Latest News
March 11th benefit for Basic Rights Oregon!
Join us for special screening to benefit Basic Rights! As part of the of the Portland Women’s Film Festival, “Austin Unbound” and “Married in Spandex” will screen at the Hollywood Theatre on Sunday, March 11th.
Job Announcement: Trans Justice Organizer
The Trans Justice Organizer is a full-time, exempt position responsible for organizing within and for transgender communities for Basic Rights Oregon’s campaign to end health insurance exclusions impacting trans Oregonians.
Three stories: trans people in legal custody
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.
Resources
Know Your Rights Guide
This guide, written by Basic Rights Oregon’s Legal Advisory Group, answers basic questions about the rights of transgender Oregonians under the law. Need to know about your right to housing, or how the law addresses public restrooms? This guide has the answers you need.
Tips for Talking to Trans, Genderqueer and Gender Non-Conforming People
What language is affirming? What language isn’t? This handout outlines some basic do’s and don’ts for talking with transgender, genderqueer, and gender non-conforming people. Includes introductory tips for being a good ally.
Institutional Oppression of Transgender People
Like any form of oppression, transphobia works through institutional policies and practices every day, whether we intend it to or not. This poster outlines just some of the ways that transphobia works through institutions like medicine, the government, schools and more.
