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Volume 15, Issue 10 www.stonewallnews.net Serving the GLBTQA Community of the Pacific Northwest since 1992 THIS ISSUE Arts & Entertainment.............................8 BBQ & Softball With ‘Family’ ................7 Business Directory . ..............................11 Calendar....................................................14 National / International ........................6
Batter up!
Motion filed to reconsider WA ISCS pitches up summer fun State ruling on equal marriage
Attorneys Say Court Didn’t Explain How Barring SameSex Couples from Marriage Furthers Any State Interest
No Rest For The Wicked . ......................4 OUT! In The Middle of Nowhere . ......5 Politicklers .................................................3 Practical Spirituality..............................11 Regional News . .......................................4 Resource Directory................................13 Reviews & Previews ...............................9 Spokane Downtown Map...................12 Spokane......................................................2
Photo by Mike Schultz
Voices...........................................................2
DEDICATION This Issue dedicated to
The Staff, Volunteers, and Supporters of Odyssey Youth Center for providing safe haven, education, and advocacy for our GLBTQ youth in an environment promoting positive growth and self empowerment!
Fly your Flags on Fridays!
Lunging into the air, Leonard Jenkins (right), swings his bat with unbridled determination. Dennis Davis (left) serves as catcher during the game. More pictures on page 7 by Mike Schultz
SPOKANE - Ms. Gay Spokane 27 Summer Seve and Emporer Emeritus 3 Lil Steve coordinated and presented the 28th annual Imperial Sovereign Court of Spokane (ISCS) Community Picnic at the Peaceful Valley Community Center on Sunday, August 27th. Barbecued hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages were provided by
ISCS. Cold salads, tables and ice were provided by Dempsey’s Brass Rail. “The picnic started as a fundraising event put on by the ISCS Wrangler titleholders”, states ISCS Board Secretary, Clyda “ but it very quickly became a “free” event to thank the members of the community for their Please see ISCS page 7
(SEATTLE, August 29, 2006)— Attorneys representing the 19 same-sex Washington couples who argued for their clients’ right to marry under the Washington State Constitution have petitioned the Washington Supreme Court to reconsider its July 26, 2006 5–4 decision. Two cases were decided jointly last month—Andersen v. King County in which the eight couples are represented by Lambda Legal and the Northwest Women’s Law Center and Castle v. State whose 11 couples are represented by the ACLU of Washington. “We still believe that Washington’s Constitution requires that same-sex couples be allowed to marry,” said Jon W. Davidson, Legal Director of Lambda Legal. “Instead of explaining why our clients couldn’t marry, the court told us why marriage is good for differentsex couples. Barring same-sex couples Please see EQUAL MARRIAGE page 11
OutSpokane begins work on Fall Into Pride 2006, Pride 2007 New board elections and brainstorming retreat kick-off ambitious plans by Bonnie Aspen & Christopher Lawrence OutSpokane Committee
OutSpokane is elated to report that we surpassed our most ambitious goal ever. We set a budget at $50,000 and exceeded our goal (by a tiny percent)! We owe the incredible success of Spokane’s 2006 Pride Parade and Rainbow Festival to the many wonderful sponsors such as Northern Quest Casino, Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane, Itron, Lilac City Men’s Project and Wilburn Web for sharing our vision and “Joining the Journey.” We are also incredibly grateful to our supporters, Art & Julie Bookstrom, Eugene Cruz, Nancy Gillespie, Heather Krebs, Gregory C. Nail, Penny Reid, Mike Schultz, Larry Stone, Thinking Cap Com-
munications, Paul Tiesse, Catherine Willis and Alice Young and who stepped in during that final week to assure Spokane’s GLBTQA community would have a stupendous Pride Celebration. This accomplishment was only possible through the tireless efforts of the many volunteers and the various organizations of our community who nurtured the creation of our many events, floats and performances. Their participation was essential to the collaborative effort resulting in the best month-long Pride Celebration the entire Northwest has ever seen. The inspiration of how well our community came together was so fabulous; we can’t wait until June for our next big celebration! That’s right!
Photo by Mike Schultz
Community Service Announcement
Please see OutSpokane page 10
$50,000 + June
(Picture left): Steven Sanford, Corey Hand, Bridget Potter, Cam Lewis, Christopher Lawrence, Bonnie Aspen (partial view) exchange ideas during OutSpokane’s Brainstorm Retreat on August 27th. Also attending were John Brindle, Ryan McCaskill, Francisca Rapier and Mike Schultz. (Picture above): L-R Ryan McCaskill, Corey Hand, Christopher Lawrence, Cam Lewis, Bonnie Aspen, Bridget Potter, Francisca Rapier and Steven Sanford pose following the day’s Brainstorm Retreat.
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Photo by Mike Schultz
April
2006-2007 OutSpokane Board
Chair Co-Chair Treasurer
Christopher Lawrence Bridget T. Potter John Brindle
Secretary Director Director
Francisca Rapier Bonnie Aspen Shelly Nelson