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
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Donate to The Long Way - Basic Rights Oregon, organized by Ajay Hanspal
The Long Way: Hood to Coast Solo Record Attempt for Basic Rights Oregon
200 Miles.β¦ Ajay Hanspal needs your support for The Long Way - Basic Rights Oregon
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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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.
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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...
06.01.2026 22:27 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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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18.12.2025 19:29 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 1 π 1
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!
Donate here: giveguide.org/nonprofits/bre
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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
28.11.2025 18:33 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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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28.11.2025 18:33 β π 4 π 3 π¬ 1 π 0
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
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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!
19.11.2025 00:21 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
How to Observe Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience on November 20 in Oregon β 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:
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.
www.basicrights.org/news/weekly-...
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πWe're in Give!Guide again!
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π₯ͺGet a free sandwich from Addy's when you give $50!
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.
03.11.2025 18:21 β π 2 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Weekly Update, Halloween Edition: Ghoulish Gender Affirming Care Pending Rules, Frighteningly Fun Events, and More Treats β Basic Rights Oregon
Welcome to Basic Rights Oregonβs 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 ....
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.
bit.ly/era-kentonclub
27.10.2025 17:46 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
Weekly Update: Travel Info for X-Gender Passports, Oregon Students Protest, and RIP Miss Major β Basic Rights Oregon
Welcome to Basic Rights Oregonβs 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 ....
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!
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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.
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Weekly Update: Tell Your Congressional Reps to Protect Trans Healthcare Amid Government Shutdown! β Basic Rights Oregon
LGBTQ2SIA+ news you should know, things you can do, and ways you can help. If you have questions, reach out here . To receive this newsletter as a weekly email, signup for email updates ...
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!
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Federal Troops in Portland: What to Know Right Now β Basic Rights Oregon
TodayβSaturday, September 27βDonald Trump announced he is sending federal troops into Portland. As reported by local news , an influx of federal law enforcement and armored vehicles have been spott...
Basic Rights Oregon joins state and city leaders in asserting that Portland does not need federal troops in our city.
Read the our update below for info on what you can do, and what you should know.
We're proud to be Portlanders and Oregonians!
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Our mission at Quest Center is to provide integrative healthcare services, education, and inclusive community support to people seeking a wellness-focused approach to living and dying.
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