Jordan Palmer

Tomorrow is Spirit Day and Kentucky Equality Federation invites people across the Commonwealth to display one of four graphics to raise awareness of school bullying. Kentucky Equality Federation invites people across the Commonwealth to display a Kentucky Equality Federation Spirit Day Graphic on your Facebook and other social and media networking sites as your default […]

Kentucky Equality Federation sent out a survey to candidates seeking the Commonwealth’s highest office, Governor. The Gatewood/Riley Campaign is the first the respond, all survey’s will be released prior to the election. Kentucky Equality Federation thanks the Gatewood/Riley Campaign to be the first to respond. Kentucky Equality Federation does not endorse political candidates; as the

Harlan, KY — In April, Kevin Pennington was kidnapped, taken to a state park, brutally beaten, and almost killed by four individuals. This was an unprovoked attack on a gay man, which, but for the fact that Pennington woke during a lull in the attack and made his escape while the assailants were pondering how

Kentucky Equality Federation expresses its gratitude to the Honorable Steve Beshear, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth of Kentucky as more than three (3) years have passed since Governor Beshear signed an executive order protecting gay and lesbian people in Kentucky Government. The executive order was originally signed by Governor Paul Patton (Kentucky was the

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;

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

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

Hazard, KY — Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer had a nice conversation with Hazard City Attorney Paul R. Collins today regarding the ongoing issue at The Pavilion in Hazard, KY. City Attorney Paul R. Collins stated today that new signage will be placed at The Pavilion soon. Kentucky Equality Federation has offered to pay