Standing Up for Human and Civil Rights

Here’s The Next Major Fight For The LGBT Community

WASHINGTON — Same-sex couples can finally get married everywhere in the country, thanks to the Supreme Court’s long-awaited ruling last month. A couple can exchange rings, dance the night away and then post pictures of the event on Facebook. Just like any other couple. But then their boss could find

Merkley Statement on Nuclear Agreement with Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the announcement of a comprehensive nuclear deal with Iran: “Today’s announcement is a significant milestone in the effort to preclude Iran from pursuing a nuclear weapon. It is essential for the surety of the United States and for

Sen. Merkley’s Floor Statement on the 50th Anniversary of Selma

    Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I rise today on the 50th anniversary of the Selma marches and to call on Congress to come together to protect all Americans’ sacred right to vote.    In March of 1965, thousands of Americans came together in Alabama to march the 54-mile highway from

Senator Merkley Celebrates Return of Stacey Addison to Oregon

WASHINGTON – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after Oregonian Stacey Addison, who has been detained since September in East Timor, was released by the government of East Timor and boarded a plane on the first leg of her journey home: “I am thrilled to report that Dr.

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