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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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Kate Brown takes office in Oregon, first openly bisexual U.S. governor
Kate 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, formerly the secretary of state, becomes the first openly bisexual governor in the nation.
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Bisexual community hopeful as one of their own becomes a governor
“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 to ease the awkwardness and broaden understanding of the bisexual community.
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Kitzhaber steps down; Oregon to have first openly bisexual U.S. governor
The resignation of Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber has thrown a spotlight on the next in line to succeed him: Kate Brown, the 54-year-old openly bisexual secretary of state who has long been thought to have her eye on Oregon’s top elected position.