Tag: Kentucky

TLDEF Files Federal Lawsuit Against Amazon in Transgender Harassment Case

August 9, 2017

TLDEF Files Federal Lawsuit Against Amazon for Relentless Harassment of Transgender Woman and Her Husband at its Kentucky Shipping Facility Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund today filed a federal lawsuit against Amazon on behalf of a married couple who faced cruel and persistent discrimination at an Amazon shipping facility in Hebron, Kentucky. Allegra Schawe-Lane … More TLDEF Files Federal Lawsuit Against Amazon in Transgender Harassment Case

Other Religions are the Victims of Radical Christian County Clerk

September 1, 2015

“Ah- I am so sorry madam, I cant serve you today its against my religious beliefs to deal with your bacon breath!   I don’t want to put my signature on a piece of paper for the marriage of an non-kosher Goy!” By Melanie Nathan, September 01, 2015. Rowan County Clerk, Kentucky, Kim Davis has … More Other Religions are the Victims of Radical Christian County Clerk

Kentucky Bill Targeting Transgender Students for Discrimination Fails to Pass

March 25, 2015

Posted by Melanie Nathan, March 25, 2015. The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) responded to news that the Kentucky Legislature had failed to pass legislation that targeted transgender students for discrimination. Introduced by Kentucky State Senator CB Embry, Jr., the bill would have barred transgender students from using bathrooms and locker rooms that … More Kentucky Bill Targeting Transgender Students for Discrimination Fails to Pass

Breaking U.S. Supreme Court to Review Bans on Same-Sex Marriage

January 16, 2015

Current Statistics thanks to Williams Institute By Melanie Nathan, January 16, 2015 The U.S. Supreme Court announced today that it will review the constitutionality of bans on same-sex marriage in Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. The Court’s ruling is expected in June 2015 and will likely impact not only the same-sex couples in these four … More Breaking U.S. Supreme Court to Review Bans on Same-Sex Marriage

Kentucky | Feds step up Enforcement of Hate Crimes

February 25, 2012

U.S. Attorney Kerry B. Harvey has issued an alert to those who intend to commit hate crimes in Central and Eastern Kentucky, with a simple message: “Don’t.” To those who might consider attacking people because of their race or sexual orientation, “They need to understand that they’re playing with fire, that it won’t be tolerated,” … More Kentucky | Feds step up Enforcement of Hate Crimes

Kentucky Pastor’s Affirming Gays and Lesbians Splits from Baptist Association

February 25, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, February 25, 2012, In an article by Jim Warren posted on Kentucky.com, Lexington’s Central Baptist Church withdrew from the Elkhorn Baptist Association after its minister’s supportive position on gay and lesbian issues was questioned by a pastor in another association church. The article goes on to note that Rev. Mark Johnson, pastor … More Kentucky Pastor’s Affirming Gays and Lesbians Splits from Baptist Association