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ACLU of Kentucky: the biggest civil rights group around. Check their site for news, especially about the Reproductive Freedom Project.
The Center for Women and Families: “engages individuals and community in the elimination of domestic violence, sexual violence and economic hardship through service, education and advocacy.” Please don’t be afraid to ask for help.
EMW Women’s Surgical Center: Kentucky’s only abortion clinic. Please consider escorting patients.
Fairness Campaign: “The Fairness Campaign is a broad-based community effort dedicated to equal rights. Its primary goal is comprehensive civil rights legislation prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.” Gay rights are not special rights. Get involved and help move this state into the 21st century!
Louisville Free Public Library: want to dig deeper? Check out the library’s wonderfully mammoth collections.
The Louisville Munch: interested in alternative sexuality? The Louisville Munch is the biggest meetup in town, and welcomes all persuasions. Check their website for special interest groups and lots more events.
Kentucky Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice: “We believe that a woman’s right to make reproductive choices is sacred and fundamental to religious freedom.” Yes, you can still be religious and pro-choice.
Planned Parenthood of Kentucky: “Our goal is to ensure that every individual has the information, services, and freedom to make healthy, responsible decisions about sex, sexuality, and parenthood.” PPKY offers sexual healthcare available on a sliding scale fee. You can also get birth control and emergency contraception at PPKY, and FREE condoms.
Safe Place: if you’re underage and life is getting out of control, find their yellow and black sign and you’ll find help. Or, call 502-625-5233.
