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State of Florida Asks 11th Circuit For Extension of Stay in Federal Marriage Case
The State of Florida filed a motion asking the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to extend the stay in the federal marriage case Brenner v. Scott; if the court refuses, Florida could begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples as early as January 5, 2015.
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ALACHUA COUNTY TO FILE AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF FLORIDA MARRIAGE EQUALITY LAWSUITS
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners has taken a public stance in favor of the freedom to marry for same-sex couples, by voting to sign on to an Amicus Brief that was drafted and filed by a growing list of local governments in all marriage equality lawsuits in Florida.
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BREAKING: Judge Hinkle Denies Requests To Alter Stay On Marriage Ruling
Judge Hinkle has denied requests to both immediately lift and extend the stay on his marriage ruling. According to his order, the stay will expire on the original date of January 5th and will only be extended if by action of the 11th Circuit. He will not lift the stay earlier.
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We’re Still Marching Forward After Disappointing Elections
We won’t sugarcoat this. Last night’s elections were very disappointing. We lost some pro-equality heroes in heartbreakingly close contests. But as we continue to work for full equality, it is important to keep the election in perspective. Basically, we are where we were before the first votes were cast.
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Pro-Equality Voters Kept Election Close
In a mid-term election plagued by voter apathy, a strong turnout by pro-equality voters was a key factor in making Florida’s governor’s race an Election Day toss-up. With a huge financial advantage in a year where the GOP was predicted to sweep the election, early forecasts were that Rick Scott was expected to win by a wide margin. But with…
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Dying Woman’s Plea for the Right to Marry
Joan Rodriguez and Liz Molina, a same-sex couple unable to marry under Florida's ban, are running out of time as Liz battles terminal cervical cancer.
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Edie Windsor’s Letter To Governor Rick Scott
"I am Edith S. Windsor, the plaintiff in Windsor v. United States, the case that won federal recognition of marriages for same-sex couples."
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Meet Jazz: 2014 Voice For Equality Honoree
Equality Florida named 14-year-old transgender advocate Jazz Jennings its 2014 Voice for Equality honoree, to be celebrated at the Broward Gala on November 16; Jennings, author of the children's book 'I am Jazz,' has become a national spokesperson on transgender issues.
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BREAKING: AG Bondi Seeks To Delay Marriage in Florida…Again
PLAYING POLITICS, FLORIDA’S AG BONDI PETITIONS FOR EXTENDED STAY IN MARRIAGE EQUALITY RULING
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Equality Florida Calls On AG Bondi To Let Marriage Come To Florida
AS FRIDAY DEADLINE NEARS, EQUALITY FLORIDA CALLS ON ATTORNEY GENERAL BONDI TO LET MARRIAGE EQUALITY COME TO FLORIDA Group asks Bondi not to oppose lifting stay in marriage decision
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