Date: Tue, 7 Mar 1995 15:33:32 -0500
From: WillNich@aol.com

Two items for consideration.

David Williams
Williams-Nichols Institute, Inc.
PO Box 4264
Louisville, KY  40204
502/636-0935


NEWER GAY RIGHTS MEASURE INTRODUCED IN LOUISVILLE

A truncated version of the Fairness Amendment, an ordinance designed to add
the words "sexual orientation" to Louisville's civil rights ordinances, was
introduced by First Ward Alderman Scotty Greene at the regular meeting of the
Louisville Board of Aldermen on February 28.

Greene's version would cover citywide discrimination in the area of
employment only.  The original proposal, which was voted down 8-4 in August
1992, would have also included the categories of public accommodations and
housing.

Another measure, introduced by African-American aldermen Paul Bather, would
cover city employees only.  It is given no chance of passage because of a
lack of support within the gay and lesbian community.  Bather had supported
the 1992 amendment initially but suddenly switched sides after it was
introduced.

While leaders of the Fairness Campaign, backers of the 1992 amendment, are
disappointed that the newer version covers employment only, they are
supporting Greene and the other sponsors of the measure and are working hard
to convince uncommitted members of the city council to vote in favor of the
newer version.

Fairness Campaign spokespersons expect a vote on the measure as early as
March 28.

For more information, contact the Fairness Campaign at 502/893-0788.


GAY TEACHERS TO MEET IN LOUISVILLE MARCH 11

The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Teachers Network (GLSTN, or "Glisten") is
planning its first annual Midwest Conference in Louisville on Saturday, March
11.  The one-day meeting will kick off at 9 am at the University of
Louisville's Student Activities Center on Belknap Campus with a keynote
speech by Richard Mohr, author of the book, "Why Straight America Must Stand
Up for Gay Rights."

The new group is designed for any gay, lesbian, bisexual, or supportive
heterosexual teacher who is currently teaching in grades K-12.  The group is
open to all teachers regardless of sexual orientation.

Workshops on "Understanding the Issues" and "Taking It Home:  Strategizing
for Creating Change in Your Community" are included, along with a plenary
session on "Models from the Midwest and Beyond."

Dr. Paul Cameron and Dr. Judith Reismann, nationally recognized spokespersons
for homophobic elements of the religious right, are rumored to be preparing
an appearance in Louisville in conjunction with the conference as well as the
recent introduction of a gay rights ordinance before Louisville's Board of
Aldermen, which is currently making its way through the hearing process.

For further information, contact Tony Prince, conference coordinator, at
502/584-6978.