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July 2010
Bill McCollum Can't Escape "Rentboy" Rekers Scandal: Claims 'He Was The Only Available Witness That Had Credentials' (VIDEO)
Tampa Bay: Join Us for "Celebrate Our Families" Aug 8th Tampa 12pm-3pm
Judge Strikes Health Care Amendment from Ballot
Join Our Election Team!
McCollum still opposes gay and lesbian adoption
Last day to register for primaries
Scott Galvin for Congress yard signs defaced with homophobic slur
Miami Herald: Dan Gelber snags another huge endorsement for Attorney General.
[VIDEO] Equality Champion April Griffin Under Attack
UPDATE: $100,000 to Pro-Equality Candidates in Florida
Gay Candidate Picks Up Influentional Miami Herald Endorsement
Sink widens lead in poll
Kottkamp: More of the Same
Two Teachers Unions Back Dan Gelber
BREAKING: Leon County Passes Benefits for Employees
McCollum's Money Woes
If a constitutional ban on oil drilling is redundant, what about gay marriage?
Political parties wage war for handful of seats
Judge blocks Florida Legislature's redistricting amendment from November ballot
Court Ruling-Major Victory for Marriage Equality
20 Volunteers in 24 Hours!
TAMPA BAY EVENT: Get Your Tickets for "As Bees in Honey Drown"
Lesbian Ex-Sergeant Hopes for Repeal of Military's Policy | TheLedger.com
Judge Rules for Transgender Woman Fired by Georgia
Equality Florida Orlando Needs You!
Officer Down! It was 9 years ago today...
Equality Florida Celebrates St. Pete Pride
6,000 Floridians To McCollum: We Want Our Money Back
We Did It!
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June 2010
The Perils of Pink
What were you doing when Ellen came out?
Fair Districts Got It Right
Tell Bill McCollum: We Want Our Money Back!
President Obama presents initiative to help homeless LGBT youth
[VIDEO] A Letter from Nadine Smith: Dear Mr. President
Alex Sink Recognizes LGBT Pride Month
I'm meeting President Obama tomorrow - what should I ask him?
BREAKING NEWS: Hillsborough County Passes Inclusive Safe School Policy
Crist open to ending adoption ban?
Marriage Equality for All Couples
BREAKING NEWS: Governor Vetoes HB 1143
Join EQFL & the ACLU for a Town Hall & Spokesperson Training on Adoption
Why EQFL is a pro-choice organization
Blood agency reviews gay donor policy
It's Now or Never! Tell Governor Crist - VETO HB 1143
Please join us this Thursday and Friday Night in St. Pete!
Study: Children of Lesbians May Do Better Than Their Peers
Gay adoption comes into play in AG race
Bill McCollum Demanded Hiring of Discredited Rekers
How Florida's Forgotten Democrat Could Win the Senate Race - TIME
Bud Chiles to Run for Governor- as Independent
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May 2010
VICTORY! The Senate Armed Services Committee Passes Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Crist flip-flops on DADT
Listen: Joe Saunders on AsIAm.fm Radio
Keep the Pressure On: Nelson Commits to Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Jacksonville High School Students Gather to Defeat Homophobia
Nat'l Call-In Day Wednesday- AIDS Drug Assistance Programs Crisis
Congress to vote THIS WEEK on ending DADT
Dockery drops out of the governor's race
McCollum dodges the truth
Craig Lowe Sworn in as Gainesville Mayor
Tell Bill McCollum: We want our money back!
Alex Sink rips Bill McCollum on Rentboy scandal
Rekers Scandal Stirs Legal Questions in Anti-Gay Cases - NYTimes.com
Jacksonville Area GSA Leadership Summit Quickly Approaching!
Loser of the Week, Bill McCollum
Transgender candidate files against Wasserman-Schultz
NYTimes Slams McCollum-Rekers Scandal
Big con job makes Bill McCollum's anti-gay bias even worse
[VIDEO] Victory in Leon County! LGBT Inclusive HRO Passes by Vote of a 5-2
Rekers resigns from NARTH Board
Pool Side Party Benefiting Equality Florida - May 22, 7PM
Listen in TODAY at 3:30 EST - on Sirius/XM OutQ
Taxpayers Paid Reker's $120,000, Twice What Was Initially Reported
Demand an Apology from Bill McCollum- No More Bigots for Hire!
A Beautiful Birthday Wish
BREAKING NEWS: Attorney General Bill McCollum's "Expert" Witness Caught with Male Prostitute
Leon County Hurman Rights Ordinance Debate Tonight
NEWS RELEASE: EQFL Tampa Gala to Spotlight Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Women
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April 2010
ACTION ALERT! Urge Your Legislator to Oppose HB 1143
Senate passes controversial ultrasound amendment
My Remarks before the Commission Tonight
BREAKING: Leon County Supports LGBT Inclusive Human Rights Ordinance
Illegal People
Senator Al Franken to Introduce Bill Addressing Anti-LGBT Bullying
Miami Beach Commission: Pass United American Families Act and keep gay families togethe
Watch Equality Florida on As I Am TV
Will he or won't he? The Capitol is abuzz
Students Across Florida Stand Against Bullying
President Obama orders hospital visitation
URGENT: Save Fair Districts - Take Action!
Equality Champion wins Congressional Seat
Craig Lowe Elected Mayor of Gainesville by 35 Votes!
Support Equality Florida with an evening out APRIL 22, 8pm - at the TECO THEATRE
Jackson Memorial Hospital Revises Policies to Respect LGBT Families
TAKE ACTION: CNN Misses the Mark in Interview with So-Called
Join Equality Florida's team at the Orlando AIDS Walk
Equality needs you NOW- Join me Saturday
Senate Panel votes to drop ban on state funds for religious institutions
TAKE ACTION: End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' | Sign on to the Letter to Sen. Bill Nelson
Plaintiff in Florida Adoption Lawsuit Heading to White House
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March 2010
Extremism is the new norm in Tallahassee
The 2010 Census is Here: Make YOUR voice count!
VIDEO: You're Going to Want to See This
VIDEO: Lobby Week Interview with Rep Mary Brandenburg
BREAKING NEWS: Florida Competitive Workforce Act Scheduled for a Senate Workshop
Leon County Commission Votes 4-3 to Move Forward on HRO
Leon County Commission Votes on LGBT Human Rights Law Today
What an Amazing Night in Miami!
Notes on Amateur Lobbying
First Person, Tallahassee Drama
VIDEO: More amazing footage breaking 33 years of silence
After 33 years Florida's Shameful Adoption Ban Discussed
BREAKING NEWS: Florida House and Senate Set to Debate Adoption Ban
Florida film bill's anti-gay bias is a big-screen blunder
Rep. Kriseman wants DADT repealed
An Invitation From Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Victory in Kissimmee!
Homophobic smears continue in Gainesville
One More Reason for Marriage Equality: Happy Marriage Cuts Health Risk
1900 Casualties of Florida's Adoption Ban
Broward School Board Takes Historic Step To Stand With LGBTQA Students
Lake Worth to Tallahassee: "Repeal Anti-Gay Adoption Ban Now"
BREAKING: Legislators ask Florida to condemn policies that incite violence against LGBTs
Join Equality Florida's team at the Orlando AIDS Walk
EQFL Joins Rep. Kriseman in his call to end "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
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February 2010
Equality Florida Meets with Business Leaders in Tallahassee
Thrasher Steps Down as Elections Chair
Maryland Steps Closer to Marriage Equality
Join Equality Florida and Walk For Craig Lowe!
Is the Ethics Chairman being ethical?
Gays win at conservative conference
ACTION ALERT: Ask the Kissimmee City Commission to Approve Domestic Partnerships
Guess Which Florida Towns Made The Advocate's "Gayest Cities in America" List - Miami News - Riptide 2.0
Florida challenges gay adoption in Hollywood case
Hilda Hildago's Life to be Celebrated
ALERT: Gay Candidate Under Attack in Gainesville Mayor's Race
Join us for a discussion on employment discrimination
Let's Stand 1000 Strong!
The Diaz-Balart shake up
WMNF 88.5 FM Community Radio, Tampa
Adopted son of gay Key West man gets state subsidy
Safe Schools Advocates Hold Their Ground
TOMORROW! Hear Executive Director, Nadine Smith, on As I Am Radio
Grayson out raises, well, everyone
What I did for....Equality?
US Senate Hears arguments for ending Don't Ask Don't Tell
2010 Ballot to have six proposed amendments
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January 2010
Obama backs equal benefits for gay partners
Obama calls for end of DADT in State of the Union
Despite Florida gay ban, Miami judge OKs adoption of foster child by lesbian
White House Asks for a Hold on DADT hearing
Bill McCollum's gay-rights clock stuck in 1977
Democratic candidates for AG differ in experience
Jerry Sanders: Proud to Testify for Marriage Equality
BREAKING: Fair Districts Officially on the Ballot
Florida waits on adoption decision
Join us for Lobby Week, March 15-17
Department Of Justice Defends Gay Student
Haiti Earthquake Relief: How You Can Help
Democrat Ausley enters CFO race
Excellent Analysis of Day 1 of the Prop 8 Trial
Cash: Who's Got It, Who Doesn't
AP: U.S. Supreme Court Blocks YouTube Broadcast of "Prop. 8" Trial
Storms gets a primary opponent
Newsweek: OP-ED: The Conservative Case for Gay Marriage
Long-Established Leader, Henry Woods, Passes at 58
Crist flip-flopping on abortion?
Equality Florida Mourns the Loss of Denise King
New Jersey to vote on marriage equality today
Sink raises $5 mil for gubernatorial campaign
Greer out at RPOF Chairman?
President Obama appoints trans woman
US Lifts HIV/Aids immigration ban
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December 2009
Talk Radio tonight features LGBT Activists/ Update
Watermark: New millennium a boon for LGBT rights
December 28, 2009 - 12:22pm
2010 Election Critical for Florida's Future
Diaz-Balarts yank endorsement of Gov. Crist for Senate
AG Candidate: Make Sure Justice is Done
ACTION ALERT: Send a Letter to the Hillsborough County Commission
US Senate Advances same-sex benefits
Hillsborough County Commission Votes Down Protections for LGBT Employees
Sink steadily rising in polls
Urgent Action Needed in Tampa Bay
D.C. Council Has Convened
The Gender Issue in the Governor's Race
DC to Vote on Same-Sex marriage today
US Senate to markup DP Bill
Rick Warren and the Ugandan Connection
Powerful Video Confronts Growing Anti-Gay Hate Violence in Florida
Crist changing his positions? An election must be near.
Haridopolos planning for a conservative 'New Senate'
Florida McDonalds manager tells transgender teen: We don't hire "f@ggots".
Equality Florida Political Brief: Take Action
Georgia Elects First Openly Lesbian African American Woman to State Legislature!
New York State Senate Rejects Marriage Equality
New York State Senate Debating Marriage Equality NOW
Orlando GSA Council Hosts Greater Orlando Picnic
Breaking: DC Council Votes in Favor of Marriage Equality
Presidential Proclamation on World AIDS Day
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November 2009
Federal lawsuit filed against Atlanta police over raid at gay club
Openly Gay Man Picked as GOP Running Mate
DCF: Putting Kids Back Into the System
Gay nurses at Jackson Memorial Hospital personally apologize to lesbian whose partner died there
Florida Competitive Workforce Bill Filed To Add Anti-Discrimination Protections Statewide
BREAKING NEWS: VICTORY!! Tampa City Council Protects Transgender Citizens
Orlando Mayor Dyer joins in Denouncing Attacks on Orlando GLBCC
Vandalism at Orlando LGBT Community Center
Miami Herald: Alex Sink Headlines EQFL Broward Gala
UF study: Religious left emerging to oppose right Research shows growing influence of liberal Christians in politics.
SP Times Editorial: Alex Sink Addresses EQFL Gala Attendees
Equality Florida Activist , Gay-Rights Pioneer Hilda Hidalgo Loses Cancer Fight
Marriage Equality in NY?
Why healthcare matters for LGBT people
Dan Gelber: Standing up for Equality
Equality Florida's GSA Network members protest DADT
Can a Boy Wear a Skirt to School?
Steve Kornell's Victory Get NYTimes Mention
Volusia Newspaper Endorses Registry
Senate Panel hears ENDA Testimony
BREAKING: Tampa Moves Closer to Adding Gender Identity Protections
High School Students Demand Teacher Be Reinstated
Equality Florida Action PAC Election Results
Justice for Ryan and Something More
Buju Banton Promoter Claims $100,000 loss on Miami Concert
Verdict expected today for 2nd defendant in Ryan Skipper's murder
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October 2009
Republican Primary for Governor?
President Obama ends ban on HIV travel
Famed Golden Girl Leaves $300k to homeless LGBT youth
UPDATE: Buju Banton Gets New Tampa & Orlando Venues
Controversial Video of Crist as Hitler Surfaces
Double Victory in Tallahassee
Inspiring Remarks form Obama Upon Signing Hate Crimes Bill
Help Us Stop Murder Music in Florida
October 28, 2009 - 4:51pm
Ryan Skipper Foundation on Hate Crimes Bill
President Has Signed the Hate Crimes Bill
Damien Skipper Shares His Experience at the White House to Celebrate Signing of Historic Hate Crimes Law
Sen. Arlen Specter pushes for LGBT equality
Obama to sign Hate Crimes Bill on Wednesday
Hate Crimes Passes the US Senate
Hate Crimes in US Senate Today
New HUD Policy Includes LGBT Families
Tom Coburn says whaaa?
Equality Florida Action PAC endorses Gelber for hotly contested AG race
Hospital Must Respect Gay Families-Miami Herald
Lesbian Student Fights for Tuxedo Yearbook Photo
Sink has bi appeal
Ex-gays want protection at Disney
UPDATE: 'No end to the war between me and the f*ggots,' Buju tells Muta - JamaicaObserver.com
Buju Banton Goes Back on Promise to Stop Inciting Murder of Gay People
Senator Ted Deutch Announces Candidacy For Congress
NYTimes: What it costs to be gay
Wexler to resign from Congress
Buju Banton Adds Saint Pete Concert at Janus Landing
Possible Anti-Gay Murder in Florida
LGBT Finances: Will Your Loved Ones Be Left Out?
VIDEO: Tampa Bay Celebrates Nat'l Coming Out Day
EQFL's Tobias Packer Speech Fires Up National Equality Marchers
From the South Florida Blade: SoFla joins National Equality March
In the Greater Tampa Bay Area on Sunday? Join us for "Stories of Our Lives"
Check out the latest Maine Marriage Equality Ad - No on 1 TV Ad: Book
“Music Lessons” to air special feature on Reggae Bash 2009 vs. Gay Activists
Coming out in middle school
Hate Crimes Act Takes Next Step Toward Passage- Death Penalty Gone
Crotty is out, is Webster in?
Songs of hate - Buju Banton / Beenie Man - MiamiHerald.com
NY Times: The Higher Cost of Being a Gay Couple
Meet Congressman Grayson - Friday, October 9th!
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September 2009
Buju Banton's Managers Lie to Media
Congressman Grayson joins our Orlando team
CBS Interviews EQFL On "Murder the Gays" Reggae Artist Buju Banton
Ros-Lehtinen Criticizes Anti-Gay Remarks by Libyan President of the UN General Assembly
UPDATE: Buju "Murder Gays" Banton Concerts
Gelber Leads in A.G. poll
On Oct 11th: Take Action in DC or Take Action Locally.
Women and Wine - Ft. Lauderdale
BREAKING: Florida Venues Canceling Singer Who Calls for Murder of Gays
Upcoming Training for Organizations
Photos from Sarasota Gala 2009
Sarasota Gala Rockets Past Goal
COLAGE Speak OUT Camp
Florida Stands With Maine: National Day of Action September 27th
St. Pete Mayor hopefuls court gay votes
McCollum supports outlawing birth control?
When are WE going to get over it?
How far will they go?
Gay adoptive dad gets help to receive subsidy In his battle with Florida child welfare administrators
From TampaBay.com - USF will offer domestic partner benefits
WFLA Update! Advertisers are pulling their dollars from Media General
Urge Orlando Health to Become More Culturally Competent
FL Attorney General Should Know Better
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August 2009
St. Pete's Next Mayor - An LGBT Champion or Homophobe? VOTE TUESDAY, SEPT 1
Redistricting campaign heats up
Challenge to Florida's gay-adoption ban
Crist picks LeMieux for Senate Seat
Thanks for the Birthday Wishes
LGBT Advocate Senator Ted Kennedy passes
Support Openly-Gay Candidate, Steve Kornell
US Senate Choice Imminent
Fla. gay adoption ban goes to appeals court
Senate Race Gets Racial
And this is who the Times endorsed? WTH?: "Foster links Darwin, Hitler"
Letter to The Miami Herald: We serve this country honorably, too
House Committee Assignments Out
The Next Mayor? LGBT Champion OR Anti-Gay Crusader?
St. Petersburg times recommends Steve Kornell
Florida Rep Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Urges Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Fl Senator Mel Martinez resigning-Will Charlie Crist Appoint Himself?
Sotomayor Confirmed
Israeli Prime Minister visits LGBT Youth Center
Stuart Milk to Accept Presidential Medal of Freedom on Behalf of His Uncle Harvey Milk
Pride walk raises awareness of homeless LGBT youth
Hoorah! ENDA Introduced in Senate
Constitutional Amendment to ban health care?
Brilliant Commentary on Florida's Adoption Ban
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July 2009
Harvey Milk & Billie Jean King to Get Presidential Medal of Freedom
Sen. Rich responds to Crist's "Explore Adoption Day"
US Senate to hold hearings on DADT
Icon of America's Roadways Recognizes Marriage Equality
Standing together as a community
Governor Crist Gives Conflicting Answers on gay adoption
Charlie touts adoption day, but not for the gays
Hate Crimes Still Has Fighting Chance | Advocate.com
Christian group's billboards denounce separation of church, state - St. Petersburg Times
Senate Adds Controversial Amendment to Hate Crimes Bill
Former US Senator writes op-ed in favor of ENDA
The Wall Street Journal: Op/Ed Gay Marriage and the Constitution
Senate votes to expand federal hate crimes
Guest Post from David Simanoff- Former WFLA Employee and Equality Florida Supporter
VIDEO: 10 Connects Coverage of Red Flag Rally
From Creative Loafing- More than 100 protest News Channel ‘H8′ in gay-rights rally in Tampa (video)
From MyFOX Tampa Bay - WFLA target of protests
From ABC Action News Tampa Bay- Protesters gather outside WFLA Wednesday evening
From TampaBay.com - Demonstrators protest anti-gay-rights program aired by WFLA-Ch. 8
From TBO.com - Gay-rights groups protest outside News Channel 8
Protest of NBC Tampa Affiliate for Anti-gay Broadcast
VIDEO: WTSP CH 10 Coverage of Red Flag Rally
WFLA Red Flag Rally
Leon County commissioners approve human relations advisory committee
Highlight from last weekend's Equality Campaign Training
Follow the Money
Red Flag Rally at Tampa's WFLA Ch 8 this Wednesday, 5PM
Kudos to Darryl Rouson: Latest Co-Sponsor of Bill to Repeal Fl Anti-Gay Adoption Ban
USA Today Editorial: 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Deserves to Die
Join our Statewide Online Town Hall, Thursday, July 9th at 6:30PM
EQFL Supporter at St. Pete Pride
What Do You Think About NBC Screening Homophobia?
Is Challenging Anti-LGBT Messages Censorship?
SP Times Editorial Condemns Anti-LGBT Program
St. Petersburg's gay community seeks to become key voting bloc in mayor and council elections
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June 2009
Shame On You NBC Channel 8- Time to Admit Your Mistakes
Far Right-wing campaign targets openly gay Obama appointee
Update: Shame on You WFLA NBC Channel 8!
Tampa Bay Channel 8 to Air Homophobic Infomercial Tonight
Obama protecting federal trans employees
Action Alert: Fully Inclusive ENDA Introduced! Ask Your Representative to Become a Cosponsor!
We must change Tallahassee
IMMIGRATION LAWS AFFECT THE GLBTQ COMMUNITY TOO!!!
Video of Dr. Jill Biden at GLSEN Respect awards
Florida Legislators Urge President to Repeal DADT
Will Florida recognize gay adoptions from other states?
Thanks- but is it enough?
EQFL Member Victim of Homophobic/Anti-Semitic Vandals
Breaking News: Obama to extend benefits to gay federal workers
Editorial - A Bad Call on Gay Rights - NYTimes.com
Senate hate crimes vote expected this week
Delegates Oppose Gay-Inclusive Charter Change | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL
God, Guns and Gays: Far Right Slams McCollum as too Moderate on Gay Issues
Washington Blade: DOJ says "stupid things" but isrequired to defend DOMA
Obama Admin Moves To Dismiss Defense Of Marriage Act Challenge
Obama Admin Moves To Dismiss Defense Of Marriage Act Challenge
Where is your "Voice"?
Equality Florida's Island Summer Reception- Miami
Highest Ranking LGBT Obama Admin Official Delivers Stirring Pride Speech | Advocate.com
Chastity Bono Comes Out as Transgender
A Sneaky Way to Rig An Election
NASA Celebrates Pride Month; Encourages Respect for LGBT employees
Broward Sherriff's New Diversity Council to Address LGBT Issues
BREAKING NEWS | City of Miami Approves Domestic Partnership Ordinance
Commentary: Obama absent on gay rights - CNN.com
Conservatives Shift in Favor of Openly Gay Service Members
Lesbian mom & activist, announces candidacy for Miami-Dade County Commission
EQUALITY FLORIDA SEEKS UNPAID RESEARCH FELLOW
June 10, 2009 - 11:53am
Action Alert: Help Pass Domestic Partner Benefits in Miami
Richard Steinberg announces his 2010 plans on Facebook
Fla. Christian Coalition head Baxley quits to endorse Rubio
Sink leads in latest poll
Dan Gelber jumps into AG race
Supreme Court rejects challenge to 'don't ask, don't tell'
Radio Shock Jocks Apologizes for Urging Anti-Transgender Violence
Dunedin prohibits transgender discrimination - St. Petersburg Times
Five ways that gay couples lose big on taxes
Equality FL News
West Virginia Court Sides With Gay Foster Parents
CNN: 4 teens charged as adults in Tampa locker room sexual assault case
UPDATE: Snapple, Sonic & Chipotle Pull Advertising From KRXQ : glaadBLOG.org
Time to Be One or Back One
Nadine Smith to Speak at Carlton Fields - Monday, June 8th
June 4, 2009 - 11:48am
VICTORY!!! New Hampshire Becomes 6th Marriage Equality State
NCTE Action Alert: Whole Body Imaging vote in Congress
From Daily Kos: Florida Democratic Party Finally Speaks up for GLBT Rights
Gay US diplomats to receive equal benefits
Voter's Punish Gay Baiting Candidate
Shepard Smith Calls Cheney's Gay Marriage Stance A "Cop Out"
Gay group gathers at 'straight' bars | Cincinnati.com | Cincinnati.Com
Radio Personality calls for violence against transgender youth
Dr. Jill Biden makes commitment to creating safe schools for LGBTQ students
Cheney Endorses Marriage Equality
Anti-Gay Attack in Today's North Miami Mayor's Race
Are You Ready To Make a Real Difference? Camp Equality Florida July 11-12th
President Obama Issue LGBT Pride Month Proclamation
Evangelical leader says Christians should apologize for treatment of gay Americans
Frank Schaeffer: How I (and Other "Pro-Life" Leaders) Contributed to Dr. Tiller's Murder
Naples demonstrations held to support same-sex marriage : Lee County : Naples Daily News
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May 2009
Teachers told students ‘gay’ means happy
Video of Prop 8 LGBT protest in Pinellas: “Am I not a citizen?” | The Political Whore
"No Excuses. No Delays." Do we really mean it?
David Hyde Pierce On His Marriage, Prop 8 Anger (VIDEO)
Rob Thomas: The Big Gay Chip on My Shoulder
Florida: Openly gay candidate in Florida gets a standing ovation after answering the "gay" question
Florida: Openly gay candidate in Florida gets a standing ovation after answering the "gay" question
Excerpt from Justice J. Moreno's dissent today in the Ca. Supreme Court decision (6 to 1)
Want to do something about today's California Supreme Court ruling on Prop 8, but not quite sure what?
Statement by D’Arcy Kemnitz, Executive Director of the National LGBT Bar Association, on the Supreme Court Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor
Military Leader Gives Squishy Answer to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal Question
Columnist Frank Rich - La Cage aux Democrats - NYTimes.com
[VIDEO] Marie Osmond: "So What If My Daughter's Gay?"
Miami Herald: All-white slate may be liability - Political Currents
Two Little Boys - By the Numbers Blog - NYTimes.com
[VIDEO] Outrage Film on The View-BlogActive
California Marriage Decision Arrives Tuesday 5/26, 1PM (EDT)
School censors students Harvey Milk report
Everyone Matters - Transgender Equality-| Please share this video widely
Lesbian Sues When Partner Dies Alone in Florida Hospital - ABC News
(VIDEO) Interview with Lt. Colonel who is being discharged for being gay
Aubrey Sarvis: Air Force Boots Their 25 Million Dollar Aviator (He's Gay) VIDEO
Senate President Atwater to jump into CFO race
TGIF Feelgood Story: It's Never Too Early to Fight For Equality
Decision Time: California Marriage Ruling Imminent
The Daily Show Slams Pres. Obama for Failing to Prevent Firing of Gay Soldier
Tampa Gala Raises Over $70,000!
Slowly but surely the archaic anti-gay adoption ban crumbles
Alex Sink is Running for Governor
Does AAA Discriminate Against Gay Couples?
Crist is in
Let the Games Begin
Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio Recieves Award at Equality Florida Gala
Deputies: Four teens raped another in Walker Middle School locker room
Ken Pruitt resigns from Senate
May Update
Federal Anti Bullying Legislation Introduced in the House
Democracy Wins Again
Maine's Governor Signs Marriage Equality Bill Into Law!
Tampa Gala is a Sell Out - Sponsorship Tickets Still Available
Breaking: Maine Passes Marriage Equality Bill 89-58!
Rubio is in and the race is on
MSNBC's David Shuster Takes On Gay Marriage Hater - 05/01/09
Jeb Bush among Republican leaders looking to shine party image - CNN.com
Miami Herald: New film ‘Outrage!’ doesn't 'out' Gov. Crist
Oprah Spotlights Lesbian Marriage in Iowa
Pam's House Blend:: Civil Rights Redux; Change we can believe in?
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April 2009
Rep. Kathy Castor Speaks Out Against Hate Violence
South Florida Congresswoman Stands Strong Against Hate
'Top Gun' Star Kelly McGillis Confirms Lesbian Rumors
President Obama Issues Support Statement for Hate Crimes Bill
Take Action Today: Congress Votes on Hate Crimes
Gay Marriage Spreads Without Backlash - ABC News
Voting-law rewrite on the wrong track - Editorials - MiamiHerald.com
GOP Leader Breaks with Pack: Unequivocally FOR Gay Marriage | News | Advocate.com
Hip Hop Mogul Salutes New York Governor for Pro-Marriage Stand
MUST SEE: The Colbert Coalition's Anti-Gay Marriage Ad (VIDEO)
Florida Today: Schools must keep prevention a top priority
YouTube - Gov. Paterson announces gay marriage bill
NY governor to unveil bill to legalize gay marriage
Charlie Justice Announces Run for Congress
YouTube - Merciless {Gay Slurs} Bullying Leads to Child's Suicide
Gay Lovers in Exile - The Daily Beast
April 15, 2009 - 4:59pm
Kevin Burns: Can a little-known gay South Florida mayor be our next U.S. senator? | The Political Wh
YouTube - Cast of NOMs anti-gay commercial get eaten by cat
Guilty Plea in Ryan Skiper Murder withdrawn
Rachel Maddow & Behind the Scenes of Anti-Gay Marriage Video
YouTube - Response to the Lies told in "NOM - Gathering Storm" ad
Anti-Marriage Equality Ad launched nationally - Gathering Storm
By Just One Vote Or By a Landslide, the Result is the Same | Right Wing Watch
Editorial - Vermont Equality - NYTimes.com
Susan Stanton voted Lake Worth City Manager | Local EQFL Organizer Allan Hendricks was there
Vermont legalizes gay marriage | burlingtonfreepress.com | The Burlington Free Press
More Great News: Washington DC Votes to Accept Other States' Gay Marriages
Gay couples forced to choose between spouse or country -- OrlandoSentinel.com
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March 2009
BREAKING NEWS: Gainesville Voters Reject Charter Amendment 1, Uphold LGBT Protections
Gainesville Voters Take A Stand Against Discrimination
SpringBoard with Guest Speaker Nadine Smith of Equality Florida
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February 2009
Breaking News: Ryan Skipper's Killer Found Guilty
Florida LGBT College Students Support Needed
Equality Florida in the News: Crist in Fix Over Supreme Appointment
Divorced from Reality
New GOP chairman: "No, no, no" to civil unions
Why Rally?
Dustin Black's powerful and poignant Oscar acceptance speech
Sean Penn Wins Oscar for "Milk" Acceptance Speech
Oscar Winner Gives Shout Out to LGBT Youth
Opportunity: COLAGE 2009-2010 Fellowship Program
NY Times Blog: Film Examines a Newark Hate Crime
Batwoman: 30 Years Postmortem and Better than Ever
Talking With Ted: Simmie Williams
Simmie Williams, Jr. Murder Still Unsolved
Orlando Sentinel coverage of the Ryan Skipper Trial
Join Us Tuesday, February 17th
Remembering Lawrence & Simmie
February 13, 2009 - 4:23pm
From Gay and Transgender Issues in the Workplace
From "Are You Guys Brothers?"
Missing Link
Women say mall cops arrested them for kissing
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January 2009
Redistricting changes clear a Florida court hurdle
Voting for the freedom to marry does not hurt politicians, new study confirms
The Best Interests of the Child: New York Times Editorial
Smith to discuss ‘What’s Next For Equal Rights After Amendment 2?’
Hillsborough Library "Gay Pride" Policy Under Review
[Undo 2] Bob Barr: No Defending the Defense of Marriage Act
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December 2008
It is important to say these things out loud.
John Ridley: The U.S. Goes Global With its Anti-Gayness
NY Times: "In a First, Gay Rights Pressed at UN"
FYI: Florida beats Illinois for Convict Public Officials
Newsweek "Takes a Bullet" On Gay Marriage
The Associated Press: Top evangelical resigns after backing gay unions
Opponents of gay couples marrying often cite Scripture. But what the Bible teaches about love argues for the other side.
Orlando LGBT Community and Allies Form New Unity Coalition
Will You Join Me? Wed Dec 10th 6pm
NEWSWEEK: The Religious Case For Gay Marriage
A Tremendous Step Forward in Gainesville
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November 2008
Once Again, Florida's Anti-gay Adoption Ban Ruled "Unconstitutional"
They Lied
Today is the 10th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance
Now It's Official
Obama-Biden LGBT Plan
Salvation Army Rescinds Benefits to Gay Partners
Home Depot Founder: Retailers Who Don't Support GOP "Should Be Shot"
Liveblog with anti-amendment leaders Kate Kendell, Nadine Smith and Barbara McCullough-Jones
Gays and Native Americans should be barred from adoption
Equality Florida Launches Undo 2 Campaign
Support Options Growing For Gay Teens
Keith Olbermann: Gay marriage is a question of love
Two men cry over the election
Media Statement from Vote No On 2 on the Passage of Florida's Amendment 2
1,000 Volunteers Educate Voters to Vote No Amendment 2
The Independent Florida Alligator: Opinion - Religion should not serve political agenda
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October 2008
UF Student Senate Votes To Oppose Amendment 2
How My Lesbian Boss Makes Me a Better Father
President of the Univ of FL and his wife oppose Amendment 2
Amendment 2 hurts real families
Amendment 2: Legal Nightmare for Domestic Violence Laws
South Florida Carribean News says Vote NO on Amendment 2!
Miami court decision may affect a law barring gays from adopting
Marriage Amendment "Divisive" and "Underhanded"
Turnout could affect same-sex marriage bans - USATODAY.com
Vote No on 2 Rally In Tallahassee
VIEWPOINTS: Amendment 2 threatens equality under the law : NewsHerald.com
Apple Opposes Discriminatory Constitutional Amendment
FL Amendment 2 fate lies with black voter turnout - St. Petersburg Times
Check out Poll: 56% favor ban on gay marriage -- OrlandoSentinel.com
Tallahassee Democrat - Amendment 2 Turnout factor - Tallahassee, FL.
Latest Poll 10/23: Amendment 2 Still Too Close To Call
WFTL No On 2 interview
New Newspaper Endorsement-Vote No On 2
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September 2008
Finally, a Fair-minded billboard thanks to the MCC
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August 2008
Get Cool VoteNoOn2 t-shirts, stickers, buttons, and more...
Creepy Video from Amendment 2 Backers
Spongebob fails to torpedo candidate
Evolving or Flip Flop? Rouson Update
Panelists Challenge Rouson
Disturbing Video: The Law Is "Supposed To Discriminate" Against Gays
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July 2008
Gainesville Human Rights Protections Under Attack
Press Release: Broward School Board Passes Comprehensive Anti-Bullying Policy
Press Release: Broward School Board Passes Comprehensive Anti-Bullying Policy
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June 2008
Thank you to the St Pete Pride Volunteers!
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May 2008
For Immediate Release: Miami-Dade 4th County, 22nd City, To Offer DP Benefits
They Can't Deny It Any More
Daytona Pride festival - A blog from David Perreault
Equality Florida Hosts hate Crimes Awareness Day in Capitol
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April 2008
Eight-Year Effort Leads to Passage of Safe Schools Law in Florida
FL House Passes Statewide Safe Schools Bill
Senior Advocates Urge Floridians to VOTE NO on Amendment 2
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March 2008
A Blog from another EQFL Lobbyist
Here is a Blog by one of our WONDERFUL lobbyists this week in Tallahassee!
Press Release: Fair Adoption Lobby Days 2008
Florida Legislature shuns gay bills
Fla Politicians Refuse Support to Amendment Stance
Loved ones say young man's killing reflects difficult life gays face in Polk
A letter to Sally Kern from a senior in high school in Oklahoma.
Powerful Anti-Hate Violence/ Bullying Video
Silent Protest at Mayor's Prayer Breakfast -FTL
Equality Florida 2nd Annual Jacksonville Reception an amazing success!
We Are Not Helpless
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February 2008
Ellen Eloquent on Hate Murder of Lawrence King
Community Outraged at Murder of Gay 17 Year-old Simmie Williams, Jr.
February 19, 2008 - 1:08pm
Equality Florida Safe Schools Lobby Day Meeting at Jasmyn, Jacksonville
Broward Passes Transgender Protections Unanimously
Broward Transgender Inclusion Passes Unanimously
Fairness Volunteers Launch Massive Grassroots Action
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January 2008
Al Gore Supports Same-Sex Marriage!
Homemade Activism
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December 2007
Award in Bullying Case Slashed
Cool Reports from Night of 1000s Dinners
Classic West Wing: Takes on Dr. Laura
Radio-Marriage Amendment- Strictly Confidential
Media Coverage: Jodie Foster Comes Out (sort of)
The Fight Is On
Why Florida Must Repeal the Adoption Ban
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November 2007
Vintage Homophobia Included In 1965 Propaganda film
November 28, 2007 - 10:26am
Rabbi Opposes Marriage Amendment
Ryan Skipper PSA
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October 2007
Tallahassee Democrat - "Marriage Amendment Discriminates"
Florida Today - "Say No to Bigotry"
Daytona Beach News-Journal Opposes Marriage Ban
Tallahassee Democrat - When the gay issue hits home
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July 2007
Tampa Tribune on Same-Gender Relationships
USA Today On Anti-gay Marriage Amendments
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March 2007
Largo, City of Regress
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November 2006
Florida Coalition for Fair Adoption Summit
NJ Marriage Decision
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August 2006
Same-sex marriage is surely a civil right
Equality Florida Blog
1,000 Marriage Equality Petitions Gathered at First Coast Pride
Equality Florida Blog
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July 2006
Equality Florida Blog
Equality Florida Blog
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June 2006
The Alliance for GLBTQ Youth Receives $210,000
Thank Senator Nelson for Opposing Discrimination
Response to Focus on the Family Ads
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May 2006
Facing an Election, Rep Cretul Continues Attack on Domestic Partners
Equality Florida Testimony- Fl Senate Anti-Bullying Bill
Ugly words get in the way of education goals
Schools may ban hurtful T-shirt slogans
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April 2006
New poll: A tossup governor's race
Update from Tallahassee- Progress on Anti-Bullying Bill- April 25th
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March 2006
Christian Right Tells GOP "Deliver Our Agenda"
Right Wing Activism Lags at Conference
Power Struggle in Tallahassee GOP
Lobby Day in Tallahassee
Stop Anti-Gay Bullying: Safe Schools Lobby Day in Tallahassee
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February 2006
Gotta Love that Willie Nelson
COMING OUT MAY NOT BE ENOUGH TODAY
Quote of the Day
Website is a Winner
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