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Oregonians believe personal healthcare decisions should be made by individuals and not healthcare providers. We need your help in telling Oregon lawmakers why they should vote YES on House Bill 4088. This bill will strengthen laws to protect provider
Our weekly newsletter (link in bio!) comes from a place of solidarity and hope. In the face of harm, we continue to organize, to protect each other, and to imagine a future rooted in dignity, safety, and joy. Thank you for being part of a community t
One year after Trump’s election, we are still here fighting. This upheaval in our national political landscape is what inspired us to start this newsletter in the first place. This past year has brought with it real challenges, but it’s a
Basic Rights Oregon is currently soliciting workshops for our upcoming Statewide Action Summit on April 10th and 11th at OSU. We are looking for workshops that connect to our advocacy work, offer a chance for attendees to grow their skills, their com
Whew, what a whirlwind 2026 has already been! 🏳️‍🌈 We have so many updates for you in this week's newsletter, and we appreciate you joining us in this space to stay connected, curious, and courageous! Here are the LGBTQ2SIA+ headlines you need
Help a Local Queer Runner Meet His Dream! Basic Rights Oregon is humbled and honored to be the fundraising recipient for a local Go Fund Me campaign launched this week by a local, queer ultra marathon runner, Ajay Hanspal. Hanspal is attempting to
Cheers queers! It's a new day and a new year. Here is our very first newsletter of 2026! Today's note includes some good news about gender-affirming healthcare, and information on how to register for our Statewide Action Summit coming up in April. Wa
We have some victorious news to share! Oregon, along with 21 other states, reached an agreement this week to pause enforcement of a federal declaration that attempted to block all access to gender-affirming healthcare for young people. This victory m
Friends of BRO: You have until February 6th to take advantage of early bird registration for our 7th annual Statewide Action Summit! This year, our annual conference will be TWO days instead of just one! Join us April 10th and 11th in Corvallis, Oreg
The Basic Rights Oregon community is saddened to learn the news of Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall's passing last night. Hall was a longtime BRO supporter and collaborator, including as a keynote speaker at our 2019 Statewide Action Summit. T
WOW--THANK YOU for helping us to not only meet, but far exceed our 2025 Give!Guide goal! We're excited to take this winning energy into 2026 as we continue fighting for LGBTQ2SIA+ Oregonians. 🌈