Today equality-minded people will remain silent; National Day of Silence

Lexington, KY — Today, schools and universities across the Commonwealth will participate in the National Day of Silence. This is the first year Kentucky Equality Federation is openly encouraging students around the Commonwealth to participate in the national event. “Things are spiraling out of control,” stated Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer. “This year we […]

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Kentucky’s Christopher Crowe, President of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Congressional Staff Association Dies at 29 years old.

Lexington, KY – Kentucky Equality Federation mourns the loss of Christopher Crowe, President of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Congressional Staff Association (LGBT CSA) and a longtime legislative aide to U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas). Crowe, originally from Kentucky, died yesterday at the age of 29 from a staph infection related to open-heart

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Public Statement about the Kentucky Statewide Fairness Coalition

PUBLIC STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE PRESIDENT, AND THE PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEDIA DIRECTOR Richmond, KY — In light of recent occurrences, we at the Kentucky Equality Federation are issuing a statement to clarify our stance on the Statewide Fairness Coalition. There are certain items that need to be addressed explicitly, as

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85 nations wage another culture war at the United Nation; this time in favor of gay rights

United Nation in Geneva — In what gay advocates described as “a stunning development for the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,” 85 nations signed a pro-gay statement that was read out by Colombia’s representative at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on March 22. A culture war recently broke-out at

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Kentucky Equality Federation extends StoryCorps partnership to include Lexington

Lexington, KY – Kentucky Equality Federation’s Jordan Palmer has extended its partnership with StoryCorps to highlight the lack of equality in both Central and Southern Kentucky for the Library of Congress. Since 2003, StoryCorps has collected and archived more than 30,000 interviews from more than 60,000 participants. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD

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Kentucky Equality Federation names Political Consultant, Public Relations and Media Director

Richmond, KY – Kentucky Equality Federation today announced the appointment of Josh Koch as Special Political Consultant to the President, Public Relations and Media Director. The appointment of Mr. Koch was made by Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer. Any officer or managing director may appoint special advisers, consultants, assistant, interns, and other volunteers to

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Kentucky Equality Federation’s Board of Directors Urges Positive Community Action if the Westboro Baptist Church protest in Louisville or Owensboro

Lexington, KY — Should the Westboro Baptist Church visit Louisville or Owensboro, the dogma preached by the Westboro Baptist Church should be transformed into a positive event instead of a negative one by engaging the community to get involved and support local and statewide organizations for people suffering with HIV/AIDS. View the complete resolution:  (view

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Kentucky Equality Federation partners with StoryCorps to bring the voices of gay and lesbian people to Southern Kentucky

Somerset, KY – Kentucky Equality Federation’s Jordan Palmer has partnered with StoryCorps to highlight the lack of equality in Southern Kentucky. Since 2003, StoryCorps has collected and archived more than 30,000 interviews from more than 60,000 participants. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to share, and is preserved at the American Folklife Center

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Pro-gay Legislation in Kentucky doubtful with Senate President Williams – Equality Awards to be given to lawmakers

PRO-GAY LEGISLATION DOUBTFUL GIVEN SENATE PRESIDENT DAVID L. WILLIAMS’ VOTING RECORD AND PUBLIC COMMENTS – EQUALITY AWARDS TO BE GIVEN TO SENIOR KENTUCKY LAWMAKERS WHO FIGHT FOR EQUALITY Kentucky Equality Federation supports and continues to push Kentucky House Bill 106, and Senate Bill 138 to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the Kentucky Civil

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