The Northern Kentucky University Office of LGBTQ Programs and Services will present the inaugural LGBTQ Norse Pride Week April 21-26 with events and activities scheduled all week long. The week will begin with Trans* Ally Training on Monday from 9:30-11 a.m. in Room 302 of the Votruba Student Union. Shortly thereafter, the inaugural Pride March […]
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Gateway Staffer to Chair LGBT Commission for National Organization
Wendy Kay Schindler, coordinator of orientation at Gateway Community and Technical College, has been elected chair of the LGBTQA Advising and Advocacy Commission of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA). Schindler is responsible for providing leadership for Commission activities. The LGBTQA Advising and Advocacy Commission provides information on professional development opportunities, successful practices, and a support network for academic […]
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Gateway Staffer to Chair LGBT Commission for National Organization
Wendy Kay Schindler, coordinator of orientation at Gateway Community and Technical College, has been elected chair of the LGBTQA Advising and Advocacy Commission of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA). Schindler is responsible for providing leadership for Commission activities. The LGBTQA Advising and Advocacy Commission provides information on professional development opportunities, successful practices, and a support network for academic […]
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Kentucky Hires Outside Counsel for Same-Sex Marriage Appeal
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has hired private legal counsel to handle all future legal proceedings related to a recent ruling by a federal judge that requires the state to recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. Judge John Heyburn’s ruling did not overturn the state’s constitutional ban on such marriages, approved by voters in 2004. Attorney General […]
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Kentucky Hires Outside Counsel for Same-Sex Marriage Appeal
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has hired private legal counsel to handle all future legal proceedings related to a recent ruling by a federal judge that requires the state to recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. Judge John Heyburn’s ruling did not overturn the state’s constitutional ban on such marriages, approved by voters in 2004. Attorney General […]
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Covington Endorses Fairness Bill as New Group Seeks to Spread Equality in NKY
The Covington City Commission unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday night endorsing the passage of House Bill 171, a piece of legislation before the General Assembly that aims to protect gays from discrimination in housing, employment, and accommodations. Mayor Sherry Carran will testify in support of the bill before the House Judiciary Committee in Frankfort […]
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Covington Endorses Fairness Bill as New Group Seeks to Spread Equality in NKY
The Covington City Commission unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday night endorsing the passage of House Bill 171, a piece of legislation before the General Assembly that aims to protect gays from discrimination in housing, employment, and accommodations. Mayor Sherry Carran will testify in support of the bill before the House Judiciary Committee in Frankfort […]
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Governor, Attorney General Split on Kentucky Gay Marriage Ruling
Governor Steve Beshear will seek outside counsel to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that forces Kentucky to recognize same-sex marriages performed outside of the state. Beshear’s decision follows Tuesday’s announcement by Attorney General Jack Conway that he would not seek another stay on the decision. “There are those who believe it’s my mandatory duty, regardless […]
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Governor, Attorney General Split on Kentucky Gay Marriage Ruling
Governor Steve Beshear will seek outside counsel to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that forces Kentucky to recognize same-sex marriages performed outside of the state. Beshear’s decision follows Tuesday’s announcement by Attorney General Jack Conway that he would not seek another stay on the decision. “There are those who believe it’s my mandatory duty, regardless […]
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Covington Mayor to Testify on Gay Fairness Bill in Frankfort
For the first time, a proposed Kentucky law that would prohibit discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in employment, housing, and public accommodations will have a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Covington Mayor Sherry Carran will be among those testifying on behalf of the legislation. Covington adopted a human rights […]
