Statements & Press Releases

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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
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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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FIRST FEDERAL JUDGE IN FLORIDA RULES IN FAVOR OF THE FREEDOM TO MARRY!
U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle ruled that Florida's discriminatory state ban excluding same-sex couples from the freedom to marry is unconstitutional. The ruling has already been stayed, meaning that any decision won't go into effect immediately.
Marriage equality
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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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SUPREME COURT DECISION ON MARRIAGE EQUALITY IS A CALL TO ACTION FOR FLORIDA
STATEMENT FROM NADINE SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUALITY FLORIDA
Marriage equality
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Equality Florida Condemns Sen. Marco Rubio’s Bigoted Comments on Immigration Reform and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Rubio on Immigration Reform :
Equality Florida Nondiscrimination