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Jeff Merkley

  • Political Party: Democrat
  • Birth date: 10/24/56
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  • Senators call for the federal government to apologize for past anti-LGBTQ policies
    Politics

    Senators call for the federal government to apologize for past anti-LGBTQ policies

    The resolution acknowledges that at least 100,000 people and their families fell victim to anti-LGBTQ discrimination and prejudice practiced by the federal government.

    Sunday, June 20, 2021
  • Susan Collins demands bigger religious exemptions for her to support the Equality Act again
    Politics

    Susan Collins demands bigger religious exemptions for her to support the Equality Act again

    Ten Republicans have to support the landmark LGBTQ legislation for it to pass. Her objections could tank the bill.

    Friday, March 12, 2021
  • Donald Trump appoints the first gay person to a Cabinet-level position
    Politics

    Donald Trump appoints the first gay person to a Cabinet-level position

    Richard Grenell is known for defending Mike Pence as a “godly… follower of Christ” and harassing women online, but now he’s an LGBTQ first.

    Thursday, February 20, 2020
  • Senate Democrats introduce a bill to fight LGBTQ human rights abuses
    Politics

    Senate Democrats introduce a bill to fight LGBTQ human rights abuses

    The bill is a rebuke of Donald Trump’s attempts to roll back LGBTQ human rights in international law.

    Wednesday, December 11, 2019
  • Congressional Democrats introduce the Equality Act. Could it finally pass?
    Politics

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

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

    Wednesday, March 13, 2019
  • Watch Betsy DeVos refuse to protect LGBTQ students from discrimination again
    News (USA)

    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.

    Wednesday, June 7, 2017
  • 241 members of Congress just announced their support for full LGBT equality
    News (USA)

    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.”

    Tuesday, May 2, 2017
  • One lone Senator has been talking for over 13 hours to stop Gorsuch nomination
    News (USA)

    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.

    Wednesday, April 5, 2017
  • Top Senate Democrats will filibuster Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
    News (USA)

    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.

    Thursday, March 23, 2017
  • Bisexual Gov. Kate Brown leads Oregon lawmakers in fight against Trump
    News (USA)

    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.

    Friday, February 3, 2017
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