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Still Marching: Terry Bean Reflects on the Evolution—and Urgency—of LGBTQ+ Civil Rights
Oregon, US, 27th May 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, At 75 years old, Terry Bean remains a defining figure in the American LGBTQ+ civil rights movement. With more than five decades of organizing, fundraising, and advocacy behind him, Bean has witnessed extraordinary changes—from the days when coming out could cost you your livelihood, to the election of openly gay leaders to the U.S. Congress. And yet, as he reflects on the past, he warns the work is not over. In fact, he says, it’s more urgent than ever.
“I’ve been doing this for decades,” Bean says, seated in his Portland home filled with memorabilia from a life spent in struggle and celebration. “And even now, in 2025, we are still marching. That tells you something. We may have come far, but we haven’t arrived.”
A Front-Row Seat to History
Terry Bean’s name is etched into the foundation of the LGBTQ+ political movement. A fifth-generation Oregonian, his journey began not in politics, but in protest—demonstrating against the Vietnam War as a student at the University of Oregon. There, his political consciousness sharpened, and his desire to challenge injustice crystallized.
In the 1980s, as America turned a blind eye to the AIDS crisis and LGBTQ+ people were demonized in political discourse, Bean took action. He co-founded the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) in 1980, now the largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization in the country. Its mission: to ensure that the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans were protected at the highest levels of government.
“That wasn’t just a political decision,” Bean explains. “It was about survival. We had no voice in Washington. None. HRC was about saying we won’t be ignored anymore.”
But for Bean, building organizations was only the beginning.
Turning Advocacy into Political Power
Bean’s vision extended beyond visibility—he believed that equality would never be fully realized unless LGBTQ+ people held political power. In 1991, he co-founded the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, the first national organization dedicated to electing openly LGBTQ+ candidates to public office. The idea was radical at the time. Today, it is a pillar of LGBTQ+ political success.
Thanks in part to the Victory Fund’s early efforts—and Bean’s strategic fundraising—leaders like Senator Tammy Baldwin, Representative Ritchie Torres, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg rose to national prominence. Their elections didn’t just change the headlines; they changed policy.
“When we run for office, we don’t just put faces on the movement,” Bean says. “We bring lived experience to policy-making. That’s how you get real change.”
The Fight at Home: Defeating Measure 9
While his national impact is undisputed, Bean’s most emotional—and defining—fight may have happened in his own backyard. In 1992, Oregon voters faced Measure 9, a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would have declared homosexuality “abnormal, wrong, unnatural and perverse.” The measure would have banned public schools from discussing homosexuality in a positive light and allowed state agencies to discriminate based on sexual orientation.
Bean recognized the existential threat this posed and sprang into action. He led the fundraising efforts, raising over $1 million to defeat the measure—a massive amount at the time for an LGBTQ+ campaign.
“That campaign was about more than a ballot measure,” Bean says. “It was about our right to exist with dignity.”
The campaign successfully defeated Measure 9 and sent a resounding message to the nation: LGBTQ+ people would not sit quietly while their rights were stripped away. It also laid the groundwork for Oregon’s transformation into a progressive stronghold for LGBTQ+ rights—a legacy Bean still takes pride in.
Recognition, Reflection, and the Work Ahead
In 2008, Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski declared August 23 “Terry Bean Equality Day” in honor of Bean’s decades of activism. Yet Bean remains humble about such accolades. His focus, he insists, isn’t on legacy—it’s on urgency.
“Of course, I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished,” he says. “But I’ve lived long enough to know that nothing is guaranteed. The moment we stop fighting is the moment we begin losing.”
Bean points to the growing wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the United States. Over the past two years alone, more than 500 bills targeting LGBTQ+ individuals—especially transgender youth—have been introduced in state legislatures.
“These aren’t symbolic attacks,” he says. “These are real policies that endanger lives, block access to healthcare, and stoke hatred. It’s as serious as anything we’ve ever faced.”
Advice for the Next Generation
Having seen progress won and threatened again, Bean has become a mentor to younger activists. His advice? Stay informed, stay engaged, and never forget your history.
“There’s a tendency to think the fight started the day you showed up,” Bean says with a smile. “But you’re part of something bigger—something that started before you and will go on after you. Respect that history, build on it, and never take a single right for granted.”
Bean stresses the importance of activism that extends beyond social media. “Posting is not organizing,” he says. “Change happens when people vote, protest, donate, run for office, and show up—even when it’s hard.”
The Importance of Intersectionality
In recent years, Bean has also focused more on intersectional activism, emphasizing that LGBTQ+ rights cannot be separated from racial, economic, and gender justice. He’s quick to point out that LGBTQ+ people of color, transgender individuals, and those living in poverty often face the harshest discrimination and the least support.
“If your activism isn’t lifting up the most vulnerable among us, then it’s incomplete,” he says. “Equality must be for everyone—or it’s not equality at all.”
He encourages LGBTQ+ organizations to reflect on their own power dynamics, representation, and outreach, ensuring that the movement is truly inclusive.
A Call to Action in 2025
As America enters another presidential election season, Bean sees a pivotal moment for the LGBTQ+ movement. The visibility won over the last few decades now demands accountability—from elected officials, corporate allies, and the community itself.
“We’ve got seats at the table now,” he says. “The question is: what are we doing with them?”
Bean urges continued investment in LGBTQ+ political campaigns, grassroots organizing, and legal advocacy, noting that each plays a role in shaping the future.
“We can’t afford to sit this out—not any of it. We must stay loud, stay organized, and stay committed,” he adds.
Still Marching at 76
At an age when many are stepping back, Terry Bean remains engaged, determined, and hopeful. He continues to support causes close to his heart, mentor new leaders, and speak out when justice demands it.
“There’s no retirement from equality,” he says. “I’ll stop marching when there’s no more need to march—and we’re not there yet.”
For Terry Bean, activism is not a chapter of life—it is life. And as long as injustice exists, so will his voice.
About Terry Bean
Terry Bean is a pioneering LGBTQ+ civil rights advocate, strategist, and philanthropist. He co-founded the Human Rights Campaign and the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, and played a pivotal role in defeating Oregon’s Measure 9. A lifelong Oregonian, he remains an active voice in political advocacy and LGBTQ+ organizing. In 2008, he was honored with “Terry Bean Equality Day” by the Governor of Oregon. Today, at 75, Bean continues to work on behalf of equality, justice, and inclusion for all.
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Sunhome, a leading global solar solution provider of integrated home solar and storage systems, took a significant step to elevate its profile in the British market with a successful exhibition at Solar & Storage Live in Birmingham, happening from 23rd September to 25th September.
BIRMINGHAM, England, 10th Oct. Sunhome, a leading global solar solution provider of integrated home solar and storage systems, took a significant step to elevate its profile in the British market with a successful exhibition at Solar & Storage Live in Birmingham, happening from 23rd September to 25th September.
This event served as a platform to unveil Sunhome’s full suite of residential solar solutions designed for UK households, highlighting the company’s game-changing one-stop-shop strategy.
In the UK, many homeowners face fragmented energy solutions — systems built from components supplied by different manufacturers often result in inconsistent quality, complicated installation, and unclear after-sales responsibilities. Sunhome’s newly introduced one-stop residential solar solution directly addresses these challenges. This integrated system combines high-efficiency solar panels, inverters (3kW–6kW), and batteries (5kWh–20kWh), along with heating integration. By offering a fully unified system from a single brand, Sunhome redefines the residential solar experience—ensuring reliability, simplified installation, and seamless after-sales support for every household.
Placing safety at the forefront, the Sunhome Smart Energy System is equipped with 24-hour monitoring of key electrical parameters, including leakage and overload protection. Its three-level defense system—early warning, threshold alerts, and protective shutdown—provides comprehensive real-time protection. Furthermore, the system’s precise arc detection and ultra-fast disconnection capabilities exceed industry safety standards, establishing a new benchmark for home energy protection.
Beyond the product showcase, a key highlight was the demonstration of Sunhome’s proprietary AI-powered modelling software, iSolarRoof, which leverages Google Maps to perform remote roof assessments and generate customized system designs. This innovation reinforces Sunhome’s commitment to technology-driven solutions and positions the company as a leader in delivering accurate, transparent, and tailored energy plans for homeowners.
Looking ahead, Sunhome also showcased its balcony photovoltaic storage system—a forward-thinking solution designed to serve the flat-dwelling market once UK regulations permit. This move highlights the company’s proactive approach and vision as an industry innovator.
About Sunhome
Founded in 2013, Sunhome has established itself as a leading global technology brand dedicated to transforming residential energy. Through over a decade of innovation and its proprietary full-stack technology, Sunhome is committed to delivering integrated solutions that make a seamless, intelligent, and sustainable energy future accessible to families worldwide.
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James Jara New Book Empowers CTOs and HR Leaders to Build High-Performing Remote Teams Across Latin America
Technology strategist James Jara’s new book, Nearshoring Staff Augmentation in Latin America, reveals how companies can tap into Latin America’s skilled tech talent to build scalable remote teams, reduce costs, and drive innovation through trust-based partnerships across Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Costa Rica.
James Jara’s new book, Nearshoring Staff Augmentation in Latin America
As global businesses search for new ways to scale efficiently and attract top-tier talent, James Jara’s new book, Nearshoring Staff Augmentation in Latin America, arrives as a timely roadmap for technology executives, HR leaders, and founders rethinking their global strategy.
The book explores how the rapid digital transformation of Latin America has positioned the region as one of the world’s most strategic talent hubs. Through real-world experience and data-driven analysis, Jara outlines how companies can reduce costs, expand capacity, and maintain product quality through nearshoring — without sacrificing cultural alignment or operational control.
Drawing from more than a decade leading software ventures across LATAM, Jara details how nearshoring staff augmentation works in practice — from evaluating partner countries like Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, and Costa Rica, to establishing effective cross-border workflows. He explains how organizations can blend agility with structure, mitigate timezone challenges, and create distributed teams that perform at Silicon Valley standards.
“We’re witnessing a massive shift in how and where innovation happens,” says James Jara. “Latin America has the skills, energy, and proximity to become the natural extension of the world’s top tech companies. This book gives leaders the playbook to make that transformation a reality.”
Beyond the technical frameworks, Nearshoring Staff Augmentation in Latin America explores the human side of collaboration — emphasizing trust, cultural synergy, and long-term sustainability over short-term outsourcing tactics. Jara encourages executives to see nearshoring not just as a cost-saving model, but as an opportunity to unlock innovation through relationships built on shared values and vision.
The book positions Latin America as a vital player in the future of global technology, driven by a new generation of bilingual engineers, designers, and innovators ready to operate at global scale.
Nearshoring Staff Augmentation in Latin America: Unlocking Market Opportunities for Businesses and Startups is available worldwide in paperback and ebook formats. Readers can learn more at James Jara Nearshoring Staff Augmentation in Latin America or purchase it directly on Amazon Nearshoring Staff Augmentation in Latin America Book.
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James Jara is a technology entrepreneur and nearshoring strategist with over 15 years of experience building distributed software teams across Latin America. He is the founder of multiple ventures in tech, staffing, and AI, and is known for helping global companies scale efficiently by leveraging top-tier LATAM talent.
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Dream California Getaway Names Bestselling Author & Fighting Entrepreneur Tony Deoleo Official Spokesperson Unveils Menifee Luxury Retreat
Menifee, California — October 2025 — Dream California Getaway Vacation Homes & Luxury Corporate Rentals, an international luxury lifestyle brand with operations across the United States, the Caribbean, and Asia, proudly announces Tony Deoleo, bestselling author and globally recognized as “The Fighting Entrepreneur,” as its official spokesperson.
This powerful partnership coincides with the unveiling of Dream California Getaway’s newest luxury retreat — a breathtaking architectural masterpiece nestled in the scenic hills of Menifee, California. Blending modern California elegance with resort-style serenity, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence delivers a private escape designed to inspire, rejuvenate, and captivate.
“This Menifee retreat isn’t just a property — it’s a statement,” said Tony Deoleo. “Every detail reflects the spirit of Dream California Getaway: bold, elegant, and internationally connected. It’s about living beautifully, dreaming bigger, and redefining what luxury truly means.”
The Menifee Luxury Retreat welcomes guests into a world of refined sophistication, featuring custom finishes, designer furnishings, and a seamless connection between indoor comfort and outdoor tranquility. From golden sunset evenings beneath the California sky, every moment embodies the Dream California Getaway promise — luxury with soul.
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With growing operations spanning California, the Caribbean, and Asia, Dream California Getaway Vacation Homes & Luxury Corporate Rentals continues to set a global standard for upscale travel and executive living. Each residence is meticulously curated to deliver comfort, class, and connection — whether for a film production stay, an executive relocation, or a month-long escape in paradise.
About Tony Deoleo
Tony Deoleo, bestselling author and famously known as “The Fighting Entrepreneur,” is an international business strategist and motivational leader celebrated for his relentless energy, bold vision, and global influence. His appointment as spokesperson for Dream California Getaway unites two powerhouses of inspiration — one redefining success, the other redefining luxury.
About Dream California Getaway Vacation Homes & Luxury Corporate Rentals
Dream California Getaway is a premier international luxury brand specializing in high-end vacation homes and executive corporate rentals. With active operations throughout the USA, Caribbean, and Asia, the company is committed to delivering world-class hospitality through modern design, personalized comfort, and unforgettable experiences. Whether for business, film, or leisure, Dream California Getaway transforms every stay into a world of elegance and inspiration.
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