Jeff Merkley

Congressional Democrats introduce the Equality Act. Could it finally pass?

The bill would provide sweeping civil rights protections for LGBTQ people across the country.

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Watch Betsy DeVos refuse to protect LGBTQ students from discrimination again

It has become clear, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos really doesn't like being asked about discrimination.

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241 members of Congress just announced their support for full LGBT equality

"In most states, you can get married on Saturday, post your wedding photos on Facebook on Sunday, and get fired from your job or kicked out of your apartment on Monday.”

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One lone Senator has been talking for over 13 hours to stop Gorsuch nomination

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley started talking Tuesday evening and was still going more than 13 hours later.

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Top Senate Democrats will filibuster Trump’s Supreme Court nominee

Senate Minority Leader Chuch Schumer said he will oppose the confirmation of Neil Gorsuch, and Republicans might change Senate rules to get Gorsuch confirmed.

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Bisexual Gov. Kate Brown leads Oregon lawmakers in fight against Trump

Gov. Kate Brown — the first out U.S. governor — is helping build a legal wall to shield Oregon from President Trump's actions on immigration and other civil rights issues.

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Merkley announces plans for legislation with broad LGBT protections

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley announced plans to introduce a broad measure aimed at preventing discrimination against LGBT Americans.

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Ore. governor, AG hail marriage ruling; reaction from supporters, opponents

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Both supporters and opponents of marriage equality spoke out Monday about a federal judge's ruling striking down Oregon's ban on same-sex marriage. Both the Governor and the Attorney General supported the ruling, and…

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Lawmakers call on Obama to sign executive order protecting LGBT workers

WASHINGTON -- Nearly 200 Congressional lawmakers on Tuesday sent a letter to President Obama Tuesday calling for an Executive Order banning contractors from receiving federal government contracts unless they have a policy prohibiting discrimination based on…

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U.S. Senators express concern over Russia’s anti-gay laws, Olympic safety

WASHINGTON -- At least two U.S. Senators are speaking out over growing concerns of Russia's anti-gay laws, and how enforcement of those laws would affect athletes and spectators attending the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi,…

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