Cynthiana's first Fairness Campaign meeting
October 4th at 6pm Please meet us at Paula's Family Restaurant on Walnut Street to discuss the steps needed to take in order to bring Kentucky Fairness Campaign to Cynthiana As an asset to our community as a whole Paula's has allowed us to use their banquet room please come prepared to purchase from their menu for more information on the Kentucky Fairness Campaign please go to Fairness Ky Please leave your email and contact information below if you would like to know more
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To find out what a Fairness law means to you please check out http://www.fairness.org/ This first meeting is for the GLT community to come together and meet one another, to discuss the action and steps needed to bring KY Fairness here. Also to gather information to build a stronger happier Gay Lesbian Transgender community Thanks to you for speaking out! Our first meeting is being scheduled for sometime in September Please contact ALL Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Trans citizens of Cynthiana to let them know to sign up here!!! We MUST join together to insure our rights and safety here in Cynthiana Rights not asked for are not given! Fairness Cynthiana Needs You A fairness campaign committee needed to bring a fairness law into our town Please use the comment box anywhere on this site to join or express your opinion on bringing a fairness campaign to Cynthiana Do you visit here to watch Free LGBT streaming movies? Have you missed them being updated every Saturday?
Would you like to see them return? Please let us know! It hard keeping a website online with no interaction from the intended audience If you would like to see more movies added please leave a comment on this post or in a comment box on this site We also need volunteers! Nothing hard or too time consuming, if you have a computer and internet or if you can volunteer in person this community can use your help Please help us stay online and on goal Fairness in Cynthiana Bringing the community together If you would like to socialize with local Gays/Lesbians/Trans Please use the contact form or call 851-951-6160 to leave your contact information You do not need to be a citizen of Cynthiana to attend Lets make the summer of 2014 our year of freedom Spread the word we are here and ready to stand together STATUS: Anti-relationship recognition constitutional amendment; a federal judge has ruled that the state must respect marriages between same-sex couples legally performed in other states and that same-sex couples must have the freedom to marry in the state. The decisions are now on appeal to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, with the rulings stayed. WHAT'S HAPPENING: On July 1, 2014, U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn II ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit seeking the freedom to marry. The decision came just a few months after he ruled that Kentucky must respect the marriages of same-sex couples legally performed in other states. Both decisions are stayed pending further action from the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. Gov. Beshear sought outside counsel to appeal the ruling, since KY Attorney General Jack Conway has said that the marriage ban is indefensible and that he would not appeal Judge Heyburn's decision. The rulings were in Love v. Beshear and Bourke and Deleon v. Beshear, a federal lawsuit filed by private lawyers in July 2013. Read more about marriage litigation in Kentucky. As the case makes its way up through the courts, Kentucky residents across the state will continue to do the work of having conversations about why marriage matters and creating a climate for victory. They are continuing to speak out in favor of equality, working to overturn anti-marriage laws in the state so that all same-sex couples can share in the freedom to marry. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal judge in Kentucky has struck down the state’s ban on same-sex couples getting licenses and marrying in the state.
However, Tuesday’s ruling was temporarily put on hold because it will be appealed, meaning it is not yet clear when same-sex couples could be issued marriage licenses. U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn in Louisville concluded in Tuesday’s ruling that the state’s prohibition on same-sex couples being wed violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution by treating gay couples differently than straight couples. Heyburn previously struck down Kentucky’s ban on recognizing same-sex marriages from other states and countries, but put the implementation of that ruling on hold. That decision did not deal with whether Kentucky would have to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Northern Kentucky Pride Weekend dates are SET!! This year's NKY Pride will take place on Friday, June 27 - Sunday, June 28. Keep checking back as this page will be updated with additional information as we continue our planning. Also, keep an eye out for individual event pages for all of the exciting things we're in the process of planning for this year's NKY Pride! Friday, June 27 This year's theme for the 2nd Annual NKY Pride Ride is "Capture the Pride Flag"! Flags will be hidden throughout Northern Kentucky for this year's participants to find and prizes for the winners! Meet at Goebel Park in Covington at 6pm for safety checks and game rules. The ride will begin promptly at 6:30 pm. AND, this year there is an after-party for all participants (those who ride and those who cheer) at Piper's Cafe in Covington! Loads of great food specials as well as beer, cider, and wine. Saturday, June 28 NKY PrideFest will kick off with a Health & Wellness Expo in Goebel Park in Covington (8a-12p). Health & Wellness partners from throughout Northern Kentucky will participate. Some of the things you can expect to see are: * Yoga! * Various physical activities! * Educational materials * Tabling from various community partners NKY PrideFest 2014 will once again happen in Goebel Park and down 6th Street in Covington (12p-7p). Cross your fingers and hope THIS year the rain stays away as we are planning the biggest and best festival yet! You can expect to see at this year's NKY PrideFest: * A stage with live music and various performers throughout the day. * Food and beverage venders * Lots of vendors * The 2nd Annual PetZone * Kidzone * Various activities * Lots of new educational components We are committed to providing a festival environment that is inclusive to ALL of our LGBTQA+ identities. Checkout this year's NKY Pride Stage Line Up (12p-7p): * Pones, Inc. * Drag Performances * Diversecity Youth Choir * Mandy Watts * Dj HaRviNaTiOn * DJ Lady Fingers (all the way from New Orleans!) AND this year's headliners... * JAMISON ROAD! (5p-7p) Pub Crawl (7p-2a) - We're bringing back the Pride Passport concept this year to give you lots of opportunities to win prizes at the raffle! Look for some new changes to this year's Pub Crawl as well. Sunday, June 29 2nd Annual Pride Brunch and Recognition Raffle at the Radisson 360, 11am. This event was a BIG hit last year! Look for some similar components as well as some brand new additions. There is still PLENTY of time to get involved! Please join us for any of our Pride Committee Meetings or contact Bonnie Meyer (via Facebook or [email protected]) to get involved. We are excited to celebrate NKY Pride with all of you again this June. Please check back often as we finalize the details! Goebel ParkPhiladelphia Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011
2014 MAP PAGE (for map including pfd for download follow the link)
Pride Festival Location Robert F. Stephens Court House Plaza Lexington, KY 40507 2014 Entertainment Schedule 11:00 -11:30 AM: Welcome/Proclamation from Mayor Jim Gray & Presentation and Performances by Mr. and Miss Lexington Pride 11:30 AM – Noon: Lexington Ballet Noon – 12:30 PM: SisterSound 12:30 – 1:00 PM: Louisville Gay Men’s Chorus 1:00 – 2:00 PM: Dance Break – Battle of the DJ’s – DJ ea and DJ Brady 2:00 – 3:00 PM Afternoon Community Drag Show 3:00 – 4:00 PM: March Madness Marching Band 4:00 – 5:30 PM: Kung Fu Grip 5:30 – 6:00 PM: Dance Break – DJ Crow (Soundbar) 6:00 – 7:00 PM: Josh Zuckerman 7:00 – 8:00 PM: Evening Community Drag Show 8:00 – 9:00 PM: Dario Committee Members Needed For Cynthiana's Fairness Campaign
Please use the contact form or call 859-951-6160 to leave your information and contact number where you can be reached Any citizen of Cynthiana, Ky can become member If You want Cynthiana to become a LGBT fair place to live JOIN NOW MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW as Committee is formed BE A PART OF LOCAL HISTORY AND FUTURE!! Kentucky prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public employment. The state does not bar discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in private employment, housing or public accommodations. In Kentucky, the only prohibition against discrimination for gender identity is within the realm of public employment DANVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) – Danville has become the latest city in the state of Kentucky by passing a LGBT Fairness law Monday.
In a 4-1 vote, the city adopted discrimination protections in employment, housing and public accommodations based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The city of Danville has received lawsuit threats and vocal opposition from local churches in the community. Danville joins a growing list of cities including Louisville, Covington, Frankfort, Lexington, Morehead and Vicco who all have Fairness laws. The city of Berea is scheduled to hold a first reading on their Fairness sometime in June, according to the Fairness Coalition. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- A Jefferson County Public School teacher said he's being discriminated against because he is gay.
On Tuesday, he filed a lawsuit against his principal. James Fletcher is a science teacher at Moore High School on the Outer Loop. The suit alleges that Fletcher was passed over for promotions because of his sexual orientation and was no longer teaching his own classroom. The lawsuit states because of the discrimination, Fletcher sought medical attention. JCPS officials will not comment on the matter. They said it's pending litigation. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville high school has passed a policy allowing transgender students to use the restrooms and locker rooms that correspond with their gender identity.
Atherton High School Principal Thomas Aberli told The Courier-Journal that a school council voted 8-1 on Thursday in favor of the policy. Aberli said he hopes other schools are paying attention to the issue. Henry Brousseau is a transgender student who will be a junior at Louisville Collegiate School this fall. He said he was paying attention to the vote at Atherton. He hopes the school’s action will push Jefferson County Public Schools to take an official stand on the issue. Currently the school district allows individual schools to set their own policies on the use of school facilities. Col. Leah G. Lauderback, 42, commander at Nat’l Air and Space Intelligence Center Follow breaking news @lgbtqnation First openly gay commander takes helm at Nat’l Air and Space Intelligence Center Staff Reports Thursday, June 5, 2014Discuss Share on facebook55 Share on twitter2 Share on reddit0 Share on email More Sharing Services 0 DAYTON, Ohio — The first openly gay commander of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center has taken over the top leadership post of the secretive agency that provides intelligence reports to the White House, Congress and ground troops in combat.
Col. Leah G. Lauderback Stars and Stripes reports that Ohio-native Col. Leah G. Lauderback, 42, became the leader of NASIC at a change of command ceremony last week. Lauderback will oversee a $350 million budget and about 3,100 military and civilian employees who assess air, space and cyber threats to the Air Force and the nation. The agency is headquartered at Wright-Patterson, a place familiar to Lauderback, whose parents both worked at base while she was growing up. “This is very comfortable, very familiar, feels like home already,” she said in brief remarks at the ceremony. “I’m humbled, honored and privileged to command NASIC.” Lauderback, a 21-year career officer, married her spouse Brenda in Carmel, Calif., about a month ago, and acknowledged her, along with her family and friends at last week’s ceremony. Stars and Stripes → Medicare Ends Discriminatory Transgender Exclusions
Today Transgender Law Center celebrated the announcement of the final ruling ending Medicare’s decades-long exclusion for coverage of certain types of health care treatment related to gender transition. This discriminatory rule barred transgender people from accessing health care they urgently need. Now that the blanket exclusion has been lifted, a transgender person who receives health coverage through Medicare can be individually evaluated by their primary health care provider. Treatments related to gender transition will be covered if determined to be medically necessary. Medicare is the federal program that provides health insurance coverage for 48 million seniors and people with disabilities. Today’s decision from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Departmental Appeals Board is final and cannot be appealed. “The medical consensus is clear that access to health care for gender transition is a critical medical need for many transgender people,” said Transgender Law Center Legal Director Ilona Turner. “Transgender people deserve the same access as everyone else to the medical treatment they need. We congratulate our colleagues at the ACLU, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights for filing the challenge that led to this historic victory.” Transgender Law Center submitted an amicus brief in support of the challenge, with the pro bono assistance of attorneys at WilmerHale. The ruling follows administrative decisions issued by five states—California, Colorado, Connecticut, Oregon, and Vermont—and the District of Columbia that have all similarly concluded that across-the-board exclusions for transition-related care by private health plans are discriminatory and unlawful. California was the first such state to strike down those discriminatory exclusions, thanks to advocacy by Transgender Law Center and leadership from allies like California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. The ruling is also in line with the clear consensus from all the leading medical organizations that hormone therapy and sex reassignment surgeries are safe, effective, non-experimental, and medically necessary treatment for gender dysphoria and, for some individuals, the only effective treatment. Those organizations include the American Medical Association, the Endocrine Society, the American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. |