http://www.kentuckylgbt.org kyLGBT.org Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:05:10 CDT en-us http://www.kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1252384 http://www.kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1252384 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:07:29 CDT Until very recently, international human rights treaties and documents contained no protections specifically for gender-nonconforming people. To be clear, Kentucky law currently offers no protection to LGBTI people from discrimination in employment, housing, credit, or accommodations. http://www.kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1147134 http://www.kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1147134 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:04:30 CDT Of the commonwealth's 250 schools, 80% have reported bullying problems, according to education offices. Currently, educators are ill equipped to deal with the problem. http://www.kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1147131 http://www.kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1147131 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:51:36 CDT Currently, there are no laws in Kentucky that prohibit discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity. Terminating someone because of their sexual orientation is perfectly legal, though the cities of Covington, Lexington, and Louisville have municipal laws that prohibit such acts. http://www.kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1147118 http://www.kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1147118 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:39:00 CDT The current definition of "family" in U.S. immigration law does not include same-sex partners. Therefore, thousands of same-sex couples are separated or live in constant fear of being stopped by officials who demand to see documentation and threaten detention. In some cases, same-sex partners face prosecution by the Immigration and Naturalization Service - including hefty fines and deportations. http://www.kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1147102 http://www.kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1147102 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:28:05 CDT In recent years, some lawmakers have proposed legislation to prohibit same-sex couples from adopting children or serving as foster parents. Thankfully, this legislation has been defeated in the Kentucky House of Representatives. In 2008, the Kentucky Court of Appeals struck down another court ruling allowing a woman to co-parent her same-sex partner's child. http://www.kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1141347 http://www.kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1141347 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:41:20 CST When talking about being able to visit a loved one in a hospital, it is something many take for granted. Gay partners can be denied access to their partners in critical situations. http://www.kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1141340 http://www.kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1141340 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:02:31 CST The Commonwealth of Kentucky will not recognize any type of same-sex union. Marriage, domestic partnerships, and civil unions are all illegal in Kentucky (even if performed in other countries or states).