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Equality Florida Action PAC Endorses Andrew Gillum for Governor
Equality Florida Action PAC endorsed Andrew Gillum for Florida governor, announcing a statewide fundraising tour and a campaign to mobilize 1.3 million pro-equality voters, citing his record as an LGBTQ champion in contrast to opponent Ron DeSantis.
Equality Florida Demands Governor Scott Address the Rash of Transgender Murders in Orlando and Jacksonville
Equality Florida demanded that Governor Rick Scott address a rash of murders targeting transgender women of color in Orlando and Jacksonville, including the killing of Sasha Garden, and criticized law enforcement for misgendering victims.
Equality Florida Stands Opposed to the Nomination of Judge Kavanaugh for U.S. Supreme Court
Equality Florida joined national human rights organizations in opposing President Trump's nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, citing his record on civil rights, abortion, and LGBTQ issues, and planned a press conference with reproductive rights advocates.
Equality Florida on Trump Policy of Separating Immigrant Families
Equality Florida condemned the Trump administration's family-separation policy that tore more than 2,300 children from asylum-seekers and immigrant parents, calling the executive order inadequate and urging support for the Keep Families Together Act and attendance at Families Belong Together rallies.
Equality Florida and #QTHEVOTE Launch Massive Public Policyization Drive at St. Pete Pride
Equality Florida Institute and #QTHEVOTE announced a major voter registration and education drive at St. Pete Pride 2018, deploying nearly 100 canvassers to mobilize LGBTQ voters and allies ahead of the November midterm elections.
Equality Florida’s Stratton Pollitzer on The Two-Year Remembrance of Pulse
Equality Florida's Stratton Pollitzer reflected on the two-year remembrance of the Pulse massacre, recalling the record-breaking $9.5 million GoFundMe campaign for victims and the launch of the Safe and Healthy Schools project that has trained over 5,000 educators.
Equality Florida Mourns The Loss of Connie Kurtz – A Dear Friend and Fierce LGBTQ Activist
Equality Florida mourned the death of longtime LGBTQ activist Connie Kurtz, who with her wife Ruthie won a Domestic Partnership Registry, championed marriage equality, and had the LGBT Elder Americans Act named in their honor by Congressman Ted Deutch.
Equality Florida to Honor Florida State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith, other Community Leaders at Palm Beach Gala
Equality Florida Institute To Honor Florida State Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith, Sandra Saladrigas, and Vita Nova at 5th Annual Palm Beach Gala
President of Stoneman Douglas Gay/Straight Alliance To Speak at Equality Florida Gala Saturday March 10
Equality Florida will honor the student leaders and advisors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Gay/Straight Alliance at its Miami gala on March 10; GSA president and gun-control activist Emma Gonzalez will speak and hold a moment of silence for the 17 Parkland victims.
Equality Florida to Rick Scott: “Enough broken promises, stand against the NRA!”
Equality Florida to Rick Scott: "Enough broken promises, stand against the NRA!"