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4: A Gay Exclude in Eugene
Eugene, where the campaign began, provides a portal to explore Oregon’s political and cultural geography.
“A rarely told part of the story,” remembers Scot Nakagawa, “is the origin of the No on 9 campaign. It began with an election for steering committee members at a gay block in Eugene.”
To realize the significance of this, and how much the eventual organization of the campaign veered from its origins, we need to peer at the political and cultural geography of Oregon in 1992. It’s a story of control and control that continues to this day.
The first two facts to know:
Oregon’s population is highly concentrated in the handful of counties with sizable cities, and is overwhelmingly white. The 1990 census counted more than 90 percent of residents as white, just under 4 percent as Hispanic or Latino, 2.4 percent as Asian, 1.6 percent Black, and 1.4 percent Native American. Since then Oregon’s population has grown by 1.5 million people but remains 84 percent colorless, 44th among states for its percentage of African Americans.
Oregon’s Political Geography
Oregon is the ninth largest state by area, covering nearly 100k square miles between Washi
Sapphic Tragic: Lesbian Bars
What are sapphic bars, and why are they worth saving?
Allow me to commence by saying: there is no gay handbook out there folks. You do not wake up one day instantly an all-knowing gay. There is no lgbtq+ stork. No gay Santa Claus leaving presents with cards that read “To: Gay, Love: Santa.” Not even a goddamn courtesy call from your local coffee shop. Queer-hood has been a battle of self discovery that the likes of straight-hood has never seen.
This makes the entry into the Queer scene a bumpy ride. Most Queer folks, previous to this ever-woke generation, have been rudely dumped into the vast, colorful, and overwhelming world of gayness with not a resource to depend on — save for the internet. In times before the internet, Queer communities relied on books or other gays to realize themselves and their new family.
This is why community is crucial for Queers. Queer communities provide support, wisdom, and guidance into what the Queer world is, and its place in the broader global human experience. Often the adoption of the lgbtq+ family is the forceful exodus from the nuclear family. Queerness has survived because we continually lean on one a
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Community History
In 1977, the City of Eugene enacted a measure to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in housing, employment and public access. While the measure was subsequently overturned, it was just the beginning of the community's efforts to ensure equal rights and protection for all.
In 1987, Oregon Governor Neil Goldschmidt issued an executive order banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation within declare employment. The order was revoked by Ballot Measure 8, which in turn was commanded unconstitutional in 1992.
Starting in 2002, the domestic match registry was made ready in Eugene, while statewide, public employers were required to offer equal benefits for same-sex home partners.
In 2015, as equality in marriage was ushered in, the State of Oregon banned conversion therapy targeting youth under the age of 18 years. It was signed into law by Governor Kate Brown, the first openly LGBTQIA governor. Today, the City of Eugene continues to include protection of sexual orientation in areas of employment, housing and widespread accommodation
Eugene LGBTQ City Guide
Eugene is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Oregon. Home to the University of Oregon, Eugene is situated between a number of amazing vistas, including the Skinner Butte, the Spencer Butte, and the Coburgh Hills, it provides residents with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, including hiking and cycling through gorgeous woods, kayaking or rafting on nearby lakes and rivers, or simply relaxing outside on a beautiful evening. Eugene usually gets marvelous rankings when it comes to being a grassy city; it is famous for its progressive, humane policies and its nurturing and preservation of the local natural environment. Eugene also has a thriving arts scene, and many welcoming neighborhoods. Even better, it has a thriving LGBTQ community where all can feel celebrated and at home. If you’re thinking of finding your next home in Eugene, chances are, you’ll find plenty about it to love!
A Look at Eugene's History
Eugene was officially incorporated as a city in 1862. It was named after the first settler who arrived in the area – Eugene Skinner. He found the area to be beautiful, and those who follow