30 Stories for 30 Years

Thirty years ago, Oregonians from all walks of life defeated Ballot Measure 9, known to history as “one of the most comprehensive – and harshest – antigay measures put to voters in American history.” (Oregon Historical Quarterly)

What can this epic battle for civil and human rights tell us about today’s fight for inclusive democracy? 

To mark the 30-year anniversary of this remarkable multi-year mobilization, we’re sharing 30 stories leading up to Election Day, 2022. Each month we’ll release a fresh batch of three stories.

Read on. Share widely. 

Be encouraged, be brave. Take action, take heart.

Latest Stories

25: Straight But Not Narrow

Measure 9 activates a huge cross-section of straight people.

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26: PFLAG

Measure 9 brings a boom to PFLAG membership.

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27: Business Allies

The business community evolves from hesitant to strongly supportive in part thanks to Measure 9.

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Coming next month….

28: Towards Movement-Building Campaigns

Story coming in October

29: The Lawsuit That Shuts Down the OCA

Story coming in October

30: Many Voices, One Message

Story coming in October

“We have to become a movement that understands the long arc of history. Learning from earlier struggles teaches us discipline and helps prevent the sin of despair. In a time where some seek to erase or deny our nation’s history, remembering the stories that are part of the movement for inclusive democracy is a powerful act of resistance and redemption.”  

~ Eric K. Ward