Oregon: Gender Transition Capital, Best of the Best

BEST of the BEST!! July 14, 2023

OREGON: GENDER TRANSITION CAPITAL

Longest Drag Show Ever!
PORTLAND, Ore. — The City Council on Thursday unanimously approved the renaming of O'Bryant Square to Darcelle XV Plaza, located at Southwest Harvey Milk Street and Park Avenue.

The change honors the life and legacy of Walter Cole, who dazzled people on stage for five decades as Darcelle.

“By renaming O’Bryant Square to Darcelle Plaza, we send a resounding message of support and recognition to the LGBTQI+ community, reminding them that they are valued, and they are cherished members of our Portland family,” said City Commissioner Dan Ryan.

Darcelle was the oldest working drag queen until her death this March at the age of 92.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The bill that sparked the longest Oregon Senate walkout in state history were quietly signed by Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday, officials say.

The governor’s office confirmed HB 2002  – was signed into law and will receive a ceremonial signing at a later date.

Provides Dangerous Gender Affirming Counseling and Treatments Without Parents’ Knowledge or Consent at Taxpayer Expense!

The law guarantees Oregonians ages 15 or older can access reproductive health care, including abortion. It also allows people of the same age to access care without parental permission in some cases and protects healthcare providers from out-of-state investigations and legal action.

The bill also backs more gender-affirming procedures in insurance coverage — including facial feminization surgery and hair removal treatments — and implements a fine of up to $6,250 and a prison sentence of up to 364 days for anyone who interferes with health care facilities.

•          Eliminates any age of consent requirements for Gender-affirming treatment and procedures.
 •          Requires written permission from a child of any age for a parent to know what health services—including Gender-affirming treatment—are provided by a health care provider.
•          Pharmacists will be authorized to provide Gender-Affirming Treatment medications without regard to the age of the patient.
•          By mandating insurance coverage and protecting doctors, this bill sets Oregon up to provide treatments to patients from other states. 

Republicans returned to the Senate floor June 15 after a multi-week walkout that stalled dozens of bills and left at least nine Repub