Central Kentucky | Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

Chapter: Central Kentucky

The Central Kentucky chapter is one of the oldest chapters within KFTC. We are a diverse group of people who care about making our communities healthy and safe for all people. Our chapter members are interested in a range of issues, but currently we are working on educating folks about democracy through our voter empowerment work. We're also focusing on building economic, environmental and racial justice in Lexington and the Central Kentucky area. Please join us at our next chapter meeting or at one of our upcoming events. Meet other chapter members to learn about the exciting work we're doing and how you can be a part of it!

Recent Activities

Trans Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance

Joe Gallenstein on November 14, 2019 in , Central Kentucky, , Northern Kentucky, , Rolling Bluegrass, LGBTQ equality

Every year, during the week leading up to the Trans Day of Remembrance, people come together to particpate in Trans Awareness Week. This week is dedicated to raising the visibility of transgender people, and to talk about issues that members of the community often face. From homelessness, to poverty, discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation, and even to violence, trans and gender nonconforming people are forced to live lives where systems of injustice overlap. The week is set aside from November 13 to November 19.

Lights For Liberty Action Friday

Joe Gallenstein on July 11, 2019 in Racial Justice, Central Kentucky, , Jefferson County, , Northern Kentucky, , Rolling Bluegrass, , Southern Kentucky, , Wilderness Trace, featured, , Immigrants' Rights, , Leadership Development, , Racial Justice, , We Are Kentuckians

People across the world, including here in Kentucky, are disgusted and distrubed by the images coming from ICE detention facilities.

Unpacking the electricity rate increases for LG&E and KU

Carrie Ray, Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED) on May 15, 2019 in New Energy and Transition, Energy Democracy, Central Kentucky, , Jefferson County, , Rolling Bluegrass, , Shelby County, Power Plants

After rate hikes in 2015 and 2017, Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities (KU) hit their customers with another rate hike a few weeks ago.

I am a woman. At home, at work, and on the campaign trail.

Liz Sheehan on March 8, 2019 in , Central Kentucky

In a December article in the New York Times1, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s daughter, Jane, states, “My mother strongly believes there won’t be true equality until men take full participation in child care and other household tasks.” And, in both of the recent movies on her life, you see Justice Ginsberg’s husband doing just that: taking on more housework, cooking, and providing childcare thus allowing his wife the room to spend more time working outside their home.

LG&E/KU rate case attempts to alter reality

An electric meter in the winter
Steve Wilkins on February 1, 2019 in New Energy and Transition, Energy Democracy, , Sustainable Energy, Central Kentucky, , Harlan County, , Jefferson County, Air Quality, , Climate Justice, , Empower Kentucky

Over the past several years, Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities (KU) have pushed legislation that would eliminate net metering

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Regular Meetings:

Dunbar Community Center
545 North Upper
Lexington, KY 40508
CKY KFTC monthly chapter meeting

We meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 PM at the Dunbar Community Center at 545 North Upper in Lexington.

Meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

Chapter Organizer:

Quinn Mulholland
250 Plaza Dr.
Suite #4
Lexington, KY 40508
859-276-0563

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