February 3, 2010
Little may know that there is a Native American tribe that recognizes same-sex marriage. The Coquille Indian Tribe, located in Oregon is a federally recognized tribe, and in 2008, due to their sovereign nation status, they are able to grant same-sex marriages since they are not bound by Oregon constitution. Two Lesbians (Kitzen and Jeni Branting) led the movement for the tribe and were married in the plankhouse (photo) on the Coquille Reservation.
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December 16, 2009
Let us define the title. Hobo’s the restaurant on N.W. 3rd in Portland is a must, not a maybe, a MUST. The menu is divine, staff superb, and they are an equality supporter!
That’s why in Portland, this is the place to plan your next anniversary OR New Year’s par-tay. Now if great food and entertainment isn’t your bag, check out their underground tour options. Our family has foodies and travelers, this place sounds ideal for both.
Our readers love it, this is our second positively confirmed business from OR. Rock on Portland, you are a community online and celebrating your own businesses, we’ll be there to visit soon and keep praising your local heroes.
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December 15, 2009
We hadn’t written about a store in Portland yet, a reader turned us onto The Wine Cellar. What a great shop to learn more about wine and knock all of the house warming gifts off your list. We’ll take wine. The owner has been there for equality and will continue to support our fight in the future. (She’s also real sweet, so stop in and say hi and thank you)
Check out one of their free tastings, we hear that they are really fun! (Fri. 4-7, Sat. 12-5) What a great one stop shop with bar tending services for private parties available, bus tours, online shopping, and actually fun classes. With course titles like Couples Head First Into Wine, Pinot Noir Exposed! or Valentine Crush. Classes for couples who love wine, want to learn more about wine, or just want a fun time out meeting new people. Next time we’re in OR we’ll be stopping by, tell us what wine you grabbed from the cellar this year!
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