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.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOSUfOpo_9xHvKpqoC5Xqc2SCPcyPicRd02jM8WGxy8wbX4Q/viewform
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
Read our weekly update with our latest LGBTQSIA+ updates! www.basicrights.org/news/0zaas65...
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 actionβincluding 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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TODAY ONLY: Donate $10, get entered to win $500 to New Seasons! Donors under 35 also have the chance to win one of five additional $100 gift cards. Happy giving and happy shopping!
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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 shoppingβwe'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 π
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. π
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. π³οΈββ§οΈπ―οΈ
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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 volunteersβand get caught up on other news, actions and resources.
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The Supreme Court ruled this week that Trumpβs 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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πWe'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.
Welcome ghosts, goblins, and gender-benders to the Halloween 2025 edition of Basic Rights Oregonβs weekly newsletter! Inside youβll find news, actions, and the very thing fascists fear most: An unwillingness to abandon our queer and trans joy. ENTERβ¦ IF YOU DARE!
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Join us for a night of fun and fundraising for the Equal Rights for All Campaign at the World Famous Kenton Club! Featuring comedy by Mx. Dahlia Belle, beats from DJ Wildchild and more.
TICKETS: $15-40 sliding scale suggested donation. $5 option for QTBIPOC folks.
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BOO! Or should we sayβ¦ BRO! Itβs one week until Halloween, and weβve got both chilling tricks and delightful treats in this weekβs update. π Check it out for all the LGBTQ2SIA+ news and ways to take action this week!
Join us this Sunday, 10/19, for a special Portland screening and panel discussion of HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY, a documentary about the US Supreme Courtβs trans healthcare case Skrmetti.
Get more info in our newsletter, as well as all the other LGBTQ+ news and events you need for the week!
Our weekly newsletter includes updates on gender-affirming care access, a remembrance of the late Rep. HΓ²a Nguyα» n, and more news and ways to take action.
π¨π’ HAPPENING THIS WEDNESDAY, 10/8! Join our community partners for a Community Update & Migra Watch Training. This is a great way to help keep our communities safer as ICE continues to be a presence in Oregon.
