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Equality Florida Responds to Horrific Attack at Colorado Springs' Club Q

Submitted by Brittany on November 21, 2022 - 5:38pm

Equality Florida Responds to Horrific Attack at Colorado Springs' Club Q

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- Last night, a gunman opened fire at Club Q, an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, killing 5 and injuring 18 others. Equality Florida, who helped coordinate the response to a similar attack at Pulse Nightclub in 2016, issued the following statement:

What Happened In Florida Is A Warning

Submitted by Brittany on November 11, 2022 - 11:33am

What Happened In Florida Is A Warning

There’s no sugarcoating it. While we were bracing for a potentially tough night in Florida, watching the results come in was difficult.

One of the most heartbreaking losses was that of State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith who was running for reelection. Carlos has been a fierce champion of equality and defender of our families for 6 years. At a time when DeSantis and Republicans have made anti-LGBTQ attacks their playbook, his absence in Tallahassee will be greatly felt.

Equality Florida's Brandon Wolf to introduce Vice President Kamala Harris

Submitted by Brittany on September 15, 2022 - 9:54am

On September 15 at 10:00 am ET, Equality Florida Press Secretary Brandon Wolf will have the honor of delivering opening remarks and introducing Vice President Kamala Harris at the United We Stand Summit — an event taking place at the White House designed to address the rise in hate-fueled violence across America.

RELEASE: In Fight Against Ron DeSantis, Coalition of Major LGBTQ Groups Back Charlie Crist for Governor

Submitted by Brittany on September 14, 2022 - 2:38pm

In Fight Against Ron DeSantis, Coalition of Major LGBTQ Groups Back Charlie Crist for Governor

Human Rights Campaign PAC, SAVE Action PAC, and the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Join Equality Florida Action PAC in Wave of Support for Crist