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Out Oregon Rep. asks colleagues to support gay rights

Oregon Rep. Tina Kotek, the legislature’s only openly gay member, testified alongside her partner yesterday as the State House took up a Senate-passed measure that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Dallas mayoral candidate running strong

Dallas City Councilman Ed Oakley , who could become the first openly gay mayor of one of the largest U.S. cities, is among the race's front runners.  

Legislature hears testimony on identity theft bills

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Washington Legislature passes domestic partner bill

Today the Washington State Legislature passed a bill creating domestic partnerships for same-sex couples.  The legislation, which was sponsored by Victory endorsee Sen. Ed Murray, marks "a really important first step in providing some first protections for same-sex couples and their families," according to Rep. Jamie Pedersen, another Victory-endorsed official.

Jarrett Barrios helps repeal law banning out-of-state same-sex marriage

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