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• Legislation filed to end Kentucky’s same-sex marriage ban

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  Representative Mary Lou Marzian (D-Louisville) pre-filed legislation to overturn Kentucky's same-sex marriage, civil unions, and the domestic partnerships ban. Marzian, a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since 1994 told United We Stand Newsâ„¢ that she filed the legislation "to let Kentucky's LGBT citizens know that there are people...[...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 8:00am EST
  by Casey Kurtis, Journalist

• Kentucky Young Democrats also looking to oust Senate President David Williams

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  The Kentucky Young Democrats, and the Young Democrats of America ("YDA") also have their eyes on the Kentucky Senate, as Democrats have an opportunity to retake the upper chamber of the Kentucky General Assembly.
  
  This is a summary only; please visit http://www.UnitedWeStandKY.com to read the entire article. Email tips [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 1:36pm EST
  by Tony Begley, Contributor

• Hate crimes against gays increase 11% with Puerto Rico having one of the worst hate crimes in U.S. history this month

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  Data released by the FBI shows that hate crimes in the United States has reached a seven-year high, yet another increase from 2005's report. 64 hate crimes related to sexual orientation or gender identity happened here in Kentucky.
  
  This is a summary only; please visit http://www.UnitedWeStandKY.com to read the [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 3:03am EST
  by Michael Thomas, Editor

• World AIDS Day, AIDS in Kentucky and AVOL

  Since the termination of the Kentucky AIDS Assistance Program people living with HIV/AIDS are in need of assistance today more than ever. With December 1st being World Aids Day, I can think of no better way to contribute to the Worldwide event than to make a donate to AVOL, or [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 2:37pm EST
  by Trevor Ashley, Contributor

• Advocate Magazine the latest casulty in LGBT media

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  The 41 year old magazine The Advocate is the latest casualty in the gay and lesbian community's loss of newspapers and magazines. Pictured if the first over of The Advocate in 1972.
  
  This is a summary only; please visit http://www.UnitedWeStandKY.com to read the entire article. Email tips to tips@UnitedWeStandKY.com. [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 3:14pm EST
  by Casey Kurtis, Journalist

• No Texas marriage may be legal because of a legal error in passing 2005’s same-sex marriage ban

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  Barbara Ann Radnofsky, the Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General says no marriages in the state of Texas may be legal because of the 2005 constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage and unions. The problem is with Subsection B, which declares neither the state or a political subdivision of the state [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 8:27am EST
  by tonyb

• Church, state and gay marriage

  The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is warning the District of Columbia Council that the church will stop contracting to provide social services if the city approves same-sex marriage as planned. To which the only valid response is, "OK."
  
  This is a summary only; please visit http://www.UnitedWeStandKY.com to read the [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 5:34am EST
  by trevora

• Nations largest gay newspapers close, including the Wasington Blade

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  The nation's oldest LGBTI newspaper, the Washington Blade closed today after having just turned 40 years old. The Washington Blade, owned by Window Media, the nation's largest owner of gay newspapers, also closed the South Florida Blade, Southern Voice, Houston Voice, David Atlanta Magazine, bitchsession.com, Genre Magazine, and the 411 [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 1:43pm EST
  by michaelt

• Marriage equality lost, but not losing

  But whether it is the National Organization for Marriage, the Liberty Counsel, the American Family Association, or the Family Foundation of Kentucky, anyone who denies that "American opinion is shifting" inhabits a fool's paradise. Opposition to gay marriage is shrinking. In 1996, 65 percent took a negative view. Since then,' [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 9:50am EST
  by trevora

• Kentucky Fairness Alliance moves annual event to Elizabethtown

  This year the Kentucky Fairness Alliance decided not to hold their annual fundraiser in Lexington, Louisville, Covington or any of the "usual" prospects for large cities in Kentucky. Instead, they held the event in Elizabethtown, a central city that allowed more people to participate.
  
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 9:29am EST
  by caseky

• Maine gay marriage supporters working to strip churches of tax-exemption

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  More than 80,000 people have joined an online movement seeking the revocation of tax-exempt status from churches that were involved in the repeal of Maine's marriage equality law. The law was repealed last week when 53 percent of voters chose to repeal the law using Maine's unique system of law [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 11:13pm EST
  by caseky

• Students at Perdue University fight back after a professor wrote that gays are an economic drain

  Professor Bert Chapman from Perdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana has caused a firestorm because of his views on homosexuality. Chapman believes gays are an "economic drain" and blames the LGBTI community for AIDS research and prevention spending. The university has rejected calls to fire Chapman, but students at the [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 7:51am EST
  by michaelt

• Democrats could be closer to taking over the Kentucky Senate

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  Until the politicians who take our community for granted realize that they can no longer count on our votes unless we can count on theirs, things will never change for Kentucky's LGBTI community. A Democratic majority in the Kentucky Senate could also mean a school bullying bill would be passed,' [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 12:21pm EST
  by michaelt

• Michigan's House Speaker Pro Tempore Pam Byrnes introduces legislation to overturn ban on same-sex marriage

  Only days after Kalamazoo city voters approved an anti-discrimination ordinance to protect gays, lesbians and transgender individuals, Michigan Representative Pam Byrnes, current House speaker pro tem, has filed legislation to overturn Michigan's ban on same-sex marriage.
  
  This is a summary only; please visit http://www.UnitedWeStandKY.com to read the entire article.' [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 2:12pm EST
  by admin

• U.S. House moves to extend health benefits to gay couples

  U.S. House moves to extend health benefits to gay couples, but its future in the U.S. Senate remains unclear. Kentucky's Mitch McConnell (R) a senior Senator and the U.S. Senate Minority Leader will like vote against it, or worse still, attempt to stop the bill in the U.S. Senate.
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 9:08am EST
  by admin

• U.S. House moves to extend health benefits to gay couples

  The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a health care reform bill Saturday that recognizes gay unions and makes health care more affordable for gay families. Titled The Affordable Health Care for America Act, it extends Medicaid to subsidize moderate-income people who otherwise could not afford quality health insurance. Also...
  
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 9:01am EST
  

• Matthew Vanderpool (D-Lexington) running against incumbent Stan Lee (R-Lexington)

  Matthew Vanderpool (D-Lexington), an openly gay male is running against conservative incumbent Stan Lee (R-Lexington). If elected, Vanderpool would be the only gay lawmaker in Kentucky. Representative Lee has been responsible for filing a lot of anti-gay legislation.
  
  This is a summary only; please visit http://www.UnitedWeStandKY.com to read the [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 4:11am EST
  by admin

• House of Representatives Candidate Matthew Vanderpool talks about his campaign against conservative incumbent Stan Lee

  Education is key to electing politicians. As an effort to educate everyone* in the importance of voting, not only in U.S. Presidential elections, but your elected lawmakers in Frankfort, United We Stand will be conducting interviews with conservative and progressive candidates so you know exactly who you are voting for [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 6:36am EST
  

• Voters in the State of Maine repeal Marriage Equality - Washington's Referendum - 71 Update

  With the defeat in the State of Maine, our interview with Mr. Vanderpool is being delayed until tomorrow. Equality Maine has yet to issue any official press release, but the Associated Press has quoted several other organization, mainly the ones who repealed the law. Echoes of Prop 8 as Maine Voters Repeal [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 6:12am EST
  

• Finally, Rep. Stan Lee (R-Lexington), a nightmare to Kentucky's gay population, will be unopposed.

  Finally, one of the biggest nightmares to Kentucky's gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex community, Representative Stan Lee (R-Lexington) (pictured) has competition in the upcoming 2010 election.  Lee is not only a nightmare to the LGBTI community, but everyone who wants to move Kentucky forward and stands for equality, justice,...[...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 4:25am EST
  

• Citizens in Maine and Washington will vote to repeal gay marriage or domestic partnership laws in defiance of their lawmakers and Governor

  Citizens in two states decide whether or not to keep gay marriage, or institutions similar to them.   In Maine voters will decide to override the Maine House of Representatives, Senate, and even the Governor to repeal their new "same-sex marriage law," or more appropriately chartered,  Maine's Marriage Equality Act. In Washington...
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 11:39pm EST