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Request to Take Up Marriage Case Sent to FL Supreme Court!
(August 27, 2014) Earlier today, the state's 2nd District Court of Appeal sent a request to the Florida Supreme Court asking them to take on a Hillsborough County marriage case and rule on the constitutionally of Florida's ban. If the Florida Supreme Court decides to take on the case, it will be a huge step forward in the fight for…
Anti-bullying NEA Safe & Healthy Schools Teachers Union
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Ending FL Marriage Ban Means Jobs And $182 Million Boost To State Economy
A new UCLA Williams Institute study found that extending the freedom to marry to same-sex couples would boost Florida's economy by $182.2 million over three years and create up to 2,626 jobs, as more than 24,000 couples would choose to marry.
Marriage equality
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ORLANDO MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL FILE BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF FLORIDA MARRIAGE LAWSUITS
The Orlando City Council voted today 5-2 to support Mayor Buddy Dyer in filing an amicus curiae brief in Florida’s marriage equality lawsuits.
Marriage equality
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Equality Florida Releases Comprehensive Brief on LGBT Workplace Discrimination in Florida
EQUALITY FLORIDA RELEASES COMPREHENSIVE BRIEF ON LGBT WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION IN FLORIDA ANALYSIS BY NATIONAL THINK TANK UNDERSCORES NEED TO UPDATE FLORIDA’S NONDISCRIMINATION LAWS
Equality Florida Nondiscrimination
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ATTORNEY GENERAL BONDI: DISCRIMINATION INFLICTS HARM, NOT OUR MARRIAGES
"My wife and I married because we love each other. We wanted to demonstrate our commitment and ensure we could take care of each other in every way possible..."
Marriage equality
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Old Capitol Gala/LWV to Honor Nadine Smith
League of Women Voters of Florida to Present “Florida Woman of Distinction" Award to Nadine Smith at 2014 Old Capitol Gala: Wednesday, April 9
Nadine Smith
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Senator Rubio Rejects Gay Rights in Immigration Reform & ENDA
Senator Rubio's statements are indefensible and heartless. I challenge Sen. Marco Rubio to meet with families torn apart by current laws. Let him sit with couples who have been forced apart and children who are denied access to both parents because the law does not recognize their family.
LGBTQ