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Mar 14, 2010 Failure to Act by the Kentucky House of Representatives Leaves Hundreds of Kentucky HIV/AIDS Patients with an Uncertain Future. Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
In a proposed commonwealth budget that allocates over $3.4 billion for road projects, a small request of $3.5 million to fund the Kentucky AIDS Drug Assistance Program (KADAP) has been ignored, leaving hundreds living with HIV/AIDS facing difficult choices. The cost for HIV/AIDS medication... more...
Feb 10, 2010 Kentucky Equality Federation and the Kentucky HIV/AIDS Advocacy Action Group today condemned House Bill 350 as ethically irresponsible and a crime against anyone living with HIV/AIDS. Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
Both organizations are opposed to the legislation because treatment options change rapidly, making it imperative that all health care professionals know the physical manifestations of HIV/AIDS. more...
Feb 4, 2010 Kentucky Equality Federation appeals to Senate President David L. Williams to pass House Bill 118 Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
Kentucky Equality Federation's Office of the President, which consists of the president, a Advisor for Discrimination and Youth Outreach, and an Assistant for Administration and Communications has issued a direct appeal to Kentucky Senate President David L. Williams to pass House Bill 118. more...
Jan 23, 2010 Statement on the Kentucky Supreme Court Second Parent Adoption Ruling Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
The Kentucky Supreme Court upheld a joint custody arrangement for a one-time lesbian couple who were rearing a child together before splitting up. On Friday, the Commonwealth's highest court ruled that the couple reached a valid custody agreement and that one of the women, Arminta Jane Mullins,... more...
Nov 17, 2009 Kentucky Equality Federation applauds pre-filed legislation to overturn Kentucky's same-sex barriage ban. Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
Kentucky Equality Federation applauds legislation pre-filed by Representative Mary Lou Marzian (BR 93) to place the issue of same-sex marriage or civil unions back in the hands of Kentucky citizens. more...
Oct 12, 2009 Southern Kentucky article blasts homosexual benefits at the University of Kentucky. Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
An article recently appeared in a Southern Kentucky newspaper chastising the University of Kentucky for offering 'homosexual' benefits, and attributing this to UK's 'fall in national rankings.' more...
Jul 8, 2009 Kentucky Equality Federation Comments on Massachusetts Lawsuit Against DOMA Kentucky Equality Federation applauds the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for suing the U.S. government for intruding on states' rights with the 1996 federal Defense of Marriage Act. more...
Jul 6, 2009 Kentucky Equality Federation today condemned the allocation of $1.2 million dollars in federal funding to the University of the Cumberlands. The University of the Cumberlands is an institution of learning and is meant to inspire young minds to become the leaders of tomorrow, but with the backwards policies of the University leaders, they are indeed causing the downfall of progress as we know it. more...
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...
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...
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