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Oregon Restaurants Take Action for Gay Rights (06/09)

OREGON RESTAURANTS TAKE ACTION FOR GAY RIGHTS
Over 60 Establishments to Participate in Tenth Annual Bites for Rights Event on Thursday, June 18th

Who: Pro-equality restaurants, cafés and bars around the entire state.

What: Bites for Rights: More than 65 establishments statewide will donate 15% of their proceeds from June 18th to Basic Rights Oregon to advance equality for all during the 10th Annual Bites for Rights Event.

When: Thursday, June 18th, 2009, ALL DAY LONG. Enjoy all of your meals, snacks, and drinks out at participating establishments.

Where: Establishments all around the state, in Astoria, Beaverton, Corvallis, Eugene, Manzanita, Portland, and Salem.

Why: “As the country rapidly embraces the freedom to marry, Oregon restaurants are stepping up to the plate and taking a stand for equality ,” says Jeana Frazzini, Executive Director of Basic Rights Oregon.

“We are proud to live in a state where so many businesses stand up for equality for all. On Thursday, June 18th, fair-minded Oregonians will be dining out for equality.”

About Basic Rights Oregon: Basic Rights Oregon works to ensure that all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Oregonians experience equality by building a broad and inclusive politically powerful movement, shifting public opinion and achieving policy victories. To find out more information, visit www.basicrights.org.

For a complete list of participating establishments, visit www.bitesforrights.com.

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