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Equality Florida Calls For Swift Passage of The Equality Act
Equality Florida applauded the reintroduction of the federal Equality Act, HR 5, which would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and called for its swift passage.
Equality Florida Celebrates Passage of Hate Crimes Law Expansion Through Senate Criminal Justice Committee
The Florida Senate Criminal Justice Committee passed an expansion of the state's hate crimes statute by a 5-2 vote, advancing legislation that would add gender and gender identity and broaden the definition of disability.
Equality Florida’s Statement on The Inauguration of Biden-Harris Administration
Equality Florida's Nadine Smith marked the inauguration of the Biden-Harris administration, expressing optimism over its pledges to advance the most pro-LGBTQ policy slate in U.S. history and roll back Trump-era discrimination.
Equality Florida’s 2021 Equality Agenda
Equality Florida outlined its 2021 Equality Agenda, with priorities including Safe & Healthy Schools for LGBTQ students, passing the Florida Competitive Workforce Act, modernizing HIV laws, advancing transgender equality, and supporting pro-equality businesses.
Equality Florida Condemns Voter Intimidation Attempts in Alachua County
Equality Florida condemned voter intimidation in Alachua County after an LGBTQ voter received a threatening email purportedly from the Proud Boys demanding a vote for Donald Trump, and called for a federal investigation.
Equality Florida Action Responds to Desperate and Cynical “Trump Pride” Sham
Equality Florida Action condemned the Trump campaign's last-minute Trump Pride events as a cynical attempt to disguise the administration's anti-LGBTQ record, reiterating its endorsement of the Biden-Harris ticket.
Equality Florida to Honor Representative Anna V. Eskamani, Highlight Historic Elections Program at Virtual Gala
Equality Florida will honor State Representative Anna V. Eskamani and outgoing One Orlando Alliance Executive Director Jennifer Foster with Voice for Equality Awards at its virtual Greater Orlando Gala on October 30.
Equality Florida to Remember Mayor Justin Flippen, and Honor Chasten Buttigieg with “Voice for Equality” Award at Annual Celebration: Saturday, November 7
Equality Florida will present its Voice for Equality Award to Chasten Buttigieg and honor the late Wilton Manors Mayor Justin Flippen with the Legacy of Equality Award at its 18th Annual virtual Broward Celebration on November 7.
Equality Florida Action PAC Makes Its First Clerk of Court Endorsement Ever, Jimmy Midyette
Equality Florida Action PAC made the first clerk of court endorsement in its history, backing Jimmy Midyette in Duval County over Jody Phillips, who would continue keeping the courthouse chapel closed to bar same-sex couples from marrying there.
Equality Florida Hires Largest Statewide LGBTQ Election Team in US
Equality Florida announced the largest statewide LGBTQ election team in the U.S., growing its staff to 16 as it worked to mobilize over 560,000 pro-equality voters in Florida for the 2020 election cycle.