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Kansas Equality Coalition of Topeka
Kansas Equality Coalition of Topeka, Inc., formerly Equal Justice Coalition, formed in September 2002 after the Topeka City Council voted against expanding the Human Relations Ordinance to include protection from discrimination to all citizens based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Kansas Equality Coalition of Topeka, Inc.
P.O. Box 4214
Topeka, KS 66604
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785-271-0174 or 785-554-9537
Executive Committee Members
Chair Trey Streetman
Vice Chair Resa Boydston
Secretary Shirley McClendon
Treasurer Craig Schulz
Laura Burton
Pedro Irigonegaray
Lynne Leifer
About Our Chapter
Kansas Equality Coalition of Topeka, Inc. works to secure fair treatment for all citizens, especially with regard to sexual orientation and gender identity. We recognize the interconnectedness of all forms of oppression and we seek alliances with other organization to combat racism, sexism, homophobia, and all other forms of oppression.

In working toward the goals of redefining Topeka as a fair-minded city and creating social and political change, Kansas Equality Coalition of Topeka works toward securing fair treatment and equal rights for all citizens, especially with regard to sexual orientation and gender identity through:

EDUCATION
Kansas Equality Coalition of Topeka facilitates education in schools, clubs, civic organizations, faith-based institutions, and through workshops. The importance of educating the general community, allies, and others is recognized as one of the key elements to creating change. This education will also be facilitated through public awareness materials, media releases, and public speaking events. Please contact Erin Norris, chair of the Equal Justice Coalition, if you are interested in helping, hosting, or receiving an educational event.

POLITICAL ACTION
Kansas Equality Coalition of Topeka is involved with lobbying, talking with voters, going door-to-door to identify supportive voters, and working toward both passing and retaining anti-discrimination legislation that includes sexual orientation and gender identity in the city of Topeka, KS. Kansas Equality Coalition of Topeka supports educating lawmakers about the need for progressive legislation.

COALITION BUILDING
Kansas Equality Coalition of Topeka is comprised of supportive allies and individuals who recognize the importance of justice and fair treatment for all citizens in Topeka, KS. We are committed to building a cross-cultural and diverse coalition that is reflective of our community. We are collaborating with clergy, professors, the business community, social service organization, and many other individuals and groups. Additionally, we continue to meet and build partnerships with all types of community leaders and interested individuals. Kansas Equality Coalition of Topeka is also committed to forming a united front with a clear, strong voice about the need for equality and fair treatment for all people.


VOLUNTEERS
Kansas Equality Coalition of Topeka is currently made up of volunteers and it is because of people?s commitment and support for these issues that we are able to continue growing and be successful in our mission. Please contact our secretary, Don Miller, to see how you can become a volunteer.

SUPPORTING STATE-WIDE EFFORTS
Kansas Equality Coalition of Topeka is committed to helping achieve equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals across the state of Kansas. It is because of this commitment that Equal Justice Coalition transitioned to become the Topeka chapter of the Kansas Equality Coalition.
Topeka News & Events

Dear Kansas Equality Coalition members, supporters, and allies:

Last Wednesday, Kansas Equality Coalition requested introduction of a bill in the Kansas Legislature that will, if passed, bring judges who run for retention into the campaign finance regulations (http://www.kslegislature.org/bills/2010/563.pdf). This is a somewhat complicated story, so I'll break it down as clearly as I can.

Some important facts:

[ Posted: Sunday Mar 7 2010, 10:00 am | More Details...]

This is VERY late notice, but we will have a Subway platter and various other eats at the meeting/church at 12:30 for all that would like to arrive early for a bite to eat.

See you all tomorrow.
Gary!
[ Posted: Saturday Feb 27 2010, 3:37 pm | More Details...]


When: March 28th, 2010, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: TBA (Lawerence, KS)

[ Posted: Monday Mar 1 2010, 10:02 am | More Details...]

Dear friends,

It is with great sadness and grief that I must share the news that Steve Brown has passed away. Steve died yesterday, February 19, at the age of 60.

Steve will long be remembered for his tireless work to bring equality and fairness to LGBT Kansans. He was the founding president of the Kansas Democratic Party's LGBT Caucus, was a founding member of the Kansas Equality Coalition, and until his death served as the Chairman of KEC’s Northeast Kansas chapter. In addition to his work in Kansas, Steve has worked with a number of Missouri LGBT organizations over the years.

[ Posted: Saturday Feb 20 2010, 12:24 pm | More Details...]

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