PRIDE EDITION June 2006 Volume 15, Issue 6
Serving the GLBTQA Community of the Inland Northwest since 1992
pages 15-18 THIS ISSUE
Capturing Life, One Image At A time / page 31
Where The Journey Began - Part 2 / page 12
SFCC Alliance’s marriage equality forum grips the issue By Sheri Frantilla Special to Stonewall News Northwest
An estimated 150 people filled the Student Union Lounge to attend an open forum on marriage equality sponsored by The Alliance of Spokane Falls Community College on Tuesday, May 19th. The forum was part of The Alliance’s ongoing spring lecture series, and it was widely publicized. The forum promised an intellectual debate equally representing both sides of the argument, and, as such, it did not disappoint. The panel comprised six passionately committed and outspoken individuals. Three spoke in opposition of marriage equality for gays and lesbian people; three spoke in support. Dr. Barbara Williamson, The Alliance Club Advisor, served as moderator for the evening. Speaking for the opposition were David Dewolf, Professor of Law at Gonzaga University, Bishop Walt Mize, and Attorney Michael Smith, Director of Choice of the People. Speaking Please see MARRIAGE EQUALITY page 22
Photos by Pat Devine
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Photo Top Panelists (L-R): Speaking for the opposition was David Dewolf, Professor of Law at Gonzaga University, Bishop Walt Mize, and Attorney Michael Smith, director of Choice of the People. Speaking in support of the freedom to marry was David Horn, Board of Directors at Lambda Legal, Reverend Paul Rodkey of Bethany Presbyterian, and Bill Dubay, a longstanding equality advocate. Photo Bottom A Packed audience for the forum fills the Student Union Lounge at SFCC.
Arts & Entertainment.....................14,19 Business Directory . ..............................27 Calendar....................................................28 Classifieds.................................................26 Distribution Locations.........................26 GLBTQA TV for June Pride...................29 Letters of the Law.................................... 8 National / International News...........23 No Rest for the Wicked .......................10 OUT! in the Middle of Nowhere.......11 Pride Events ..........................15,16,17,18 Regional News . .....................................10 Resource Directory................................25 Reviews & Previews .......................20,21 Spokane Downtown Map...................16 Spokane News.......................................4,5 Tell Trinity.................................................24 Voices........................................................2,3
DEDICATION This Pride issue dedicated to Rev. Ralph Schultz (1935-2001) & Mrs. Carol Schultz for the inspiration and honor of your humility, your unjudging compassion, unflinching advocacy for equality, and insistence that I be at peace - and proud. Thank you, dad and mom. Mike Schultz, Publisher
Fly your Flags on Fridays!
Youth forum will invite action By Catherine D. Willis
Independent Project Coordinator
“GLBTQ Youth: Choices and Challenges in 2006 and Beyond” is the topic for the third quarterly GLBTQA Community Forum, set for Sunday, June 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave., in downtown Spokane. The program, co-sponsored by Stonewall News Northwest and Odyssey Youth Center, will deviate from the somewhat fluid style of previous such events in that this forum carries an agenda – to educate, to engage, to problem solve and, ultimately and most importantly, to invite concrete action. When are young GLBTQs coming out? To whom? How are they faring in their families, at school, in relationships and in the wider community? How are current trends serving their best interests? Impeding healthy growth and development? These are some of the questions participants will explore, aided by an opening Powerpoint presentation and the heart and wisdom of a diverse panel. Please see YOUTH FORUM page 22
DOMA WATCH ! No one knows when the State Supreme Court will rule in the case that could make Washington the next Massachusetts. Regardless of outcome, Inland Northwest Equality and affiliated organizations will rally in front of the Federal Courthouse, 920 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane, at 5 p.m. that day. Contact Krista Benson, PJALS/INWE coordinator, if you have a compelling desire to speak at the event. To check the status of Castle & Anderson vs. the State of Washington, go to: www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/?fa=opinions.notice.
Join the Journey– Come OUT Spokane!
By Christopher Lawrence OutSpokane Committee
Spokane’s 2006 Pride Celebration is bigger than most of us would ever have thought possible even a couple of years ago! Nearly 35 events offer great choices for getting involved with various elements and happenings of Pride --
Please see this full article with listing and description of Pride events in the Pride Section of this issue beginning on page 15. Your donation still needed! With your help, OutSpokane can meet its budget for this year’s Pride events!