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Gov Scott Fails To Mention Pulse Attack Targeted LGBTQ & Latinx Communities In State of the State Address
Governor Scott Fails To Mention Pulse Attack Targeted LGBTQ & Latinx Communities In State of the State Address
EQUALITY FLORIDA APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF HISTORIC LGBTQ PROTECTIONS IN JACKSONVILLE
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Today, after years of hard work and advocacy from the local LGBTQ residents, businesses owners, faith voices and community leaders, the Jacksonville City Council has voted to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression by a 12 to 6 vote.
Equality Florida Responds To Trump’s Decision To Keep Federal LGBTQ Workplace Protections
Yesterday, President Trump affirmed that he will keep President Obama's executive order that created new workplace protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender federal employees and contractors. This is welcome news following rumors that he was poised to repeal these important protections.
Florida Finalizes Rules Protecting LGBTQ Foster Youth
Child Welfare Advocates Praise DCF for Finalizing Rules Ensuring Safety and Well-Being for LGBTQ Foster Youth
Rubio quotes National LGBTQ Task Force staffer in attempt to cover “appalling” anti-LGBTQ record
Press Statement from the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund
Florida Reinstates LGBTQ Protections for Foster Youth
Equality Florida praises reinstated LGBTQ protections for Foster Youth, Challenges More People to Become Foster Parents
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
Five Senators Stall LGBT Equality in Florida
Statement on Today's SB 120 Hearing Statement from Equality Florida CEO, Nadine Smith: “Today five Senators killed a bill that would have provided basic protections for Floridians regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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.
Historic First Hearing on LGBT Non-discrimination Set for Tuesday in FL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 22nd, 2016 CONTACT: Carlos Smith, 404-934-4944, Government Affairs Manager Nadine Smith, 813-817-6093, Executive Director