Put foster kids first. Stop politicizing their lives.
We shouldn’t trust Oregon Foster Families First, which has no record in our state and yet to disclose its donors.
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08, 2018
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08, 2018
Meet Lexi Adsit at Front and Center!
This year the headliner for Front and Center is Lexi Adsit - a fierce, fat, and femme translatina writer, storyteller, and stand-up comedian.
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08, 2018
Join us in Remembering Adi Staub
“Adi found purpose in advocating for others, so we’d like to honor her by sharing her story and continuing her efforts to promote a world of kindness and acceptance.”
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07, 2018
Victory! Federal Judge Upholds Protections for Oregon’s Rural Transgender Students
Today, the court issued a strong ruling, stating that schools are not only permitted, but required, to treat transgender students equally under the law.
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06, 2018
We came to foster parenting out of a calling to help kids
We would have never made it five years as foster parents if we were doing this alone.
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06, 2018
I Remembered Basic Rights in My Estate Plans and It Took Less than a Minute
If you’re like me, your life involves acting on your values to help make the world better. There’s no reason your legacy shouldn’t involve that, as well. That choice can start today.
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06, 2018
Pastini Joins Basic Rights to Celebrate Equality for 16th Year
Every June for the past 19 years, Basic Rights Oregon has partnered with local restaurants, bars, cafes, bakeries, and more [...]
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05, 2018
Join Us In Mourning Gigi Pierce, A Trans Woman Murdered In Portland
We won’t rest until the all the Gigis in our state can truly thrive.
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05, 2018
We Asked a Federal Judge to Defend Transgender Students
We won’t rest until every school in our state provides a safe learning environment for LGBTQ students.
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03, 2018
Meet the Gay Married Couple Helping Make Oregonians’ Wedding Dreams Come True
As an out married couple, Alex and his husband Zane have worked hard to build a business that welcomes everyone.
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03, 2018
Remembering Linda Campbell’s Fight for Equality
The staff of Basic Rights Oregon were saddened today to hear of retired Lt. Air Force Col. Linda Campbell’s passing. [...]
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03, 2018
How I’m Using my IRA to Give to the Basic Rights Oregon Education Fund
You might not know it, but you can ask your IRA plan provider to make a donation in your name directly to Basic Rights.