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Linda and Nancy’s Story

March 22, 2013 | Comments (0)

Sign the petition to tell the Department of Veterans Affairs that loving and committed same-sex partners should be allowed to be buried next to each other in national cemeteries.

Join us on Valentine’s Day, February 14th for a very special and historic event. We’ll be in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Bend Pendleton, Newport/Lincoln City, Ashland/Medford, Klamath Falls, Tillamook, Astoria, and Corvallis. For more information, enter your information below! Name: Email:

Oregon Health Plan to Cover Treatments for Trans Youth in October 2014

January 11, 2013 | Comments (0)

Read on to learn more about this historic victory from our friends at TransActive Education & Advocacy.

2012 was an incredible year for the freedom to marry

January 10, 2013 | Comments (0)

Basic Rights Oregon was proud to be a part of the election day victories. This fall, we filled over a thousand volunteer shifts having conversations with Washington voters about the freedom to marry and we didn’t rest after the election.

2012 TJ Wrap Up Blog

December 27, 2012 | Comments (0)

2012 has been a year of challenges and victories for trans communities. While we still have a long way to go in our work to win trans-inslusive healthcare statewide, ensure the safety of trans people in Oregon prisons, and implement Oregon’s nondiscrimination laws, we are excited to continue to building the movement for Trans Justice [...]

OHSU removes exclusions to gender affirming care!

December 14, 2012 | Comments (0)

Following discussions with Basic Rights Oregon and other transgender advocates, along with an extensive internal review of health benefits, Oregon Health & Science University is removing exclusions to healthcare for transgender employees.

Statement of Support

December 13, 2012 | Comments (0)

Straight leaders of color and organizations come out in support of LGBT families of color!

Our Families: Featuring Native American Two Spirit Families

November 12, 2012 | Comments (0)

The Our Families videos highlight the personal trials and triumphs of LGBT families of color. This video focuses on Native American Two Spirit Families.