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Oregon state rep flips from Republican to Democrat, citing gay son

Cyrus Javadi has left the Republican Party, saying it's full of "leaders who’d rather go viral than go fix the roads."

Oregon foster mother Jessica Bates alongside judge wooden gavel on LGBTQIA progress pride rainbow flag background

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Anti-LGBTQ+ mom in Oregon wins right to potentially adopt LGBTQ+ kids

Jessica Bates said she would not let her kids dress how they want, nor take them to the doctor for gender dysphoria treatment.

ERO deportation officers shown from behind wearing enforcement gear from the Baltimore MD office

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ICE frees transgender asylum seeker from detention after Oregon court order

A federal judge ruled that the government violated her rights.

University of Oregon Hayward Field location OSAA Track and Field State Championships

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Transgender girl gets booed by crowd and bullied after winning track race at Oregon state championship

Anti-trans spectators booed as the sophomore crossed the finish line in the 200-meter race first, then later as she received her gold medal.

SUS Magazine Queer kiss cover Sisters Coffee Flagship Store Oregon

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A small-town cafe said it would use a queer magazine as 'kindling.' The community hit back

The publisher of SUS magazine and several community members are speaking out after a hateful incident at a Sisters Coffee Company cafe.

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Oregon’s newest Republican lawmaker says LGBTQ+ support is akin to child abuse

Dwayne Yunker, the newest member of Oregon's House of Representatives, said he isn’t afraid to be called a "Christian Nationalist" or "homophonic" (sic).

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Federal judge blocks RFK Jr. from limiting care for trans youth

Oregon Marriage Law Gets Its Day in Court, Without NOM

Oregon's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage will be challenged in federal court today in Eugene, without any legal representative arguing in its favor.

PHOTOS: We're Getting Married in Oregon

A U.S. District Court judge ruled Monday that Oregon same-sex couples have the right to marry. So couples quickly decided to make it official.

75 Photos of Mostly Bearded, All Beautiful Men by Dan Ostergren

This Portland, Ore., photographer specializes in dreamy portraits of spectacular guys.

Federal immigration agents shoot two more people, this time in Oregon

The conditions of those who were shot are unknown.

Federal judge rules in favor of public schools in 16 states that refused to comply with Trump's trans ban

The judge will block the Trump administration's attempt to restrict funding for sex education from schools that teach it in an inclusive way.

Oregon state rep flips from Republican to Democrat, citing gay son

Cyrus Javadi has left the Republican Party, saying it's full of "leaders who’d rather go viral than go fix the roads."

Anti-LGBTQ+ mom in Oregon wins right to potentially adopt LGBTQ+ kids

Jessica Bates said she would not let her kids dress how they want, nor take them to the doctor for gender dysphoria treatment.

ICE frees transgender asylum seeker from detention after Oregon court order

A federal judge ruled that the government violated her rights.

Oregon swears in first LGBTQ+ treasurer, Dr. Elizabeth Steiner

The former state senator says she intends to help families save for their futures and the future of their children.

Transgender girl gets booed by crowd and bullied after winning track race at Oregon state championship

Anti-trans spectators booed as the sophomore crossed the finish line in the 200-meter race first, then later as she received her gold medal.

Pattie Gonia takes drag and fierceness to Capitol Hill to voice environmental concerns

The performer and environmental activist led a rally and march in Washington, D.C., and met with key lawmakers to push for enhanced protections for mature and old-growth forests.

Oregon’s newest Republican lawmaker says LGBTQ+ support is akin to child abuse

Dwayne Yunker, the newest member of Oregon's House of Representatives, said he isn’t afraid to be called a "Christian Nationalist" or "homophonic" (sic).

Oregon Trans Inmate Alleges Abuse by Guards in Violation of Court Order

She said she was subjected to a body-cavity search by a male officer, among other humiliations.

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Oregon

Oregon's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage will be challenged in federal court today in Eugene, without any legal representative arguing in its favor.

A U.S. District Court judge ruled Monday that Oregon same-sex couples have the right to marry. So couples quickly decided to make it official.

This Portland, Ore., photographer specializes in dreamy portraits of spectacular guys.

The conditions of those who were shot are unknown.

The judge will block the Trump administration's attempt to restrict funding for sex education from schools that teach it in an inclusive way.

Cyrus Javadi has left the Republican Party, saying it's full of "leaders who’d rather go viral than go fix the roads."

Jessica Bates said she would not let her kids dress how they want, nor take them to the doctor for gender dysphoria treatment.

A federal judge ruled that the government violated her rights.

The former state senator says she intends to help families save for their futures and the future of their children.

Anti-trans spectators booed as the sophomore crossed the finish line in the 200-meter race first, then later as she received her gold medal.

The performer and environmental activist led a rally and march in Washington, D.C., and met with key lawmakers to push for enhanced protections for mature and old-growth forests.

The publisher of SUS magazine and several community members are speaking out after a hateful incident at a Sisters Coffee Company cafe.

Dwayne Yunker, the newest member of Oregon's House of Representatives, said he isn’t afraid to be called a "Christian Nationalist" or "homophonic" (sic).

She said she was subjected to a body-cavity search by a male officer, among other humiliations.