Basic Rights Oregon
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Achieving policy victories and shifting public opinion for LGBTQ2SIA+ Oregonians. 🌈 linktr.ee/basicrightsoregon
Read our weekly update for all the latest LGBTQSIA+ news and how you can get involved! www.basicrights.org/news/0zaas65...
Weekly Update: Supreme Court Weighs In on Trans Women In Sports, Save the Date for Ignite 2026, and Go Fund Me Campaign Launch for Local Queer Runner — Basic Rights Oregon
Welcome to Basic Rights Oregon’s weekly newsletter, where we update you on the LGBTQ2SIA+ news you should know, things you can do, and ways you can help. If you have questions, reach out here ....
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January 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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
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The Long Way: Hood to Coast Solo Record Attempt for Basic Rights Oregon
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January 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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...
Weekly Update: New Year, New Volunteer Opportunities, Early Bird Registration for our Statewide Action Summit, and Help Protect Trans Youth! — Basic Rights Oregon
Welcome to Basic Rights Oregon’s weekly newsletter, where we update you on the LGBTQ2SIA+ news you should know, things you can do, and ways you can help. If you have questions, reach out here ....
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January 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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.
January 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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...
January 6, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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.
Weekly Update: Take Action for Trans Youth Care, the Oregon Political Tax Credit Explained, and Announcing Our 2026 Statewide Action Summit! — Basic Rights Oregon
Welcome to Basic Rights Oregon’s weekly newsletter, where we update you on the LGBTQ2SIA+ news you should know, things you can do, and ways you can help. If you have questions, reach out here ....
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December 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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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December 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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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December 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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 shopping—we've got these opportunities and more in this week's LGBTQ2SIA+ newsletter!
Weekly Update: Five Ways to Take Action for LGBTQ2SIA+ Oregonians This Weekend — Basic Rights Oregon
Welcome to Basic Rights Oregon’s weekly newsletter, where we update you on the LGBTQ2SIA+ news you should know, things you can do, and ways you can help. If you have questions, reach out here ....
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December 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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.
Catchup on other LGBTQ2SIA+ headlines and calls to action in our weekly newsletter.
Weekly Update: Medford’s Getting a Queer Bar, The Latest Attacks on Trans Care, and LGBTQ+ Holiday Shopping Recs — Basic Rights Oregon
Welcome to Basic Rights Oregon’s weekly newsletter, where we update you on the LGBTQ2SIA+ news you should know, things you can do, and ways you can help. If you have questions, reach out here ....
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December 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Exciting news: Medford is getting its first queer bar in 2026!
Catchup on other LGBTQ2SIA+ headlines and calls to action in our weekly newsletter.
Catchup on other LGBTQ2SIA+ headlines and calls to action in our weekly newsletter.
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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November 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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. 🌈
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. 🌈
Weekly Update: Prepping for the 2026 Legislative Session, Volunteer Opportunities, and We’re Hiring! — Basic Rights Oregon
Welcome to Basic Rights Oregon’s weekly newsletter, where we update you on the LGBTQ2SIA+ news you should know, things you can do, and ways you can help. If you have questions, reach out here ....
www.basicrights.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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. 🌈
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!
www.basicrights.org/job-openings
Learn more and apply at the link below. And please share widely!
www.basicrights.org/job-openings
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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!
www.basicrights.org/job-openings
Learn more and apply at the link below. And please share widely!
www.basicrights.org/job-openings
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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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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November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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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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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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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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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How to Observe Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience on November 20 in Oregon — Basic Rights Oregon
Thursday, November 20, 2025 is the annual holiday Transgender Day of Remembrance, which some in community also recognize as Transgender Day of Resilience. As GLAAD explains it:
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November 19, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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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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. 🏳️⚧️🕯️
www.basicrights.org/news/s06bbla...
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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November 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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:
Weekly Update: Big Wins for Pro-LGBTQ+ Politicians, Unpacking the Supreme Court’s Anti-Trans Passport Decision, and Ways to Party With Us! — Basic Rights Oregon
Welcome to Basic Rights Oregon’s weekly newsletter, where we update you on the LGBTQ2SIA+ news you should know, things you can do, and ways you can help. If you have questions, reach out here ....
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November 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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.
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🥪Get a free sandwich from Addy's when you give $50!
🌈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.
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🎉We're in Give!Guide again!
❤️Donate: giveguide.org/nonprofits/bre
🥪Get a free sandwich from Addy's when you give $50!
🌈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.
❤️Donate: giveguide.org/nonprofits/bre
🥪Get a free sandwich from Addy's when you give $50!
🌈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.
Welcome ghosts, goblins, and gender-benders to the Halloween 2025 edition of Basic Rights Oregon’s weekly newsletter! Inside you’ll find news, actions, and the very thing fascists fear most: An unwillingness to abandon our queer and trans joy. ENTER… IF YOU DARE!
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Weekly Update, Halloween Edition: Ghoulish Gender Affirming Care Pending Rules, Frighteningly Fun Events, and More Treats — Basic Rights Oregon
Welcome to Basic Rights Oregon’s weekly newsletter, where we update you on the LGBTQ2SIA+ news you should know, things you can do, and ways you can help. If you have questions, reach out here ....
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October 31, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Welcome ghosts, goblins, and gender-benders to the Halloween 2025 edition of Basic Rights Oregon’s weekly newsletter! Inside you’ll find news, actions, and the very thing fascists fear most: An unwillingness to abandon our queer and trans joy. ENTER… 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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TICKETS: $15-40 sliding scale suggested donation. $5 option for QTBIPOC folks.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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.
bit.ly/era-kentonclub
TICKETS: $15-40 sliding scale suggested donation. $5 option for QTBIPOC folks.
bit.ly/era-kentonclub
BOO! Or should we say… BRO! It’s one week until Halloween, and we’ve got both chilling tricks and delightful treats in this week’s update. 🎃 Check it out for all the LGBTQ2SIA+ news and ways to take action this week!
Weekly Update: A Victory for Inclusive Sex Ed, How to Protect Marriage Equality in Oregon, and More — Basic Rights Oregon
Welcome to Basic Rights Oregon’s weekly newsletter, where we update you on the LGBTQ2SIA+ news you should know, things you can do, and ways you can help. If you have questions, reach out here ....
www.basicrights.org
October 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
BOO! Or should we say… BRO! It’s one week until Halloween, and we’ve got both chilling tricks and delightful treats in this week’s update. 🎃 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 Court’s 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!
Get more info in our newsletter, as well as all the other LGBTQ+ news and events you need for the week!
Weekly Update: Travel Info for X-Gender Passports, Oregon Students Protest, and RIP Miss Major — Basic Rights Oregon
Welcome to Basic Rights Oregon’s weekly newsletter, where we update you on the LGBTQ2SIA+ news you should know, things you can do, and ways you can help. If you have questions, reach out here ....
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October 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Join us this Sunday, 10/19, for a special Portland screening and panel discussion of HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY, a documentary about the US Supreme Court’s 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!
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. Hòa Nguyễn, and more news and ways to take action.
Weekly Update: Oregon Gender-Affirming Care Access Under Pressure, Remembering Rep. Hòa Nguyễn, and More — Basic Rights Oregon
Welcome to Basic Rights Oregon’s weekly newsletter, where we update you on the LGBTQ2SIA+ news you should know, things you can do, and ways you can help. If you have questions, reach out here ....
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October 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Our weekly newsletter includes updates on gender-affirming care access, a remembrance of the late Rep. Hòa Nguyễn, and more news and ways to take action.
🚨📢 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.
October 8, 2025 at 12:22 AM
🚨📢 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.
With all the news happening in Portland this week, you may have missed that the federal government shutdown could mean awful things for gender-affirming care access. Use our simple Contact Your Reps form in this week's newsletter to help keep that from happening!
Weekly Update: Tell Your Congressional Reps to Protect Trans Healthcare Amid Government Shutdown! — Basic Rights Oregon
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October 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
With all the news happening in Portland this week, you may have missed that the federal government shutdown could mean awful things for gender-affirming care access. Use our simple Contact Your Reps form in this week's newsletter to help keep that from happening!