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A Publication of the Lexington flag and L‘esbian Services Urgunization
Volume 21 Number2
Lexmgton Pride Idol 2006 Kentucky Fairness Alliance
Last year the GLSO Pride Center and There are both negative and positive
the 2006 Pride Committee launched 'te bills introduced in the KY Legislature.
first search to find the indIVIdual who would Representative Joseph Fisher (R-68) has
become Lexmgton's first Pride 'ldol. AS we introduced two discriminatory proposals to
398',” congratulate lastyears Winner, M'33 be considered. HB 215would roll backthe
Virginia Thomas, we ask who W'" be the local Fairness laws in Lexington/Fayette
next Lexmgton Pride Idol? Will it be you? County, Covington and Metro Louisville.
The Pride Idol Contestis back and the HB 226 proposes a Constitutional
search 'e on. _D‘,"'”9 the months-of March amendment that would prohibit the state
and April, preliminary contests Will be held from ever extending legal protections to
at various participating locations. See the LGBT p—eople
complete list and additional information in Faimesst has set several lobbying
the middle ofthis newsletter. , l days and you are invited to join us. We will
.Unlike last year, the inc osed have someone from the Fairness staff
applications may be. mailed in prior to the available to teach you how to lobby.
night of any competition along With a $10 February 2 will be the day to voice
non-refundable application/ registration opposition to the anti-Fairness bills. Other
fee. You may also turn in the application lobbying dates have been set to support
and .fee the night Of a. competition. positive legislation.On February 15wewil|
Applications Will_ be available at all be gathering to support the Statewide
parti0ipating locations and at the Pride Fairness bill. On February 22 we will
Center, 389 Waller'Avee , support the School Harassment Coalition.
Up to twenty indiVIduals Will compete To add your name to the state
at each preliminary.Audience participation Fairness e-mail list or to get involved,
will select up to 5 individuals, allowing up to please contact the KFA office at 502-897-
20 people to compete in the second round. 1973. See pages 12 _ 13 for an article and
The semi-finals will take place atthe State more information about how to contact
Theater in May. Our panel of judges will your state legislator.
select 10 of these individuals to compete in
the Finals at this years‘ Pride Picnic.
Sponsor of the Month
M’55 Gay Valentine Dr. Ted Richardson O.D.
On Tuesday, February 14th, The Vision Specialist
Imperial Court of Kentucky will host the
annual Miss Gay Valentine Pageant atThe 1757 Alexandria Dr.
Bar Complex. Doors at 8:30, show at 9:30.
Cover is $5, with proceeds benefiting the 278 4201
charities of the Court. 277—4684
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