Breaking: 1st circuit Court of Appeals rules DOMA unconstitutional!
In a 3-0 ruling, the First Circuit Court of Appeals found the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional. Sign here to support the freedom to marry.
Archive for May, 2012
Bites for Rights – Community Participants
This year for Bites for Rights, we are highlighting our collaborative partners and community groups who are on board to participate with us in feasting on fairness.
The road (trip) to Marriage Equality
Our field team is excited to continue this work and share our stories of love and commitment with Oregonians all across the state as we build a majority for marriage equality in Oregon.
Safe Schools Implementation Toolkit
Safe Schools Implementation Toolkit: An advocacy tool for parents and students to make sure your school is safe.
First State of the Safe Schools Act
A new bullying report is the first in a series of annual reports created with leadership from OGALLA: The LGBT Bar Association of Oregon to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the laws designed to keep kids safe in Oregon’s schools.
Building a majority for marriage one town at a time
Basic Rights Oregon is building a majority for marriage, talking to our friends and neighbors about why marriage matters. That’s why we’re traveling all across the state this spring to connect with community leaders and set a course for the road ahead.
New Prison Rape Elimination Act Regulations
Click here for an overview of the new federal standards aimed at ending prison rape and abuse.
The Benefits of Equality toolkit
We are proud to release “The Benefits of Equality: A Blueprint for Inclusive Heath Care for Transgender Workers.” This is a groundbreaking resource for moving gender-affirming health care in the workplace. Read on to learn more and download this free resource.
We Stand in Solidarity with CeCe and all Trans Women of Color
Basic Rights Oregon stands proudly in solidarity with CeCe McDonald, an African American trans woman sentenced to 41 months in prison for defending herself in a violent attack .
