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.
January 07 2025 7:37 PM
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Oregon
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.
May 22 2024 2:33 PM
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.
April 22 2024 8:23 AM
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.
February 02 2024 5:00 PM
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).
February 01 2024 7:00 AM
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.
December 18 2023 4:06 PM
Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced for Homophobic Attack on Naked Cyclists
The pipe-wielding man attacked the group of naked cyclists believing them to be part of a Pride month event.
November 29 2023 3:30 PM
Election Offices Targeted with Fentanyl-Laced Letters and Pride Flags
Suspicious letters containing fentanyl were sent to multiple states’ election offices, and the inclusion of the Progress Pride Flag raises questions about the sender’s motives.
November 11 2023 11:23 AM
Oregon Man Sentenced for Terror Spree Targeting LGBTQ+ People in Idaho
Matthew Alan Lehigh used his to car to attack people he perceived to be LGBTQ+.
November 03 2023 1:43 PM
Two Queer Youths File Suit Alleging Harassment and Abuse While in Oregon Custody
The suit alleges Oregon authorities turned a blind eye to anti-LGBTQ+ abuse by other youths and sometimes joined in the abuse.
November 01 2023 3:53 PM
How 3 Openly Queer Governors Are Fighting For Progressive Causes
Amidst a tense national political landscape, Govs. Polis, Healey, and Kotek champion LGBTQ+ rights, exemplifying state-led progressiveness.
October 03 2023 4:14 PM
15 Wondrous and Dynamic Photos from the World's Longest Drag Show
This drag-a-thon was one for the books. Literally.
August 11 2023 5:41 PM
Oregon Medical Clinic Received Bomb Threat After Libs of TikTok Spotlight
The clinic was highlighted a day before a bomb threat was made.
August 10 2023 2:30 PM
Rep. Bonamici: LGBTQ+ Seniors and Youth Most Imperiled by GOP
The Oregon congresswoman and vice chair of the House Equality Caucus details how she's protecting these vulnerable groups.
July 28 2023 2:49 PM
Oregon Man Stabbed to Death for Defending LGBTQ+ Friend; Arrest Made
Colin M. Smith is remembered as “one of the good ones.”
July 14 2023 10:26 AM
Portland Drag-a-Thon Sets World Record for Longest Drag Show
The event took a stand for an art form under attack and raised money for the Trevor Project.
July 13 2023 6:04 PM
Portland Will Name City Square for Legendary Drag Queen Darcelle XV
The move to honor the late performer demonstrates the Oregon city's commitment to inclusion and the LGBTQ+ community, city leaders say.
July 12 2023 2:15 PM
Proud Boys Members & Neo-Nazi Group Fight, Threaten Each Other
A far-right extremist street gang started fighting with a group of neo-Nazis.
July 05 2023 4:01 PM
Oregon Antigay Bakers' Case to Be Reviewed in Light of Supreme Court Ruling
So it begins: The Supreme Court orders a review of the discrimination finding against Aaron and Melissa Klein, who turned away a lesbian couple.
July 03 2023 5:17 PM
Kamala Harris Makes Historic Visit to Stonewall Inn, Vows to Fight Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate
As one of Harris’s many firsts, she is now the first sitting Vice President of the United States to visit the famed queer space.
June 27 2023 11:35 AM