It's time to travel somewhere over the rainbow in 2026. Join Basic Rights Oregon for our Statewide Action Summit (SAS) 2026, with the theme Beyond the Rainbow: Rise Up, Fight Back!

Amid an increasingly dark and stormy political climate for LGBTQ2SIA+ folks and our accomplices, queer and trans folks continue to shine through. And what do you get when you mix storms and sunshine? A rainbow: the enduring symbol of our community's joy, and our strength in diversity. 

At SAS 2026, we'll be building on that strong foundation the rainbow represents, and going even further through organizing, educating, and collaborating. Come to see familiar queer conspirators and meet new ones; attend workshops to strengthen your organizing and advocacy skills; and learn about the goals on our horizon. 

When we work together, we can't be stopped or erased. As gay ally icon Judy Garland put it, in this space beyond the rainbow, “skies are blue, and the dreams that you dream of really do come true.”

Taking place in Corvallis, SAS 2026 starts in the afternoon of April 10, and concludes with a full day on April 11. 

The Long Way: Hood to Coast Solo Record Attempt for Basic Rights Oregon

200 Miles. 36 Hours. One Runner. One Record. One Cause.

In August 2026, local queer runner, Ajay Hanspal is attempting something that's only been done once in the 40+ year history of Hood to Coast: running the entire 200-mile relay solo. The route stretches from `Timberline on Mount Hood to the shores of Seaside, Oregon—crossing the cascades, forests, highways, farmland, and coastal roads. It's roughly eight marathons back-to-back with almost no rest, climbing and descending over 7,000 feet of elevation.

And he’s doing it all to help raise funds for Basic Rights Oregon through an ambitious Go Fund Me fundraiser. The symbolism is powerful: 200 miles of persistence, one step at a time, refusing to quit—just like the fight for human rights. The long way is the right way.

The Goal: $50,000

Support Ajay in meeting his goal here, and follow him on Instagram to keep up with his running journey!