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Out News Anchor Thomas Roberts & Fiancee Join NoH8

Saturday, April 21st, 2012

Tomas Roberts and Patrick AbnerMSNBC anchor Thomas Roberts and his fiance Patrick Abner have joined the NOH8 Campaign.

The NOH8 Campaign is the silent protest which raises awareness and funds for gay rights causes, including ending California’s 2008 voter-approved gay marriage ban, Proposition 8.

The 39-year-old Roberts publicly acknowledged his sexual orientation in 2006. He and Abner have been together since 2000. The couple announced their engagement via Twitter on June 25, 2011, one day after gay marriage was legalized in New York. Roberts, who grew up in Towson, Maryland, has also said he would like to marry in Maryland.

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OR, Portland: NoH8 Photo Shoot at The Jupiter on May 4th

Saturday, April 21st, 2012

Jupiter HotelThe Jupiter Hotel will host a NOH8 Campaign open photoshoot from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Friday, May 4th, 2012. Partnering with The Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the campaign team is scheduled to set up a mobile studio in the Jupiter courtyard, where NOH8 co-founder and celebrity photographer Adam Bouska will take personal portraits of attendees.

The NOH8 Campaign developed as a silent photographic protest to the passing of California’s Proposition 8, a ban on equal marriage. The campaign, which uses interactive media to raise awareness for marriage equality and discrimination, is scheduled to make its first Portland, Oregon appearance. As an active partner of the LGBTQ community, the Jupiter Hotel was eager to support the underlying cause behind the photoshoot.

In further support of the NOH8 Pacific Northwest debut, the Jupiter Hotel is offering a 15% discounted room rate starting May 1st and continuing through May 8th, encouraging out-of-town travelers to make the trip. While reservations are necessary for a special room rate, guests will not be required to make reservations in order to participate in the photoshoot, to which guests should arrive at the Jupiter prepared to the photographed- makeup ready in the customary white shirt.

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Featured Gay Friendly Wedding Vendor: Ainsworth House, Oregon City, Oregon

Monday, February 13th, 2012

Periodically we’ll feature one of our vendors here to let our readers know about some great people who can help you plan the perfect wedding.

Gay Friendly Wedding Vendors in Oregon

Ainsworth House, Oregon City, OregonThe Ainsworth House & Gardens was originally built in 1851 as someone’s wedding gift. Today, let it be a present to each of your own wedding guests – let them enjoy this wonderful House with you on your wedding day.

At Ainsworth House and Gardens, you have 3 outdoor sites to choose from – each ideal for your gay wedding ceremony. We can also host indoor or outdoor receptions.

We can also help you plan your wedding day here in Oregon City.

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Featured Gay Friendly Wedding Vendor: Sailing On Productions, Portland, Oregon

Sunday, February 12th, 2012

Periodically we’ll feature one of our vendors here to let our readers know about some great people who can help you plan the perfect wedding.

Gay Friendly Wedding Vendors in Oregon

Sailing On Productions, Portland, OregonRocky Rhodes heads a company of high quality and personal integrity. Rocky began performing with live bands when he was just twelve years old, and has performed with Bob Kuban and the In-Men of “The Cheater” fame. He also worked ad a back-up singer for Dick Clark’s Caravan Of Stars touring show, and has appeared at the Whiskey A Go-Go, Where the Action Is and other ’60′s venues.

Rocky spent seventeen years touring Asia and Hawaii, working at a number of large hotels and lounges, including the Hilton, Playboy (Hong Kong), InterContinental, Outrigger, and more, and has also appeared on Japanese Television and Radio.

He has also done stunt work in Return of the Dragon with Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris; Hawaii 5-O; Magnum P.I.; Barnaby Jones and Hart to Hart.

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OR: Constitutional Ban Stands in the Way of Marriage Equality

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Oregon Marriage EqualityWith the political makeup in Washington’s statehouse in favor of same-sex marriage, the state had little trouble getting a gay-marriage bill passed. But in Oregon, lawmakers don’t have the same authority as Washington lawmakers, because in Oregon they are prohibited from pursuing such a change in the law.

The reason goes back eight years to 2004 when Multnomah County began marrying same-sex couples. In response, Oregonians voted to amend the state constitution, declaring Oregon would recognize only marriages between a man and a woman. Ever since then, the Oregon state Legislature has not been legally able to work on the issue.

For Oregon to follow Washington’s lead, the entire state has to vote to undo that constitutional amendment.

Full Story from KATU

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OR: Will Marriage Equality Advocates Go to the Ballot in 2012?

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Oregon Marriage EqualityCollecting consensus across the state, a stop in Western Oregon this weekend for one of the largest groups in Oregon fighting to repeal the state’s ban on gay marriage.

More than 30 people took part in a Basic Rights Oregon town hall meeting Saturday, November 5th, 2011, at the First Christian Church in downtown Eugene.

Basic Rights Oregon is touring the state during the month of November to gather public input about when to put a marriage equality measure on the state ballot.

Full Story from KMTR

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OR: Is it Time to Take Marriage Equality Back to the Ballot?

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Oregon Marriage EqualityBasic Rights Oregon will soon decide whether to pursue a 2012 ballot measure on marriage equality and I find myself torn. When it comes to issues of equality and injustice, I have always said to my children that you can never wait for a convenient time – we must keep fighting in every way we can.

Nevertheless, I am reluctant to go into battle again. My family was on the front lines of the 2004 campaign in a very public way — in countless media interviews and ads, as well as participating in the roller coaster of two lawsuits against the State for the right to marry. I well know the costs emotionally, personally and financially that this battle brings. The opposition is always ugly and ready to fight tooth and nail. And there’s no guarantee of winning.

I remember, too well, the days after the 2004 election, standing in the grocery store looking at people with distrust and pain wondering which among them voted against me and my family. And I remember the hurtful words within our own community turning on each other, second guessing and blaming our leaders and organizations for the loss rather than the voters.

Full Story from Blue Oregon

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Featured Gay Friendly Wedding Vendor: The Old Church, Portland, Oregon

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

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Gay Friendly Oregon Wedding Vendors

The Old Church, Portland, OregonWelcome to The Old Church, a legend in the heart of Portland. The Old Church is a gay friendly wedding and event venue in downtown Portland’s cultural West End, just steps from urban parks, upscale hotels and the city’s gay nightlife.

We have ample guest parking. and catering access is available.

For decades, our iconic building at southwest 11th Avenue and Clay Street has launched many happy couples into their lives together.

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OR: Basic Rights Oregon Still Considering 2012 Initiative

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Oregon Gay MarriageA clarification from Basic Rights Oregon:

Statement from Jeana Frazzini, Executive Director of Basic Rights Oregon:

An article by the Salem Statesman Journal inadvertently implied that Basic Rights Oregon has already decided to gather signatures for a 2012 ballot measure, while in fact we do not expect to make this decision until later this year. In the meantime, we continue our work to educate the public about why civil marriage matters to caring and committed same-sex couples.

Full Story from AmericaBlog

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OR: New Poll Says 48% Support Marriage Equality, 42% Opposed

Monday, June 27th, 2011

Oregon Gay Marriage PollA new Public Policy Polling survey of Oregon voters has some interesting things to say about gay marriage, Gov. John Kitzhaber, Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. David Wu.

In order:

Gay Marriage: Just as the New York Legislature is approving gay marriage in that state, Public Policy Polling found that 48 percent of Oregon voters support same-sex marriage, compared to 42 percent.

It’s certainly an indication that sentiment is changing following the 2004 election in which nearly 57 percent of Oregonians voted to place a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage in the state. In the last year, Basic Rights Oregon has launched an effort to boost support for gay marriage and has talked about launching a ballot measure to repeal the ban as soon as 2012.

Full Story from Oregon Live

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