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Motion Filed For Miami-Dade Judge To Lift Stay On Marriages At Monday Hearing
Equality Florida Institute and Plaintiff Couples File Motion for Judge Zabel to Lift Stay at Monday Hearing
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Equality Florida and NCLR Issue Memorandum to Florida Clerks Re Issuing Marriage Licenses
EQUALITY FLORIDA AND NCLR ISSUE MEMORANDUM TO FLORIDA CLERKS RE ISSUING MARRIAGE LICENSES ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015 (December 24, 2014) National center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) and Equality Florida sent a six-page Memo to the Court Clerks of Florida's 67 counties.
Equality Florida
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Hundreds of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Clergy and Businesses Sign Onto Amici Supporting Florida Marriage Equality
Hundreds of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Clergy and Businesses Sign Onto Amici Supporting Florida Marriage Ban Challenge
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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.
Marriage equality
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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…
Voting
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Equality Florida To Honor Jazz Jennings, 14 Year-Old Transgender Advocate!
EQUALITY FLORIDA TO HONOR JAZZ JENNINGS, 14 YEAR-OLD TRANSGENDER ADVOCATE, ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S “25 MOST INFLUENTIAL TEENS OF 2014" Equality Florida Broward Gala: Sunday, November 16
Equality Florida
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Same-Sex Couples To Governor Scott: “Meet With Our Families. Please Hear Our Stories.”
SAME-SEX COUPLES TO GOVERNOR SCOTT: “MEET WITH OUR FAMILIES. PLEASE HEAR OUR STORIES.” (October 9, 2014) -- Today, Terry and Sharon Kant-Rauch requested a meeting with Governor Rick Scott, pleading with him to stop the appeals of five rulings in favor of the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in Florida.
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FLORIDA RECOGNIZES FIRST SAME-SEX COUPLE
MARRIED: FLORIDA RECOGNIZES FIRST SAME-SEX COUPLE
Marriage equality
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Crist Urges Scott to Declare FL Will Not Challenge Marriage Ruling
Crist Urges Scott to Declare That Florida Will Not Challenge Latest Federal Decision on Marriage for All (August 29, 2014) St. Petersburg, Fla -- Charlie Crist sent a letter to Governor Rick Scott today urging him to declare that Florida will not challenge the latest federal ruling on marriage for all issued by U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle. Letter included…
Marriage equality
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Orange County Florida Mayor Announces Support For Marriage Equality
Orange County Florida Mayor Teresa Jacobs Announces Support for The Freedom to Marry (August 27, 2014) -- In an interview with Watermark publisher Tom Dyer that was published today, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs voiced her support for marriage equality.
Marriage equality