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VIDEO: First Responders for the Freedom to Marry
Video: Retired police officers, Donna Brown, Kathy McDaris and Mike Strickland, urge fellow first responders to sign on to support the freedom to marry.
Marriage equality
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BREAKING: Broward County Judge Rules In Favor Of Marriage
(December 8, 2014) Today, Broward County Judge Cohen ruled in favor of the freedom to marry! Click here to read Judge Cohen's order. Stay tuned for more information...
Marriage equality
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BREAKING: MARRIAGES TO START END OF DAY JANUARY 5TH!
Today the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the state’s motion for stay of a District Court ruling that overturned the state’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples. The stay is scheduled to expire at the end of the day on January 5th, enabling same-sex couples to apply for marriage licenses at that time.
Marriage equality
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BREAKING: Miami-Dade Adds Transgender Protections To County HRO
Miami-Dade County adds gender identity and expression to human rights ordinance becomes 28th Florida municipality to provide equal protections
Nondiscrimination
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State of Florida Asks 11th Circuit For Extension of Stay in Federal Marriage Case
The State of Florida filed a motion asking the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to extend the stay in the federal marriage case Brenner v. Scott; if the court refuses, Florida could begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples as early as January 5, 2015.
Marriage equality
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BREAKING: Judge Hinkle Denies Requests To Alter Stay On Marriage Ruling
Judge Hinkle has denied requests to both immediately lift and extend the stay on his marriage ruling. According to his order, the stay will expire on the original date of January 5th and will only be extended if by action of the 11th Circuit. He will not lift the stay earlier.
Marriage equality
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We’re Still Marching Forward After Disappointing Elections
We won’t sugarcoat this. Last night’s elections were very disappointing. We lost some pro-equality heroes in heartbreakingly close contests. But as we continue to work for full equality, it is important to keep the election in perspective. Basically, we are where we were before the first votes were cast.
Voting
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Dying Woman’s Plea for the Right to Marry
Joan Rodriguez and Liz Molina, a same-sex couple unable to marry under Florida's ban, are running out of time as Liz battles terminal cervical cancer.
Marriage equality
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Edie Windsor’s Letter To Governor Rick Scott
"I am Edith S. Windsor, the plaintiff in Windsor v. United States, the case that won federal recognition of marriages for same-sex couples."
Marriage equality
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Meet Jazz: 2014 Voice For Equality Honoree
Equality Florida named 14-year-old transgender advocate Jazz Jennings its 2014 Voice for Equality honoree, to be celebrated at the Broward Gala on November 16; Jennings, author of the children's book 'I am Jazz,' has become a national spokesperson on transgender issues.
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