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We are celebrating the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris — as well as a pro-repro health majority in the U.S. Senate — and we are ready to work toward a world where every Oregonian has full control of their bodies, their rights, their democracy and their futures.
We've all had dates that go terribly, hilariously awry. Every year since 2010, PPAO has invited Oregon's sharpest storytellers to pour their hearts out for a good cause — and our 2021 edition will be available online, so you can join the fun no matter where you live! After hearing these personal stories, you'll leave either feeling grateful for your current relationship — or with the realization that being single isn't so bad after all!
Here is this year's talented lineup:
- HOST: Kisha Jarrett, writer/filmmaker (Scout) and storyteller (2017 The Moth GrandSLAM winner, Back Fence PDX)
- Neeraj Srinivasan, standup comic (2015 Portland's Funniest Person Finalist)
- Julia Ramos, standup comic (Minority Retort, All Jane Comedy Festival)
- Becky Braunstein, standup comic (Unprotected Sets on EPIX, Trinkets on Netflix, Bridgetown Comedy Festival)
- Chris Williams, improviser (Broke Gravy), storyteller (Front Porch Sessions) and podcaster (Are We Still Friends?)
- Reba Sparrow, executive producer of The Mystery Box Show, story coach, voiceover artist and model
- Lori Ferraro, actor/sketch comedy writer/performer (Mortified, HuffPost, Drawn to the '80s, Lori Works from Home)
- Trystan Reese, trans parent and storyteller
- Roey Thorpe, social justice consultant
See you February 10th!
WHAT: 12th annual It's Not Me, It's You: Stories from the Dark Side of Dating
WHEN: 6-8pm Wednesday, February 10th
WHERE: Online. We will share streaming instructions with all ticket holders the day before the event.
COST: $25 available here
Jun142021
Tix on Sale for 2021 Courageous Voice Breakfast with Nikema Williams!Since 2011, the Courageous Voice Breakfast has celebrated brave leaders who speak truth in the face of hostility. Now more than ever, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon believes it's crucial to harness our collective power and amplify our stories.
At a critical moment when Roe v. Wade is at grave risk, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon is committed to keeping Oregon on the frontlines of reproductive freedom and ensuring that we remain a haven state for access to safe ...
May142021
Calling for Accountability: Representative Nearman Must Resign or Be Expelled from the Legislature In January, surveillance video was released that revealed State Representative Mike Nearman literally opening the door for violent rioters to attack the Oregon State Capitol while it was closed for a special session to deal with the COVID crisis. Immediately after, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon (PPAO) joined with other community organizations, unions and local lawmakers to call for Nearman to be removed from office if he failed to resign.
On April 30, the Marion County District Attorney charged Nearman ...
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Aug132019
Share Your Story!Oregon is the leading state for reproductive health and rights. We have fought hard to get the best reproductive health laws on the books, and now we need your help enforcing them! Personal stories are a powerful tool that can be used to win the hearts and minds of decision-makers, and are critical when advocating to maintain or even expand access to the vital health services that Planned Parenthood provides.
