Yesterday the Human Relations Commission listened to almost 2 hours of public comment for and against an amending the Lawrence Human Rights Code to add protection from discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression. There were more people in attendance opposed to amending the City Code to than in favor, as you could tell from the applause levels, but more people spoke at the podium in support of an amendment than against it. Nevertheless, the Commission voted down a motion to reconsider their November vote against the amendment.

[ Posted: Friday Feb 19 2010, 3:49 pm | More Details...]

Kansas Equality Coalition, the statewide organization working for LGBT rights in our state legislature, our school boards, city councils and county commissions, is organizing our 10th chapter.

Formed in late 2005, we currently have nine chapters across the state. This includes our Southwest chapter, which presently covers 23 Kansas counties.

Our goal is to organize and represent LGBT Kansans living in the northwest part of our state, from Great Bend to Goodland, from Hays to the Nebraska state line.
When: March 20th, 2010, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Semolino Coffee Shop (110 W. 11th Street, Hays, KS 67601)

[ Posted: Friday Mar 12 2010, 5:00 pm | More Details...]

Many have heard of this amazing 11 year old already, but here are some new clips of this young man willing to take a stand for what is right!
(cut and paste if this link doesn't take you directly)
http://perezhilton.com/2010-03-15-this-kid-is-amazing
[ Posted: Monday Mar 15 2010, 8:48 pm | More Details...]

There will be coffee and water provided. The Eldridge has a Sunday brunch buffet until 2 p.m. for $17 or something like that.
When: March 28th, 2010, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: The Big Six Room, Eldridge Hotel (701 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence)

[ Posted: Sunday Feb 28 2010, 8:57 pm | More Details...]

Dear Kansas Equality Coalition members, supporters, and allies:

Last Wednesday, Kansas Equality Coalition requested introduction of a bill in the Kansas Legislature that will, if passed, bring judges who run for retention into the campaign finance regulations (http://www.kslegislature.org/bills/2010/563.pdf). This is a somewhat complicated story, so I'll break it down as clearly as I can.

Some important facts:

[ Posted: Sunday Mar 7 2010, 10:00 am | More Details...]

This is VERY late notice, but we will have a Subway platter and various other eats at the meeting/church at 12:30 for all that would like to arrive early for a bite to eat.

See you all tomorrow.
Gary!
[ Posted: Saturday Feb 27 2010, 3:37 pm | More Details...]

Dear friends,

It is with great sadness and grief that I must share the news that Steve Brown has passed away. Steve died yesterday, February 19, at the age of 60.

Steve will long be remembered for his tireless work to bring equality and fairness to LGBT Kansans. He was the founding president of the Kansas Democratic Party's LGBT Caucus, was a founding member of the Kansas Equality Coalition, and until his death served as the Chairman of KEC’s Northeast Kansas chapter. In addition to his work in Kansas, Steve has worked with a number of Missouri LGBT organizations over the years.

[ Posted: Saturday Feb 20 2010, 12:24 pm | More Details...]

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