Basic Rights Oregon Employee Directory
Political OrganizationsOregon, United States11-50 Employees
Basic Rights Oregon is a political nonprofit organization focused on advancing LGBTQ equality in Oregon. As a state-based advocacy group, it works to shift public opinion and achieve policy victories that protect and expand rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Oregonians. The organization operates within the political landscape of Oregon by maintaining a 501(c)(4) entity alongside a 501(c)(3) education fund and affiliated PACs, enabling both public education and political engagement. Based in Portland, Oregon, the group has a history dating back to 1996, formed in response to anti-LGBTQ ballot measures and to create proactive policy pathways, including nondiscrimination protections, domestic partnership recognition, and other LGBTQ-affirming policies. With a staff and organizational structure that supports broad, inclusive advocacy, Basic Rights Oregon positions itself as a leading progressive force in the state’s civil rights movement. A recent collaboration noted in local media highlights ongoing community engagement, such as partnerships that align with Pride Month activities.