Letter Writing Event – May 11
On May 11th at 6pm, join Spencer Pride at the commUnity center for a letter writing party to urge lawmakers not to overturn Governor Holcomb’s veto of Indiana’s ban… Read More »Letter Writing Event – May 11
Indiana Law
Owen County Commissioners Pass Controversial Ordinance During Winter Storm “Watch”
As the wet snow of a winter storm fell to the ground, concerned citizens gathered in the first floor of the Owen County Courthouse last… Read More »Owen County Commissioners Pass Controversial Ordinance During Winter Storm “Watch”
Spencer Pride Responds to Revised Special Events Ordinance
This morning, just hours before the Owen County Commissioners are expected to vote on their revised Special Events ordinance, a copy of the ordinance was… Read More »Spencer Pride Responds to Revised Special Events Ordinance
In a Surprise Turn of Events, Proposed Events Ordinance Stalls
The first floor of the county courthouse was packed last night with more than 120 attendees, most of whom were present to learn about the… Read More »In a Surprise Turn of Events, Proposed Events Ordinance Stalls
Open Letter to the Owen County Commissioners
Commissioners Brothers, Williamson, & Burton: On behalf of the Spencer Pride Board of Directors, I am writing to provide our feedback on the recently proposed… Read More »Open Letter to the Owen County Commissioners
Spencer Pride Board Expresses Thoughts on Legislation Impacting LGBTQ+ Hoosiers
The following statement was issued from the Spencer Pride Board of Directors regarding two pieces of legislation currently being considered by the Indiana General Assembly:… Read More »Spencer Pride Board Expresses Thoughts on Legislation Impacting LGBTQ+ Hoosiers
Tell Your Elected Officials to Support LGBT Equality! (My Voice, by Kim Fidler)
During his State of the State address, Governor Mike Pence, stated that he would prioritize religious freedom over civil rights protections for LGBT citizens of… Read More »Tell Your Elected Officials to Support LGBT Equality! (My Voice, by Kim Fidler)
MY VOICE: Happy 4th of July! (by Kim Fidler)
July is a month of patriotism. It is ironic that on July 1st, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act took effect in Indiana. While we have… Read More »MY VOICE: Happy 4th of July! (by Kim Fidler)
Governor Pence Issues Letter to Spencer Pride; Organization Responds
On Thursday, amidst much social media buzz around Indiana Governor Pence’s letter to Indy Pride, Spencer Pride also received a similar letter from the Governor.… Read More »Governor Pence Issues Letter to Spencer Pride; Organization Responds
Minority Leaders from Indiana General Assembly Issue Statement of Support for Spencer Pride
Today, we received a letter from the minority leaders of the Indiana General Assembly – Scott Pelath, House Democratic Leader & Timothy Lanane, Senate Democratic… Read More »Minority Leaders from Indiana General Assembly Issue Statement of Support for Spencer Pride
MY VOICE: Engaging with our Elected Officials (by Jonathan Balash)
The breakfast was held on Saturday, April 18 at the Owen Valley Christian Fellowship on Highway 43 in Spencer. Almost 40 people were in attendance,… Read More »MY VOICE: Engaging with our Elected Officials (by Jonathan Balash)
Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, April 18
On Saturday, April 18, Owen County will have its last legislative breakfast of the 2015 legislative session. Although it was originally believed that the final breakfast… Read More »Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, April 18
Kim’s Corner: April Fools
It is more than just a small coincidence that April 1st is April Fool’s Day and that have chosen to cover the topic of the… Read More »Kim’s Corner: April Fools
Spencer Pride Inc. Statement on the “Religious Freedom Restoration Act”
The Spencer Pride, Inc. Board of Directors is firmly opposed to the so-called “Religious Freedom Restoration Act” that was signed into law this week by Indiana… Read More »Spencer Pride Inc. Statement on the “Religious Freedom Restoration Act”
Last Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, March 21
This Saturday, March 21 is the last Legislative Breakfast in Owen County. The breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. at Owen Valley Christian Fellowship… Read More »Last Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, March 21
Kim’s Corner: Springing into Action
March marks the beginning of spring. I love the spring. It is a time of renewal and hope. It means the end of an often… Read More »Kim’s Corner: Springing into Action
Second Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, February 21
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WINTER WEATHER. THE NEXT LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 21st AT 7:30 AM. … Read More »Second Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, February 21
Kim’s Corner: Ramifications of Same-Sex Marriage
“All Kinds of Kinds” – Miranda Lambert Thomas was a congressman with closets full of skeletons And dresses that he wore on Friday nights… Now… Read More »Kim’s Corner: Ramifications of Same-Sex Marriage
Hoosier Marriage Equality
Today the United States Supreme Court decided not to consider the marriage equality cases that had petitioned it. As a result, their previous stays of the decisions… Read More »Hoosier Marriage Equality