Work With BRO To Make Change Happen This Legislative Session
This legislative session BRO proudly continues its proactive work to advance the basic rights of all LGBT Oregonians. In commemoration of the one year anniversary of the date that same-sex couples were first married in Oregon, the Basic
Rights Oregon. DAY OF ACTION will bring 1000 Oregonians from around
the state to Salem to lobby for:
Omnibus nondiscrimination legislation that prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender
identity in employment, housing, public accommodation, public
assistance and education.
Add gender identity to Oregon's bias crime laws, which currently
include sexual orientation.
Create relationship rights in Oregon for same sex couples that
extend the privileges and responsibilities of marriage.
How We'll Do it:
Morning lobby training and receive materials
Visit elected officials at their offices to discuss legislative
priorities
Rally on the Capitol steps
Lunch with Basic Rights Oregon and other statewide activists
Reconvene in the afternoon for reporting and wrap-up.
Details:
March 3, 2005, 9AM to 5:30PM
First time citizen lobbyists encouraged to attend.
Carpools and shuttles make the day accessible to all statewide.
How to Sign Up:
Sign up NOW or pre-register by February 23rd to participate
Contact Jessica DuBois 503-222-6151 Jessica DuBois
Can't make it? Take your community to Salem:
Organize 5-10 friends, coworkers or family to lobby at the capitol
Meet with legislators, write personal notes and distribute
materials about BRO legislative priorities.
Training and support from BRO provided.
Rights Oregon. DAY OF ACTION will bring 1000 Oregonians from around
the state to Salem to lobby for:
Omnibus nondiscrimination legislation that prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender
identity in employment, housing, public accommodation, public
assistance and education.
Add gender identity to Oregon's bias crime laws, which currently
include sexual orientation.
Create relationship rights in Oregon for same sex couples that
extend the privileges and responsibilities of marriage.
How We'll Do it:
priorities
Details:
March 3, 2005, 9AM to 5:30PM
First time citizen lobbyists encouraged to attend.
Carpools and shuttles make the day accessible to all statewide.
How to Sign Up:
Sign up NOW or pre-register by February 23rd to participate
Contact Jessica DuBois 503-222-6151 Jessica DuBois
Can't make it? Take your community to Salem:
materials about BRO legislative priorities.
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