About Us

We envision an Oregon in which LGBTQ2SIA+ Oregonians live free from discrimination and are treated with dignity and respect in every community in our state. More about our mission and vision.

The Basic Rights PAC champions LGBTQ+ affirming candidates and campaigns. Learn more here.

Basic Rights Oregon was formed in 1996 out of community responses to anti-gay ballot measures that had plagued Oregon for more than 20 years. Check out our timeline of landmark policies and legislation for LGBTQ2SIA+ rights.

Do you want to towards an Oregon free from discrimination against LGBTQ2SIA+ people? Check out our current job openings.

View our recent 990 tax returns here.