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After the Election: The Landscape of Transgender Rights in Oregon

Join representatives from Basic Rights Oregon, ACLU of Oregon, and PFLAG Portland for a virtual panel discussion about post-election issues specifically impacting the transgender community in Oregon. Our panelists will be discussing our state’s current protections for LGBTQ+ individuals—with an emphasis on youth—surrounding healthcare, education, and navigating public spaces. 

Listen in as we create a foundation of hope, together. 

Our Panelists: 

Eri Andriola (they/them), Litigation Manager, American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon (ACLU-OR) Eri will be discussing legal issues impacting the trans community. 

Seth Johnstone (he/him), Transgender Justice Program Manager, Basic Rights Oregon (BRO) Seth will be discussing state-level issues and protections for trans people. 

Dr. Kara Connelly (she/her), Pediatric Endocrinologist and Jess Guerriero (they/them), Pediatric Social Worker Kara and Jess will be discussing issues surrounding gender-affirming healthcare for young people. 

Our panel moderator is Hayes Young (they/them), Program Director for the TransActive Gender Project. 

ASL interpretation will be provided by Sabrina Cardinale.

Have a question for our panelists? Email: karenkpflag@gmail.com

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For privacy reasons, audience members will not be visible, and the event will not be recorded.