Statements & Press Releases

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As Election Day Nears, Anti-Transgender Attacks Are Still a Political Loser
Data continues to make the undercurrents of the midterms elections clear: voters are worried about corruption, inflation, gas prices and healthcare. Yet right wing politicians continue to spend time and campaign resources attacking transgender people, even as trends point toward those attacks ringing hollow with voters.
Elections Transgender
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VIDEO: Confronted Over Epstein Files, Byron Donalds Responds by Insulting Transgender Veteran
At a stop on his bus tour, GOP gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds was confronted about the ongoing Epstein File cover-up and his obsession with the transgender community by a veteran. Donalds responded by repeatedly disrespecting and insulting the former servicemember, leading bystanders to call out his behavior.
Elections Transgender
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EQUALITY WINS: Miami Beach, Tallahassee Refuse to Bend to Anti-Diversity in Local Government Law, Preserve Inclusive Funding
Miami Beach, Tallahassee Refuse to Bend to Anti-Diversity in Local Government Law, Preserve Inclusive Funding
Equality Legislation LGBT Rights LGBTQ
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ICYMI: Republican Nominee for State House Has White Nationalist Ties, Called for Executing LGBTQ People
GOP Candidate for State House Exposed for Supporting Execution of LGBTQ People
Elections
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Equality Florida Action, Inc. Endorses State Representative Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate
A proven champion for LGBTQ Floridians, working families, and a Florida worth fighting for, Rep. Nixon is ready to take the fight for equality to Washington; If elected, Rep. Nixon would make history as Florida’s first Black Senator
Elections
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Equality Florida Action, Inc. Endorses First Wave of Pro-Equality Congressional Candidates
The slate of candidates will fight for LGBTQ people, push back against an out of control White House, and help build a Florida where equality—not extremism—wins
Elections
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New Report: As Voters Elect Public Education Champions to School Boards, Politicians Ramp Up Attacks
New research shows Florida politicians using tactics to bully school board members, delegitimize public education, and ultimately privatize education.
Elections Safe & Healthy Schools
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The Pendulum Swings: Moms For Liberty Demolished on Primary Night, Pieces Primed to Shatter Legislative Conservative Super Majorities
Across Florida, Moms For Liberty’s influence on public education was dismantled as pro-equality candidates surged and governing majorities flipped.
Elections
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Equality Florida Action PAC Joins SPLC Action Fund to Launch Historic School Board Mail Campaign
The $250,000 campaign, the groups’ largest-ever direct mail investment in school board races, will reach more than 300,000 Florida voters in districts key to electing champions for diversity and eliminating Moms for Liberty’s influence on Florida schools
Elections
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Equality Florida Action PAC Endorses David Jolly for Governor
As the political pendulum swings, Floridians face an opportunity to turn the page on decades of right wing chaos and division.
Elections