Kentucky's Gay Politics

Kentucky Equality Federation drops the Libertarian Party of Kentucky like a hot teabag

2011-05-21T21:49:00.000-07:00

Kentucky Equality Federation drops the Libertarian Party of Kentucky like a hot teabag Kentucky's Gay Politics covers news about Kentucky's Gay Rights Organizations with an OBJECTIVE view. "The wish to hurt, the momentary intoxication with pain, is the loophole through which the pervert climbs...

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Kentucky Equality Federation drops the Libertarian Party of Kentucky like a hot teabag

2011-05-21T21:43:00.000-07:00

From Kentucky Equality Federation: Lexington, KY -- Kentucky Equality Federation today officially terminated a strategic alliance with the Libertarian Party of Kentucky today that began on April 10, 2008. (previous press release) This announcement is being released by Kentucky Equality...

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Alaska Governor Palin Resigning

2009-07-03T13:44:00.001-07:00

As much as she disapproved of the gay community, I am sure Palin resigning as Governor of Alaska comes as relief to its gay community: "Once I decided not to run for re-election, I also felt that to embrace the conventional Lame Duck status in this particular climate would just be another dose of...

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Selfish Kentucky Gay Rights Organizations - Time for Gay Humility?

2009-06-27T16:30:00.005-07:00

The 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, which began the gay liberation movement, known in gay circles simply as “Pride,” will be particularly emotional because of the gay marriage avalanche. While gays and lesbians have much to be proud of (such as early health organizing around the...

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Kentucky Equality Federation defends Franklin County Students

2009-05-05T08:49:00.004-07:00

Over the weekend gay blogs across the nation highlighted a press release issued by Kentucky Equality Federation about gay students not being about to use the restroom. Is this for real? One parent is even quoted in the press release: "My daughter was involved in a protest at Franklin County...

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Compensation paid to leaders of the LGBT rights movement

2009-03-28T21:53:00.011-07:00

I found this on Southern Voice who has the same owner as the Washington Blade and this is appalling. Perhaps we as a community should only vote to volunteer organizations. Should you be paid to fight for your own rights? And, if you are paid, should you be paid hundreds of thousands of...

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Recap [Senate Bill 68, Family Foundation of Kentucky, Kentucky Equality Federation, and the Louisville Fairness Campaign

2009-03-11T09:21:00.003-07:00

I have not felt well enough to post recently but a recap is below. Senator Gary Tapp, R-Shelbyville admits that Senate Bill 68, a controversial bill to ban unmarried couples from becoming foster or adoptive parents (secretly an attack on the gay community) is dead. [view] Family Foundation of...

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Kentucky Senate Bill 68 the Gay Adoption Ban (call it what it really is) advances

2009-03-05T20:36:00.004-07:00

The Senate Judiciary Committee gave unanimous approval this afternoon to a bill that would ban unmarried couples from adopting children or becoming foster parents in Kentucky and it now goes to the full Senate. This is nothing short of an attack against the gay community of Kentucky regardless of...

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Is There a Rift in the Gay Community Based on Race?

2009-03-04T20:10:00.000-07:00

This is the question asked by a Louisville website: http://www.fleurdelez.com/2009/03/hot-topic-is-there-a-rift-in-the-gay-community-based-on-race Kentucky's Gay Politics covers news about Kentucky's Gay Rights Organizations with an OBJECTIVE view. "The wish to hurt, the momentary intoxication...

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Being gay comparable to murder? What?

2009-02-25T21:17:00.004-07:00

I just found this article: During a congressional debate on Monday, Colorado state Senator Scott Renfroe made remarks comparing homosexuality to murder and adultery. Renfroe spoke during a debate over statewide legislation that would provide benefits to the same-sex partners of state employees. His...

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Theatric blogger continues assaults on Kentucky's statewide gay rights organizations

2009-02-23T22:55:00.010-07:00

I must admit that I was wrong, Jacob Payne has blasted Kentucky Fairness Alliance in addition to Kentucky Equality Federation. While Kentucky Equality Federation does not have 'social hours' to raise funds non-profits must do this to survive (like Kentucky Fairness Alliance). See below: Who...

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Local Kentucky Lutheran's to also decide about gay/lesbian clergy?

2009-02-22T11:36:00.004-07:00

Noting specific divisions within the Lutheran church over gay and lesbian clergy presiding over congregations, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) task force recommended a policy that will be considered at their biannual convention in August 2009. The proposed policy would allow local...

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Massive opposition to Senate Bill 68 - A Facebook Hero?

2009-02-22T08:35:00.004-07:00

Craig Cammack is a gay male living in Lexington, KY. He has been with his partner for 7 years, but few people probably heard of him until a couple of weeks ago. Then, like Amy Balliet and Willow Witte who jointly founded 'Join the Impact' and organized a major national protest (in November 2008...

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Page One Kentucky Posts Trash

2009-02-19T00:15:00.007-07:00

With people like Jacob Payne at Page One Kentucky (www.pageonekentucky.com) posting trash about great organizations such as Kentucky Equality (Kentucky Equality Federation) the gay community here in Kentucky is doomed to failure. This person has no idea (neither do we) what 'went down' between...

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Kentucky Fairness Alliance Leader Resigns

2009-02-17T11:26:00.004-07:00

Kentucky Fairness Alliance announced today their Executive Director, Christina Gilgor had resigned. Gilgor has apparently accepted the position of Finance Director for Lt. Governor Dr. Dan Mongiardo’s 2010 campaign for the U.S. Senate seat (currently held by Sen. Jim Bunning). I guess no one is...

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Statewide Rally in Frankfort

2009-02-12T14:12:00.000-07:00

KENTUCKIANS VALUE FAIRNESS Statewide Rally Capitol Rotunda, Frankfort February 25, 2009 8:30 am: Meeting and Lobby Training in Capitol Annex 111 9 am-Noon: Meet with Legislators 12:30-1:30 pm: Rally in Rotunda Show your legislators you support a statewide Fairness law prohibiting...

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Fairness Campaign Hires First Director

2009-02-06T00:50:00.001-07:00

From Louisville Fairness Campaign Following a period of strategic planning and organizational renewal, along with the establishment of an endowment, the Fairness Campaign has hired its first Director, Chris Hartman, who will oversee fundraising, communications, leadership development, and...

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Why Gay Marriage Was Defeated in California

2008-11-06T10:01:00.000-07:00

I am so disappointed and disturbed. Gay activists cannot claim they didn't have the money to wage the California fight. According to an analysis of the most recent reports from the California Secretary of State, the pro-equality side raised an astonishing $43.6 million, compared with just...

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Kentucky's Gay Organizations are as divided as ever

2008-10-28T09:09:00.003-07:00

As the 2008 election nears, Kentucky’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) community remains as divided as ever. Nationally, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has been battling protests around the country for leaving the transgender community out of critical federal legislation. In...

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