It was an incredible show of people power in the Capitol this week!
More than 150 Equality Florida volunteer advocates filled the halls in an extraordinary show of strength — bused in from Sarasota, Tampa, Orlando, and Gainesville, with more reinforcements from Jacksonville. Our presence was undeniable, and our impact was clear.
As DeSantis’ Censorship Agenda Escalates, Lawmakers Poised to Advance Sweeping Anti-DEI Bill and Two Additional Anti-LGBTQ Proposals
We’re halfway through Florida’s 60-day legislative session — and we are at CODE RED.
This was a grueling week in Tallahassee, with nearly as many hearings on anti-LGBTQ bills this week alone as there were during all of last legislative session. Unless we stop them, they're on track to become law.
Equality Florida Condemns Trump's Racist Attack On President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
Equality Florida condemns President Trump’s vile, racist video depicting President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes on Truth Social. The fact that Trump personally approved the post, doubled down on it, and refused to apologize makes clear this was no accident or lapse in judgment. It was intentional. It was dehumanizing. And it is white supremacy.
🚨URGENT: The Don’t Say Gay or Trans at Work Bill is up for a vote in the Senate Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability on Monday, February 2nd at 3:30pm. Contact committee members right away and urge them to vote NO on SB 1642/HB 641.
Before we jump into our regular Resistance Report updates...
Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old VA intensive care nurse and U.S. citizen.
We’ve officially entered the 60 most dangerous days in Florida: The 2026 Legislative Session.