Oregon

Methodist Minister Comes Out to His Congregation as Transgender

Andy Towle August 31, 2009

Reverend David Weekley of the Epworth United Methodist Church in southeast Portland, Oregon, took a big step on Sunday:"Just months after telling … [Read more...] about Methodist Minister Comes Out to His Congregation as Transgender

Andy Towle August 4, 2009

Silverton, Oregon's transgender mayor Stu Rasmussen was censured by the City Council 4-3 for wearing a mini-skirt while speaking to a group of … [Read more...] about Oregon Transgender Mayor Stu Rasmussen Censured for Mini-Skirt

Andy Towle July 30, 2009

Note: above photo for illustration purposes only, via Daily Mail.A lesbian couple attending a catfish derby in Huntington Oregon says the local Lions … [Read more...] about Lesbian Couple Encounters Discrimination at Oregon Catfish Derby

Andy Towle May 4, 2009

Singapore women's group AWARE votes out anti-gay fundamentalist leaders in dramatic seven hour stand-off. Background.Britain's former top cop … [Read more...] about News: Singapore, Sam Adams, Cubs, Matthew Mitcham, GI Joe

Andy Towle April 17, 2009

Details profiles Silverton, Oregon's transgender mayor Stu Rasmussen, who might be getting a reality show. Writer Kayleen Schaefer was there the … [Read more...] about The Deets on Stu Rasmussen’s Climb to Mayor

Andy Towle April 9, 2009

You may remember last November when Stu Rasmussen of Silverton, Oregon became the nation's first transgender mayor. A production team is now … [Read more...] about Oregon Trans Mayor Stu Rasmussen to Get Reality Show?

Andy Towle March 24, 2009

Samson Deal, 22, and Kevin Petterson, 22, two Seattle-area men who were taking a spring break weekend on the Oregon coast at Seaside, were beaten … [Read more...] about Gay Couple Beaten Unconscious in Hate Crime on Oregon Beach

Andy Towle March 6, 2009

Gay bashing reported by student at DePaul University: "I fell to the ground, and the person that kicked me said, 'I know who you are and I … [Read more...] about News: Aretha’s Hat, New York, James Franco, Endangered Species

Andy Towle March 5, 2009

An official complaint has been filed against Portland Mayor Sam Adams as a result of the revelations surrounding his relationship with former … [Read more...] about Portland Mayor Sam Adams Accused of Violating Election Laws

Andy Towle February 4, 2009

The Oregonian reports that Attorney General John Kroger has assembled a "veteran team" to investigate Portland mayor Sam Adams with regard to his … [Read more...] about Paper: Sam Adams Investigation ‘to Cast Wide Net’