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From: Michael Doherty <doherty@ucsu.Colorado.EDU>
Subject: Colo Daily: Hate Crimes on Rise
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Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1992 07:16:51 GMT

Colorado Daily,                        reprinted without permission
Boulder Colorado 
12/14/92

Hate crimes on rise

Tom Spring for the Colorado Daily

The number of hate crimes in November in Colorado was 50 percent
higher than any of the previous 18 months since the Denver
Anti-Violence Project began recording them, according to Jody
Andrade, coordinator of the project.
     Andrade believes 51 percent of those incidents were directly
attributed to the passage of Amendment 2.
     Victims were identified with the campaign to prevent the passage
of Amendment 2 by having "No on 2" bumber stickers, buttons or lawn
placards. "A message was left on the machine at the home of two
lesbians by a male who stated, 'Seven out of 10 Coloradans think you
suck; you're bullshit; you're dead.'" Other crimes have included
vandalism, bomb threats and actual beatings.
     Equality Colorado, using information obtained in last month's
Creating Change Conference in Los Angeles, predicts that the
following states will have Amendment 2-like initiatives on a
statewide basis in 1996: Florida, Ohio, Maine, Missouri, Idaho,
Washington, Oregon, California and Minnesota.
     Colorado's approval of Amendment 2 set a precedent nationwide,
it believes. Colorado will be the first state in the nation to have
written into its Constitution an anti-gay rights amendment. The city
of Tampa, Fla. passed a similar measure repealing gay-rights,
although not on a statewide level in November.

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From: Elaine.Cook@f93.n104.z1.fidonet.org (Elaine Cook)
Subject: Groups working against #2
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Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 04:55:22 GMT


 Hi, here's an updated list of organizations working against #2.  Feel
 free to post it, or any part of it, in the amendment 2 newgroups or
 mailing lists.  (I've left out last names and home addresses for the
 protection of people involved - some people whose numbers have been public
 (especially in the newspapers) have received harassing and threatening
 calls, but at least someone who doesn't know them shouldn't be able
 to track them down from this).

 Please verify that you've received this.  Thanks.
 My email address is:  elaine.cook@f93.n104.z1.fidonet.org

Elaine

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               *** ST0P # 2 - WHAT'S NEXT? ***
                      December 14, 1992

There are a number of groups that are working against #2.  We've compiled this list which has a Boulder emphasis to help people find the activities that appeal most to them.  Note that most groups are in a state of flux, so some may disappear and others organize.

        *** GROUPS

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From: WAND_M@gold.colorado.edu
Subject: House minority chief drawing up measure to ax Amendment 2
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Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1992 21:35:23 GMT

Denver Post Staff and Wire Reports
December 8, 1992

Newly elected House Minority Leader Sam Williams says he is drafting a 
constitutional amendment to repeal Amendment 2, the anti-gay-protection measure 
that is spurring a national boycott of Colorado.

"We've got to do something," the three-term Democrat from Breckenridge said 
yesterday.  "It's costing us too much."

Williams returned this week from a meeting of the National Black Caucus in New 
Orleans, where he and the president of the organization, state Sen. Regis 
Groff, D-Denver, "had to fight off" moves to boycott Denver, which is scheduled 
to host the group's national convention in 1993.

"And it was the same thing in Guam," Williams said.  He attended a meeting of 
western states lawmakers in Guam in November, not long after the election, and 
legislators from other states were obviously disappointed at the passage of 
the proposal.

Williams said his proposal, a refered constitutional amendment requiring 
two-thirds legislative approval--45 votes in the House and 24 in the 
Senate--is being researched and written by Legislative Legal Services staff 
members.

It should be ready by the opening day of the 1993 legislative session, Jan. 13.

The amendment also is likely to be tested in the courts.  Another avenue for 
overturning it could be a citizen initiative, using a petition drive to put a 
repeal question on the 1994 ballot.

The controversial amendment got on this year's ballot by that route.  Colorado 
Springs-based Colorado for Family Values drafted it and circulated petitions.

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From: WAND_M@gold.colorado.edu
Subject: RTD adds anti-bias clause to its personnel policy
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By Mary George, Denver Post Environment Writer
December 9, 1992

In an outright challenge to Amendment 2, the Regional Transportation District 
has added an anti-discrimination clause regarding sexual orientation to its 
personnel policy.

The measure was approved by the board of directors last night by a 14-1 vote, 
with one abstention.

Amendment 2 forbids the state govermnment or any of its subdivisions from 
adopting or enforcing so-called "gay-rights" laws.  RTD was created by the 
state legislature and has a board of directors elected by the general public.

Whether the new policy violates amendment 2 is up to the state attorney general 
to decide, said Will Perkins, chairman of the Colorado Springs based Colorado 
for Family Values, which championed the ballot measure.  Calls to the group's 
attorneys at the National Legal Foundation in Virginia weren't returned.

RTD Director Roger Sherman of Aurora proposed the new RTD policy.  "The simple 
fact is that we have gays and lesbians at every level of this organization," 
Sherman said.  "As elected officials, we have an obligation to stand up for 
what is morally right."

Outgoing RTD Chairman Jack McCroskey, a longtime supporter of gay rights, said 
he had been approached by several drivers worried about their status as RTD 
employees under Amendment 2.

Jack Kennedy, RTD's attorney, said "it's questionable" whether the new policy 
violates the amendment.  "It's not clear if the intent of Amendment 2 is to 
control the internal workings of an organization" or just the rules it might 
set up for those on the outside.

Director Cameron Winder of south Denver voted against the rule, saying the 
board should await the outcome of a current legal challenge from Boulder, 
Denver and Aspen, which have ordinances prohibiting discrimination against gays 
among their citizenry.

Director Bernie Zimmer of Englewood abstained, saying that RTD doesn't have a 
problem with discrimination against homosexuals in its workforce, and that such 
a question has no place in politics.

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From: WAND_M@gold.colorado.edu
Subject: Quark chairman pledges $1 million to fight amendment
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Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 05:34:25 GMT

By The Associated Press
>From The Denver Post December 9, 1992

The chairman and founder of Denver-based Quark Inc. announced yesterday he will 
contribute $1 million toward the fight against Amendment 2 in an effort to 
teach people that discrimination is wrong.

"It's important for me, as an employer, that I create a state where people 
don't have to feel concerned they will be treated as second-class citizens,"
Tim Gill said.

Gill said he wants the money to be used to educate people that discrimination 
is wrong in all forms, not only against homosexuals.

He said the money will be divided between several organizations fighting the 
newly passed anti-gay protection law.

But Gill said he hasn't decided which ones yet.

Amendment 2 was passed by Colorado voters Nov. 3.

It bans governments from passing laws that lend protected status to 
homosexuals.

It also nullifies ordinances in Denver, Boulder and Aspen that specifically 
upheld civil-rights protections for homosexuals and bisexuals.

"If someone lectures about what it means to be gay, they also should talk about 
what it means to be black or Hispanic," Gill said.

"America used to be called the 'big melting pot,' meaning we accept these other 
cultures and their contributions to the whole American culture."

Quark develops and markets software programs for use in newsrooms and other 
publishing ventures.

It employs about 400 people worldwide, with about 300 based in Denver.

It has been in business in Denver for more than 11 years, Gill said.

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From: WAND_M@gold.colorado.edu
Subject: Supporters plan counterboycott
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>From The Denver Post
December 9, 1992

Amendment 2 supporters say they are working on plans to launch a counterboycott 
that will let tourists know they are still welcome by many voters in many parts 
of the state.

Barbara Sheldon, director of the Colorado office of the Traditional Values 
Coalition and a member of the Colorado for Family Values board, said she wants 
to start a postcard campaign to bring visitors back to the state.

Sheldon wants all Amendment 2 supporters to buy postcards depicting Colorado 
vacation spots and then send them to friends, family or acquaintances in other 
states.

The cards could include the toll-free numbers for the Colorado and Denver 
tourism boards, and urge recipients to send for free vacation packets, Sheldon 
said.

"We believe there are people who think Amendment 2 is a good idea.  With all 
the attention focused on Colorado, maybe they would like to come and see what 
Colorado has to offer," she said.

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From: WAND_M@gold.colorado.edu
Subject: Concerts to aid anti-2 battle
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Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1992 05:28:37 GMT

>From the Gazette Telegraph of Colorado Springs
December 8, 1992

Associated Press
FORT COLLINS - The Manhattan Transfer on Monday announced plans to donate the 
proceeds from two concerts here to an organization pursuing a legal challenge 
of Amendment 2.

The group is scheduled to perform at the Lincoln Center Dec. 15-16, said David 
Baiz of Norman Winter Associates Public Relations in Los Angeles, which 
represents the group.

Amendment 2, which was approved Nov. 3, prohibits state and local governments 
and school districts from enacting laws tht allow gays and lesbians to claim 
discrimination or protected status on the basis of sexual orientation.

The members of Manhattan Transfer refer to the amendment as a "discriminatory 
law against humanity."

They plan to donate the proceeds from the concerts to the Colorado Legal 
Initiatives Project, which has filed a lawsuit challenging the amendment on 
constitutional grounds.

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From: RMVLUG_4@FLINT.MINES.COLORADO.EDU (FRANK BERNDT)
Subject: Can't visit Colorado
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Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 23:57:29 GMT


The OUT FRONT
Colorado's Gay Community Forum
12/09/92

Sorry We Can't Visit Colorado
Enclosed is a copy of a letter I recently sent to Gov. Romer concerning
Amendment 2.  I would like you and the gay and lesbian community of
Colorado to know that there are a lot of people outside your state who are
quite angry.  We know you worked hard to defeat Amendment 2 and that the
result was something of a surprise.  We support your efforts to get this
overturned.
  I feel that an economic boycott of Colorado is the most effective way to
make the point.  I am hoping that Gay Ski Week in Aspen (the last week of
January, 1993) will be moved to another state (if possible at this late
date) or cancelled.
  The citizens of Colorado have a lot to be ashamed about, but please know
that we are in support of the gay and lesbian community.

Dear Governor Romer:
  The recent passage of Amendment 2 is designed as an anti-gay piece of
legislation backed by religious fundamentalists.
  We are sorry that we can no longer visit your state until Amendment 2 is
repealed.  You should know that in the last few years we have gone skiing
in Colorado (either at Aspen-Snowmass or Vail-Beaver Creek) no less than
five times at $3,000-$5,000 each time (using  United Airlines).  We cannot,
in good conscience, give over any more money to such a backward-thinking
state.  We also hope to stop gay ski week in Aspen (an event held the last
week of January each year, which over 2000 people attend).  Additionally,
we are encouraging a nationwide boycott of Coors beer.
  Although Aspen may be more progressive than the rest of the state, we
will leave it the the townspeople there to help repeal Amendment 2.
  In the good-old-fashioned American way, we hope to hit you in the
pocketbook to help set your thinking straight.
  We used to think of Colorado as a beautiful place; now it is ugly and
hateful.

Kenneth A. Richman
Charles Barscz Jr.
Pennsylvania


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From: WAND_M@gold.colorado.edu
Subject: Streisand boycotting Colorado
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>From "People" column in The Denver Post
December 13, 1992

Barbra Streisand says she has decided that she will boycott Colorado because of 
passage of the anti-gay rights Amendment 2.

At a banquet where she received the 1992 Bill of Rights Award form the American 
Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern California Friday night, Streisand 
said she will support the boycott.

"Let me state clearly: I will personally honor it and find some other state to 
vacation in," she said.

Streisand first raised the issue of a celebrity boycott of Colorado last month.

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From: RMVLUG_4@FLINT.MINES.COLORADO.EDU (FRANK BERNDT)
Subject: Maupin Boycotts Colorado
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The OUT FRONT
Colorado's Gay Community Forum
12/09/92

Maupin Boycotts Colorado
Amistead Maupin is the first of many who plan to boycott Colorado on
account of Amendment 2.  
  Maupin is a popular gay writer and author.  His work includes his popular
series "Tales of the City," which includes many homosexual characters,
along with his most recent novel, "Maybe the Moon."  
  Maupin was scheduled to make an appearance at the Tattered Cover Box
Store where he was planning on reading and signing copies of his most
recent book.  He notified the Tattered Cover that he was sad about his
decision but that he felt it was necessary as a statement to the people of
Colorado.

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From: WAND_M@gold.colorado.edu
Subject: Measure to repeal amendment 2 drafted
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>From Colorado Briefs, Daily Camera
December 8, 1992

Newly elected House Minority Leader Sam Williams said Monday he is drafting a 
Constitutional amendment to repeal Amendment 2, the anti-gay-protection measure 
that is spurring a national boycott of Colorado.

"We've got to do something," the three-term Democrat from Breckenridge said.  
"It's costing us too much."

Denver Mayor Wellington Webb, in New York Monday to promote his state and city, 
was tailed all day by a handful of protesters angry about Colorado's new 
anti-gay rights law.

Later Monday, about 50 demonstrators gathered outside the CBS Radio Network 
building on 57th Street where Webb was being interviewed on a live syndicated 
talk show.

Also Monday, Manhattan Transfer announced plans to donate proceeds from two 
concerts in Fort Collins on Dec. 15 and 16 to an organization pursuing a legal 
challenge of Amendment 2.

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