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Today, the much anticipated decision from the Perry v. Schwarzenegger Prop 8 case will be released between 1 and 3pm Pacific time so that means between 4-6pm Eastern standard time. 

Bill McCollum continues to be haunted on the campaign trail by his decision to override the pleas of his own attorneys and pay a discredited witness a whopping $120,000. At a public forum in St. Petersburg, City Councilmember Steve Kornell raised the issue in the first question of the day. The largest progressive blog in the country, The Huffington Post, picked up the story from WMNF radio. Read more here:

Don't allow the message of the National Organization for Marriage go unanswered!

From The Florida Current: JUDGE STRIKES HEALTH CARE AMENDMENT FROM BALLOT A Leon County judge on Thursday morning threw Amendment 9 – the "health care freedom" amendment - off the November ballot. This is now the third amendment proposed by the Florida Legislature that has been taken off the 2010 ballot by judges.

Election 2010 is here!

Current Attorney General, and candidate for governor, Bill McCollum is making clear he still opposes adoption by gays and lesbians in an interview with the Broward Sun Sentinel. 

Today is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming August 24 primaries.

Over the past few days, supporters of North Miami city councilman Scott Galvin --one of nine Democrats vying to replace U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek in Congress -- have taken down about half a dozen campaign yard signs after someone spray-painted the word "fag" on them, Galvin's campaign said Wednesday. "I'm a little dumbfounded," Galvin said. "They didn't paint any other signs in the neighborhood, that we found." Read more here.

Read full endorsement here Equaltiy Florida PAC endorsed candidate Dan Gelber has garnered another major endorsement, this time from the Miami Herald.

URGENT One of our hottest August 24th Primary races pits an all out Equality champion on the Hillsborough School board (Florida's 3rd largest school district) against a notorious anti-gay crusader who wants to eliminate all protections for LGBT students. This is a very tight race, with modest campaign budgets, where a few thousand dollars can make all the difference. It's also a race being watched closely because April Griffin has been so visible fighting for LGBT students and we need to prove we can protect our champions

Great News. We set a goal of identifying $100,000 in political contributions to pro-equality candidates from our donors and supporters. As of today, our supporters have pledged or already given $94,500 directly to candidates who share our commitment to equality. Thanks to everyone who made a committment. If you're not already a member, click here to sign up: http://eqfl.org/1000strong.There is no cost to join.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/07/21/1739670/miami-dade-state-senate-d… Excerpt: The Herald recommends: State Senate District 35

According to the results from the latest Public Policy Polling survey found Alex Sink with a six point lead on Rick Scott and a 14 point lead over Bill McCollum. 

On Tuesday afternoon, Jeff Kottkamp, currently Lt. Governor and candidate for attorney general, said he supports Florida's ban on gay and lesbian adoption.

From State Sunshine News:

Last night the Leon County commission unanimously expanded it's employee health benefits to cover domestic partners of county employees. The vote came as part of the discussion around the proposed annual budget.  

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