Basic Rights PAC is proud to endorse pro-LGTBQ2SIA+ candidates for the 2026 Primary Election. Our PAC’s goal is to support candidates at the state and local level who are champions for equality and will prioritize issues that disproportionately impact our communities. Full list here:
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After a much needed break to focus on our Statewide Action Summit, our newsletter is back! Check out the link below for a SAS recap (spoiler alert: it rocked), updates on a concerning ruling on reproductive care coverage, and a sneak preview of BRO PAC's endorsements 👀
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Newsletter drop! This week we share updates on how Oregon is fighting back against threats to gender affirming care, a fundraiser for the Q Center’s gender-affirming closet, and a call for business owners to participate in our annual Bites for Rights fundraiser! bit.ly/4sL5eRw
Basic Rights Oregon is seeking a seasoned communications professional to join us as our Communications Manager. We are looking for someone with experience in:
- Media and press relations
- Communications strategy
- Nonprofit or advocacy organizations
- LGBTQ2SIA+ community
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Join us Monday, March 30th from 5 to 10 p.m. at McMenamins Bagdad Theater & Pub for a friends and family night benefiting BRO! Half of the night’s proceeds will go towards our Statewide Action Summit, which allows us to offer discounted tickets to BIPOC and trans community members. bit.ly/47LwTcr
It's official! Our Statewide Action Summit is just one month away. Register by March 20th for TWO days of connection, organizing, and collaborating in Corvallis, OR. This is your chance to Rise Up and Fight Back to support LGBTQ+ Oregonians. Visit bit.ly/4bEtjmG to register!
This week's newsletter includes deets about some fun and inspiring volunteer opportunities at BRO--and one of them includes free Portland Opera tickets! We'll also fill you in on how things are moving along with House Bill 4088. Read all about it: www.basicrights.org/.../0zaas65w....
This week's BRO newsletter is full of actions and updates we are taking to protect and support queer and trans Oregonians! In our 30th year as an organization, we are honored to continue this critical work. Read the full newsletter here: www.basicrights.org/news/0zaas65...
Drumroll, folks! Our Basic Rights Oregon Political Action Committee has announced their endorsement choices for the 2026 primary election. To see the full list before voting date on May 19, 2026, head to this link: www.basicrights.org/basic-rights...
Basic Rights Oregon is currently soliciting workshops for our upcoming Statewide Action Summit on April 10th and 11th at OSU. You can apply here to submit a proposal! apply.docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOSUfO...
Read our weekly update for all the latest LGBTQSIA+ news and how you can get involved! www.basicrights.org/news/0zaas65...
We are humbled to be the recipients of a Go Fund Me campaign launched this week by ultra marathon runner, Ajay Hanspal. He is attempting something amazing: to run the entire 200-mile Hood to Coast Relay SOLO! His goal? Raising $50k for LGBTQ+ Rights. Go Ajay Go! gofund.me/56bb7d3f9
Oregon, along with 21 other states, reached an agreement this week to pause enforcement of a federal declaration that attempted to block all access to GA healthcare for young people. This means trans folks can still access medically-necessary, life-saving healthcare until the courts can weigh in.
Friends of BRO: You have until February 6th to take advantage of early bird registration for our 7th annual Statewide Action Summit! Join us April 10th and 11th. This is your chance to Rise Up and Fight Back in support of LGBTQ+ Oregonians. Register here today: www.basicrights.org/events/state...
Our last newsletter of 2025 is chock full of news you can use and ways to take action—including submitting public comment in support of trans youth care, donating your Political Tax Credit to our Basic Rights PAC, and much more.
BREAKING NEWS: New proposed regulations from the Trump admin target access to medical care for transgender youth nationwide. Learn more about these proposed rules, and take action by submitting a comment, using this form.
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Contact your reps for gender-affirming care, collect ballot measure signatures at Peacock Lane, support local artists and makers during your holiday shopping—we've got these opportunities and more in this week's LGBTQ2SIA+ newsletter!
Exciting news: Medford is getting its first queer bar in 2026!
Catchup on other LGBTQ2SIA+ headlines and calls to action in our weekly newsletter.
We're taking this week off from our full LGBTQ2SIA+ newsletter, but we'll be back next week with all the news, events, and action items you need to stay engaged with our community.
Take care and we'll see you again soon!
Love,
Team BRO 🌈
Can you take a minute this Black Friday to invest in queer and trans rights, which should never go out of style?
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In case you missed it: Basic Rights Oregon is hiring!
Get more news updates, as well as events and calls to action, in our weekly LGBTQ2SIA+ newsletter! We'll be taking next week off from the newsletter for the holiday, so we'll see you again in two weeks. 🌈
WE'RE HIRING! Basic Rights Oregon is now accepting applications for a Digital Communications Organizer to join our staff.
Learn more and apply at the link below. And please share widely!
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HEADS UP: Tickets to our Carol screening are almost sold out, and going fast! Get yours today at the link below.
We also want to shoutout our event sponsor, PacificSource Health Plans! Thanks for supporting our work to uplift Oregon's LGBTQ2SIA+ community.
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If you know of any events missing from our list, please let us know in the comments, and we'll try to add them to the list before Thursday!
Transgender Day of Remembrance is this Thursday, November 20.
Read our latest post for more info on TDOR, and view a list of Trans Day of Remembrance events happening throughout Oregon on Thursday, November 20. You can also find this at our link in bio. 🏳️⚧️🕯️
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We had a great time at our Volunteer Appreciation Party last night! Check out our weekly LGBTQ2SIA+ newsletter to learn how you can join our incredible group of volunteers—and get caught up on other news, actions and resources.
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The Supreme Court ruled this week that Trump’s anti-trans passport policies can go back into effect for now. Find info and legal resources, as well as more news and action items, in our week LGBTQ2SIA+ newsletter:
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🌈We've been educating, advocating, and legislating for queer and trans equality since 1996. With your support, we can make sure the next 30 years still bend toward progress.
