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Anti Gay Groups Fail to Combat Domestic Partnerships
Basic Rights Oregon
The Secretary of State's office has just reported that by the slenderest of margins - less than 1/2 of 1 percent, anti-gay groups have failed in their effort to force a public vote on Oregon's new domestic partnership law.
The fact that they were unable to meet even this extremely low signature threshold shows how out of step they are with Oregon values.
The message is clear: Oregonians believe that committed couples should have the legal recognition they need to take care of each other, especially in a crisis. Come January 1st, when our domestic partnership law goes into effect, that will be the reality in Oregon.
The Secretary of State's office is still counting signatures on the attempt to refer the new nondiscrimination law. And anti-gay groups have vowed to try again, using the initiative process to try to REPEAL the law. This would give them until next July 3rd to collect roughly 82,000 signatures.
Basic Rights Oregon is inviting supporters to a community meet to celebrate our new rights, learn what those rights provide, and help figure out what’s next for LGBT rights in Oregon. They will be joined by Senate Majority Leader Kate Brown, an attorney to answer questions about our new laws, and metro area supporters like you!
Know your rights. Plan to defend them. And let us know what you think Basic Rights Oregon's priorities should be over the coming months and years.
What: "Know Your BasicRights" with Basic Rights Oregon
Where: Metropolitan Community Church 2400 NE Broadway in Portland
When: Wednesday, October 17th 6:30 pm
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