Oregon
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Now, this Oregon Judge refuses to perform same-sex marriages
Friday, September 4, 2015Judge Vance Day has told his staff to send same-sex couples elsewhere due to his religious beliefs. -
Prosecutors: Charges against activist likely to be dropped
Saturday, August 29, 2015Child sex-abuse charges against prominent gay rights activist Terry Bean will likely be dismissed, since the alleged victim is unlikely to show up for trial. -
Teen in Terry Bean sex abuse case has gone into hiding
Thursday, August 6, 2015Charges could be dismissed if he doesn't testify. -
Gay baker blames LGBTQ community for Sweet Cakes by Melissa scandal
Tuesday, July 21, 2015Gay baker calls the gay community "stupid" and "Nazis." -
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 bakery ordered to pay $135K for discriminating against same-sex couple
Thursday, July 2, 2015The damages are for emotional suffering caused by Sweet Cakes by Melissa, which two years ago refused to bake a wedding cake for Laurel and Rachel Bowman-Cryer. -
Oregon: New policy in Eugene schools helps transgender students
Monday, May 25, 2015Schools in Eugene, Ore., will now be required to accommodate transgender and gender non-conforming students thanks to a policy unanimously passed by the Eugene School Board. -
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. -
Oregon state Senate approves bill banning conversion therapy on LGBT youth
Thursday, May 7, 2015If signed into law, Oregon would become the fourth jurisdiction — behind California, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia — to pass such legislation -
Judge proposes Oregon bakery pay $135,000 to lesbian couple
Friday, April 24, 2015An administrative law judge proposes that the owners of an Oregon bakery pay $135,000 to a lesbian couple refused service more than two years ago.
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