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3/5/2007
Statesman Journal

Basic Rights group to stage Wednesday rally

Governor Ted Kulongoski will be the keynote speaker, while Christine Chavez, daughter of long-time civil rights leader Cesar Chavez, will be the special guest at a rally celebrating Oregon’s Day of Action Wednesday in Salem.

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2/27/2007
QPDX

Two pro-equality bills introduced in Legislature

Today, the Oregon Legislature introduced two historic bills that would enact basic fairness for GLBT Oregonians and their families. The legislation is based on the recommendations of The Governor's Task Force on Equality--a diverse committee of business, clergy and civil rights advocates from across Oregon.

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2/1/2007
Satya Magazine

All in the Family: The Satya Interview with Christine Chávez

Satya contributing writer, Christine Morrissey, joined Christine Chávezfor an afternoon quack about foie gras production, marriage, education equality and, of course, her grandfather’s untold legacy.

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11/30/2006
Whole Life Times

Gandhi Hits Hollwood

The war in Iraq marches on but Hollywood stopped for peace last Oct. 28 when Arun Gandhi, Mahatama Gandhi’s 70-year-old grandson, led the inaugural Parade for World Peace down Hollywood Boulevard.

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10/26/2006
Ventura County Reporter

Christine Chavez speaks in honor of her grandfather

Christine Chavez has made a lifetime commitment to public service by carrying on her grandfather's legacy.

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10/20/2006
Washington Blade

Latina activist headlines gay fundraiser

Being arrested as a toddler might sound unusual, but if your grandfather is social justice activist César Chávez, then it’s just part of growing up.

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