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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 2, 2008
Contact:
Christina Gilgor, Kentucky Fairness Alliance Executive Director, (859) 489-6997
STATEMENT: KENTUCKY FAIRNESS ALLIANCE PRAISES GOV. BESHEAR'S REINSTATEMENT OF FAIR WORKPLACE POLICY
Frankfort --- Gov. Steve Beshear signed an executive order today, re-instating job discrimination protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender state employees.
"We're thrilled that Gov. Beshear has kept his campaign promise to reinstate sexual orientation and gender identity in the state government's employment non-discrimination policy," said Christina Gilgor, executive director of the Kentucky Fairness Alliance. "Today's executive order puts Kentucky among 26 other states, and ahead of the federal government on this issue. It's another fine example of the critical role individual states play in advancing justice for all Americans. Kentucky's fair-minded majority has a reason to celebrate."
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With over 10,000 members, the Kentucky Fairness Alliance seeks to advance equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people through leadership development, public education and by encouraging participation in the democratic process.
The Ampersand symbolizes the solidarity we are building through Friends & Family, and suggests the inclusiveness we are working toward. It reflects the idea that no one individual, legislator, organization, or city can carry all the water for equality. Our success lies in our solidarity.
