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Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) Reintroduce LGBTQ Equality Act

Andy Towle February 18, 2021 Leave a Comment

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Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) has reintroduced the Equality Act. The U.S House passed the bill in 2019 in a 236-173 vote. The bill will be formally … [Read more...] about Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) Reintroduce LGBTQ Equality Act

Topics: towleroad More Posts About: David Cicilline, Equality Act, Jeff Merkley, Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi

Senator Jeff Merkley: The Trump ‘Pee Tape’ or ‘Something Close to That’ is Real – WATCH

Andy Towle July 16, 2018 Leave a Comment

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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

Topics: Politics, towleroad More Posts About: Daily Resist, Donald Trump, Jeff Merkley, Russia, Vladimir Putin

Betsy DeVos Affirms Again That She’s Fine with Letting Schools Discriminate Against LGBTQ Students: WATCH

Andy Towle June 6, 2017 Leave a Comment

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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

Topics: Politics, towleroad More Posts About: Betsy DeVos, Daily Resist, Donald Trump, education, Jeff Merkley

Sweeping LGBT Civil Rights Bill To Hit Congress Thursday, But It Isn’t Going Anywhere

John Wright July 21, 2015 Leave a Comment

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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

Topics: Uncategorized More Posts About: congress, David Cicilline, discrimination, Jeff Merkley, LGBT Rights

Chad Griffin Grilled on Whether HRC Would Support LGBT Civil Rights Bill With Broader Religious Exemption

Andy Towle December 11, 2014

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

Topics: News More Posts About: Chad Griffin, Human Rights Campaign, Human Rights Campaign, Jeff Merkley, News

Senator Jeff Merkley Says He’ll Lead Efforts to Pass Comprehensive LGBT Civil Rights Bill Next Session

Andy Towle December 10, 2014

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

Topics: News More Posts About: Jeff Merkley, News

GOP Senate Candidate From Oregon To Run Pro-Marriage Equality Ad: VIDEO

Joseph Ehrman-Dupre September 10, 2014

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

Topics: News More Posts About: gay marriage, Gay Media, gay rights, Jeff Merkley, News, Oregon, Oregon, Republican Party, Republican Party, video


Senate Resolution Will Call on International Olympic Committee to Denounce Russian Anti-Gay Law

Andy Towle August 2, 2013

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

Topics: News More Posts About: Jeff Merkley, News, olympics, Russia, Russia, Sochi Olympics

Jeff Merkley In Talks With Key Republicans to Support ENDA

Steve Pep April 27, 2013

Michelangelo Signorile writes in the Huffington Post:Pointing to the dramatically-changed political climate on marriage equality and LGBT issues, … [Read more...] about Jeff Merkley In Talks With Key Republicans to Support ENDA

Topics: News More Posts About: ENDA, ENDA, Jeff Merkley, News

Watch: Trans Retired U.S. Army Col. Diane Schroer on ENDA

Andy Towle November 6, 2009

Although there were no transgender witnesses at yesterday's ENDA hearings, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) made sure transgender voices were heard. … [Read more...] about Watch: Trans Retired U.S. Army Col. Diane Schroer on ENDA

Topics: News, Trans Rights More Posts About: discrimination, ENDA, ENDA, Jeff Merkley, News, Transgender

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