Oct 1 Metro Louisville Louisville Mayor Signs Ban On LGBTQ Conversion Therapy Louisville is the second Kentucky city to ban conversion therapy. By Ryland Barton Oct 1 Metro Louisville Louisville Mayor Signs Ban On LGBTQ Conversion Therapy Ryland Barton
May 21 Local News Fairness Campaign Director Says Rutgers Student’s Sentence Is Too Light The head of the Fairness Campaign says the the sentence is too light for a former Rutgers University student convicted of bias intimidation against his gay roommate. Dharun Ravi used a webcam to spy on Tyler Clementi’s romantic encounter with another man. Clementi committed suicide days later, fueling a national debate over the effects of […] By Gabe Bullard May 21 Local News Fairness Campaign Director Says Rutgers Student’s Sentence Is Too Light Gabe Bullard
Aug 10 Local News Berea Mayor’s Opposition Won’t Stop Push for Fairness Law The head of the Louisville Fairness Campaign says the Mayor of Berea’s opposition to a fairness ordinance in that city won’t stop the efforts to expand protections in Kentucky. The Fairness Campaign is trying to get small cities to pass laws blocking discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Director Chris Hartman says that […] By Gabe Bullard Aug 10 Local News Berea Mayor’s Opposition Won’t Stop Push for Fairness Law Gabe Bullard
Jun 22 Local News Berea Delays Making Decision on Fairness Ordinance On Tuesday night, the Berea City Council announced it will take longer than expected to come to a decision about the possibility of a city fairness ordinance. The council has held public forums on the ordinance, which would prohibit discrimination in the workplace and housing market due to sexual orientation and gender identity. “It’s a […] By Chris McDaniel Jun 22 Local News Berea Delays Making Decision on Fairness Ordinance Chris McDaniel
Jun 20 Local News Pride Festival Celebrates Victories, but Challenges Remain Chris Hartman is standing on a rainbow float being pulled by a white Chevy Tahoe. Pulling the megaphone up to his mouth, he yells to the thousands gathered for the Kentuckiana Pride Parade. “Friends, give it up for elected officials who voted for Fairness!” yelled Hartman, standing next to those who voted for anti-discrimination legislation […] By Chris McDaniel Jun 20 Local News Pride Festival Celebrates Victories, but Challenges Remain Chris McDaniel
Jun 13 Community Berea Could Become the Fourth Kentucky City With a Fairness Ordinance On Tuesday night, the Berea City Council will hold the second and final public hearing on an ordinance that would protect gay and transgender individuals from discrimination in housing and employment. After the forum, the council will decide whether or not they will take a vote on the ordinance. The Fairness Campaign has been working […] By Chris McDaniel Jun 13 Community Berea Could Become the Fourth Kentucky City With a Fairness Ordinance Chris McDaniel
Mar 31 Politics Fairness Campaign Director Says Advocacy Should Continue in Cities and States, Despite Federal Advances Despite any progress on the federal level, Hartman says advocates should continue to support fairness laws on the city and state levels. The Fairness Campaign supports a repeal of Kentucky's ban on same-sex marriage. The campaign is also working with city lawmakers in Berea and Richmond to pass fairness ordinances akin to Louisville's. By Gabe Bullard Mar 31 Politics Fairness Campaign Director Says Advocacy Should Continue in Cities and States, Despite Federal Advances Gabe Bullard
Dec 22 Local News Fairness Campaign Director Hopes For “Domino Effect” After DADT Repeal Members of the Kentucky General Assembly are preparing for the 2011 session. And the head of Louisville's Fairness Campaign hopes the legislature will take a cue from the U.S. Congress on one issue. By Gabe Bullard Dec 22 Local News Fairness Campaign Director Hopes For “Domino Effect” After DADT Repeal Gabe Bullard