Oregon
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Oregon bakers who wouldn’t make lesbian wedding cake post closure notice
Tuesday, October 4, 2016While the legal battle continues, Sweet Cakes by Melissa publicizes that it is out of business for good. -
Californian second in U.S. to have non-binary gender approved by court
Friday, September 30, 2016Keenan is the second person in the nation to receive such a designation, and was inspired by Jamie Shupe's June victory in Oregon. -
The brides spurned by Sweet Cakes by Melissa break their silence
Wednesday, September 7, 2016"We’ve decided to speak out for one primary reason: We don’t want any person or family to go what we’ve gone through." -
Oregon lesbian couple opens up about the pain of the Sweet Cakes case
Sunday, July 3, 2016The Oregon lesbian couple whose discrimination case sparked a national debate about religious freedom and LGBTQ equality, read from the hate mail they continue to receive. -
Landmark Oregon ruling recognizing nonbinary identity stalls at DMV
Thursday, June 23, 2016Experts and officials say the June 10 ruling appears to be the first legal recognition of non-binary gender identity in the United States. -
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Sanders wins Oregon, battles Clinton in Kentucky
Wednesday, May 18, 2016Clinton ended the night with a commanding lead of 279 pledged delegates over Sanders and a dominant advantage among party officials known as superdelegates. -
Panel recommends removing judge who refused to perform same-sex marriages
Tuesday, January 26, 2016Last year, Vance Day came under scrutiny for refusing to perform same-sex marriages based on his religious beliefs. -
Antigay bakery owners finally pay $135,000 in state-ordered damages
Monday, December 28, 2015The Bureau of Labor and Industries says Aaron Klein, co-owner of the Portland-area bakery, dropped off a check Monday for $136,927.07. -
Hearing underway for judge who wouldn’t perform gay weddings
Monday, November 9, 2015Judge Vance Day is also accused of hanging a portrait of Adolf Hitler in his courthouse and threatening a youth-sports referee, among other offenses.
