Statements & Press Releases

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A Mother’s Day wish for her gay son
A Florida mother’s dying wish for her gay son Marie Bristol wants to meet with the governor; On Mother’s Day, Equality Florida will help with a social media campaign
LGBTQ
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Our 2015 Florida Legislative Scorecard
Our 2015 Florida Legislative Scorecard Equality Florida celebrates the defeat of two bills and the passage of another As this year’s regular legislative session draws to a close, Equality Florida is thankful that two anti-LGBT measures did not pass; and that one very good bill for all Floridians is on its way to the governor. With telephone calls, emails and…
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Supporters of Freedom to Marry Launch Ad Showing Strong Support in Florida
Supporters of Freedom to Marry Launch Ad Showing Strong Support in Florida Equality Florida and Freedom to Marry join to produce the ad, which will begin airing this week
Marriage equality
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Todd and Jeffrey Delmay, a pioneering Florida gay couple, go to Washington
Todd and Jeffrey Delmay, a pioneering Florida gay couple, go to Washington They crossed the threshold; let couples nationwide do the same, they say
LGBTQ
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Republican support for the freedom to marry continues to grow
Republican support for the freedom to marry continues to grow People from across the state join Equality Florida’s social media campaign
Marriage equality
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Senate leaders derail controversial adoption proposal
Senate leaders derail controversial adoption proposal Letting tax-funded agencies discriminate on religious grounds raised too many questions
Adoption
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Adoption experts urge FL Senate to reject discriminatory adoption bill
Adoption experts urge Florida Senate to reject discriminatory adoption bill Fewer children will be adopted if bias replaces the best interest of each child
Adoption
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Florida Senate approves repeal of gay and lesbian adoption ban
In a bipartisan vote, the Florida Senate on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill designed to help more foster children find permanent homes. The bill also removes an outdated and unconstitutional ban on gays and lesbians adopting children. Former Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Destin, spoke eloquently in urging his colleagues not to be swayed by objections that the measure…
Adoption LGBTQ
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Florida House Insists On Discrimination In Adoptions
Florida House votes for discrimination Adoption bill is unlikely to become law, but it still hurts Florida's reputation In an ugly symbolic move, the Florida House on Thursday approved an Indiana-style discrimination bill that gives taxpayer-funded adoption agencies a “license to discriminate” against gay and lesbian couples looking to adopt.
Adoption
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Florida Senate Blocks Indiana-Style Discrimination in Adoptions!
Former Senate President Rallies Lawmakers, Blocks Discriminatory Amendment Vote follows fiery debate as Indiana-style measure moved forward in House
Adoption