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ICE detained a trans migrant at her asylum hearing. Her lawyers still can't contact her

Attorneys for a transgender woman say they still haven't been able to contact her after she was arrested during her asylum hearing.

Oregon's LGBT Organization Could Be a Model for the Nation

The codirectors of Basic Rights Oregon believe their post-marriage agenda could be a template for other groups.

Oregon Launches Marriage Equality Ballot Initiative

Oregon United for Marriage today announced its intent to put marriage equality legislation before Oregon voters in 2014.

Oregon Plaintiffs Lose Appeal to Overturn Antimarriage Amendment

The Oregon court of appeals rejected arguments to overturn a 2004 ballot measure that amended the state's constitution to exclude gays and lesbians from marriage.

Marriage Backers Win This Round in Fight Over Oregon Ballot Languge

Opponents of marriage equality had sought to muddy the language that voters will see in 2014.

Gays, allies mobilize to protect Oregon laws

A group that has fought antigay initiatives in two states by publicizing petition-signers' names this week extended its efforts to Oregon, where two recently passed LGBT civil rights laws are under attack.

Oregon Is First in Nation to Approve Third Gender for State IDs

Oregon authorities OK'd the move after courts recognized some residents' nonbinary gender identity.

Oregon Lawmakers Move to Undo Domestic Partnerships

Two Oregon state senators have filed an initiative to repeal the state's domestic-partnership law.

Good News For Low-Income Trans Oregonians

Following in the footsteps of California, Vermont, and Washington, D.C., Oregon will begin offering transition-related care to transgender residents as part of the state's Medicaid program.

Partnership and antidiscrimination bills move through Oregon legislature

The Oregon house on Tuesday approved two pro-gay measures--a domestic-partnership bill for same-sex couples and an antidiscrimination bill--which will now go to the Oregon senate for a vote.

Oregon to Ban 'Ex-Gay' Therapy for Minors

The Oregon Senate today followed the House in passing a bill banning the practice, which Gov. Kate Brown is expected to sign into law.

Video Featuring Gay Couple of 42 Years Will Melt Your Heart

After spending more than four decades in love together, Ed and Warren are hoping marriage equality will soon come to their home state of Oregon.

Oregon Eases Birth Certificate Changes for Trans People

A bill signed into law by Gov. Kate Brown today will make the process simpler, cheaper, and more private.