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On November 4, 2009 Portland's Human Rights Campaign, in conjunction with Portland Monthly, gathered to watch the election results at Aura. I admit that I entered Aura that night with cautious optimism. Everywhere I went, people said, "We are going to win!" However, I remember the 2000 election going to bed and thinking we won only to wake up and find out we didn't. At, Aura this November 4th, things were very festive. Our MC, Poison Waters, kept things lively during the station breaks; even with all that energy, every time a prediction was made the room went silent in anticipation. I know everyone had a great time and guess what? We Won!

Not only do we now have the first African-American President, we also expanded the number of fair-minded, equality-supporting members of Congress. In Oregon, for the first time in 40 years, a an incumbent Senator was beaten. Plus 1 for equality! In the nearby town of Silverton, residents have elected the first ever openly transgender mayor in the United States.

The struggle is not over yet. We have a lot of work still to do to pass legislation, to educate our friends and neighbors on our issues, and to work more closely with our allies, and it won't all get done in one year. I believe that we are on the right track and with perserverance we will achieve full equality for all our citizens.

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HRC members and volunteers are out in force to reach out to voters across the country, and Portland is no exception. The election is only a few days away and we must each do our part. Talk to your neighbors, co-workers, family and friends and make sure they excercise their right to vote. This is our Year To Win and we each must do our part to achieve success!

Before Election Day:

• Remind your friends to vote with a little help from HRC!
  
• Volunteer!
  Candidates who see you working for them will know that they need to work for you; just head over to the campaign office of a candidate you support. Whether you have a day, an afternoon, or an hour, it will make all the difference in the world. Don't forget to wear your HRC gear so they know their LGBT consitiuents are behind them.

• Pledge to vote!

 

On November 4th, Election Day:

 

• VOTE!
  
• Then make sure your friends, family, and co-workers do the same. Offer to take them with you if they need a ride.
• Learn about voting in OR.
• Find your local polling place!
• Read more about the candidates and issues that HRC supports.

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Join us! This could be you!

Would you like to help us achieve our goal of an America where all LGBT people are ensured of basic equal rights, where we can be open, honest and safe at work and in the community? Then send an e-mail of interest to pdxhrc@gmail.com.

The Portland Steering Committee is looking for fair minded individuals to fill the following positions: Read More »

• Publicity Co-chair- Have an interest in marketing and a creative eye? We would love to have you!
• Political Co-chair- Work with our allies here in Oregon and in DC to create opportunities for HRC members and supporters voice's to be heard.
• Membership and Events Co-chair- Help coordinate some of the most fun events of the year with all the fabulous people that make it all happen!
• Corporate Sponsorship liaison- Work with our local businesses here in Oregon to provide them with the opportunity to show their support of LGBT equality.
• Community Outreach Co-chair- We work for the rights of all members of the LGBTQQA community. Help us find ways to better serve and support everyone.
• Federal Club Co-chair- Work with our local leaders here in Portland to put on events and energize a key group of committed HRC supporters.

• Volunteer Coordinator - Work with other Steering Committee members to find and manage volunteers needed for events. If you like helping people find their niche to get involved, this is for you!

• Administrator - Work with other Steering Committee members on our road map, and calendar. If you are organized this is for you!