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Kentucky high school Principal refuses gay students access to restroom during class

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Franklin County High SchoolOutside of Franklin County High School in Kentucky, students protested an email sent to their teachers instructing them not to allow homosexuals to use the restroom during class.

The email sent by Asst. Principal Karen Buzard was in response to an incident where two female students were caught kissing in the school restroom.

From Kentucky Equality Federation (KEF):

“I have been in contact with one of the parents of the children involved in the protest, and we support and encourage their constitutional right to assemble peacefully,” stated Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer. “We call on the media to investigate this issue further and shed light on the discrimination gays and lesbians face throughout the Commonwealth. Kentucky Equality Federation will also be contacting the other parents of the children involved in today’s protest.”

Laura Reed, Managing Director of KEF is concerned because they have also received complaints from other counties.

“I’d like to know what level this mentality, that gay and lesbian students should not be treated equally is coming from. An incident in one county could be called an isolated incident, but we now have similar reports in three other Kentucky Counties. I’d certainly like to know what Education Secretary Helen W. Mountjoy has to say about these incidents.”

How odd. According to the school’s website, April is the month for tolerance. Doesn’t sound like a very tolerant school if you ask me.

More at Kentucky Equality Federation.


NOM already trying to distance themselves from Miss California?

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Carrie PrejeanThe National Organization for Marriage just issued a press release clarifying their relationship with Carrie Prejean.

“A number of media sources have described Carrie Prejean as a spokesperson for the National Organization for Marriage.

As we made clear at our press conference yesterday: Carrie appeared with NOM as a private citizen; she does not work for the National Organization for Marriage. She is a spokesperson for her own views, as anyone watching her can tell.

We are grateful to Carrie Prejean for her willingness to stand up for marriage. We would love to work with Carrie in the future if she chooses, and we wish her well in all her future endeavors whatever she chooses. We’re proud of her. Americans are proud of her. She is a remarkable young woman. Thank you, Carrie. “

That was a short ride on the publicity train. It seemed like a perfect match. Was it the fake boobs? Or can they nolonger afford her?


Perez Hilton gets NOM video yanked for copyright infringement

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Perez HiltonMario Lavandeira also known as Perez Hilton, got YouTube to yank the “No Offense” video for 3 seconds of copyright infringement.

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I have only one word. Touche.

Video can still be found here


Amazing new marriage equality video from Courage Campaign

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We the People“Some people are afraid of change. Don’t let them take away what makes this country so great.” Watch “We the People”…

[youtube width=”480″ height=”295”]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldn8p0sAm4I[/youtube]

Boy I love these guys… They get it.