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UPDATE: TSA Investigation of Shadi Petosky Incident at Orlando Airport Continues
Equality Florida Meets With TSA Officials; Calls for Improvement of Transgender Security Screening Guidelines Following Orlando Incident
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Hundreds share their personal condolences to India’s Family
Hundreds of people across the state and beyond have reached out to share their personal condolences to India's Family.
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India Clarke
India Clarke, a 25-year old transgender woman, was tragically murdered in Tampa on Tuesday, July 21
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Meet the Chin Family: Plaintiffs in the Florida Birth Certificate Lawsuit
On August 13, 2015, Debbie and Kari Chin - along with two other married same-sex couples and Equality Florida Institute - filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida's refusal to list both same-sex spouses on their children's birth certificates. Watch their video and read their interview to learn more about this brave couple who are heading to court to fight for…
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Spray Paint, Racism and Homophobia Collide at Pensacola’s Graffitti Bridge
We Are Straight Allies founder Chevara Orrin recounts a visit to Pensacola's Graffiti Bridge, where she found an American flag and an anti-gay slur painted by outsiders, reflecting on the intersection of racism and homophobia she encountered in the Florida Panhandle.
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BREAKING: Equality Florida Institute heads back to court on behalf of LGBT Families
Florida is Breaking the Law By Refusing To Acknowledge Married Same-Sex Couples As Parents on Birth Certificates
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Equality Florida Sends 1,266 Signatures in Support of Inclusive Update to FL’s Marriage Certificates
Today, August 5, Equality Florida delivered 1,266 signatures in support of the proposed inclusive update to Florida's marriage certificates by the Bureau of Vital Statistics. Below is the letter that was sent to the bureau, which included an attachment of all the members who signed in support. Dear Ana Goold and the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics,
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BIG NEWS: Equality Florida to honor Jim Obergefell, Supreme Court marriage plaintiff
Equality Florida to honor Jim Obergefell, Supreme Court marriage plaintiff Obergefell v. Hodges was the case that settled marriage equality once and for all July 22, 2015 Contact: Jim Harper, Media/Communications, 727-388-3636, [email protected]
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BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Supreme Court rules on the freedom to marry nationwide!
Moments ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the freedom to marry nationwide by a 5-4 majority!
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Florida Faith Leaders, Mayors and More Sign Briefs in Support of Marriage to U.S. Supreme Court
Florida voices join strong national chorus urging the U.S. Supreme Court to end marriage discrimination nationwide
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