Jan 20 Community ‘Thanks, Obama’: LGBTQ Louisvillians Bid Farewell Despite a rainy Thursday night, it was all smiles, drinks and blaring music from the ‘Obama years’ celebration at Big Bar on Bardstown Road. By Roxanne Scott Jan 20 Community 'Thanks, Obama': LGBTQ Louisvillians Bid Farewell Roxanne Scott
Dec 24 Politics Fischer Wants State Lawmakers To Think Twice About Anti-LGBTQ Laws "Let’s make sure that nothing negative happens in our community, in our state, regarding our ability to discriminate against anyone." By Jacob Ryan Dec 24 Politics Fischer Wants State Lawmakers To Think Twice About Anti-LGBTQ Laws Jacob Ryan
Dec 12 Politics Judge Refuses To Dismiss GE Transgender Discrimination Lawsuit A transgender man fired from GE Appliances in Louisville can sue for race and gender discrimination, according to a federal court ruling late last month. By Ryland Barton Dec 12 Politics Judge Refuses To Dismiss GE Transgender Discrimination Lawsuit Ryland Barton
Dec 9 Politics Gov. Bevin Calls Transgender Bathroom Bill ‘Silly’ Bevin said that the legislature should pursue other Republican priorities like “right-to-work,” repealing the prevailing wage and charter schools. By Ryland Barton Dec 9 Politics Gov. Bevin Calls Transgender Bathroom Bill 'Silly' Ryland Barton
Nov 30 Community Louisville Police Adopt Seattle Safe Harbor Initiative For LGBTQ Protection The newly adopted Safe Harbor initiative is a collaboration between Starbucks and the Louisville Metro Police Department. By Jacob Ryan Nov 30 Community LMPD Adopt Seattle Safe Harbor Initiative For LGBTQ Protection Jacob Ryan
Nov 21 Community Bishop Gene Robinson On What A Trump Presidency Means For LGBT People Robinson will be in Louisville Tuesday speaking at duPont Manual High School's “Consider This” series. By Bill Burton Nov 21 Community Bishop Gene Robinson On What A Trump Presidency Means For LGBT People Bill Burton
Nov 9 Politics State House Takeover Has Business Leaders In Kentucky Upbeat Louisville's chamber of commerce is giddy about the prospects for bills such as so-called right-to-work, but it will oppose anti-LGBTQ legislation. By Stephen George Nov 9 Politics State House Takeover Has Business Leaders In Ky. Upbeat Stephen George
Sep 13 Politics NCAA Pulls 7 Championship Events From North Carolina, Citing Transgender Law The events moving out of state include games from the 2017 men's basketball tournament — the organization's premier event. State Republicans called the decision "so absurd it's almost comical." By Christopher Dean Hopkins, NPR Sep 13 Politics NCAA Pulls 7 Championship Events From North Carolina Christopher Dean Hopkins, NPR
Sep 12 Health Med Students, Health Providers Hear Best Practices For Treating LGBTQ Patients If you’re lesbian, gay, transgender or queer, it’s likely you’ve had to deal with health care providers awkwardly asking questions about gender identity and sexual orientation. By Lisa Gillespie Sep 12 Health Health Providers Hear Best Practices For Treating LGBTQ Patients Lisa Gillespie
Sep 10 Health Workshop Aims To Teach Health Providers About LGBTQ Community Health care providers interested in learning more about caring for LGBTQ patients can join a day-long workshop Monday at the University of Louisville. By Lisa Gillespie Sep 10 Health Workshop Aims To Teach Health Providers About LGBTQ Community Lisa Gillespie
Aug 30 Community Massive Archive Showcases Decades Of LGBTQ Life In Kentucky Exploration of the long history of LGBTQ life in Kentucky is just beginning — thanks in part to Lexington historian Jonathan Coleman and artist Robert Morgan. The two are the driving force behind the Faulkner-Morgan Pagan Babies Archive, which chronicles LGBTQ life in Kentucky. It stretches back at least to 1780 and features more than 12,000 items and 100 hours of […] By Bill Burton Aug 30 Community Massive Archive Showcases Decades Of LGBTQ Life In Kentucky Bill Burton
Aug 26 Commentary Commentary: Bevin Lacks Respect For Rule Of Law Elected officials have a basic responsibility to respect and observe the rule of law, including the decisions of judges and courts. By Keith Runyon Aug 26 Commentary Commentary: Bevin Lacks Respect For Rule Of Law Keith Runyon
Aug 22 Politics Bevin Applauds Judge’s Order To Block Transgender Bathroom Policy Bevin praised a judge’s order Monday that blocks a federal rule requiring public schools allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choosing. By Ryland Barton Aug 22 Politics Bevin Applauds Judge's Order To Block Transgender Bathroom Policy Ryland Barton
Aug 22 Politics U.S. Judge Grants Nationwide Injunction Blocking White House Transgender Policy The Obama administration advised school districts that trans students should be given access to bathrooms based on gender identity. By Camila Domonoske, NPR Aug 22 Politics Judge Grants Nationwide Injunction Blocking White House Transgender Policy Camila Domonoske, NPR
Jul 26 Arts and Culture ArtThrust Aims To Address Trauma Affecting LGBTQ Youth Founder Toya North is expanding ArtThrust to provide LGBTQIA teens and allies positive assets that will allow them to build resilience to trauma. By Ashlie Stevens Jul 26 Arts and Culture ArtThrust Aims To Address Trauma Affecting LGBTQ Youth Ashlie Stevens