John Kitzhaber on Civil Rights Former Democratic OR Governor

Endorsed by pro-GLBT Basic Rights Oregon's Equality PAC

Founded in 1996, BRO is the state's chief advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality.

Maintain affirmative action in colleges & state hiring

Kitzhaber indicates he supports the following principles concerning affirmative action:
• Q: Public employment ?
  A: Yes.
• Q: State contracting ?
  A: Yes.
• Q: College and university admissions ?
  A: Yes.

Recognize same-sex marriages

• Q: Do you believe that the Oregon government should include sexual orientation in Oregon's anti-discrimination laws?
  A: Yes.
• Q: Do you believe that the Oregon government should recognize same-sex marriages?
  A: Yes.

Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment.

In 1976 the National Governors Association expressed support for ratification and implementation of the Equal Rights Amendment, which would constitutionally guarantee full citizenship rights and opportunities for women. In 1982 the drive for ratification fell short, and efforts to initiate the amendatory process were taken.

The National Governors Association reaffirms its support for the principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment, i.e., that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on the basis of gender.