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The Community Newspaper for Gay and Lesbian Dallas
Anti-gay ballot measures await voters
Gay and lesbian forces guardedly
'Church-warming' optimistic in two states, two cities
By Tammye Nash
In two western states and two eastern cities, voters
on Nov. 3 will decide the fate of ballot measures
designed to restrict the rights of gay and lesbian
citizens. And although gay and lesbian leaders say-
they're hopeful all the referendums will be defeated
they admit that the races appear tight at this point.
A trIn Colorado, the Nov. 3 ballot will include
Amendment 2, a proposed constitutional amendment
that would nullify any existing ordinances on the state,
county or city level providing anti-discrimination
protection for gays and lesbians in housing.
employment and other areas, and prohibit the future
Cathedral of Hope Metropolitan Community Church officials invite community members to attend a 5-8 p.m. passage of similar laws.
reception on Saturday at the church's new 25,000-foot facility at 5910 Cedar Springs (near Inwood). Guests are Measure Nine on the ballot in Oregon would not
only amend that states constitution to nullify existing
asked to bring a "housewarming" gift for the church, and has provided "wish lists" at the following locations: and prevent future laws protecting gays and lesbians
Elliott's Hardware, Martin's Greentree Forist, Target-Medallion Center, Sam's-Northwest Highway, Kempke's against discrimination, but would also codify into law
Music Store, and Biz-Mart (1-35 at Inwood). The Cathedral of Hope MCC is the world's largest congregation Biblical edicts concerning homosexuality.
whose primary outreach and ministry is to lesbians and gays. Pictured: a construction photo taken in August, In Tampa, Fla. voters will decide whether or not
just before work began on the interior of the complex. the city council must remove "sexual orientation" from
CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
Inside A perfect match
NEWS: Opponent of gay state
District Judge is criticized for
mis-stating experience; Dallas Collection mixes fashion, fundraising for AIDS
Election news ..
OPINION: Democratic presi- By Dennis Vercher You won't hear them wondering any
dential contender Gov. Bill more. "We already have a 25-person
Clinton explains his positions 9lThere was a time a few years back waiting list of designers who want to
on gay and lesbian issues ..........................when some of the people associated participate next year," laughed DIFFA-
with DIFFA-Dallas wondered if the Dallas executive director Steve Burrus,
HEALTH: In wake of revelations Dallas Collection - DIFFA's annual big- who says the popularity of the
has emerged regarding AIDS- ticket fundraiser coming up this year on customized denim jackets continues to
like illness without HIV.Sunday evening at the Anatole Hotel - grow.
shouldn't come up with a new concept The event began with participation
FILM: Reviews of four new every year, rather than using the of local designers and a smattering from
releases: Swoon, Pure Country customized Levi jackets which have around the nation, along with a few
dght and the City and Cabeza become a hallmark of the 5-year-old international names. Now, the event DIFFA-Dallas executive director Steve
de a..............................................Collection. CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 Burrus.
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Nash, Tammye. [Clipping: Anti-gay ballot measures await voters], clipping, October 23, 1992; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1404278/m1/1/?q=%22~1%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.