Office of the Press Secretary

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

Lexington, KY — Fury continues at the United Nations World Health Organization, the United Nations AIDS Program, and the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Organization (ILGA) over comments made in the Republic of India. Kentucky Equality Federation has been a member of ILGA since 2006. Homosexuality is not a disease and there is

After consulting Hazard Mayor Nan Gorman, City Manager Carlos Combs, and City Attorney Paul R. Collins, Kentucky Equality Federation is satisfied with the actions of the City of Hazard. No additional information will be released other than this press release. “Today, after having additional conversations with the City of Hazard, our legal representation, and Hazard

Hazard, KY — Kentucky Equality Federation extends its thanks to Hazard Mayor Nan Gorman. “Hazard Mayor Nan Gorman is a women of integrity and class,” stated Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer. “She has stated that all people are welcome at The Pavilion and has been receptive, positive, and helpful from the very beginning.” The

Hazard, KY — Kentucky Equality Federation would like to clarify community questions and issues related to the community protest in Hazard, KY. “Hazard Mayor Nan Gorman is a women if integrity and class,” stated Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer. “She has stated that all people are welcome at The Pavilion and has been receptive,