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Lesbians claim discrimination at catfish derby
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"Two women are claiming to be victims of discrimination because they were refused the couples discount when entering a catfish derby.
"According to an article in the Baker City Herald, Angela and Tina Corriere-Gooch said that when registering for the annual Huntington (Oregon) Lions Club Catfish Derby, they were denied the $1 entry fee discount given other couples, including to their nieces who entered the contest with their boyfriends.
"...The Lambda Legal office in Los Angeles is now involved. A letter has been sent to the Lions Club International headquarters in Illinois, asking for a written apology to the couple. In addition, the Corriere-Gooches are also asking that all Oregon Lions Club chapters recognize 'their anti-discrimination obligations under Oregon law.'"
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