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Simply Equal legacy and the Lawrence anti discrimination victory
The Freedom Coalition 20 years ago led Lawrence Kansas to become the first city in the state to pass an ordinance protecting gays and lesbians from discrimination. The campaign titled Simply Equal showcased activism, strategy, and political shifts that culminated in a 3-2 city commission vote in 1995. The piece recalls organizers Ben Zimmerman Kathy Greenlee and others, assesses long term impact, and notes ongoing statewide limits despite national progress.
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Freedom Coalition
Lawrence
Kansas
Silverman
United States
Journal-World
Kathy Greenlee
Greenlee
Gregg Sevier
Ben Zimmerman
Kansas University
School of Social Welfare
Zimmerman
Simply Equal
New Commission
Jo Anderson
Allen Levine
John Nalbandian
Bonnie Augustine
Bob Moody
Nalbandian
Moody
Bonnie (Augustine) Lowe
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Greenbaum