Dear ORPIB Member, Many in our community are under threat from the Trump Administration. Fortunately, in Oregon and Washington, we are somewhat more insulated, but we must remain vigilant. Your ORPIB Advocacy Committee is engaging with Oregon state legislators, including LGBTQ+ Caucus members, to support good bills and oppose bad bills. We are 100% volunteer-driven,…
Oregon Pride in Business (ORPIB) believes each member of our Q+ community deserves the chance to thrive and is committed to advocacy that supports social justice. Therefore, the ORPIB Board of Directors has endorsed the Equal Rights for All campaign, which aims to qualify and pass a constitutional measure (IP 33) on the 2026 ballot. IP 33…
At ORPIB, we believe business is a powerful vehicle for economic justice, creating opportunities for individuals to thrive as their authentic selves. We envision a government at all levels that respects bodily autonomy, champions LGBTQIA2S+ rights as fundamental human rights, and prioritizes inclusion over discrimination. With pride, we endorse Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for President…
The 2024 Legislative Session adjourned on Thursday, March 7. This email is to update you on bills from ORPIB’s bill tracker. Note: these represent a small subset of the 291 bills introduced this session. Both items from ORPIB’s call to action were enacted by SB 5701, the budget rebalance bill. Thanks to all who contacted…
Dear ORPIB Members, ORPIB is tracking the 2024 Oregon Legislative Session. We understand there are many bills that could affect you. We have highlighted a few: ORPIB Bill Tracker. Our work is volunteer-powered; to get involved, please email dan@orpib.com.
First, please know that we have been keeping an eye on some BAD…