Kentucky Equality Federation

10/18/2025

Hillary Clinton recently issued a stark warning to gay couples: "They will do to gay marriage what they did to abortion." With the Supreme Court potentially hearing a case that could overturn marriage equality, Clinton's not sugarcoating it. She's telling couples to get married now, before it's too late.

"It took 50 years to overturn Roe v. Wade. The Supreme Court will hear a case about gay marriage. My prediction is they will do to gay marriage what they did to abortion. They will send it back to the states."

Her message to committed couples? "You ought to consider getting married. I don't think they'll undo existing marriages, but I fear that they will undo the national right."

Clinton sees the pattern: the same conservative playbook that killed abortion rights is now targeting our marriages. And she's warning us not to wait around to find out if she's right.

Get that ring before they decide your love isn't worth protecting.

09/20/2025

No Tampa Pride for 2026: “The current political and economic climate, including challenges with corporate sponsorships, reductions in county, state and federal grant funding, and the discontinuation of DEI programs under Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, has made it increasingly difficult for our organization to sustain ongoing operations for 2026.”

Tampa Pride announced that it will be putting the city’s annual Tampa Pride Festival and Diversity Parade on hold for a year.

09/14/2025

An Honest Reflection on Charlie Kirk’s Life — and the Impact of His Actions

"We must unequivocally condemn any violence against Kirk or anyone else, without hesitation.

We typically look to the U.S. president, or governor to lead us during these times, something the current president is incapable of doing.

Charlie Kirk has been known for racist, homophobic, misogynistic statements, and promoting divisive politics. He called for the arrest of anti-Trump mayors and accused U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who is Black, of participating in an “attempt to eliminate the white population in this country.” While his methods may have been rooted in democratic processes, his underlying goals often seemed aimed at repression and exclusion.

For example, Kirk’s rhetoric and tactics have fueled increasing polarization in the U.S., dividing communities along racial and political lines. His efforts have helped deepen the political chasm, turning debates into battles of us versus them, which hampers collective progress.

We also cannot allow his allies to portray him as a martyr, nor let his divisive tactics continue undermining democratic principles.

There are boundaries in our discourse; crossing them only leads to further division. Neither side can afford to cross these lines."

This was a statement from the founder and president, Jordan Palmer.

08/25/2025

"This is absolutely federal overreach and is outrageous. Donald has not accomplished anything since being elected except take benefits away from people who need them in his "Big Beautiful Bill," attack minority communities, and lie every time his mouth opens. Asking sovereign States to remove things he cannot stand or tolerate because if his narrow, ignorant brain is dangerous and outrageous." - Jordan Palmer, president

The sovereignty of U.S. states are critical because it ensures a balance of power within the federal system established by the U.S. Constitution. Key reasons include:

👉 Preservation of Local Autonomy: State sovereignty allows states to govern themselves, make laws, and address local concerns without excessive interference from the federal government. This enables tailored policies that reflect the unique needs and values of each state.

👉 Protection of Rights and Liberties: States serve as laboratories for democracy, testing policies and safeguarding individual freedoms. State sovereignty helps limit federal overreach and protects citizens' rights at the local level.

👉 Checks and Balances: The division of sovereignty creates a system of checks and balances between federal and state governments, preventing any one level from becoming too powerful.

👉 Historical and Cultural Diversity: Recognizing state sovereignty respects the diverse histories, cultures, and traditions across different regions of the country.

👉 Legal and Policy Innovation: States can experiment with different approaches to issues like healthcare, education, and criminal justice, which can inform federal policy and lead to broader national improvements.

👉 State sovereignty is fundamental to maintaining the principles of federalism, promoting local governance, and ensuring a balanced and flexible government structure.

The Trump-appointed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy discouraged “distractions” from roadways.

06/19/2025

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth will no longer be in operation starting July 17, according to a statement from the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

The said in its statement that everyone who contacts the #988 lifeline will continue to receive access to crisis counselors who can help with suicidal, substance misuse or mental health crises, or any other kind of emotional distress, but there will no longer be the + specialized services.

Soon after its launch in July 2022, the 988 Lifeline included a subnetwork for LGBTQ+ individuals to connect with specialized services, in which people dialing 988 are given the option to press 3 to reach crisis counselors trained to work with LGBTQ+ youth and adults under 25.

According to the latest data from , more than 14.5 million people have called, texted or sent chats to the 988 Lifeline and have been transferred to a crisis contact center since July 2022. Nearly 1.3 million of those were routed to the LGBTQ+ specialized service.

05/05/2025

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto said canceling graduation celebrations for minority students was required because “complying with the law is the best way to protect our people.”

Capilouto addressed the canceled celebrations in a video message sent to campus more than a week after the university said it would no longer host events for graduating LGBTQ+, Black and first-generation students.

The move came as diversity, equity and inclusion policies and practices are being targeted at the state and federal levels. “We have made tough decisions — decisions that in and of themselves cause concern and in some cases, hurt,” Capilouto said.

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The events were canceled as diversity, equity and inclusion practices have been banned in Kentucky under a new law.

11/17/2024

Marjorie Taylor Greene lays out her anti-trans plan now that the GOP will control everything.

Kamala Harris is getting accused of focusing too much on "identity" issues. But Republicans like Greene are expecting action on them.

11/11/2024

The 2024 presidential election has resulted in an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among many LGBTI+ individuals. Project 2025 and other regressive policies during the 2024 election campaign have heightened anxieties. It has become painfully clear that the federal judicial system has failed us.

Please remember that people also voted against FEMALE rights, they voted against UNEMPLOYMENT (Roosevelt), they voted against DISABILITY (Truman), they voted against SOCIAL SECURITY (Roosevelt), they voted against MEDICARE and MEDICAID (Johnson) they voted against the food stamp program, now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) started by President Kennedy, they voted against LGBTI+ rights (Biden).

Additionally, the disinformation on X.com (formerly Twitter) has become a weapon used on the vulnerable to distill power down to the disingenuous worst of us. As a result, both our founder and the Kentucky Equality Federation terminated their X accounts. X.com and its owner do not reflect our morals, goals, or lifestyle.

11/08/2024

Emma Curtis, 28, an independent filmmaker, made history with her victory Tuesday night. She becomes the first person to be elected to the 15-member -Fayette Urban County Council. Curtis is also believed to be the first transgender person in the history of to be elected to a city office.

Emma Curtis becomes the first transgender person to be elected to Lexington council

11/06/2024

A senator-elect has made history as the commonwealth’s first openly LGBTQ+ woman state senator after a successful election on Tuesday. Keturah Herron has served in the Kentucky House of Representatives since 2022, representing District 14 in parts of Jefferson County.

Herron won an unopposed race on Tuesday for Senate. “I am very humbled to continue to work for all Kentuckians as I move to the senate. We know this work is very hard and we are at a pivotal time in our nation,” Herron said in a news release. “I will continue to speak the truths for our people, build coalitions, and find others to run for office as well. I will do it with courage, boldness, and confidence even when the days are dark.”

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Herron replaces Denise Harper Angel, who was elected in 2005 and did not run for reelection.

11/06/2024

Sarah McBride, a Democrat who is projected to win the lone House seat in deep-blue , will become the first openly person to serve in Congress. Her election comes as Trump and congressional GOP candidates made anti-transgender attacks a key part of their messaging in the heat of the campaign. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️