Greetings, With the national spotlight shining on women in politics, there couldn't be a better time to
introduce two champions for equality who are campaigning right here in Oregon: Senator Kate Brown, who is running to become Oregon's
Secretary of State, and Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy. Both candidates are seasoned leaders who have been strong supporters of equality
for all Oregonians. Senator Kate Brown has been a tireless champion for equality in the Oregon legislature for more than 16 years,
and she played a critical leadership role in passing Oregon's domestic partnership and anti-discrimination laws. As Secretary of State,
Kate Brown will ensure that in Oregon, every vote is counted - and she will be the highest ranking out LGBT statewide official in the
country. Here's what Kate Brown had to say when the Basic Rights Equality PAC offered its endorsement this spring:
Click here for more information about Senator Kate Brown
Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy has been a supporter of and volunteer with Basic Rights Oregon since its inception.
Kitty is the only candidate in her race for re-election who signed a pledge to publicly oppose right-wing efforts to
repeal Oregon's domestic partnership and anti-discrimination laws. In contrast, her opponent, Bush supporter Jim Torrey,
blocked an effort to protect Eugene residents against discrimination based on gender identity. While he has tried hard to obscure his right-wing history,
Torrey's views have not evolved over time. At a candidate forum this year, Torrey took a page directly from the right-wing's playbook: equating
transgender Oregonians with child molesters. Unfortunately, Torrey is backed by big money and this election could be decided by a couple hundred votes.
Click here for more information about Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy
The Basic Rights Equality PAC is proud to offer its endorsement and to provide support to the Brown and Piercy campaigns.
You can help ensure that we are able to continue to help elect strong, pro-equality women to state and local offices in Oregon by contributing
to the PAC. Click here to donate today! Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we announce our endorsements
for the legislature and a slew of statewide ballot measures.
In solidarity, Thomas Wheatley
Organizing Director
Basic Rights Oregon
