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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.

Oregon Elects Lesbian Tina Kotek as Governor

Kotek and Maura Healey of Massachusetts will be the nation's first out lesbian governors.

Op-ed: Separate or Together?

Yes, we pay together. And sleep together.

Teen Taken Off Life Support After Suicide Attempt

Fifteen-year-old Jadin Bell was taken off life support over the weekend.

Sale and Return: Top 5 Cities for Shopping

Snap up a bargain in these perfectly priced cities.

Rev. Karen Oliveto

Defying Doctrine, Methodists Elect Lesbian Bishop

Rev. Karen Oliveto, a lesbian, becomes the first openly LGBT bishop in the United Methodist Church.

Yes, Conversion Therapy Is Fraud, Rules N.J. Court

Telling gay people they can be turned straight is fraud under New Jersey law, a jury determined. The Jewish group must now pay $72,400 in damages to its former clients.

Central Oregon celebrates Winter Pride with skiing, comedy, drag, and more

Out Central Oregon's Winter PrideFest promises many good times.

Out Oregon Governor Nominee Tina Kotek: Let's Not Take Right-Wing Turn

Kotek, who could be one of the nation's first lesbian governors, is stressing the differences between herself and Republican Christine Drazan.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown: Won't Send Guard Troops to Mexico Border

The governor says Trump's plan to militarize the border is wrongheaded and a distraction.

Fox News Host: Chick-fil-A Is 'Official Chicken of Jesus'

In addition to opposing medically necessary treatment for transgender kids, Todd Starnes also clarified that Chick-fil-A is 'the official chicken of Jesus.'

Wash. Native American Tribe Recognizes Marriage Equality

The Colville Tribal Council voted Thursday to recognize same-sex marriages among members of its tribe.

Portland Sees Green

Business travelers fall for the City of Roses' quirky charms.

How Once-Moderate Bush Got Hijacked by the Religious Right

Our October 1992 cover story explores how George H.W. Bush -- desperate to be reelected -- formed an unholy alliance that haunts us still. 

Lesbian Jamie McLeod-Skinner Wins Congressional Primary in Oregon

McLeod-Skinner, who beat a seven-term incumbent in the Democratic primary, would be the first out member of Oregon's congressional delegation.

School Pulls Campers After Complaints Over Nonbinary Cabin Counselors

Some students were reportedly left in tears over the decision.

Ted Cruz uses unauthorized images of cisgender students in anti-transgender attack ads

“It is alarming that your campaign would have produced/distributed/promoted this ad with false information, especially with minor children involved,” a school official wrote in an email to the Republican senator’s campaign.

Did Your School Make The List of Top LGBT Colleges?

Campus Pride's annual index of LGBT-friendly colleges and universities has expanded this year to show the improvements of more schools across the country.

Billboard Promoting 'Ex-Gay' Conversion Therapy Appears in Texas

The signage was paid for by the group Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays.

Alaskan Tribe Newest to Welcome Marriage Equality

A major Alaskan tribal organization just welcomed marriage equality into its laws -- but they aren't alone.

Op-ed: Maine Report Lifts Veil on NOM’s Illegal Fundraising Scheme

The National Organization for Marriage has been losing at the ballot box, in courthouses, and in public opinion, but now the group's shady practices provide another hurdle.