Affordable Care Act (ACA) Implications for the Transgender Community
Historic news: the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will bring Title VII federal nondiscrimination protections to the health care field. Read on to learn more.
News: Transgender Justice
Trans Artists on Healthcare
Join us this Friday night at the Black Cat on Interstate for our Fall art show featuring artists highlighting trans health care experiences and access.
Argentina begins issuing gender affirming ID cards
Read on to learn more about the historic victories in Argentina and the work we are doing in Oregon to make trans-inclusive health care a reality.
New Prison Rape Elimination Act Regulations
Click here for an overview of the new federal standards aimed at ending prison rape and abuse.
The Benefits of Equality toolkit
We are proud to release “The Benefits of Equality: A Blueprint for Inclusive Heath Care for Transgender Workers.” This is a groundbreaking resource for moving gender-affirming health care in the workplace. Read on to learn more and download this free resource.
We Stand in Solidarity with CeCe and all Trans Women of Color
Basic Rights Oregon stands proudly in solidarity with CeCe McDonald, an African American trans woman sentenced to 41 months in prison for defending herself in a violent attack .
Victory for Transgender Equality in Argentina!
With two major US LGBT victories already under our belt this month, including Obama’s announcement and the EEOC ruling, the historic news just keeps rolling in! The Argentinean Senate has approved a law that makes it much easier for trans people to live authentically and access life-saving, medically necessary healthcare. Argentina’s comprehensive Gender Identity Law [...]
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.
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.
