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Oregon Equality March! THIS COMING SATURDAY 24th

This march has been fully permitted by the City of Portland. It will begin at the North Park Blocks, wind through Burnside, Broadway, Madison, and on over to Terry Shrunk Plaza where we will hold a rally and speakout!



At noon on October 24th, 2009, Portlanders will gather downtown to march, in solidarity, with Washington DC and the rest of the nation for full LGBTQI equality!
Election after election our rights continue to be voted away. Gays continue to be booted from the military. Bashing and harrassment continues to go unabated for our gay youth in schools. Workplace discrimination continues to force some in our community to have to lie about their sexual orientation on the job or face possible harrassment, even termination. Equal Protection Under the Law continues to not apply to members of the LGBTQI community, and in large part, across our nation.


As we do recognize the marriage victories in ME, IA, CT, MA, VT, and NH, we need to build on that momentum and ensure full equality across this entire nation.


We believe that the time is NOW to break down the walls of hate and discrimination in this country. NOW is the time begin a massive, well-organized Equal Rights Movement! So, tell your friends and family, and join us downtown on October 24th at 12pm!

 http://percoalition.org/