projects awards on December 15, 2006. Ninety-seven grantees that will launch artistic programs to the public in 2007 received a total of $376,329. RACC executive director Eloise Damrosch revealed that the council received applications from some of the most promising artists and famous nonprofit organizations of the community.

The article reports that Resist, a national progressive foundation based in Massachusetts, has awarded $2,000 to Love Makes a Family, a nonprofit organization that serves as a resource institution for sexual minorities and their families in Portland, Oregon. The foundation's chairwoman Pam Monette stated that they are proud with the support of Resist because it encourages other groups to acknowledge the link between all people who suffer injustice.

The article focuses on lawyer William Knuths who is serving both the legal profession and the travel industry in the U.S. Knuths is a contract travel guide for Alyson Adventures which arranges trips mainly for the sexual minorities community. He admitted that he is excited for their summer trip to the Galapagos Islands because it opened doors again for the GLBT community. The trip will start on June 9, 2007 in Quito, Ecuador and day stops will be provided to allow encounters with rare wildlife.

The article reports on the launching on the new shop of Greg's, a popular gift-shop in Hawthorne Boulevard, at St. Johns in Portland, Oregon. The newly opened shop will cater foot traffic and window shopping opportunities in the district. It will particularly supply stocking stuffers, hostess gifts and specialty items to pile under the tree. In addition, items from Japan, Germany and Berlin including old-time candies, anime, candles and handbags are displayed in the shop.

The article presents information about various new products that can be gifted during the holiday season in 2006 by people in Portland, Oregon. People can buy green, local and recycled treasures, goods and services at the Season of Peace Sale which will be held on December 3, 2006. The label Cherchez la Femme has released "Safe Haven," a benefit CD for the Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center. People can also donate money to p:ear, a nonprofit for homeless and transitional youth.

The article reports that Bill Hancock, a public health activist in Portland, Oregon, has been honored posthumously by the Multnomah County Commission. Maria Rojo de Steffey, commissioner of Multnomah County, introduced a proclamation in honor of Hancock on November 30, 2006. The proclamation declared December 1, 2006 as the World AIDS Day. Hancock died of brain cancer on June 29, 2006.

The article reports that the Greater Portland Intercollegiate Queer Society in Oregon has taken over the Escape Nightclub on the first, third and fifth Fridays of each month. The society receives $3 of the cover charge paid by all persons for entering the nightclub. According to Jeff Maguire, the society's co-founder, the funds given to various college-based GLBT groups will increase their presence on their respective campuses.

The article focuses on Under U 4 Men, a retail store in the U.S. that sells men's clothing. Steven Lien is the owner of the store. The store was opened on November 28, 2006. It features high ceilings and plasma screens. The store sells various types of men's clothes such as underwear, swimwear and sleepwear. According to Lien, men's underwear stores are common in Europe and Asia. He says that gay men will definitely like the store.

The article presents several shops that offer Halloween costumes and other accessories in Portland, Oregon. The entire women's section of the Red Light Clothing Exchange offers costumes at an affordable price. Wigland has a variety of synthetic wigs which are easy to style. Spartatcus has been transformed into a Halloween wonderland with accessories from wigs to masks and lashes to fangs.

The article reports that Q Center, a conference center offering meeting facilities in Chicago, Illinois will be hosting the first meeting of Womyn Networking, an organization of women business owners and professionals open to lesbian, bisexual, or transgender women. The gathering was designed to educate and empower these women to ensure success to their business in the community.

The article reports on the growth of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, the world's largest piece of community art. In this connection, the Pacific University will be displaying thirty-two panels of the quilt while the Vancouver Funeral Chapel and Alderwoods Group Inc. are hosting 48 panels of the quilt. This development aimed to foster healing, heighten awareness, and inspire action in the struggle against HIV and AIDS

The article reports that Oregon governor Ted Kulongoski has been endorsed by the Basic Rights Oregon and the Human Rights Campaign for the general election in November 2006. Kulongoski was endorsed by the groups because of his commitment to GLBT rights. Kulongoski introduced one of the state's first anti-discrimination bills.

The article reports that lesbian couple Melissa Rutherford and Melanie Parish are now legally registered parents of their children in Hamilton, Ontario. The couple has been involved in a class-action suit while Parish was still pregnant with Rutherford's fertilized ova. Rutherford and Parish were given the birth certificates for their twins because they are both biological parents.

The article discusses the decision of Pat Jeung to add a dog-friendly patio at his Chameleon restaurant in Portland, Oregon. The restaurant is known for its food and special events. Aside from seasonal menu, Jeung is also offering special treats for the dogs. Also, the restaurant host a huge Halloween party every year.

Several letters to the editor are presented including one which shares the story of how "Just Out" helped a gay reader come out in the gay community, another letter which states how the periodical helped a gay understand, admire and decide to become part of the community, and another one which commends the content of "Just Out."

A personal narrative is presented that explores the author's experience of growing up as a gay and Jew child in the U.S.

The author shares his thoughts about the possible implementation of the House Bill 2007 or the Domestic Partnership Law, in Oregon, in January 2008. He says he feels unsure whether to register under the new law because it may bring effects that are not yet revealed to him. However, he claims he may still give the law a try after considering the fact that he may achieve and enjoy rights as well as responsibilities through the law.

An interview with grants manager Audrey Milner, patient service staff and queer advisory committee members Kimber Nelson and Gillian Beck is presented. They discuss the need for the Equal Access Fund for low-income lesbian, bisexual women and transgender people for their annual medical exams and Pap tests. Pride Foundation awards money for this program to Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette. They also highlights the benefits of this fund.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the authors's experience of having honeymoon in Vancouver, British Columbia.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of having a straight guy with his dog as a housemate in their lesbian household.

The author reflects on the his perception on bisexuality. According to the author, bisexuality was a gateway identification, where one feels to be safer and more accepted by the community. He elaborates his experiences to justify his perception. Moreover, the author emphasized his need of bisexuality as label to help him find his way out of the closet.

The article focuses on the council structure of the Oregon chapter of the Parents, Families and Friends of Gays and Lesbians (PFLAG). The nonprofit organization for people who know and love members of the sexual and gender minorities community, which started in 1972, has more than 200,000 members and more than 500 affiliates in the U.S. Oregon has the oldest and most viable PFLAG council structure in the nation, which is made up of representatives from the state's 12 PFLAG chapters.

The author reflects on the outing of several lesbian tennis players and the impact of their sexual orientation on their career. The author cited the situation of French lesbian tennis player Amelie Mauresmo whose career was paid little attention because the press were more interested in her sexual orientation and personal life. However, it was Martina Navratilova's outing in 1981 that, according to the author, was the most controversial.

An interview with Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams and state Representative Tina Kotek, who were both chosen as grand marshals for Portland Pride 2007 is presented. Adams stresses the need to expand resources and support for young folks coming out. He also emphasizes that employment policies across the state should be changed particularly around gender identity. Kotek expresses her excitement to be a part of passing the Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 2007.

The article announces that Senator Ginny Burdick has received the 2007 Spirit of Pride Award in Portland, Oregon.

The article narrates the author's fear that if he and her wife were to use a known sperm donor, there is a possibility that his baby will be taken away by that sperm donor. He discusses her best friend's decision to also have a sperm donor. He emphasizes that he and his wife started preconception sessions with a midwife to understand the insemination options of having an unknown donor.

The article focuses on the survey released by the Smoking in the Oregon LGBTQ Communities Pride Survey 2006, which reveals that members of the Oregon's sexual minorities community are 1.5 times more likely to smoke compared to the general population. The survey breaks down its respondents and results according by their age, sexual orientation and gender. Moreover, lack of awareness regarding smoking is more prevalent in the GLBT community is the major problem.

The article reports on the merger between Friends of People with AIDS Foundation and Our House of Portland, a nonprofit organization that provides health and housing services for people with HIV/AIDS. Friends of People with AIDS Foundation has created a program to HIV/AIDS victims such as free food, clothing and household. On the other hand, Esther's Pantry is an important community program that has provided thousands of people with food and personal care items.

The article reports on the issues related to the business sector in the GLBT community in the U.S. Jake Planton started a networking group, The Next Level, which is aimed specifically at gay professionals. Underwear models Benjamin Bradley and Ethari Reynolds will make several appearances during their first Pride festival visit in Portland, Oregon. Structural integration, otherwise known as Rolfing has been gaining popularity as an alternative healing technique.

The article discusses the author's experience in her first escapade in Pride parade in San Francisco, California. She accounts how a certain named Brian asked her to ride in his motorcycle in joining the parade. She also describes her outfit for that infamous Dykes on Bikes contingent and her parent's reaction for that outfit.

The article discusses the author's experience as he visited the Oregon Holocaust Memorial in Portland's Washington Park in honor of Yom HaShoah. The author shares how he was surprised of the memorial's recognition of the gay people and the lesbians. He explained how he was brought up in a Hebrew environment of fear and persecutions where others escaped to other countries for safety.