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Equality Florida Statement, GoFundMe, & Updates on Mass Shooting at Pulse Nightclub
We are reeling from the tragic news that a gunman opened fire on the 2am capacity crowd at Pulse leaving 50 people dead and over 50 injured according to preliminary reports.
Equality Florida
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UPDATE: FL Now Issuing Birth Certificates That List Married Same-Sex Spouses
Florida Department of Health Now Issuing Birth Certificates That List Married Same-Sex Spouses
Birth certificate
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U.S. Department of Education Affirms it is Illegal to Discriminate Against Transgender Students under Title IX
U.S. Department of Education Affirms it is Illegal to Discriminate Against Transgender Students under Title IX (ORLANDO, FL) - Today the U.S. Department of Education sent out a letter to the nation’s school districts affirming that it is illegal to discriminate against transgender students under Title IX.
Transgender
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Marion County Schools Face Title IX Complaint for Anti-Transgender Bathroom Policy
Immediate Release: Thursday, May 12, 2016 Marion County School Board facing Title IX Complaint after passing an Anti-Transgender Bathroom Policy School district passed new policy despite warnings it violated federal law
Nondiscrimination Transgender
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State House Representative Alan B. Williams to be honored at annual Tallahassee Gala
State House Representative Alan B. Williams to be honored at annual Tallahassee Gala Equality Florida’s event will bring together leaders in politics, business, and the community
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Florida Blocks Protections for LGBTQ Youth
FL Department of Children and Families to remove LGBTQ-inclusive language from rules Far-right groups and the Governor block crucial protections for LGBTQ youth
Equality Equality Florida LGBTQ LGBTQ Youth
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Federal Judge Issues Final Order Confirming FL’s Marriage Ban Is Unconstitutional
Update on Florida's Birth Certificate Lawsuit
Marriage equality
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Nadine Smith One of Three Floridians Chosen as National Women’s History Month 2016 Honorees
Nadine Smith One of Three Floridians Chosen as National Women’s History Month 2016 Honorees
Nadine Smith
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So-Called “Pastor Protection” Passes Final FL Senate Committee
So-Called "Pastor Protection" Passes Final Senate Committee Senators Opposed Amendment Clarifying The Bill's Intent
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Five Senators Stall LGBT Equality in Florida
Statement on Today's SB 120 Hearing Statement from Equality Florida CEO, Nadine Smith: “Today five Senators killed a bill that would have provided basic protections for Floridians regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Florida Competitive Workforce Act LGBTQ