Now, some might call me a whore, but I’ll kiss just about everyone! Quit giggling. What other expression can mean so much? A hug? Nah. There’s only like 3 kinds of hugs.
First, there’s the “Buddy” hug the quick arm-wrap-and-squeeze thing that lasts just amoment ofr two. The Buddy hug is usually accompanied by patting or pounding depending on whether you’re with a twink or a bear. Sometimes, straight men will give their gay friends the one-armed version - Continue Reading »
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In another strategic move, the American Civil Liberties Union and Basic Rights Oregon have appealed the certified ballot title for IP 146 - an initiative petition to repeal the Oregon Family Fairness Act, which provides a panoply of rights and responsibilities to committed same-sex couples - to the Oregon Supreme Court. Continue Reading »
More than 65 restaurants around the state—some in Bend, Salem, Eugene, Corvallis, Ashland and Astoria—will donate 15 percent of their day’s gross proceeds to Basic Rights Oregon for “Bites for Rights.”
This 9th annual event encourages Oregonians to “put their money where their mouth is” and support fair-minded businesses by dining out at participating restaurants, coffee shops, delicatessens, bars, and night clubs on Thursday, June, 19.
For lists of participating establishments, click here.
Portland, Oregon - City Commisioner Sam Adams was elected to be the first-ever openly gay mayor to lead one of the 30 largest U.S. cities.
Adams won 58 percent of the vote against 12 other candidates - enough to avoid a run-off election in November.
Sam Adams’s campaign motto - “Early days of a better nation” - is a call to action for the city and a reference to his own upbringing, which included food stamps and general poverty.
Basic Rights Oregon has just learned that the California State Supreme Court has ruled this morning that laws excluding gay and lesbian couples from the right to marry are unconstitutional.
Today’s historic decision in California is a victory for all Americans who cherish fairness and opportunity. While the ruling has no legal impact on Oregonians, we are encouraged by the societal change this represents. This country is steadily moving in the direction of recognizing that every committed couple in a trusting and loving relationship deserves dignity and equal treatment under the law.
California’s High Court did its job today by ensuring that all Californians are treated fairly and equally under the law. Basic Rights Oregon continues to work for a day when all Oregonians are treated just the same under Oregon law.
All eyes are on Oregon as we cast our ballots in the May 20th presidential Primary. (Don’t forget to mail your ballot by Friday, or else you’ll want to drop it off at an official ballot drop site.)
Meanwhile, we’ve told you about dozens of local candidates who deserve your vote. The Basic Rights Equality PAC supports local and statewide candidates who will make a real difference for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Oregonians - and whose races could be decided by just a few hundred votes.
Now, some might call me a whore, but I’ll kiss just about everyone! Quit giggling. What other expression can mean so much? A hug? Nah. There’s only like 3 kinds of hugs.
Portland, Oregon - City Commisioner Sam Adams was elected to be the first-ever openly gay mayor to lead one of the 30 largest U.S. cities.
All eyes are on Oregon as we cast our ballots in the May 20th presidential Primary. (Don’t forget to mail your ballot by Friday, or else you’ll want to drop it off at an official ballot drop site.)
