Coalition launches $1.3 million effort to unseat incumbent in primary
insiders claim he had planned retirement before the controversy
the commercial will air on Fox News, CNN and MSNBC
Formal announcement expected to take place on Friday
Discrimination among challenges facing country's activists
other locations include Pittsburgh, San Francisco
Attendees hold up Pride flag bearing symbol of Gadsden flag
Gabriel Acevero would make history if elected in November
News from Merkley’s office, WPA and Pride Fund
Move follows tumultuous time at Baltimore health facility
