2012
Terry Bean and Dems Shine at Election Night Central at Portland …
Nov 9, 2012 … What an election night! As the votes were starting to be counted, Terry Bean called it on Facebook: WE ARE GOING TO WIN!!!!!!
PDX’s Will & Grace: Terry Bean & Governor Barbara Roberts at …
Nov 2, 2012 … Terry Bean, wearing his civil rights activist hat, accompanied best friend and former Oregon Governor Barbara Roberts to the 21st OGALLA …
HRC Federal Club New Members Welcome & Thank You Evening | Human Rights Campaign
HRC Blog | Oct 24, 2012…On the evening of Friday, October 19th, the HRC Federal Club held an event to welcome and thank its new membership…
Difference-maker Terry Bean weighs in on politics — and this …
Oct 17, 2012 … Terry Bean meets with President Obama just before the president’s … out battle for LGBTQ rights, there isn’t much Terry Bean hasn’t borne …
Gala in the Gardens of Sampson and Beasley – Bein’ Bean Terry Bean
Aug 18, 2012… Governor Barbara Roberts received a lifetime achievement award for her work in hospice, presented by her favorite “human-bean”, Terry Bean.
Rick, Sue and Terry Bean at the Obama Fundraiser PDX – Bein’ Bean
Jul 28, 2012 … The whole family attended Obama fundraiser PDX. Rick and I were especially proud when President Obama gave Terry Bean special thanks in…
Campaign Moneyball: Fundraising in the 2012 Presidential Race
The Skanner | Jul 24, 2012…President Obama visited Oregon Tuesday, on a fundraising trip to build his campaign war chest. A $500 donation won’t buy you face time with the president, but it will open the door to Oregon Convention Center…
Terry Bean to Present Hospsice Lifetime Achievement Award to …
Jul 19, 2012 … Sue and I just bought our tickets to attend The Hospice Foundation’s Garden Party on Saturday, July 28th. Terry Bean will present Governor …
Lunch with President Obama at the Portland Art Museum – Bein’ Bean
Jul 13,2012…President Obama is coming to Portland Oregon on Tuesday, July 24th. Have you been planning to contribute to the re-election of the President?…
Nancy Pelosi Reveals Dancing Secret from Barney Frank’s Wedding – The Daily Beast
The Daily Beast | Jul 10, 2012…Pelosi, amazed by the buzz the video created, revealed to the Daily Beast what was on her mind as her dance partner spun her around and nearly swept her off her feet…
Terry Bean Co-Best Man at Barney Frank Wedding – Bein’ Bean
Jul 8, 2012 … Bro-in-law, Terry Bean, was in the middle of history again when he stood up as best man for groom, Barney Frank. Barney became the first …
Terry Bean, Celebrities, LGBT Hollywood Power Players Attend …
Jun 16, 2012 … LA is where the beautiful people live and the LGBT Obama fundraiser Terry Bean attended at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel ( the “Pretty Woman” …
The 10-Year Engagement: President Obama has “evolved” to support gay marriage. Oregon isn’t there yet.
Willamette Week | May 5, 2012…Before President Barack Obama declared his support for same-sex marriage last week, he had been talking with Terry Bean about the issue for four years…
Terry Bean “Democratic Operative” on Obama Endorsement of Gay …
May 13, 2012 … Beck and Burns interview Terry Bean regarding his perspectives on President Obama’s endorsement of gay marriage and fundraising for …
Terry Bean – Presidential Hug for Governor Barbara Roberts – Bein …
Mar 12, 2012 … Nice surprise photo in my inbox today. President Obama greets Portland’s “Will and Grace” – Terry Bean and Governor Barbara Roberts while …
Terry Bean “Best Prom Date Ever” White House Correspondents …
Apr 29, 2012 … Ellie Schafer FaceBooked: “Terry Bean, best prom date ever!” The prom she is referring to is the White House Correspondents Dinner 2012.
Terry Bean Scene and Heard – Bein’ Bean
Apr 18, 2012 … Terry Bean is in the news again, “seen and heard” in an Oregonian article in their Scene and Heard section. Well at least seen, I had to take a …
Scene and Heard: $25000 raised to support and promote opera in …
Apr 7, 2012 … Barbara Roberts, Dan Savage, executive director David Fidanque and Terry Bean. ACLU OF OREGON FOUNDATION The ACLU of Oregon …
High-Dollar Dem Donors Talk With Obama, Celebrating LGBT Successes But Looking for More
Metro Weekly | February 10, 2012 … Tim Gill, one of the most significant funders in the LGBT movement and a host of the Thursday night, Feb. 9, fundraiser for President Obama’s re-election campaign…
Terry Bean Portland Oregon Oscar Party – And the Oscar Goes to…
Mar 4, 2012 … Terry welcomed the local A Listers for a red carpet gala event at his Portland home theater to celebrate the 80th Academy Awards Ceremony.
Terry Bean – Oregon ACLU 2012 Liberty Dinner – Bein’ Bean
Mar 11, 2012 … The ACLU 2012 Liberty Dinner was a wonderful event. Many of our favorite folks were there; Governor Barbara Roberts, Don Powell, and Bill …
Terry Bean “Star Sighting” at Obama Re-election Campaign …
Feb 10, 2012 … Terry Bean and Elizabeth Birch among the “star” Human Rights advocates at an Obama re-election campaign fund raiser interviewed by Metro …
Party On: Suzanne Bonamici Fundraiser at Terry Bean’s
Jan 9, 2012 … Power Duo: Gov. Barbara Roberts and Suzanne Bonamici. POLITICAL PARTY: President Obama’s best Portland buddy, Terry Bean …
2011
Terry Bean – Hands Across Hawthorne, A Success in Portland – Bein …
Jun 2, 2011 … Terry Bean participates in Hands Across Hawthorne Portland Oregon, supporting freedom for all to love whom they want and love without fear.
Terry Bean is Committed to Winning the Freedom to Marry
Nov 9, 2011 … Terry Bean Basic Rights Oregon is hearing from community leaders about the decision to extend the education campaign for marriage equality.
Terry Bean, Tipper Gore and POTUS – Bein’ Bean
Oct 3, 2011 … Nice surprise in my inbox today; Terry Bean, Tipper Gore and POTUS photos.
2010
Terry Bean Thanks all who helped fight against DADT – Bein’ Bean
Dec 22, 2010 … Terry Bean thanks all that helped fight against Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. Thanks for your hard work Terry. Bean has worked for years for this.
Terry Bean: Hang on Governor K…I’ll be with you in a sec – Bein’ Bean
Nov 24, 2010 … Nice of the future/former Governor of Oregon to wait patiently while my brother, Terry Bean finishes his chat.
Terry Bean and Surprise 2010 HRC Dinner Guest – Bein’ Bean
Oct 13, 2010 … Terry Bean and others applauded Ricky Martin when he appeared at this year’s HRC dinner as the surprise opening guest.
Happy Birthday Terry! – Bein’ Bean
Aug 24, 2010…We celebrated Terry’s birthday yesterday with wonderful friends, a gourmet dinner made by Bobby, delicious cake, and a sing-a-long with Thomas at the piano.
Stardar Report: Brunching With The Stars At HRC Gala
Byron Beck | Aug. 23, 2010…BRUNCH BUNCH: 300-plus gay and gay-friendly folks woke up at the break of dawn (okay, noon) on Sunday in support of the Human Rights Campaign and the Portland chapter’s first ever “Gala Brunch”…
HCR Gala 2010 – Bein’ Bean
Aug 23, 2010…The HRC Portland Gala Brunch was a wonderful event! Terry pleased to introduce special guest speaker, John Berry Director of US Office of Personnel Management, the highest ranking openly gay official …
Mix Masters: Two Cool Parties For My Politico Peeps
Byron Beck | Aug 10, 2010…POWER BRUNCH:The guy on the left is Portland developer Terry Bean. That other guy is President Obama. The picture was taken recently at The White House…
Remarks by the President at the Human Rights Campaign Dinner | Queer Rhetoric Project
Queer Rhetoric Project | May 20, 2010… To my great friend and supporter, Terry Bean, co-founder of HRC. (Applause.) Representative Patrick Kennedy…
2009
MILK – Bein’ Bean
Mar 16, 2009…This is moving back in time a bit, here is Terry and Governor Ted Kulongoski, with director Gus Van Sant at the San Fransisco MILK Premiere. Later Terry interviewed Gus at his home for Equality magazine…
Mr. Bean Goes to Washington – Bein’ Bean
Mar 15, 2009…Terry was in D.C. last week for a HRC Board of Directors meeting. In addition to his HRC duties he met with Senator Ron Wyden, dined with Senator Barney Frank, had breakfast with Senator Jeff Merkley …
Tell It Like It Is: Oregon’s Own Mr. Bean Gets a Shout Out From The Prez.
Byran Beck | Oct 14, 2009…To Joe Solmonese, who’s doing an outstanding job on behalf of HRC. (Applause.) To my great friend and supporter, Terry Bean, co-founder of HRC…
The Man Behind Milk | Human Rights Campaign
HRC | Jan. 22, 2009…On a recent crisp, sunny Friday afternoon in the West Hills neighborhood of Portland, Ore., director Gus Van Sant dropped by for lunch with the Human Rights Campaign’s Terry Bean. The two talked at length about “Milk,” Van Sant’s critically acclaimed film…
2008
Election 08 – Bein’ Bean
Dec 17, 2008…What year for politics. Terry was on the Obama finance committee and raised millions of dollars for the campaign. He was the founder of the LGBT for Obama blog, gave and attended numerous fundraisers, and went to the Democratic Convention…
Fighting Spirit Award Acceptance Speech – Bein’ Bean
Nov 22, 2008…Video – Basic Rights Oregon Honors Terry Bean. The amazing evening ended with the presentation of the 2007 BRO Fighting Spirit Award to Terry…
Fighting Spirit Award Tribute – Bein’ Bean
Nov 21, 2008…Basic Rights Oregon Honors Terry Bean. This video tribute to my much loved bro-in-law was shown at the dinner…
Fighting Spirit Award Intro – Bein’ Bean
Nov 20, 2008…Video – Terry was honored by Basic Rights Oregon for his his 35 years as a Gay Rights activist at the annual dinner, October 17, 2007. Governor Barbara Roberts and Rick had the pleasure of introducing their favorite “bean”…
No Way. No How. No McCain/Palin. | The Bilerico Project
Bilerico Project | Oct 09, 2008…A couple of days ago I wrote that gays won’t let their friends vote McCain and with less than four weeks before election day that message has taken on an increased urgency…
New Obama Website Targets Undecided LGBT Voters | Advocate.com
Advocate | Aug. 21, 2008… Senator Obama got a little help today from some LGBT friends who independently launched a new website designed to woo the approximately 15% of gay voters who …
Terry Bean speaking at 2008 HRC National Dinner – YouTube
Oct 8, 2008 … Terry Bean speaking at 2008 HRC National Dinner.
2007
Terry Bean: A Pioneer’s Dream Comes True – DavidMixner.com …
Jun 29, 2007 … Terry Bean is always one of those behind the scenes people you rarely hear about in American politics that gets more done than most elected …
2001
the murder of death with dignity
Willamette Week | Nov. 14, 2001…Last week, U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft momentarily turned his attention away from the search for terrorists, looked westward and quashed another threat to domestic tranquility: the Oregon voter…
Other News Links
That Duck Ring Tone Came From Oregon
Willamette Week: As you may have read by now, President Obama’s speech yesterday about gay rights got interrupted by a duck ring tone…
Terry Bean – Gay & Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest
Terry Bean. Terry Bean started his LGBT activism fighting a to defeat a 1971 antigay Eugene referendum. It was a great disappointment to Terry that we lost.
LGBT Political Action Committee | Gay Politics | Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund History – The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund
The Victory Fund: A brief history – The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund was created by advocates who believed democracy works best for LGBT Americans when our community is reflected in the political leadership at all levels of government…