United We Stand (Official blog of Kentucky Equality Federation)

U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) and the U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) oppose Michael Jackson resolution; Peter King (R-NY) says he was a pervert

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:18:00 PDT

One of Kentucky's Representative to the United States House of Representatives, John Yarmuth (D) walked out of the U.S. House chamber when the Congressional Black Caucus called for a moment of silence for Michael Jackson, saying he was "nauseated" by the reaction to Jackson's death. New York's...

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Maine could become another California

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:17:00 PDT

Unlike the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the citizens of Maine, New York, California, and several other states have the ability to veto legislation, or propose Constitutional Amendments by collecting signatures and forcing a statewide vote. In Kentucky, such Constitutional Amendments...

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts sues U.S. Government over DOMA; federal law violates states' rights

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:02:00 PDT

Only a few months after the Boston-based Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders complained about DOMA, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the first to legalize gay marriage) sued the United States government today over a federal law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a...

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University of the Cumberlands to receive $1.2 million in federal funds?

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:34:00 PDT

Apparently the University of the Cumberlands is receiving $1.2 million in federal funds. (more) One funding request to the University of the Cumberlands is pending review by the Kentucky Supreme Court. Former Governor Fletcher (R) requested that Kentucky courts decide the legality of nearly $11...

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"Rip it from his throat!" a woman yells..... Church Performs Gay Exorcisms

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:24:00 PDT

The video shows the 16-year-old boy lying on the floor, his body convulsing, as elders of a small Connecticut church cast a "homosexual demon" from his body. "Rip it from his throat!" a woman yells. "Come on, you homosexual demon! You homosexual spirit, we call you out right now! Loose your grip,...

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Louisville Pastor (New Bethel Church) Urges His Flock to Bring Guns to Church

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:41:00 PDT

Ken Pagano (pictured), the pastor of the New Bethel Church in Louisville, is passionate about gun rights. He shoots regularly at the local firing range, and his sermon two weeks ago was on “God, Guns, Gospel and Geometry.” Saturday night, he is inviting his congregation of 150 and others to wear...

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Proposed marriage amendment sparks protest in Indiana

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:28:00 PDT

Gay Recruiters, an Indiana advocacy group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people is planning a demonstration on July 02, 2009 in Bloomington to fight a constitutional amendment against same-sex marriage in the State of Indiana. Calling it a 'Marriage Counter Sit-In for Equality,' in...

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Gay hate killings highest since 1999

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:07:00 PDT

The number of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people killed in bias-motivated incidents increased by 28 percent in 2008 compared to a year ago, according to a national coalition of advocacy groups. Last year’s 29 killings was the highest recorded by the National Coalition of Anti-Violence...

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U.S. Supreme Court rejects challenge to 'don't ask, don't tell' as Obama administration requested

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:55:00 PDT

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge (Pietrangelo v. Gates, 08-824) to the U.S. Defense Department policy forbidding gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military, granting a request by the Obama administration. The court refused to hear an appeal from former Army Capt....

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Who cares that Cheney supports gay marriage? U.S. Supreme Court said it lacked the authority to rule on gay marriage

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:06:00 PDT

So does anyone really care that former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney now supports gay marriage? He certainly did not when he was the sitting U.S. Vice President. Not to mention that the U.S. Vice President is also the ex-officio President of the United States Senate (a member of a body who is...

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2010 Elections to provide more anti-gay legislation

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:24:00 PDT

With an election year just around the corner (2010), it is all but certain that Kentucky lawmakers will file anti-gay legislation in a misguided attempt to appeal to their conservative base in order to get elected again. During the last election year, Kentucky House members filed legislation to...

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Kentucky still needs anti-gay bullying legislation!

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 30 May 2009 03:08:00 PDT

Though such legislation always dies in the Kentucky Senate, other school districts see the need for anti-gay bullying rules and/or laws. Just last year former Senator Ernesto Scorsone tried to force the issue in the Kentucky Senate. Lawmakers have passed legislation related to school bullying...

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Gay rights organizations continue to fume over federal lawsuit

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 29 May 2009 06:59:00 PDT

Attorney's no longer in the limelight wanting to make a comeback have sued the State of California in federal court to overturn Prop 8 (previous story). In 2006 a three-judge panel with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals tossed out a LGBTI case, saying the federal judiciary should stay out of...

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Superstar Rob Thomas details the "The Big Gay Chip on His Shoulder"

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 28 May 2009 05:42:00 PDT

Superstar Rob Thomas shows everyone "The Big Gay Chip on His Shoulder." This is a great article written by a gifted singer and songwriter. Do yourself a favor and read the entire article. Here are some highlights: I am a person who believes that people are born gay. I don't think you have any...

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Gay rights advocates rip suit to undo Prop. 8

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:12:00 PDT

What a complete joke; I'd say it will take all of 10 minutes for a federal Judge to throw this out of federal court since the California Supreme Court is the highest authority on California law, especially the California Constitution. Here are some clips of the story: Gay rights advocates...

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Stupid faggot..... personal feelings or professional misconduct?

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 27 May 2009 10:48:00 PDT

Where is the line between personal feelings and professional conduct? How do you define it? Are they the same or are they separate? Is it possible, to separate your personal feelings from professional conduct? What if you work for the Commonwealth in a position of power? That changes the outlook...

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California Supreme Court upholds Prop 8

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 26 May 2009 09:43:00 PDT

As expected, the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8, passed by the citizens of the State of California. This now places the states constitution in direct conflict with itself.... California has an 'equality clause' in their constitution. However, the Supreme Court ruled 'no authority...

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U. S. Department of State to Offer Equal Benefits to Gay Diplomats

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 26 May 2009 09:19:00 PDT

The U.S. State Department is preparing to provide equal benefits for gay and lesbian American diplomats, according to a leaked noticed to employees being prepared by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, The New York Times reported. “Historically, domestic partners of Foreign Service members...

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United We Stand, Divided We Fall - the motto of the Commonwealth couldn't be more accurate

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:35:00 PDT

The California Supreme Court ruling on the legality on Prop 8 is scheduled for tomorrow, but Kentucky has higher mountains to climb..... LGBTI people can still be fired simply because of their sexual orientation or gender identity! In addition to answering that legal question, however, the...

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Equality Utah's Executive Director is leaving for California

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sun, 24 May 2009 22:15:00 PDT

Like Kentucky Equality Federation, Equality Utah has been around for about 5 years, has a large following, and is use to spinning major defeats into mini-victories. Utah is as conservative as Kentucky, and every inch of victory is hard fought; but after 4 years as the head of the successful...

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Andrew Sullivan summarizes the Obama Administration

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sun, 17 May 2009 11:51:00 PDT

Andrew Sullivan, one of the most popular and published gay bloggers slams the Obama Administration; some of his comments are discussed below on CNN, but here is his blog post: http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/05/the-fierce-urgency-of-whenever.html

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Ohioans continue to struggle for equality

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:37:00 PDT

Kentucky Equality Federation applauds Rep. Stewart and Rep. McGregor for filing the Equal Housing and Employment Act (EHEA) in the State of Ohio House of Representatives (HB 176) to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Like Kentucky, Ohio has seen...

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Gay Culture War reaches the West again as conservative groups try to block Referendum 71 in the State of Washington

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 11 May 2009 03:15:00 PDT

The Culture War continues as citizens in the State of Washington are being asked to sign Referendum 71, a referendum seeking to overturn legislation awaiting the governor's signature that offers "everything but marriage" to gay and lesbian domestic partners. No one needs a campaign to stomp on...

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Gay marriage battles resume; U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says it is not a priority for Congress

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 08 May 2009 03:32:00 PDT

Despite a massive coalition, the ban on same-sex marriage in California passed while states like Maine (story), Connecticut (story), and others have succeeded in securing marriage equality. Some bloggers called this a 'tipping point,' but we disagree (reasons we disagree). 29 states have...

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Maine Governor Gay Marriage Bill

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 06 May 2009 10:58:00 PDT

This is a press release issued by the Governor of the State of Maine: Governor Signs LD 1020, An Act to End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom Governor John E. Baldacci today signed into law LD 1020, An Act to End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious...

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