Press Releases

Kentucky Equality Federation urges Governor Steve Beshear to veto House Bill 279, the “FORCED RELIGION IMPOSITION ACT.” Click here to view a copy in PDF. The Honorable Steve BeshearGovernor and Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth of KentuckyCapitol Office 700 Capitol AvenueSuite 100Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 The Honorable Steve BeshearGovernor and Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth of KentuckyThe Governor’s […]

KENTUCKY EQUALITY FEDERATION RESPONDS TO HOUSE BILL 279 CONDEMNS ‘FORCED RELIGION IMPOSITION ACT‘ “Kentucky House Bill 279 lays the groundwork for legalized discrimination and is detrimental to the equal rights movement for all LGBTI residents of the Commonwealth,” stated Kentucky Equality Federation’s Chairman of the Board, Brandon Combs. “This legislation also has the potential to

Kentucky Equality Federation urges universal equality for all LGBTI people in a “Friend of the Court” brief to the U.S. Supreme Court. Kentucky Equality Federation today joined the Utah Pride Center, Campaign for Southern Equality, and twenty-five (25) other organizations in filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court. The brief urges the

Kentucky Equality Federation today issued a “Cease and Desist Order” to Logan County Schools for the distribution of Bibles in their school district.  This is yet another school district in the commonwealth which has required a warning. (previous press release). SUMMARY: I am the Vice President of Legal for the Kentucky Equality Federation, and write

SPECIAL STATEMENT FROM THE BOARD CHAIRMAN “The continued pursuit of equality ordinances throughout the Commonwealth is not a logical use of the time, resources, and skills of equality advocates and their allies,” stated Kentucky Equality Federation’s Chairman of the Board, Brandon Combs. “With 120 counties and 15 major cities in Kentucky, if we get one

JOINT STATEMENTS (in order):Jordan Palmer, PresidentBrandon Combs, Chairman of the BoardJillian Hall, Esq., Vice President of LegalMike Mansfield, Frankfort Council Organizer with MoveOn.org FRANKFORT, KY – “The Commonwealth of Kentucky was the first state South of the Mason-Dixon line to pass a Civil Rights Act, the Kentucky Civil Rights Act of 1966,” stated Kentucky Equality

PADUCAH, KY — Kentucky Equality Federation officials recently contacted Paducah Middle School about bullying complaints. Due to the severity of one of complaints, with one child saying she was considering suicide, the complaint was pulled from the School Bullying Committee and handled directly by Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer and Attorney Jillian Hall, Vice

Kentucky Equality Federation and its member organizations and groups welcome Senator Robert Stivers (R-Manchester) as the new Senate President. “It is our hope and desire that we can work with President Stivers in addressing issues important to Kentucky citizens,” stated Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer. “This includes a statewide equality law, updating Kentucky’s dating

Even after an apology and a reprimand, Kentucky Equality Federation’s Southern Kentucky Regional Management today condemned the actions of a Southern Kentucky educator. South Laurel High School teacher, Ms. Kendra Baker wrote on the top of her school board “You can’t be a Democrat & go to Heaven.” Kentucky Equality Federation is filing complaints with

Kentucky Equality Federation today objected to Bibles being given to middle school students in Grant County after being contacted by several parents. Melissa Altman, one of the parents who agreed to speak publicly and has a child at the school stated: “My son was called out of his classroom and asked by men in business