In eleven
days, we will go to the polls to take part in what is the
most historic federal election we are likely to be a part of
during our life time. Isn’t it
exciting? There is a lot at stake in this election for all
Americans, but let’s not kid ourselves
- fair-minded Kentuckians have an even bigger stake
in the outcome of November
4th.
Check out
this side-by-side comparison of where the national
Republican and Democratic Parties formally
stand on issues important to our community. Federal legislative
issues such as the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA),
policies such as the military’s Don’t Ask
Don’t Tell and future judicial decisions regarding our
family relationships hang in the balance and can have
significant influence on our quality of life as gay Americans
living in Kentucky.
Here in
Kentucky, 73% of Kentuckians oppose workplace
discrimination of gays, but only 10% of our state legislature is
willing to take a stand to protect gay
Kentuckians. Progress on our issues in Kentucky
rests on our ability to elect a fair-minded legislature. Stay
tuned for information and recommendations on Kentucky
legislative candidates!
We can
create change in Kentucky and across America, but we must do so
very intentionally. Our voice must ring through loud and clear.
Power is never given. You have a voice, make it count!
In
solidarity,
Your KFA Team
P.S. As a
Kentuckian, you have the right to preview a sample
ballot before going to the polls.
P.S.S.
After you vote next Tuesday, come Celebrate Democracy
and Diversity at the 4th Annual KFA Out & About Gala on Friday, Nov. 7 at Louisville’s
21 c Museum and Hotel.