Basic Rights Oregon

We Stand in Solidarity with CeCe and all Trans Women of Color

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:45:23 +0000

Basic Rights Oregon stands proudly in solidarity with CeCe McDonald, a young African American transgender woman sentenced to 41 months in prison for defending herself in a violent attack . Read more about CeCe's case and what you can do.

Victory for Transgender Equality in Argentina!

David — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:16 +0000

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

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:26:45 +0000

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.

Celebrate Mama’s Day Our Way!

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:37:36 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:34:03 +0000

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!

Job Announcement: Trans Justice Fellow

tash — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:27:51 +0000

Basic Rights Oregon seeks one temporary, part-time Trans Justice Fellow beginning in June 2012 through December 2012. The Trans Justice Fellow is an entry-level organizing position focused on volunteer recruitment and event organizing.

A Night with Chely Wright

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 18:25:16 +0000

In anticipation of QDoc's 2012 Opening Night film, Chely Wright: Wish Me Away, Basic Rights Oregon is proud to be a sponsor for the film and welcome you to attend this up close and personal meet and greet with Chely at Mother's Bistro.

Conversations: Meet Rev. Tara Wilkins

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:36:38 +0000

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.

Bites For Rights

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:40:52 +0000

Our most delicious fundraiser of the year! 2012 marks the 13^th annual Bites for Rights Event. On June 21^st, 2012, restaurants, coffee shops, bars and bakeries around the state will donate a generous percentage of their day’s proceeds to Basic Rights Oregon. On this one day, you can feast to promote fairness for all LGBT Oregonians.