Oregon Faith Report News Note:
Basic Rights Oregon [5] has started a TV ad campaign across Oregon. The ad (see video below) shows various same-sex and mixed couples giving personal testimonies about the meaning of marriage and marriage equality. The ads began July 19th and will run for several weeks. The Oregonian reports [6] that the ads will run in the Coos, Clatsop and Washington counties, Jackson, Douglas and Lane County areas followed by a 50,000 brochure mailing.
A 2012 ballot measure on same-sex marriage is being planned.