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News (USA)
Out Gov. Kate Brown commutes the sentences of all 17 of Oregon’s death row inmates
“I have long believed that justice is not advanced by taking a life, and the state should not be in the business of executing people.”
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Election 2022
Out lesbian Tina Kotek wins election as Oregon governor
Kotek was the longest-serving House speaker in Oregon history and used her position to secure greater LGBTQ rights.
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Politics
Tina Kotek is a strong advocate for LGBTQ rights in Oregon
“I promise to always use my voice and my power in Oregon to stand up and defend and advance LGBTQ+ rights,” Tina Kotek said.
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Election 2022
Maura Healey wins primary & could become the country’s first out lesbian governor
Healey is the second lesbian this election cycle to earn a party nomination for governor.
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Election 2022
Tina Kotek just got one huge step closer to becoming the nation’s first out lesbian governor
Tina Kotek is running to succeed out bi Gov. Kate Brown.
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Politics
These 5 trailblazing LGBTQ politicians are running to make history in 2022
Dozens of LGBTQ candidates are already slated to run for both state and federal offices, but here are five who could break through the rainbow ceiling and make queer history.
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Politics
Oregon’s Tina Kotek could be the country’s first out lesbian governor
“It’s an honor and frankly a privilege to be a trailblazer in this regard,” Tina Kotek said.
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News (USA)
Oregon lawmakers prepare to protect LGBTQ people, women from Trump
The proposed law would ban interference in terminating a pregnancy, and would ensure full reproductive health care coverage, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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News (USA)
Ore. governor, AG hail marriage ruling; reaction from supporters, opponents
PORTLAND, Ore. — Both supporters and opponents of marriage equality spoke out Monday about a federal judge’s ruling striking down Oregon’s ban on same-sex marriage. Both the Governor and the Attorney General supported the ruling, and the state previously declined to defend the ban in court.
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News (USA)
Kotek sworn in as nation’s first open lesbian to lead a legislative chamber
Oregon state Rep. Tina Kotek was sworn in on Monday as her state’s Speaker of the House, becoming the first open lesbian to lead a legislative chamber in the United States. Kotek, a third term lawmaker from North Portland who took the oath of office with her partner, Aimee Wilson, by her side, called the historic occasion “humbling.”
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News (USA)
Democrats’ victory in Oregon House clears path for openly lesbian Speaker
SALEM, Ore. — After fiercely contested races around the state, Democrats are poised to take over Oregon’s House of Representatives with a 34-26 majority, clearing the path for the ascension of openly lesbian House Democratic Leader Tina Kotek to the Speaker’s chair.