Recent EEOC ruling stregthens Trans Employment Protections
As a result of a lawsuit filed by our friends at the Transgender Law Center, the EEOC in a recent landmark ruling gives trans people new protections.
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Celebrate Mama’s Day Our Way!
Basic Rights Oregon is proud to be part of the Strong Families campaign and is joining with organizations, families and mamas across the nation to Celebrate Mama’s Day Our Way!
Our Families: Emily
Emily Ryan is not only a strong Our Families leader that has been a part of Our Families since the beginning; Emily has been doing great work in our communities for years. If you don’t know how amazing Emily is then you can thank me for being Emily’s horn tooter!
Conversations: Meet Rev. Tara Wilkins
We’re honored to have many people of faith active in our campaign for the freedom to marry in Oregon. This week, we’d like to introduce you to Rev. Tara Wilkins, Executive Director of the Community of Welcoming Congregations.
House party for Marriage Equality
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your house party for marriage equality! Help raise money for Basic Rights Oregon while mingling with friends, family and neighbors.
Crossroads: Immigrant Rights, Workers Rights and LGBT equality
We had a wonderful and interactive workshop last week exploring the parallel histories and intersections of the LGBT and Immigrant’s rights movement.
Job Announcement: Lead Organizer
The Lead Organizer will build support in Oregon for civil marriage for committed gay and lesbian couples by growing an intensive and large-scale grassroots field program and developing volunteer leadership.
2012 LGBTQ Meaningful Care Conference a huge success!
Last Friday, March 30th, the nearly 400 people came together for the 2012 Meaningful Care Conference in Portland. Basic Rights Oregon was proud to be a sponsor. Read on for more on this fantastic event.
Meet and Greet with Portland Mayoral candidates
Basic Rights Oregon is excited to partner with the Q Center on this great event that will bring together all official candidates for Mayor of Portland. This is your chance to mingle with the candidates while helping us build political power for LBGT Oregonians.
