Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 2, 2011)

Tomorrow, Equality Florida’s Public Policy Director Mallory Wells will be speaking at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Hosted by OUTLaw and Levin College of Law, Mallory will discuss her work with the Florida legislature and update attendees on key LGBT issues in Florida. Join us for this event to get the latest and find out how you can get involved! When: Wednesday, March 2 at 12:00pmWhere: Levin College of Law, Room 359, at the corner of SW 2nd Ave., and SW 25th St, Gainesville

Since his inauguration, Gov. Rick Scott has tried to block or slow the implementation of Amendments 5 and 6, passed overwhelmingly by voters last November. He cited the need for some census data before proceeding. Well, today some of that data has come in. From The Miami Herald: Three days after Rick Scott was sworn in as governor he set about slowing down the process by which the federal government would approve of two highly popular state constitutional amendments, 5 and 6, concerning the way lawmakers draw legislative and congressional districts.

Equality Florida worked in the 2010 election cycle to elect champions for LGBTQ students to the Volusia County School Board and is proud to have been a part of bringing together a team of people to help structure a plan for moving forward with these changes in Volusia County.

NOTE: Thanks to the efforts of our colleagues at GLAAD and a small group of state and national LGBT organizations, the leadership at Facebook has agreed to include "Civil Union" and "Domestic Partnership" in its list of familial relationships. What may seem like a small thing has enormous potential to shift cultures in the directions of equality for all.

We have so much to celebrate. Florida's 33-year ban on gay and lesbian adoption is over. Your support made these victories possible. Check out this exciting video.

Rudy Molinet is a realtor and member of EQFL's Key West volunteer team. He writes a regular column, Rainbow Reflections, for the Key West Citizen. Last week as the military prepares to end Don't Ask Don't Tell, he toured the aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman - named for the President who integrated the military over 60 years ago. By Rudy Molinet, Key West Citizen

This week, I was in Tallahassee meeting with business leaders and key legislators, talking with them about the Florida Competitive Workforce Act. Check out these video highlights from the Governor's Mansion and from the Senate Floor. Make sure you stay up to date with what's going on in Tallahassee by following me on Twitter: EQFLLobbyist From inside the Governor's Mansion: From on the Senate Floor:

Note: Join your fellow Equality Florida members this weekend as we enjoy this hilarious, award winning film that offers the public a glimpse into the lives of a gay couple in love and how their families come to support them - eventually!

By Brian McNaughtCross posted from: www.brian-mcnaught.com

Take 3 minutes and watch Zach as he passionately tells his story about being raised by his two moms. Do you have a story about being raised by gay parents that you're willing to tell on video? Let me know at [email protected] .

(GAINESVILLE) Last night, the Equality Florida Action PAC announced it’s endorsements in the 2011 Gainesville city elections to a packed room attending the Equality Florida Office Opening Party at Lux. The organization announced support for Thomas Hawkins, At-Large 2; Lauren Poe, District 2; and Susan Bottcher, District 3. “Each of these candidates has a strong pro-equality record,” said Stratton Pollitzer, chair of Equality Florida Action PAC. “When elected, they will each continue Gainesville’s long legacy as a community that welcomes and supports diversity.”

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 31, 2011

Below is a note from a friend who took a chance on his fellow churchmembers.

*/