Jul 14 2012
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Election 2012, News, Politics, The Advocate

President Obama Event July 24th – Lunch at the Portland Art Museum

President Barack Obama will visit Portland on Tuesday, July 24th. Two events will give the chance for Portland supporters to contribute to the reelection of the President. The main event is lunch with the President at the Portland Art Museum. The other event is an intimate brunch limited to 25 people. Voting for the President is important but in an election year where a sitting... Read more »
May 18 2012
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Terry Bean in the News Following Obama Gay Marriage Endorsement

Terry Bean, leader in the Human Rights movement, passionate LGBT rights advocate, and life-long Democrat has been a major fund raiser for party candidates both nationally and locally in Oregon including President Barack Obama, Oregon Governor Barbara Roberts and President Bill Clinton.
May 04 2012
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Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch 2011: Terry Bean & Vic Basile

Victory Fund founding members,Terry Bean and Vic Basile spoke at the 2011 Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch celebrating 20 years of success growing the number of openly LGBT leaders in elected office across America. Terry Bean ended with this quote by Cesar Chavez, “Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot uneducate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the... Read more »
Apr 22 2012
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2011 Victory Fund 20 Year Anniversary

Terry Bean Remembers the Victory Fund’s Foundation from Winning Mark on Vimeo. In March 2011, the Victory Fund celebrated 20 years of electing LGBT candidates. On the anniversary the founding pioneers including Terry Bean and Vic Basile and a new generation of LGBT advocates gathered together in Washington, D.C. to celebrate. David Mixner’s post Victory Fund Celebrates 20 Years Of Electing LGBT Candidates tells the... Read more »
Apr 18 2012
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Terry Bean at ACLU 2012 Fundrasier – Oregonian Scene and Heard Article

ACLU OF OREGON FOUNDATION The ACLU of Oregon Foundation’s annual “Liberty Dinner” brought 350 people to the Portland Hilton & Executive Tower on March 10. Featured speaker was Dan Savage, known for creating the “It Gets Better” project on YouTube. Fred Neal was event chairman. Doris Ennis was honored with the Charles F. Hinkle Award for Distinguished Service in recognition of her 38 years of... Read more »
Jan 30 2012
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Terry Bean…His Story of the Road to Equality

This blog is a dedicated journal of my brother-in-law Terry Bean’s amazing life as a Gay Rights Pioneer and Humanitarian. Someday, someone is going to write a book about this amazing man’s life. In the mean time, I want to share his story in an interactive format that includes videos and photos. I invite you to follow the journey with me…. Sue Surdam Bean