The Commonwealth Fairness Ordinance Hits Rural Wall By: Jacalyn Carfagno, WEKU News In part one WEKU reported on the experiences and challenges for young people growing up gay in Kentucky. In part two, she examines the complex and sometimes acrimonious debate over fairness ordinances. They’re designed to protect Kentuckians from discrimination based on sexual preference […]
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Richmond, KY — Due to the increased problems in Southeastern Kentucky, the recent increase in hate crime activity, and the possibility that hate groups are increasing (including KKK Clans which Kentucky Equality Federation last engaged in 2008) their Southeastern Kentucky operations, Southeastern Kentucky is being declared a “Special Operating Region” within the greater Southern Kentucky
Richmond, KY — Kentucky Equality Federation today announced the elevation of Public Relations and Media Director Joshua Koch to Vice President of Public Relations and Media. “These and many additional changes are part of a major realignment of Kentucky Equality Federation operations,” stated Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer. “Kentucky Equality Federation is very diverse;
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Harlan, KY — Kentucky Equality Federation today has communicated with three (3) officials in the U.S. Department of Justice (the Lexington Herald-Leader has the story) about the hate crime and assault against a lesbian couple and their children in Southeastern Kentucky. (previous story) The request for the U.S. Department of Justice to take-over the case
By: Bill Estep A lesbian couple in Harlan County who believes they were attacked and beaten because of their sexual orientation wants the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the case. The Kentucky Equality Federation on Wednesday requested that the federal government pursue the case as a hate crime, according to a letter provided by
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Harlan, KY — Kentucky Equality Federation today condemned violence against a lesbian couple in Southeastern Kentucky. The incident injured one person as well as one of her children according to the plaintiff who contacted Kentucky Equality Federation for assistance to act as public advocate on their behalf. In addition, Otis Doan the attorney for the
Frankfort, KY — Effective immediately Kentucky Equality Federation has updated its mission statement to include additional aspects of equality, as well as further defining its role in the future of equality and justice across the Commonwealth. The new mission statement is as follows: Kentucky Equality Federation believes all people are endowed with inalienable human rights
By Bruce Burris and Crystal Bader Opinion – Op-Ed – Bruce Burris and Crystal Bader are owners of Latitude Artist Community, a Lexington agency with an emphasis on serving those with disabilities. July 19, 2011 – Kentucky, as we know only too well, plays a role on the national stage as the butt of many
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Former political candidate Matthew Vanderpool found dead; Police say he shot himself. Matthew Vanderpool was the first openly gay person to run for public office in the Kentucky House of Representatives. His roommate was activist Jordan Palmer with the Kentucky Equality Federation. BY JENNIFER HEWLETT – JHEWLETT@HERALD-LEADER.COM UPDATED JULY 14, 2011 8:25 AM Matthew Vanderpool,
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Jordan Palmer releases statement on the suicide of his friend and roommate, Matthew Vanderpool, the first gay person to run for the Kentucky General Assembly. Gay rights activist and Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer released a statement Wednesday, mourning the death of a former state house candidate who shot himself during a standoff with
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