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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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Kentucky men indicted under Matthew Shepard federal hate crime law

Kerry Harvey and Jordan Palmer announced a federal grand jury in London, Kentucky, indicted two men in the first Matthew Shepard Hate Crime Act application. LEXINGTON, Ky. — A federal grand jury in London, Ky. on Thursday indicted two men in the first federal application of the Matthew Shepard – James C. Bryd hate crimes

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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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Mom Says Bus Driver Made Fun Of Girl For Gay Parents

A Jefferson County school bus driver made fun of a student for having lesbian parents. The mother called gay civil rights activist Jordan Palmer and the Kentucky Equality Federation for help. WLKY-TV Louisville — (CBS Affiliate) A mother said a Jefferson County school bus driver made fun of her child for having lesbian parents. A

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