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A publication-of the Lexington Gay and Lesbian Service Organization
Volume 20 Number 2
KENTUCKY FAIRNESS Love is in ' Air
At The Bar

It will be a busy month for Kentucky
Fairness and our allies. The Kentucky Love will definately be in the air at the
General Assembly Session, is scheduled Bar Complex for Valentine’s Day Weekend.
to begin February 2 in Frankfort Paint the town Red on Saturday Feb 12;
Fortunately this is a so-called short ses- wear YOU best RED OUttit- Prizes Wiii be
sion which will end March 15. Keep your awarded for the top three OUttitS-
fingers crossed that the Democrats and Enter the Bars Valentine's Day Card
Republicans will be too busy fighting each Contest. Create a card for Your loved one,
other over the budget and other issues to or love one to be. Enter your card by
mess with what remains of our civil rights. February 10 along With a $5 fee and it Wiii

There are, however, a number of issues be displayed in The Lounge. A grand prize
that concern us. For example, Fairness for the best card Wiii be awarded at
Ordinances around the state are at risk of Saturday’s Heartfest.
being challenged. There are more details , ,
about all the issues we are preparing to M155 ca}, Valentine
face on page 2' Join the Imperial Court of Kentucky at

KFA needs your help in our work With 9:30 pm. on Wednesday, February 9th at
the legislature. YOU are our most effective Club 141 for the annual Miss Gay
voice. We have scheduled a series of lob- Valentine Pageant. Doors open at 8:30
bying days. Join us in Frankfort so that the pm, and cover is $5 Proceeds will bene-
men and women who are voting on issues fit the charities of the Court, including
that effect us will have the opportunity to GLSO, Moveable Feast, and AVOL.
talk directly with a gay. lesbian, bisexual or Don't forget that the 2005 "Women on
transgender person. the Edge" calendars ...cont. on page 3

February 3 Family and Children Day

February 10 Transgender Day Sponsor of the Month

February 23 People of Faith Day

March 2nd Safe Schools (tentative) Dr. Ted M.

For more information on lobbying and .
other ways to make contact with legisla— RIChardson 0-D.
tors, see the insert in the middle of this
newsletter. There are articles about our ViSiOh Specialist
challenge to the new state constitutional
amendment and the activities of the 278 - 4201
1Btlueg1rgass Chapter of Fairness on pages 277 _ 4684