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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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Equality Florida Asks Court to Tell Florida Officials to Follow the Law
Equality Florida Asks Court to Tell Florida Officials to Follow the Law On Birth Certificates for Married Same-Sex Parents August 14, 2015 (St. Petersburg) -- Florida officials responded to Equality Florida’s birth certificate lawsuit late Thursday by asking a federal judge to clarify the law. Equality Florida responded Friday by saying the law is already clear and urged District Judge…
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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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Florida Legislators push for statewide LGBT nondiscrimination protections
Legislators push for statewide LGBT nondiscrimination protections As cases show, real discrimination persists despite gains in some areas August 11, 2015 The assistant manager of a hospital department in Kissimmee was commended often and promoted twice. But in November he was fired, after what he described as months of teasing about his sexual orientation from a new boss.
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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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Greater Ft. Lauderdale to Welcome Southern Comfort Transgender Conference
Equality Florida and Transgender Equality are pleased to welcome and support the Southern Comfort Conference coming to Ft. Lauderdale for the next three years. Transgender Equality is dedicated to advocacy, education and public policy in support of transgender equality!
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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.
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Members of Congress introduce the Equality Act, a fully inclusive anti-discrimination bill
Members of Congress introduce a fully inclusive anti-discrimination bill Equality Florida will encourage our state’s delegation to support.
Nondiscrimination
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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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The tragic death of India Clarke deserves a fuller, more accurate report
The tragic death of India Clarke deserves a fuller, more accurate report Here’s how we can help July 22, 2015 Contact: Jim Harper, Media/Communications, 727-388-3636, [email protected] Gina Duncan, Transgender Inclusion Director, [email protected]