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• Jul 2, 2009 Kentucky Equality Federation responds to the University of the Cumberlands As requested by reporters, Kentucky Equality Federation today released the following statement regarding the University of Cumberlands rejecting assistance from the Broadway Baptist Church.    more...
• Jun 15, 2009 EQUALITY.....DON'T STOP BELIEVIN EVENT RESCHEDULED The Kentucky Equality Federation, Marriage Equality Kentucky, and GLSEN Greater Cincinnati "Equality...Don't Stop Believin" event that was originally set for June 20, 2009 has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts.    more...
• May 1, 2009 Kentucky Equality Federation supports gay and lesbian students' protest at Franklin County High School Kentucky Equality Federation received reports that a Franklin County High School official allegedly sent an email to teachers instructing them not to allow homosexuals to leave class to use the restroom.    more...
• Apr 11, 2009 KENTUCKY EQUALITY FEDERATION GIVES BACK TO KENTUCKY'S YOUTH On Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009, Kentucky Equality Federation is giving back to an organization that gives so much to youth and the community. Kentucky Equality Federation is donating thirty (30) 'survival kits' to the children of We Care, containing everyday necessities such as shampoo,...    more...
• Mar 5, 2009 KENTUCKY EQUALITY FEDERATION CONDEMNS SENATE BILL 68 WHICH PASSED COMMITTEE TODAY "It is a disgrace that members of Kentucky's Senate are using children as political pawns against the gay and lesbian population of Kentucky," stated Kentucky Equality Federation's Managing Director, Laura Reed. Kentucky Equality Federation believes the legislation will die in the House of...    more...
• Mar 2, 2009 KENTUCKY EQUALITY FEDERATION WELCOMES LAURA REED AS ITS FIRST MANAGING DIRECTOR Kentucky Equality Federation announced today the appointment of Laura Reed as its first Managing Director. "We are thrilled to have found someone of Laura Reed's caliber and experience," said Kentucky Equality Federation Board Member Michael Hollingsworth. "Laura brings commitment, respect,...    more...
• Feb 20, 2009 KENTUCKY EQUALITY FEDERATION CONDEMNS SENATE BILL 68 AND URGES ALL FAIRMINDED KENTUCKIANS TO RALLY AT THE CAPITOL ON FEBRUARY 25TH Kentucky Equality Federation condemns Senate Bill 68 filed by Senator Gary Tapp (R). Senate Bill 68 would make it illegal for any 'unmarried couple' to adopt a child or serve as foster parents in Kentucky.    more...
• Feb 9, 2009 SAME-SEX COUPLES SCHEDULED TO ENGAGE IN MARRIAGE COUNTER ACTIONS ACROSS KENTUCKY ON THE NATIONAL FREEDOM TO MARRY DAY OF EVENTS On National Freedom to Marry Day, February 12, 2009, same-sex couples across the Commonwealth will request marriage licenses for same-sex couples at local County Clerk's Offices to raise awareness of the harms and impact the inability to marry causes on their families.    more...
• Jan 28, 2009 KENTUCKY EQUALITY FEDERATION TARGETS KENTUCKY MIDDLE SCHOOLS, HIGH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES FOR OUTREACH Category: Education
  Kentucky Equality Federation today announced additional outreach programs to target ‘tomorrow’s leaders.’ Anderson and Morrison will be in contact with school administrations across the Commonwealth in addition to reaching out to any gay-straight alliances currently in place at each middle...    more...
• Dec 27, 2008 KENTUCKY EQUALITY FEDERATION URGES THE KENTUCKY SENATE TO HEED THE ADVICE OF THE KENTUCKY COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND PROTECT LGBTI PEOPLE FROM DISCRIMINATION ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH Category: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Rights
  Smokers are protected from discrimination, yet people are not protected for being themselves. We urge the Kentucky Senate to heed the recommendation of the Kentucky Commission of Human Rights and add sexual orientation and gender identity as a protected class.    more...
• Dec 18, 2008 KENTUCKY EQUALITY FEDERATION SUPPORTS UNITED NATIONS STATEMENT Category: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Rights
  On December 18, 2008 the United Nations General Assembly will hear a critical statement on gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender rights. The statement, endorsed by more than 50 countries across the globe calling for an end to rights abuses based on sexual orientation and gender identity.    more...
• Dec 10, 2008 Kentucky Equality Federation wishes to express its sincere gratitude and appreciation to students of the Basic Public Speaking class at the University of Louisville Category: Education
  Kentucky Equality Federation wishes to express its sincere gratitude and appreciation to students of the Basic Public Speaking class at the University of Louisville.    more...
• Nov 4, 2008 Amendments in Arkansas, Arizona, California, and Florida Category: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Rights
  Kentucky Equality Federation President Palmer issued a statement this morning about about anti-LGBT amendments in Arkansas, Arizona, California, and Florida.    more...
• Sep 29, 2008 Gay Rights Groups Condemn Gov. Palin's Church; Palin's Position on the Issue Sought Category: LGBT Issues
  Kentucky Equality Federation, Kentucky Equality PAC, Marriage Equality Kentucky, and Marriage Equality USA condemn the prayer activities of Republican Presidential nominee John McCain's running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin's church.    more...
• Jun 24, 2008 Marriage Stories Protect; Coalition Begins to Share Relationship Stories Category: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Rights
  Kentucky Equality Federation today announced the formation of a coalition with Marriage Equality USA, Bond Magazine, Equality Mississippi, Freedom to Marry, and other partners to encourage Kentucky's gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender ("LGBT") citizens share their personal stories related...    more...
• May 13, 2008 Kentucky Gay Civil Rights Leader Elected to National Organization Jordan Palmer, co-founder and president of Kentucky Equality Federation has been unanimously elected to the Board of Directors of Marriage Equality USA. Marriage Equality USA was founded in 1998 and has chapters operating across the nation.    more...
• Apr 10, 2008 KENTUCKY EQUALITY FEDERATION AND THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF KENTUCKY FORM STRATEGIC COALITION PARTNERSHIP Category: Allies and Coalitions
  Kentucky Equality Federation and the Libertarian Party of Kentucky form strategic alliance.    more...
• Mar 27, 2008 KENTUCKY EQUALITY FEDERATION QUESTIONS MIDDLESBORO DAILY NEWS ARTICLE AND CONDEMNS CO-CALLED ARYAN BASH 2008 Kentucky Equality Federation today called a newspaper article in the Middlesboro Daily News on Wednesday inflammatory and irresponsible because the veracity of the article could only be confirmed online from an ambiguous group.    more...
• Feb 20, 2008 Kentucky Equality Federation leads the first rally of the 2008 Legislative Session at the Kentucky Capitol Kentucky's gay population demand equality and fairness. Kentucky Equality Federation leads the first rally of the 2008 Legislative Session at the Kentucky Capitol.    more...
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