Statements

Statement ∙
Pentagon Ends Ban on Transgender Service Members
PENTAGON ENDS BAN ON TRANSGENDER SERVICE MEMBERS In an overdue, yet welcomed move, the Pentagon lifted its longstanding ban on transgender troops and began outlining how the military will begin allowing, and paying for, service members to transition, medically and officially, from one gender to another.
Transgender
Statement ∙
Equality Florida Statement, GoFundMe, & Updates on Mass Shooting at Pulse Nightclub
We are reeling from the tragic news that a gunman opened fire on the 2am capacity crowd at Pulse leaving 50 people dead and over 50 injured according to preliminary reports.
Equality Florida
Statement ∙
U.S. Department of Education Affirms it is Illegal to Discriminate Against Transgender Students under Title IX
U.S. Department of Education Affirms it is Illegal to Discriminate Against Transgender Students under Title IX (ORLANDO, FL) - Today the U.S. Department of Education sent out a letter to the nation’s school districts affirming that it is illegal to discriminate against transgender students under Title IX.
Transgender
Statement ∙
Federal Judge Issues Final Order Confirming FL’s Marriage Ban Is Unconstitutional
Update on Florida's Birth Certificate Lawsuit
Marriage equality
Statement ∙
So-Called “Pastor Protection” Passes Final FL Senate Committee
So-Called "Pastor Protection" Passes Final Senate Committee Senators Opposed Amendment Clarifying The Bill's Intent
Statement ∙
Five Senators Stall LGBT Equality in Florida
Statement on Today's SB 120 Hearing Statement from Equality Florida CEO, Nadine Smith: “Today five Senators killed a bill that would have provided basic protections for Floridians regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Florida Competitive Workforce Act LGBTQ
Statement ∙
Orange County rescinds domestic partner benefits; we react
Orange County ends domestic partnership benefits Here's why we think that's a mistake
Domestic Partnership Registry
Statement ∙
Equality Florida Deeply Disturbed By Trans Woman’s Tweets of Mistreatment At Orlando Airport
Equality Florida said it is deeply disturbed by transgender woman Shadi Petosky's tweets describing harassment and humiliation by TSA agents at Orlando International Airport; Transgender Inclusion Director Gina Duncan has reached out to Petosky and the TSA.
Equality Florida
Statement ∙
Remembering Civil Rights Activist Julian Bond
Remembering Civil Rights Activist Julian Bond
Civil Rights Equality Florida Julian Bond LGBTQ Marriage equality NAACP
Statement ∙
Equality Florida stands with Planned Parenthood
Equality Florida is proud to stand with Planned Parenthood. For years we have fought side-by-side to ensure quality healthcare & reproductive freedom for women, comprehensive sex education for teens, and equality for all LGBT people. We condemn the smear tactics used against this wonderful organization that serves so many in our state.
Equality Equality Florida LGBTQ Planned Parenthood StandwithPP