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Oregon resident Jessica Bates filed a federal lawsuit after state officials denied her adoption application because of her opposition to gender ideology.

Oregon denies adoption after woman refuses to back gender ideology, homosexuality

Apr 6, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

An Oregon woman filed a federal lawsuit against the state’s Department of Human Services after she was denied the opportunity... Read more

In Oregon, educators propose alternative to gender identity policy—and face calls to be fired

Jul 1, 2021

By Kevin J. Jones

A public school teacher and an assistant principal are facing disciplinary action and possible firing, because of their alternative policy... Read more

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Catholic Charities opens cooling centers amid Pacific Northwest heat wave  

Jun 30, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

Amid an unprecedented heat wave in the Pacific Northwest, local Catholic Charities agencies are opening cooling centers for the elderly,... Read more

A demonstrator tries to put out a fire that other demonstrators started outside a U.S. courthouse during a protest on July 31, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.

Protestors burn Bible during Portland protests 

Aug 3, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

Protestors in Portland, Oregon burned a Bible in the street during a protest outside a federal courthouse in the early... Read more

With a lifelong Catholic at the helm, Oregon eyes prison reform

Apr 10, 2019

By Perry West

The head of the Oregon prison system is looking to make significant changes to the way the state views punishment,... Read more

In Oregon, fewer refugees means changes for Catholic Charities

Sep 8, 2018

By Perry West

For some 70 years, Catholic Charities in Oregon has helped refugees settle into their new life – assisting with everything... Read more

Oregon Catholic school leader charged with embezzling $50K

Jul 18, 2018

A former advancement director at a Catholic school in Oregon has been charged with embezzling more than $50,000 from the... Read more

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New bill expands already-liberal abortion laws in Oregon

Jul 7, 2017

A new bill in Oregon would expand the state’s already-liberal laws, requiring insurance companies to pay for abortions and other... Read more

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Oregon offers 'third-gender' option on driver's licenses

Jun 19, 2017

Starting next month, Oregon will be the first state to offer a non-binary option on forms of DMV identification for... Read more