Kate Brown

LGBTQ rights could get a big boost from Democratic wins in governor races

But there's more at stake than stopping GOP-led religious liberty and anti-trans bathroom bills.

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These female LGBTQ candidates are the real gamechangers in the midterm election

The road to equity and equality for LGBTQ women will run through these female candidates in 2018.

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LGBTQ candidates made a strong showing in yesterday’s primaries

The blue wave will have a lavender tinge to it as LGBTQ candidates advance to the fall elections.

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Oregon governor forgives boy who stole pen & hazelnut

A fourth grader stole a few things on a trip to the state Capitol, but it's all OK now.

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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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The 10 biggest bisexual stories of 2016

What were your favorite bi+ stories of the year?

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Are U.S. voters electing fewer and fewer LGBTQ candidates?

Four states —Delaware, Hawaii, South Dakota, and West Virginia — lost their only LGBTQ state legislator. There are now 14 states without any out state lawmakers.

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President Barack Obama endorses bisexual Oregon Gov. Kate Brown

The President released a video endorsement of the openly bisexual governor Thursday, highlighting her accomplishments in the less than two years she's held the office.

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Oregon lawmakers vote to assist gay veterans apply for change in discharge status

If Gov. Kate Brown signs off on the bills approved Monday, Oregon would be the first state to hire a coordinator to help LGBT veterans upgrade a less-than-honorable discharge received because of their sexual orientation.

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Oregon governor signs bill banning conversion therapy for LGBT youth

The measure makes it illegal for social workers or licensed mental health professional to practice therapy treatments purporting to change the sexual orientation of children younger than 18.

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