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Florida Blocks Protections for LGBTQ Youth
FL Department of Children and Families to remove LGBTQ-inclusive language from rules Far-right groups and the Governor block crucial protections for LGBTQ youth
Mayor Curry signs Executive Order prohibiting discrimination; Councilman Jim Love co-sponsors HRO
Mayor Lenny Curry has announced an Executive Order that prohibits discrimination in the City of Jacksonville based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. The order will cover employment by the city and will require contractors to also have policies in place.
Equality Florida’s 2016 Legislative Priorities
The 2016 legislative session is shaping up to be critical for Florida’s LGBT community. With the 60-day session officially kicking off January 12th 2016, lawmakers are already filing bills that would have good and bad outcomes for our community. That’s why we need you to join us on the front lines in Tallahassee on January 25th and 26th for Equality…
Equality Florida Applauds Sobel & Jenne for Domestic Partnership Bills
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 11th, 2016 CONTACT: Carlos Guillermo Smith / [email protected] Equality Florida Applauds Sobel & Jenne for Domestic Partnership Bills Statewide Domestic Partner Registry offers basic protections for all families even after marriage equality
Equality Florida launches ‘Unete a nosotros!’
Unete a nosotros! Equality Florida launches its first educational campaign in Spanish Oct. 5, 2015 Contacts: Susanna Taddei, Producer, [email protected] Jim Harper, Media/Communications, [email protected]
UPDATE: TSA Investigation of Shadi Petosky Incident at Orlando Airport Continues
Equality Florida Meets With TSA Officials; Calls for Improvement of Transgender Security Screening Guidelines Following Orlando Incident
Equality Florida Deeply Disturbed By Trans Woman’s Tweets of Mistreatment At Orlando Airport
Equality Florida said it is deeply disturbed by transgender woman Shadi Petosky's tweets describing harassment and humiliation by TSA agents at Orlando International Airport; Transgender Inclusion Director Gina Duncan has reached out to Petosky and the TSA.
Remembering Civil Rights Activist Julian Bond
Remembering Civil Rights Activist Julian Bond
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,
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.