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What is the single most important issue facing Kentucky's LGBT population? Please read all possible answer prior to selecting.
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Domestic Partnership - Couples being able to register as domestic partners, receiving most of the rights and responsibilities of married couples.
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13%
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Marriage - Ensuring all loving and committed couples have the right to marry in Kentucky.
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40%
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Non-Discrimination - Ensure the Commonwealth adopts the most comprehensive civil rights protections in the nation while focusing on creating a Kentucky that fosters respect, dignity and equality for all LGBT people.
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7%
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Seniors - Ensure the rights of LGBT seniors, protecting them from discrimination in retirement communities, ensuring their access to important state services and programs, and safeguarding their homes and assets after the death of one partner.
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13%
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Transgender Rights - Transgender Kentuckians often face prejudice based on their actual or perceived gender identity. Focus on a nondiscrimination law in workplace and employment protections, equal access to health care and housing, and safe school environments.
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13%
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Youth - Ensure protections for all youth, including those who identify as LGBT, so they can grow and learn in an environment that is free from harassment, bullying and discrimination.
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13%
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Adoption / Foster Care - In recent years, some lawmakers have proposed legislation to prohibit same-sex couples from adopting children or serving as foster parents. Thankfully, this legislation has been defeated in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Conservatives are still trying to gather support in order to pass such a bill in the House.
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