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LGBTQ candidates made a strong showing in yesterday’s primaries
Wednesday, May 16, 2018The blue wave will have a lavender tinge to it as LGBTQ candidates advance to the fall elections. -
Oregon governor forgives boy who stole pen & hazelnut
Saturday, May 20, 2017A fourth grader stole a few things on a trip to the state Capitol, but it's all OK now. -
Bisexual Gov. Kate Brown leads Oregon lawmakers in fight against Trump
Friday, February 3, 2017Gov. 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. -
The 10 biggest bisexual stories of 2016
Friday, December 30, 2016What were your favorite bi+ stories of the year? -
Are U.S. voters electing fewer and fewer LGBTQ candidates?
Friday, November 11, 2016Four states —Delaware, Hawaii, South Dakota, and West Virginia — lost their only LGBTQ state legislator. There are now 14 states without any out state lawmakers. -
President Barack Obama endorses bisexual Oregon Gov. Kate Brown
Saturday, October 22, 2016The 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. -
Oregon lawmakers vote to assist gay veterans apply for change in discharge status
Wednesday, July 8, 2015If 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. -
Oregon governor signs bill banning conversion therapy for LGBT youth
Tuesday, May 19, 2015The 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. -
Kate Brown takes office in Oregon, first openly bisexual U.S. governor
Wednesday, February 18, 2015Kate Brown has stepped in as Oregon's governor following an influence-peddling scandal that prompted the resignation of her predecessor, fellow Democrat John Kitzhaber. Brown was sworn in during a Wednesday ceremony at the state Capitol. Brown,… -
Bisexual community hopeful as one of their own becomes a governor
Saturday, February 14, 2015"LGBT" has become a household term amid sweeping advances for gay rights, and yet the "B'' sometimes seems like an awkward fit. But the sudden advent of America's first openly bisexual governor may provide a chance…
