Basic Rights Oregon to Honor Oregon Health & Science University with 2013 Equality Advocate Award
Basic Rights Oregon is honored to present Oregon Health & Science University with the 2013 Equality Advocate Award.
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Cultural Competency bill passes in the House!
Basic Rights Oregon supports the HB 2611 Cultural Competency bill because it is the right thing to do and at the core of our social justice values.
Our Families Member Profile: Monica Lee Noé
Many of you may know about Our Families, our LGBT people of color and straight allies of color volunteer leadership team. But what many of you may not know is who the amazing folks that make Our Families so incredible are. I had a chance to interview Monica Lee Noé and find out a little more about who she is.
Internship Announcement – Grassroots Field Intern
We seek to fill several Grassroots Field Intern positions based out of Portland or Eugene. The Grassroots Field Interns will assist the field team in recruiting, training and coordinating volunteers.
Trans and gender non-conforming people, bathrooms, and attacks on our community
For many transgender people, entering a gender-specific bathroom can be a source of stress and anxiety, because using the restroom can mean very real health and safety concerns.
Colorado Division of Insurance Says Insurers Cannot Discriminate!
After months of advocacy by One Colorado and Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, the Colorado Division of Insurance has released a bulletin prohibiting discrimination in health coverage based on sexual orientation or transgender status!
Tuition Equity Passes!!
Thank you to everyone that joined us in February for an incredible turnout to witness the Oregon Senate vote in favor of Tuition Equity bringing basic fairness to countless students!
Washington D.C. Insurance Division Issues a Bulletin to protect Transgender Residents
Washington D.C. prohibits discrimination in insurance based on gender identity or expression.
