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Official media press releases from Kentucky Equality Federation, Marriage Equality Kentucky, and Kentucky Equality PAC.

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Aug 26, 2010 Kentucky Equality Federation demands action from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for discriminating against a gay person Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
Kentucky Equality Federation expressed outrage today toward the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for discriminating against a gay male attempting to remove his sister's children from foster care. "I think that the cabinet didn't recommend placement because of the fact that Michael and I are... more...
Aug 10, 2010 Kentucky Equality Federation Calls on Kentuckians to Join the National Boycott Against Target and Best Buy THIS Weekend! Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
A nationwide boycott is being called for THIS weekend against a Political Action Committee (PAC) made up of several businesses, including Target and Best Buy, called MN Forward. The boycott is being called nationwide because Target and Best Buy contributed a lot of money to Minnesota Republican... more...
Jun 7, 2010 Jackson County Hate Crime Court Date Set Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
The court date for Cheyenne Williams (previous press release) has been set for August 19, 2010 unless the Federal Bureau of Investigation takes over the case before then and the Assistant U.S. Attorney in London prosecutes. more...
May 25, 2010 Kentucky Equality Federation condemns special legislative session for not including KADAP funding. Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
Kentucky Equality Federation today condemned the special legislative session called by Governor Steve Beshear for not including funding to the Kentucky AIDS Drug Assistance program. Kentucky Equality Federation will work with activists around the Commonwealth to prepare a protest at the Kentucky... more...
May 11, 2010 Crosby Middle School student called a contradiction for having lesbian parents. Kentucky Equality Federation seeks action. Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
Kentucky Equality Federation today called for the termination or route change for Jefferson County School Bus Driver Ronell Mattingly and an official apology from Crosby Middle School Assistant Principal Angela Allen. more...
May 3, 2010 Counsel for the Kentucky Equality Federation, Jill Hall Rose, media statement. Hate voicemail included stating gays are not welcome in the Commonwealth! Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
Counsel for the Kentucky Equality Federation, Jill Hall Rose, has reviewed the court proceedings in the Jackson District Court involving Cheyenne Williams on behalf of the Federation. more...
Apr 26, 2010 Cheyenne Williams Media Update. Jackson County Alleged Attempted Murder and Kidnapping Case of a Lesbian Student Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
As spokesperson for the Dee Johnson and her daughter, Cheyenne Williams, Kentucky Equality Federation has consulted our attorney Jill Hall Rose. In addition, Ms. Johnson has been in contact with the County Attorney and neither are worried about the outcome of the case. The following statements... more...
Apr 14, 2010 Kentucky Equality Federation condemns: Help 4 Families Presents, "Hope Gathering 2010" Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
Kentucky Equality Federation today condemned an anti-gay and so called "ex-gay" group coming to Nicholasville, KY on May 22, 2010. The gathering is called "Hope Gathering 2010" which is being promoted as an event to help people "gain a deeper understanding of Gender Identity Disorder in a Christ... more...
Apr 9, 2010 House Bill 350 is dead despite an attempt by a lawmaker to pass the bill by hiding it in other legislation. Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
We are pleased to announce that Kentucky House Bill 350 is officially dead! At the last moment however, David Watkins, a Junior Representative, attached House Bill 350 to Senate Bill 127, a bill he knew the Governor would sign because it was an education bill. However, by attaching the bill,... more...
Mar 26, 2010 Kentucky lawmakers use underhanded technique to pass a dangerous public health law by hiding it in other legislation. Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
"The Kentucky House Health and Welfare Committee knew House Bill 350 was dangerous, refused to post it, and no one voted on it. The Committee was wise enough to realize the requirements for licensed care providers must remain in place," stated Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan... more...
Mar 18, 2010 Kentucky Equality Federation Condemns the Kentucky House Appropriations and Revenue Committee; declares an AIDS Crisis in Kentucky. Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
Kentucky Equality Federation issues a joint resolution declaring an HIV/IDS Crisis in Kentucky and condemns inaction by the Appropriations and Revenue Committee of the Kentucky House of Representatives for failure to fund the Kentucky AIDS Drug Assistance Program. more...
Mar 14, 2010 Failure to Act by the Kentucky House of Representatives Leaves Hundreds of Kentucky HIV/AIDS Patients with an Uncertain Future. Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
In a proposed commonwealth budget that allocates over $3.4 billion for road projects, a small request of $3.5 million to fund the Kentucky AIDS Drug Assistance Program (KADAP) has been ignored, leaving hundreds living with HIV/AIDS facing difficult choices. The cost for HIV/AIDS medication... more...
Feb 10, 2010 Kentucky Equality Federation and the Kentucky HIV/AIDS Advocacy Action Group today condemned House Bill 350 as ethically irresponsible and a crime against anyone living with HIV/AIDS. Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
Both organizations are opposed to the legislation because treatment options change rapidly, making it imperative that all health care professionals know the physical manifestations of HIV/AIDS. more...
Feb 4, 2010 Kentucky Equality Federation appeals to Senate President David L. Williams to pass House Bill 118 Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
Kentucky Equality Federation's Office of the President, which consists of the president, a Advisor for Discrimination and Youth Outreach, and an Assistant for Administration and Communications has issued a direct appeal to Kentucky Senate President David L. Williams to pass House Bill 118. more...
Jan 23, 2010 Statement on the Kentucky Supreme Court Second Parent Adoption Ruling Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
The Kentucky Supreme Court upheld a joint custody arrangement for a one-time lesbian couple who were rearing a child together before splitting up. On Friday, the Commonwealth's highest court ruled that the couple reached a valid custody agreement and that one of the women, Arminta Jane Mullins,... more...
Nov 17, 2009 Kentucky Equality Federation applauds pre-filed legislation to overturn Kentucky's same-sex barriage ban. Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
Kentucky Equality Federation applauds legislation pre-filed by Representative Mary Lou Marzian (BR 93) to place the issue of same-sex marriage or civil unions back in the hands of Kentucky citizens. more...
Oct 12, 2009 Southern Kentucky article blasts homosexual benefits at the University of Kentucky. Category: Commonwealth (all of Kentucky)
An article recently appeared in a Southern Kentucky newspaper chastising the University of Kentucky for offering 'homosexual' benefits, and attributing this to UK's 'fall in national rankings.' more...
Jul 8, 2009 Kentucky Equality Federation Comments on Massachusetts Lawsuit Against DOMA Kentucky Equality Federation applauds the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for suing the U.S. government for intruding on states' rights with the 1996 federal Defense of Marriage Act. more...
Jul 6, 2009 Kentucky Equality Federation today condemned the allocation of $1.2 million dollars in federal funding to the University of the Cumberlands. The University of the Cumberlands is an institution of learning and is meant to inspire young minds to become the leaders of tomorrow, but with the backwards policies of the University leaders, they are indeed causing the downfall of progress as we know it. more...
Jul 2, 2009 Kentucky Equality Federation responds to the University of the Cumberlands As requested by reporters, Kentucky Equality Federation today released the following statement regarding the University of Cumberlands rejecting assistance from the Broadway Baptist Church. more...
May 1, 2009 Kentucky Equality Federation supports gay and lesbian students' protest at Franklin County High School Kentucky Equality Federation received reports that a Franklin County High School official allegedly sent an email to teachers instructing them not to allow homosexuals to leave class to use the restroom. more...
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