Equality Florida Responds to US Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe V. Wade

WASHINGTON, DC -- This morning, the United States Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (JWHO) has overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, two foundational rulings that affirmed our Constitutional right to abortion and privacy. Twenty-six states are now poised to ban abortion after this decision, including 13 states with “trigger bans” on the book. Equality Florida issued the following statement:

Equality Florida Decries Proposed Rule to Eliminate Medicaid Coverage for Gender Affirming Care

New OUT Leadership Report Shows Anti-LGBTQ Laws Making Florida Less Welcoming for Businesses

Equality Florida Responds to AHCA Report on Treatment of Gender Dysphoria

Florida Doubles Down on Debunked Guidance

Meet the Fellows: Summer 2022 

Equality Florida, Florida’s largest LGBTQ advocacy organization, has hired a diverse cohort of fellows originating from all over Florida. The Summer 2022 cohort is welcoming individuals from various ages, ethnicities, gender identities, academic backgrounds, and sexualities – reflecting the diverse communities Equality Florida is missioned to serve.

Equality Florida Executive Director Nadine Smith Named to  Time100 List

St. Petersburg, FL -- TIME named Equality Florida Executive Director Nadine Smith to the 2022 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The full list and related tributes appear in the June 6/June 13 double issue of TIME, available on newsstands on Friday, May 27, and online now at time.com/time100.

Fears Vindicated As “Don’t Say Gay” Legislation Harms Florida Students

Schools Censoring Students Even Before Law is in Effect