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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Kate Brown on Civil Rights
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Democratic Governor:
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- Racism and hate are not forms of patriotism. (Sep 2020)
- Let transgendered privately change name/sex on vital records. (May 2017)
- Family Fairness Act to protect LGBT rights. (Aug 2016)
- Boosted LGBT rights in Oregon legislature. (Feb 2015)
- Prosecute discrimination cases; support affirmative action. (Nov 1996)
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Knute Buehler on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Let transgendered privately change name/sex on vital records. (Mar 2017)
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Bud Pierce on Civil Rights
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Same-sex marriage is a "settled" issue. (Sep 2015)
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Senate:
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Mark Callahan on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Marriage is between one man and one woman. (Oct 2015)
- Supports defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Nov 2016)
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Jason Conger on Civil Rights
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Jeff Merkley on Civil Rights
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Democratic Jr Senator (OR):
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- Ensure that women earn equal pay for equal work. (Jul 2014)
- Co-sponsored Equality & Family Fairness Act for gay equality. (Sep 2008)
- Ok to define marriage against polygamy or same-sex. (Jun 2008)
- Oregon Equality Act: sexual orientation is a civil right. (Dec 2007)
- Apply affirmative action to state hiring. (Nov 1998)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Sponsored the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. (Jun 2009)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Paul Romero on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- I have not witnessed racism as a problem. (Nov 2020)
- American, Veteran, father, Oregonian and Christian. (Dec 2019)
- Against "extra equality for groups". (Dec 2019)
- Protect gender identity, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Kevin Stine on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Affirmative action is ok, bur don't enforce statistically. (Jan 2016)
- Strongly supports same-sex marriage. (Jan 2016)
- Government should not interfere in marriage. (Sep 2015)
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Monica Wehby on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Paycheck Fairness Act hurts women in the workplace. (Jul 2014)
- Government shouldn't be involved in same-sex marriage. (Mar 2014)
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House:
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Earl Blumenauer on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (OR-3):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Establish a national holiday honoring Native Americans. (Mar 2001)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Suzanne Bonamici on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Peter Defazio on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (OR-4):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 92% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Jun 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Kurt Schrader on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Greg Walden on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (OR-2):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 39% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Julian Bell on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Treat others how you would be treated, including gays. (Dec 2015)
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John Kitzhaber on Civil Rights
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Democratic Governor:
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- Endorsed by pro-GLBT Basic Rights Oregon's Equality PAC. (Aug 2010)
- Maintain affirmative action in colleges & state hiring. (Nov 1998)
- Recognize same-sex marriages. (Nov 1998)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Ted Kulongoski on Civil Rights
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Democratic OR Governor:
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- Expand opportunities for minority and women small business. (Nov 2006)
- No sexual orientation discrimination; OK to civil union. (Nov 2006)
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Bob Niemeyer on Civil Rights
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| Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Bill Bradbury on Civil Rights
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| 2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (OR):
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Bruce Broussard on Civil Rights
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| Former Republican challenger (2004):
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Wes Cooley on Civil Rights
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 2):
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Mark Hatfield on Civil Rights
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
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Al King on Civil Rights
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2004 former Republican challenger:
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- Affirmative action violates the Constitution. (Aug 2004)
- No civil unions; no same-sex marriages. (Aug 2004)
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Bob Packwood on Civil Rights
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| Republican Senator (Former):
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Dave Brownlow on Civil Rights
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Constitution Party Senate Challenger:
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- God intended for marriage to be between a man and a woman. (Jul 2008)
- 1st amendment prohibits government from regulating marriage. (Jul 2008)
- Government should stay out of employment decisions. (Jun 2008)
- No special consideration for homosexuals. (Jun 2008)
- Let churches define marriage without government involvement. (Jun 2008)
- Separate Marriage & State: let churches marry whom they want. (Jun 2008)
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John Frohnmayer on Civil Rights
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Elizabeth Furse on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
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Darlene Hooley on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (OR-5):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 86% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 63% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 92% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
- Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
- Supports ERA and comparable work pay rules for women. (Jul 1999)
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Jim Huffman on Civil Rights
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2010 Republican Challenger:
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- Supports the legal rights of gays. (Mar 2010)
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Steve Novick on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Society is for more than rich, white, straight men. (Apr 2008)
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Gordon Harold Smith on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator (OR):
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- Defining gay marriage is like defining anti-Mormon marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 40% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 33% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 29% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
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David Wu on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (OR-1):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 80% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 92% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
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Cliff Bentz on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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- Disallow transgender change name/sex to be private. (Mar 2017)
- Anti-gender identity, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Knute Buehler on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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- Let transgendered privately change name/sex on vital records. (Mar 2017)
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Jo Rae Perkins on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Black wealth gap due to welfare rules, not redlining. (Jan 2021)
- I do not believe racism is a threat to domestic security. (Nov 2020)
- Strongly anti-gender identity, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Ron Wyden on Civil Rights
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Democratic Sr Senator (OR):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Sponsored bill for a Rosa Parks commemorative postage stamp. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 93% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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