A Voice for Equity

Governor Barbara Roberts has beenadvocating for equity since the first time she spoke up for her autistic son’seducational rights while attending a local school board meeting, This began hercareer as a public speaker, leading to her political work for more than fifty years. Over the years shehas been speaking out as a strong advocate for numerous causes; disabilityrights, women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, environmental concerns, death withdignity rights, equality and respect for all, and more.Today at 85 years old, Robertscontinues to speak publicly, passionately, a voice for equity, whether atkeynote speeches, commencement addresses, political rallies and endorsementsfor candidates and issues, leadership conferences, Ted X presentations, or anyother gathering rallying for fairness and insight.A Voice for Equity isa collection of twenty-two of Roberts’s compelling speeches that span her yearsin the political arena and as the 34th governor of Oregon. Hertopics include disability rights, women’s rights, voting rights, LGBTQ rights,children’s rights, death education and grieving, the spotted owl and a forestplan, protection of public lands, and more.Equity is Governor BarbaraRoberts’s life passion. She continues to be inspired to speak up and give avoice to fairness, equality, a level playing field, decency, and dignity. Asshe states so passionately in her author’s reflections: “I hope my passion comes through toyou, the reader. Please sense my urgency of message. Be open to making change.Be the voice.” Read more