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***JOB ANNOUNCEMENT***EQUALITY FLORIDA SEEKS UNPAID RESEARCH FELLOWIn the wake of Amendment 2, FL's first statewide referendum on LGBT Floridians, we are given an unprecedented level of data and insight on how the LGBT community is viewed by the general electorate in addition to the voting behaviors of LGBT supporters and protractors.

Florida GSA Network News June 2009

This Thursday the City Commission of Miami will hear the second and final reading of the City of Miami Domestic Partnership Ordinance. Our colleagues at Save Dade are leading the effort to pass this critical ordinance which would provide city employees equal access to insurance for their families regardless of sexual orientation.

Today, after almost a week of dropping hints, Rep. Richard Steinberg (D- 106) announced via Facebook status that he is NOT running for the Florida Senate District 35 in 2010. Instead, he announced his decision to seek another term in the House and support for former Senator Gwen Margolis' candidacy for the Senate seat.

In case anyone was wondering just how socially conservative U.S. Senate Candidate Marco Rubio is.....During his time in the legislature, Baxley served as chair of the House Education Committee and was one of the top opponents to protecting LGBT students from bullying and harassment. Fla. Christian Coalition head Baxley quits to endorse Rubio By Bill ThompsonStaff writer, Gainesville Sun

According to a new Quinnipiac poll, Democrat Alex Sink holds a slight lead over Republican Bill McCollum in the race for governor. 

The Orlando Sentinel Blog reports:

By LARA JAKES, Associated Press Writer Lara Jakes, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday agreed with the Obama administration and refused to review Pentagon policy barring gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. The court said it will not hear an appeal from former Army Capt. James Pietrangelo II, who was dismissed under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

The Rob, Arnie & Dawn Show UPDATED JUNE 7TH, 2009, 11:50AM TO OUR LOYAL ROB, ARNIE AND DAWN FOLLOWERS, WE HAVE FAILED YOU. AS A SHOW, AS PEOPLE, AS BROADCASTERS, WE HAVE SIMPLY FAILED ON ALMOST EVERY LEVEL. WE PRESENTED OUR OPINIONS ON A VERY SENSITIVE SUBJECT IN A HATEFUL, CHILDISH AND CRUDE FASHION; AND THEN, GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RETRACT THOSE REMARKS, WE DEFENDED THEM.

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1. Shuffling down the tax rate. In many relationships, one spouse earns more than the other. Sometimes, the higher income could -for an individual--mean a much higher tax rate.

June Highlights Dear Friends, This update is designed to keep you up-to-date about important elements of our work. Become a member of Equality Florida with a contribution of just $35 or more. The financial support of our members makes all of our work possible. In this issue:

Hooray West Virginia. Doing what's in the best interest of the child, keeping her in a stable, loving home - now there's an idea. Come on Florida...let's catch up. Stratton CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The state Supreme Court has allowed an infant to stay with her same-sex foster parents in Fayette County. In a unanimous decision released on Friday, the justices determined that Fayette Circuit Judge Paul Blake erred when he allowed the state Department of Health and Human Resources to approve the infant's removal from her foster home.

4 teens charged as adults in locker room sexual assault case By John Couwels CNN (CNN) -- Four teenage boys in Tampa, Florida, were charged as adults Wednesday on allegations of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy. Lee Louis Myers, 14, from Tampa, Florida, is one of the defendants in the case.1 of 3 Charged with four counts each of sexual battery were Randall John Moye, 14; Raymond A. Price-Murray, 14; Lee Louis Myers, 14; and Diamante J. Roberts, 15. CNN is naming the defendants because they were charged as adults.

UPDATE: Snapple, Sonic & Chipotle Pull Advertising From KRXQ : glaadBLOG.org 

Time To Be One or Back OneSponsor a Pride Team! It's Pride Season and that means one thing. A huge opportunity to get more people engaged in the fight for Full Equality.

Nadine Smith, executive director for Equality Florida, will be speaking in Tampa (and via video conference firm-wide) on Monday, June 8th to address one of Florida's most prominent law firms, Carlton Fields. Nadine will talk about the history and current status of state and federal laws regarding workplace discrimination and protection, recognition of LGBT relationships and the Florida statute banning adoption by gay parents.

This video is part of "Project Pushback" a contest that invites voters to help select the best short video promoting marriage equality. The contest is being sponsored by the Los Angeles Gay and and Lesbian Center as well as the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City.

New Hampshire Becomes 6th State to Legalize Marriage for Gay and Lesbian Couples Governor Lynch signs bill only hours after legislative approval FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 3, 2009 CONTACT: