Judge W. Mitchell Nance of the Barren and Metcalfe counties in Kentucky has officially recused himself from any adoption cases that involve gay prospective parents. According to the Washington Post, Nance issued an order last week in which he wrote that it is his belief that by allowing a “practicing homosexual” to adopt would “under no […]
The Next Family: How did you start your family? Bridget: Karrie had 3 boys from her previous marriage and I had 2 boys from my previous marriage. The Next Family: How did you two meet? Bridget: We both were employed at the same place and had a few mutual friends at work. The Next Family: […]
By: Shannon Ralph Until today, I have not written a single word about Kim Davis. In part, this is because others have addressed the issue of the fanatical Kentucky clerk with such eloquence and such cool composure that I am embarrassed by my own gut response. I have been completely incapable of discussing Ms. Davis […]
By Alex Temblador With the recent attack from One Million Moms (an anti-gay “family” group) on trans teen, Jazz Jennings, it can sometimes feel as if the world is going backwards: adults attacking children? There is something inherently wrong with that picture. However, we have finally received some positive news on the transgender youth front. […]
Tuesday a Republican-appointed federal judge ruled that Kentucky’s constitutional amendment banning same-sex couples from the freedom to marry is unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn II was appointed by President George H. W. Bush in 1992, on the recommendation of current Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. The ruling reads: “Sometimes, by upholding equal rights for a few, courts […]
By: Tanya Ward Goodman “Midway is halfway between Lexington and Frankfort, that’s why it’s called Midway. You know, mid-way.” The hotel clerk gives me directions for the scenic route. “You’ll see some things – keep a look out for the rock fences.” It’s my last day in Kentucky and I am driving to […]
