In an interview with Buzzfeed editor Ben Smith, Senator Jeff Merkley said that "it's likely" that the Trump "pee tape", in which the president is … [Read more...] about Senator Jeff Merkley: The Trump ‘Pee Tape’ or ‘Something Close to That’ is Real – WATCH
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Betsy DeVos Affirms Again That She’s Fine with Letting Schools Discriminate Against LGBTQ Students: WATCH
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was grilled today by Senator Jeff Merkley and again, as she did before a House Appropriations subcommittee in May, … [Read more...] about Betsy DeVos Affirms Again That She’s Fine with Letting Schools Discriminate Against LGBTQ Students: WATCH
Sweeping LGBT Civil Rights Bill To Hit Congress Thursday, But It Isn’t Going Anywhere
Democrats in Congress plan to introduce a sweeping measure this week that would extend civil rights protections to LGBT Americans. The Equality Act … [Read more...] about Sweeping LGBT Civil Rights Bill To Hit Congress Thursday, But It Isn’t Going Anywhere
Chad Griffin Grilled on Whether HRC Would Support LGBT Civil Rights Bill With Broader Religious Exemption
Some additional follow-up from Chris Johnson at the Washington Blade regarding Senator Jeff Merkley's (D-OR) announcement Wednesday that he'll … [Read more...] about Chad Griffin Grilled on Whether HRC Would Support LGBT Civil Rights Bill With Broader Religious Exemption
Senator Jeff Merkley Says He’ll Lead Efforts to Pass Comprehensive LGBT Civil Rights Bill Next Session
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), said on Wednesday that he'll lead efforts in introducing a comprehensive LGBT civil rights bill in the next session … [Read more...] about Senator Jeff Merkley Says He’ll Lead Efforts to Pass Comprehensive LGBT Civil Rights Bill Next Session
GOP Senate Candidate From Oregon To Run Pro-Marriage Equality Ad: VIDEO
Monica Wehby (above left) is proving to be a rare bird in the GOP senate race. The Oregon candidate, battling against incumbent Jeff Merkley (D), is … [Read more...] about GOP Senate Candidate From Oregon To Run Pro-Marriage Equality Ad: VIDEO
Senate Resolution Will Call on International Olympic Committee to Denounce Russian Anti-Gay Law
Senator Jeff Merkley will introduce a Senate resolution urging the International Olympic Committee to denounce Russia's anti-gay laws and demand … [Read more...] about Senate Resolution Will Call on International Olympic Committee to Denounce Russian Anti-Gay Law
