The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) recently distributed a list of resources for LGBTQIA2S+ youth that includes materials from organizations led by activists with provocative online presences, according to a review of publicly available information.
The June 5 email from OHA aimed to connect young people with services promoting "mental health, safety, belonging, and wellbeing." Among the recommended groups was Rogue Trans, a Southern Oregon organization focused on gender-diverse communities. Its executive director, Maeve Woulfe, has shared personal posts about gender affirmation surgery and transgender advocacy on social media platforms.
Groups Under Scrutiny for Radical Ties
Rainbow Youth, another listed resource, is associated with an individual known as "Moss Lobos," who uses they/them pronouns and has been photographed in a cat fursuit displaying a sign stating "all cats are gay." This persona appears linked to Kris Lobos, who is involved with the organization's work supporting LGBTQIA+ youth as young as 12.
The OHA's recommendations also included TransPonder and the Marie Equi Center, both of which have staff or board members advocating for intersectional social justice causes beyond gender identity. TransPonder's board member Ariadne Wolf has written about fat liberation in Jewish communities, while Marie Equi Center director Katie Cox describes her work as "radical advocacy" on LinkedIn.
These groups provide services ranging from gender-affirming care referrals to peer support programs. Rogue Trans maintains a directory of medical providers offering gender-related procedures, while Rainbow Youth hosts in-person meetings and distributes books on queer themes.
State Agency Under Broader Scrutiny
The OHA's actions align with patterns observed in other Oregon public agencies. Multnomah County, which includes Portland, uses a points-based system prioritizing BIPOC households and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals for homeless resources. Meanwhile, Portland city officials have allocated millions for race-based programs while exploring investigations into Israel-related issues, according to previous reports.
None of the organizations nor the OHA responded to requests for comment before publication. This development occurs as state agencies face increasing examination over their partnerships with advocacy groups.