Basic Rights Oregon
Mission
Basic Rights Oregon will ensure that all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Oregonians experience equality by building a broad and inclusive politically powerful movement, shifting public opinion, and achieving policy victories.
Bottom Line for Portland
This year we're laying the groundwork for a ballot measure to protect our community's rights in Oregon's constitution, including marriage equality and access to life-saving trans healthcare, so that Portland will remain a haven for LGBTQ+ people.
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“It is this lived experience of facing a hostile and aggressive state doing almost everything in its power to harm both the lives and liberties of the LGBTQ+ community that influenced my desire to intern with Basic Rights Oregon. BRO has been fighting for the LGBTQ+ community for over 25 years now, and it is thanks to their tireless work that Oregon has become such a safe haven for the community.” —Danielle (she/her), BRO 2024 summer legal intern
Incentives
Supporters who give $50 or more will receive a $10 coupon to a Double Mountain Taproom.
Partner(s)
Double Mountain Brewery is a Pacific Northwest treasure who is supporting LGBTQ equality in our city through incentive gifts to their taprooms.
Basic Rights Oregon is in the Civil & Human Rights category which is sponsored by Davis Wright Tremaine.
They're a medium-sized organization with activities in Clackamas Co., Multnomah Co. and Washington Co.