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That Time A Bisexual Governor Talked About Her Sexuality at Commencement 

That Time A Bisexual Governor Talked About Her Sexuality at Commencement 

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The uncharacteristically personal graduation speech by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown was aimed at helping the graduates understand the importance of being true to themselves. 

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