Lesbian Candidates Elected Governor in Massachusetts and Oregon!
Maura Healey of Massachusetts and Tina Kotek of Oregon made history this week as the first two out lesbians elected…
Transgender Teen’s Transition Covered in A Three-Part Story
An Oregon local paper, the Oregonian, is covering the female-to-male transition of a transgender teen, Jay. “About A Boy,” the three-part…
Oregon Governor Ensures the Rights of all Transgender People in Signing HB 2673
Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed into law House Bill (HB) 2673 — legislation that streamlines the process for transgender people to…
Oregon Elects First Openly LGBT Governor
For the first time in US history, an openly LGBT governor has been elected. The landmark election saw Kate Brown…
‘Stop Mailing Us Dildos’ Militamen Take Stand Against Sex Toy-Filled Mail
Battling cold temperatures, lack of “snacks,” and pressure from the federal government, the militiamen who are protesting land rights by…
Oregon Passes Gay-Conversion Therapy Ban, Governor Expected to Sign into Law
The Oregon State Senate passed HB 2307 a new bill that will prevent medical practitioners from performing the mentally and physically damaging…
Oregon: Nation’s First Openly Bisexual Governor Sworn In
The nation’s first openly bisexual governor has officially been sworn in. Liberal Democrat Kate Brown has replaced the now-disgraced governor…
Gay Travel: Portland, Oregon’s The Heathman Hotel’s Stephen R. Galvan
Stephen R. Galvan was no hospitality-industry rookie when he moved to Portland, Oregon to join the historic Heathman Hotel (1001…
Exploring the Cuisine of the Pacific Northwest
It’s a good thing the Pacific Northwest’s cities are so bike-friendly—what better way to work off all the calories from…
US Supreme Court Denies National Organization for Marriage’s Request to Block Oregon’s Gay Marriage Law
The United States Supreme Court has refused to block gay and lesbian marriages in Oregon while a federal appeals court…
Federal Judge Overturns Gay Marriage Ban in Oregon
As of this afternoon, Federal Judge Michael McShane overturned Oregon’s constitutional ban on gay and lesbian marriage. “Because Oregon’s marriage…
36 Companies Including Nike, Starbucks, and Intel Support Gay Marriage in Oregon
More than 36 companies, including Nike, Starbucks, and Intel, have lent their voices to support marriage equality in Oregon. The…
Oregon Will Vote on Gay Marriage in 2014
With 116,284 signatures, Oregon’s marriage-equality advocates gathered enough signatures to qualify for a vote to legalize gay and lesbian marriage…
Nike Announces PAC to Fund Gay Marriage Initiative in Oregon
Nike endorses gay marriage in Oregon, and they’re proving it by donating $280,000 through a political action committee to support…
Oregon Honors Gay Marriages from Everywhere But Oregon
The state of Oregon just became a little more hospitable to gay couples who have legally exchanged vows. Yesterday, a…
Columbia Sportswear Speaks Up for Gay Marriage in Oregon
A popular sportswear company has pledged support for a proposed ballot initiative to legalize gay marriage in Oregon. Columbia Sportswear…
First Military Gay Spouse Buried in National Cemetery
The first same-sex spouse of a military member will be buried in a national cemetery. Nancy Lynchild, the spouse of Lt.…
Portland, Oregon Police Create an “It Gets Better” Video
The decision by the Portland Police to create an “It Gets Better” video has proved to be an enormous success…