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  Republican leaders hijacked the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), turning a vital $855 billion military spending bill into a weapon for their extremist agenda. Instead of focusing on pay raises for troops, improvements to on-base housing, and expanded support for low-income military families, they inserted a cruel provision that blocks medically necessary care for transgender children of military service members.

  SAVE and Equality Florida Host “Recommitment To Marriage Equality” Celebration on 10th Anniversary Miami, FL — January marks a decade since we secured marriage equality in Florida, a historic milestone in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. To celebrate, SAVE and Equality Florida are hosting a special event at St. John’s on the Lake in Miami Beach on Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 3 PM to 5 PM.

  A majority of Black adults are open-minded or supportive of transgender acceptance, new poll finds New HIT Strategies survey for Equality Florida finds crucial insights into the attitudes and sentiments of Black Americans regarding transgender rights and inclusion

Shocked and Devastated – But Not Powerless Today, we have a heavy heart – one that we know many share. The 2024 election results have left us shocked and devastated. What we in Florida have endured for years under a Republican supermajority is now set to play out on the national stage.

  Turning the Tide on Transphobia: How Florida Is Not Only Resisting But Working To Build A Better Future Written by Charlie Croy, Communications & Field Elections Fellow

  Equality Florida Action, Inc. Endorses Kamala Harris For President: “We believe Florida is in play” - Stratton Pollitzer, Deputy Director A Rainbow Wave Is Building In Florida As Voters Reject Trump-DeSantis Extremism

Equality Florida's Response: A federal court of appeals panel has ruled that Florida’s cruel ban on life-saving healthcare for transgender youth and restrictions for transgender adults can be enforced while the lawsuit continues through the legal process. What does this mean? Florida’s discriminatory SB 254 is back in full effect. This is deeply disappointing and puts the lives of transgender Floridians at risk.

  Visit Florida Removes LGBTQ Page In Petty New Stunt By DeSantis To Exclude LGBTQ Community St. Petersburg, FL — Visit Florida has removed its “LGBTQ Travel” page from the website. The move came just days before Florida voters sent a clear message to DeSantis that they have grown tired of these types of petty and divisive stunts, rejecting his agenda of extremism and anti-LGBTQ attacks.

  Florida Voters Resoundingly Rebuke DeSantis and His Extremist Agenda Pro-Equality Wave Sweeps Florida’s 2024 Primary Elections

  Blog: Summer 2024 Fellowship Equality Florida, Florida's largest LGBTQ advocacy organization, hired its cohort of fellows for the Summer 2024 Fellowship Program! From across the state, our diverse cohort includes people from various backgrounds, ages, sexualities, gender identities, and ethnicities. At Equality Florida, our mission is to cultivate our fellows to become leaders in the community.

  LGBTQ Pioneer and Pro-Equality Champion Carlos Guillermo Smith Elected To Florida State Senate Orlando, FL — Today, Equality Florida Action PAC-endorsed candidate and former State Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith officially won his race for the Florida State Senate (District 17), becoming the second openly LGBTQ member elected to the chamber in Florida history. Stratton Pollitzer, Chair of Equality Florida Action PAC, provided the following response:

  Equality Florida Responds To Court Ruling Permanently Blocking Adult And Minor Health Care Restrictions in Florida SB 254 Tallahassee, FL - Nadine Smith, Equality Florida’s Executive Director, provides the following statement in response to Judge Hinkle’s ruling permanently blocks adult and minor health care restrictions in Florida SB 254:

  Coast-To-Coast for Equality: National Campaign Rallies Support for Florida, the Frontline in the Fight Against Anti-LGBTQ Legislation New nationwide alliance will defend against spreading anti-LGBTQ attacks

  Equality Florida Responds To The Arrest Of Walt Lay's Killer

  Florida House Passes Bills Expanding Censorship and Government Control Agenda Tallahassee, FL — Today, the Florida House passed three bills that continue to expand an agenda of extreme censorship and government intrusion and overreach by the Republican-controlled legislature. Now the Florida Senate will decide the fate of the Trans Erasure Bill (HB 1639), the Stop WOKE Teacher Training Bill (HB 1291), and the Preemption of Employment Protections Bill (HB 433).

  We are heartbroken over the death of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old non-binary high school student in Oklahoma. According to reports, Nex was beaten by multiple students in the school bathroom on February 7th and died the next day at a local hospital. The full autopsy has not yet been released.