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It's a hard time to be LGBTQ. Remember that they want us to feel isolated and powerless—but we can counteract that by staying informed and connected. Catch up on LGBTQ+ news and action items in Basic Rights Oregon's weekly newsletter! Link in
We’re continuing Volunteer Appreciation Month by spotlighting Karen, a fierce ally and advocate for trans rights in Oregon. Karen moved here from Texas in 2022, following a slew of attacks on transgender children and their families in her home
🚨HAPPENING TONIGHT: McMenamins Ringlers Pub in downtown Portland is hosting a Friends and Family Night where 50% of all proceeds from 5-10pm will be donated to Basic Rights Oregon! Go get some Cajun tots and support BRO tonight (April 15)!
This week's newsletter is chock full of schools news—along with everything else you need to know on LGBTQ+ issues, and lots of ways for you to take action. Thanks for being in community with us. Now go to something fun this weekend! 🌈
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we're feeling so grateful for our amazing crew of BRO volunteers! We'll be spotlighting some of them here throughout the month. Mikayla says she enjoys volunteering at BRO because of "the dedication to
The US Department of Education is investigating Portland Public Schools for being inclusive of trans youth. In concerning moments like these, it's more important than ever that we continue to be in connection with each other and do what we can. Get
It's Friday, which means it's time for our weekly LGBTQ+ newsletter! Click the link in bio to get fully updated on the news you need to know, how to take action, and a little bit of queer joy 🌈
Happy Friday! In today's newsletter, we've got more LGBTQ+ legal updates from across the country, an update on BRO's Lobby Day, three ways to take action this weekend and more. Head to the link in bio to help save a Portland program for queer and tra
🗞️Our new weekly LGBTQ+ newsletter is out now! Head to the link in bio to catch up on passport FAQs, legal wins and losses, and what queer and trans youth need more of in Oregon. 🌈