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STAND UP AND BE COUNTED! JAN. 30 RALLY TO DEFEND EQUALITY

STAND UP AND BE COUNTED! JAN. 30 RALLY TO DEFEND EQUALITY!

DATE: Wednesday, January 30, 2008
TIME: 5:30 pm
PLACE: Terry Shrunk Plaza, SW 3rd and Madison in downtown Portland
Contact an organizer in your area for transportation info.
Portland hotel information for the day of the rally.

The January 2nd vigils were only the first step to defending the domestic partnership law we all worked so hard to pass. There are no “do-overs” in a lawsuit. Basic Rights Oregon filed a motion to intervene in the lawsuit, and the court has granted our motion. We can now work closely with the State to defend the law from attacks by the extremist, out-of-state interests that want to turn back the clock on equality in Oregon.

The rest is up to you. We must take this opportunity to ensure that our voices are heard. Oregonians need to see thousands of us, from every corner of Oregon, who are willing to stand up and be counted. Please, pledge to attend the Jan. 30 Rally to Defend Equality in Portland, and commit to turning out your friends, family and neighbors for this critical event.

This law affects real people. Let your voice be heard. Gay or straight – it’s time to stand up and be counted. Sign the pledge to attend now!

Contact the following BRO organizers to connect with others coming from your area:

Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas Counties: Aubrey_at_basicrights_dot_org
Marion, Polk, Benton, and Linn Counties: Maceo_at_basicrights_dot_org
Lane County and Southern Oregon: Becky at basicrights dot org
Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook Counties: Tammy at basicrights dot org
Hood River and Wasco Counties: Thomas_at_basicrights_dot_org
Eastern Oregon: Thomas_at_basicrights_dot_org
Oregon Coast: Thomas_at_basicrights_dot_org

Stay at the Jupiter Hotel on Wednesday January 30th

In support of the Rally to Defend Equality, the Jupiter Hotel is offering a discounted rate for rally goers.

$59 – single room
$69 – double room

To Reserve call Jupiter Hotel (503-230-9200)and use the code “BRO Rally” or make your reservation online.