Kentucky Equality Federation, Marriage Equality Kentucky, and Kentucky Equality PAC Press Releases

Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer takes emergency leave of absence; Vice President Joshua Koch to replace Palmer

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 12 May 2012 09:51:46 PDT

RICHMOND, Ky. - Effective May 07, 2012 President Jordan Palmer will relinquish his executive duties at the Kentucky Equality Federation. Palmer is taking an emergency medical leave of absence. Vice President of Policy & Public Relations Joshua Koch will be assuming Palmer's duties thereby...

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Michigan-based neo-Nazi group's rally at Kentucky's Capitol

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:07:24 PDT

Richmond, KY - The Kentucky Equality Federation will not be participating in the counter-protest of the neo-Nazi group, the National Socialist Movement from Michigan on April 21. "We agree with Governor Beshear that they have a right to rally, according to the Constitution, but their appearance is...

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Two plead guilty in Kevin Pennington case. Kentucky being the first in the United States to use to federal hate crimes law.

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:11:37 PDT

Two of the Eastern Kentucky people who participated in the kidnapping and assault of Kevin Pennington because of his sexual orientation have plead guilty and by doing so have become the first in the United States to be convicted under the federal hate-crimes law. Alexis Leeann Jenkins and Mable...

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Indictments secured in Kentucky hate crime; the first for the Southern District of Kentucky

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:04:43 PDT

“People cannot assault people based on their sexual orientation,” stated Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer. “Kentucky Equality Federation thanks U.S. Attorney Kerry Harvey for securing indictments for such a brutal hate crime. The indictments against David Jason...

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Kentucky Equality Federation files FCC complaint against Clear Channel Radio; host compared the LGBTI community to the KKK

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:49:36 PDT

Kentucky Equality Federation's Board of Directors yesterday overrode a decision by management to decline filing a U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) complaint against Clear Channel Radio, specifically, WLAP 630's host, Leland Conway, for comparing the Commonwealth's entire gay and lesbian...

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Kentucky Equality Federation condemns Clear Channel Radio; apologize to the gay community for comparing them to the KKK

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:44:10 PDT

STATEMENT OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Jordan Palmer, President Joshua Koch, Vice President of Policy & Public Relations Statement by Vice President Joshua Koch for the Office of the President: Kentucky Equality Federation condemns the actions WLAP 630 AM's afternoon host, Leland Conway, and of Clear...

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U.S. Department of Justice responds to Kentucky Equality Federation's request for help with four (4) arrests in a Harlan County Hate Crime

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:06:03 PDT

The FBI, along with the Kentucky State Police has arrested the people involved in the Kevin Pennington hate crime. Kentucky Equality Federation requested federal involvement in the Pennington case in September 2011 and met with Commonwealth and United States officials in November...

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U.S. Department of Justice responds to Kentucky Equality Federation's request for help with four (4) arrests in a Harlan County Hate Crime

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:05:39 PDT

Kentucky Equality Federation warns three (3) Kentucky schools about school bullying

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:03:17 PDT

Kentucky Equality Federation yesterday warned Red Bird Mission School, Clay County Schools, and Grayson County Schools that immediate action must be taken to bring themselves into compliance with Kentucky school-bullying laws. - Clay County Schools Warning - Grayson County Schools Warning - Red...

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Kentucky Equality Federation praises the Central Baptist Church of Lexington.

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:25:41 PST

Richmond, KY -- Kentucky Equality Federation today applauded the decision of the Central Baptist Church of Lexington to end its affiliation with the Elkhorn Baptist Association, a member of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) due to the Convention's position on gay and lesbian people. "We have...

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Stop Frankfort Smoke and Mirrors on Job Creation & Protect LGBTI Citizens

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:16:37 PST

STATEMENT - OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT: Jordan Palmer, President RESEARCH BY: Joshua Koch, Vice President of Policy & Public Relations Lexington, KY -- “Jobs continue to be my top priority,” Governor Steve Beshear said during his “State of the Commonwealth” address on January 4. Governor...

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Will Wal-Mart's Discrimination Record Change in 2012?

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:30:05 PST

JOINT STATEMENT ON WAL-MART DISCRIMINATION REPORTS: Jordan Palmer, President Josh Koch, Vice President of Policy & Public Relations RELATED: 2006 DISCRIMINATION PROBLEMS Lexington, KY -- Many individuals are now engaged in that time-honored tradition, the annual crafting of the New Year’s...

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Kentucky Church ban on Interracial Couples Offends Faith and Decency, Not Just Parliamentary Procedure, just like the ban on Same-Sex Marriages

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:08:28 PST

Joint Statement: - Jordan Palmer, President - Joshua Koch, Vice President of Policy and Public Relations - Will Taylor, Southeastern Kentucky Regional Director - Minister Edith Baker, Ph.D. Harlan, KY – The legend surrounding the supposed repeal of the interracial marriage ban at Gulnare Free Will...

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Kentucky Equality Federation to meet with Kentucky and U.S. Department of Justice officials about hate crimes

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:31:48 PDT

London, KY -- Kentucky Equality Federation confirmed today that a meeting will be taking place on November 10, 2011 with prosecutors from both the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the United States Department of Justice to address the recent hate crimes in the Commonwealth. Kentucky Equality...

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Spirit Day 2011 - Kentucky Teen Suicide in Northern Kentucky

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:51:26 PDT

Tomorrow is Spirit Day and Kentucky Equality Federation invites people across the Commonwealth to display one of four graphics to raise awareness of school bullying. Kentucky Equality Federation invites people across the Commonwealth to display a Kentucky Equality Federation Spirit Day Graphic on...

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Another Harlan County Hate Crime - Attempted Murder of a Gay Man - U.S. Justice Department notified

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:17:27 PDT

Harlan, KY -- In April, Kevin Pennington was kidnapped, taken to a state park, brutally beaten, and almost killed by four individuals. This was an unprovoked attack on a gay man, which, but for the fact that Pennington woke during a lull in the attack and made his escape while the assailants were...

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Celebrating over 3 years of LGBT people being protected in Kentucky Government

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:48:18 PDT

Kentucky Equality Federation expresses its gratitude to the Honorable Steve Beshear, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth of Kentucky as more than three (3) years have passed since Governor Beshear signed an executive order protecting gay and lesbian people in Kentucky Government. ...

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Special Operating Region Created in Southeastern Kentucky to address Hate Crimes, School Bullying and Discrimination

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:21:37 PDT

Richmond, KY -- Due to the increased problems in Southeastern Kentucky, the recent increase in hate crime activity, and the possibility that hate groups are increasing (including KKK Clans which Kentucky Equality Federation last engaged in 2008) their Southeastern Kentucky operations, Southeastern...

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Kentucky Equality Federation communicates with the U.S. Department of Justice about Harlan County Hate Crime

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:04:58 PDT

Harlan, KY -- Kentucky Equality Federation today has communicated with three (3) officials in the U.S. Department of Justice (the Lexington Herald-Leader has the story) about the hate crime and assault against a lesbian couple and their children in Southeastern Kentucky. (previous story) The...

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Kentucky Equality Federation Condemns Violence against Lesbian Couple in Southeastern Kentucky

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:45:27 PDT

Harlan, KY -- Kentucky Equality Federation today condemned violence against a lesbian couple in Southeastern Kentucky. The incident injured one person as well as one of her children according to the plaintiff who contacted Kentucky Equality Federation for assistance to act as public advocate on...

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Kentucky Equality Federation Broadens Its Scope: Veterans, Political Minorities, and Others Will Benefit From Advocacy.

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:39:24 PDT

Frankfort, KY -- Effective immediately Kentucky Equality Federation has updated its mission statement to include additional aspects of equality, as well as further defining its role in the future of equality and justice across the Commonwealth. The new mission statement is as...

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City of Hazard Signage and Sensitivity/Non-Discrimination Training

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:58:57 PDT

Hazard, KY -- Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer had a nice conversation with Hazard City Attorney Paul R. Collins today regarding the ongoing issue at The Pavilion in Hazard, KY. City Attorney Paul R. Collins stated today that new signage will be placed at The Pavilion soon. ...

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Anger continues at the United Nations; Kentucky Equality Federation asks Governor Beshear to act

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:31:04 PDT

Lexington, KY -- Fury continues at the United Nations World Health Organization, the United Nations AIDS Program, and the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Organization (ILGA) over comments made in the Republic of India. Kentucky Equality Federation has been a member of ILGA...

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Kentucky Equality Federation, the City of Hazard, and Mending Hearts close the case on the incident involving two gay men forced to leave The Pavilion

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:13:46 PDT

After consulting Hazard Mayor Nan Gorman, City Manager Carlos Combs, and City Attorney Paul R. Collins, Kentucky Equality Federation is satisfied with the actions of the City of Hazard. No additional information will be released other than this press release. "Today, after having additional...

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Statement on the actions of the City of Hazard

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 07:56:46 PDT

Hazard, KY -- Kentucky Equality Federation extends its thanks to Hazard Mayor Nan Gorman. "Hazard Mayor Nan Gorman is a women of integrity and class," stated Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer. "She has stated that all people are welcome at The Pavilion and has been receptive,...

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