Advocate Magazine

Kentucky Gov. Beshear vetoes religious freedom bill

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Steve Beshear vetoed a controversial religious-freedom bill Friday afternoon, saying the measure was well-intended but would spark costly taxpayer-funded court cases and bring an array of unintended consequences. “I have significant concerns that this bill will cause serious unintentional consequences that could threaten public safety, health care and individuals’ civil rights,” […]

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Gay man sues Kentucky jail, says part of his nose was bitten off by inmate harassing him

A gay man had his nose bitten off in protective custody at the Warren County Regional Jail. Gay civil rights activist Jordan Palmer and Kentucky Equality Federation’s legal representation, Jill Hall Rose, sue. An incarcerated gay man sued a southern Kentucky jail and a fellow inmate Tuesday, claiming the prisoner bit off part of his

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Matthew Vanderpool dead at 26; Police say he shot himself

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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