http://kentuckylgbt.org Kentucky Equality Federation Fri, 16 May 2008 23:04:05 CDT en-us http://kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1141347 http://kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1141347 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:41:20 CST When talking about being able to visit a loved one in a hospital, it is something many take for granted. Gay partners can be denied access to their partners in critical situations. http://kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1121772 http://kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1121772 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:29:59 CST Kentucky Equality Federation asked its members to avoid Wal-Mart when possible in July 2007; now, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has done the same. http://kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1147102 http://kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1147102 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:28:05 CDT In recent years, some lawmakers have proposed legislation to prohibit same-sex couples from adopting children or serving as foster parents. Thankfully, this legislation has been defeated in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Conservatives are still trying to gather support in order to pass such a bill in the House. Kentucky Equality Federation would like the Kentucky legislature to pass a bill to prohibit discrimination in child custody, adoption, and serving as foster parents. http://kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1147118 http://kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1147118 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:39:00 CDT The current definition of "family" in U.S. immigration law does not include same-sex partners. Therefore, thousands of same-sex couples are separated or live in constant fear of being stopped by officials who demand to see documentation and threaten detention. In some cases, same-sex partners face prosecution by the Immigration and Naturalization Service - including hefty fines and deportations. http://kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1147131 http://kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1147131 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:51:36 CDT Currently, there are no laws in Kentucky that prohibit discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity. Terminating someone because of their sexual orientation is perfectly legal, though the cities of Covington, Lexington, and Louisville have municipal laws that prohibit such acts. http://kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1141340 http://kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1141340 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:02:31 CST The Commonwealth of Kentucky will not recognize any type of same-sex union. Marriage, domestic partnerships, and civil unions are all illegal in Kentucky (even if performed in other countries or states). http://kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1147134 http://kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1147134 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:04:30 CDT Of the commonwealth's 250 schools, 80% have reported bullying problems, according to education offices. Currently, educators are ill equipped to deal with the problem. http://kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1120329 http://kentuckylgbt.org/ht/d/IssueDetails/i/1120329 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:13:20 CST Kentucky Equality Federation is seeking to secure long-term availability of domestic-partner benefits as outlined by Attorney General Greg Stumbo.