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Democrat Zach Dembo and Republican Ralph Alvarado are squaring off in Central Kentucky's 6th Congressional District- one of the most competitive races the Lexington area has seen in over a decade. Here's what it means for LGBTQ+ Kentuckians. The post Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District Is Finally Competitive. What LGBTQ+ Voters Need to Know. appeared first on Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only…
Louisville's largest LGBTQ+ event, the Louisville Pride Festival, returns to Bardstown Road on Saturday, Sept. 12, with two stages of entertainment, 100+ affirming vendors, and family-friendly activities — free and open to all. The post Louisville Pride Festival Is Back with “Empowered, Emboldened: Pride In The Face of Opposition” Theme appeared first on Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+…
Throughout the weekend, attendees can expect nationally and locally recognized performers, drag entertainers, DJs, community organizations, small businesses, food vendors, networking opportunities, and experiences that celebrate the richness and diversity of the Black LGBTQ+ community. The post Melanin Pride Weekend Celebrates a Decade of Black LGBTQ+ Culture in Louisville appeared first on Queer…
More and more Northern Kentucky police departments want Flock Safety cameras, but residents across the region are fighting back. At a July fiscal court meeting in Kenton County, more than a dozen people showed up to say no, calling the AI-powered cameras a government-accessible record of everyone's movements. Newport just cancelled their contract. Fort Thomas is reconsidering. Here's what these…
TBALLER, a Northern Kentucky artist blending funk, pop and queer self-expression, talks influences, identity and his upcoming EP. The post NKY Artist TBALLER Explores Music, Fashion and Funk appeared first on Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom .
McConnell has missed 47 Senate votes since his hospitalization. Here's what Kentucky actually loses while he's out, from the Farm Bill to SNAP. The post 50 Days, 50 Missed Votes: How McConnell’s Absence Is Stalling Kentucky’s Priorities appeared first on Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom .
Henderson KY Pride issued a public response after a letter to the editor called for pride events in the community to end. In their rebuttal, the organization's board pushed back point by point. The post Henderson KY Pride Fires Back at Calls to End Pride appeared first on Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom .
It comes after Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has urged the Republican senator to resign from office if he cannot serve. The post Mitch McConnell Discharged from Rehab Center, Returns Home for Physical Therapy appeared first on Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom .
Kentucky law says the governor must appoint a replacement senator. A 2024 Republican-backed bill says hold a special election. A UK law professor says the conflict could end up in the courts. The post Kentucky’s Competing Laws Make a Senate Vacancy Anything But Simple appeared first on Queer Kentucky | Kentucky's Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom .
Kentucky's governor has fewer options than most people realize when a sitting senator goes absent but hasn't vacated their seat. No removal. No forced replacement. And the law around special elections is murkier than it sounds. We broke down every option Beshear actually has, including the one hiding in plain sight. The post What Can a Governor Do If a Sitting Senator Disappears? appeared first…
