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Faith group looking for new members

Faith group looking for new members

February 6, 2012 | Comments (0)

The partnership of Basic Rights Oregon and Community of Welcoming Congregations (CWC) is committed to supporting an inter-faith leadership team. We are proud to announce a leadership team that emphasizes lifting up the pro-marriage faith voice and educating the LGBT community.

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BASIC RIGHTS HAS A NEW MONTHLY RACIAL JUSTICE NEWSLETTER!

BASIC RIGHTS HAS A NEW MONTHLY RACIAL JUSTICE NEWSLETTER!

February 2, 2012 | Comments (1)

The Racial Justice and Alliance Building Program at Basic Rights Oregon is focused on addressing racism, centralizing LGBT people of color in each of our programs, and being an organizational ally to racial justice work.

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STANDING TOGETHER: PETER

STANDING TOGETHER: PETER

February 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

Peter Molof joined Standing Together nearly six months ago and quickly became a leader within the cohort.  I asked Peter to share with us why he does what he does. We can all take a lesson from Peter on how to “let the sun shine in.”

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LGBT Wedding Expo coming to Portland

LGBT Wedding Expo coming to Portland

January 30, 2012 | Comments (0)

With Valentine’s Day just weeks away, plenty of couples will be getting engaged soon and the timing couldn’t be better! The Rainbow Wedding Network’s LGBT Wedding Expo is coming to Portland on Sunday, February 19th!

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What Maine and Washington mean for Marriage Equality in Oregon

What Maine and Washington mean for Marriage Equality in Oregon

January 26, 2012 | Comments (0)

Today, equality advocates in Maine announced plans to put a freedom to marry measure on the ballot. It’s clear that we are inching closer to a tipping point of public support for the freedom to marry.

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Racial Equity Report Released

Racial Equity Report Released

January 16, 2012 | Comments (0)

A coalition of community based organizations presented findings from the 2011 Legislative session, evaluating lawmakers commitment to advancing opportunity and closing disparities affecting Oregonians, particularly Oregonians of color.

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Party for Basic Rights Oregon

Party for Basic Rights Oregon

January 6, 2012 | Comments (0)

We’ll help you plan an effective house party where you can build support for LGBT equality and get more people involved in the work to make equality a reality in Oregon.

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: ORGANIZING DIRECTOR

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: ORGANIZING DIRECTOR

January 5, 2012 | Comments (0)

The Organizing Director is responsible for building public support for LGBT equality among Oregon’s electorate and alongside our progressive political partners. This includes overseeing the organization’s efforts to build public support for marriage equality.

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Three stories: trans people in legal custody

Three stories: trans people in legal custody

December 15, 2011 | Comments (1)

Trans people in custody are often housed inappropriately and experience varying levels of emotional and physical violence from both officers and inmates. Learn more about some of these stories.

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