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BREAKING: Dangerous, Anti-LGBT Bill Passes Through First Committee in FL House
Faith leaders contradict claims of religious discrimination They say a so-called pastor protection bill is both unnecessary and divisive
Remembering Civil Rights Activist Julian Bond
Remembering Civil Rights Activist Julian Bond
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
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.
Historic Public Policyization secures Pro-Equality Majority on Jacksonville City Council
Historic Public Policyization secures Pro-Equality Majority on Jacksonville City Council Human Rights Campaign and Equality Florida rally more than 100,000 voters [Jacksonville] -- An historic mobilization of pro-equality voters in today’s run-off elections means a majority of the Jacksonville City Council are now on record in support of adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the city’s nondiscrimination law.
A Mother’s Day wish for her gay son
A Florida mother’s dying wish for her gay son Marie Bristol wants to meet with the governor; On Mother’s Day, Equality Florida will help with a social media campaign
Todd and Jeffrey Delmay, a pioneering Florida gay couple, go to Washington
Todd and Jeffrey Delmay, a pioneering Florida gay couple, go to Washington They crossed the threshold; let couples nationwide do the same, they say
Florida Senate approves repeal of gay and lesbian adoption ban
In a bipartisan vote, the Florida Senate on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill designed to help more foster children find permanent homes. The bill also removes an outdated and unconstitutional ban on gays and lesbians adopting children. Former Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Destin, spoke eloquently in urging his colleagues not to be swayed by objections that the measure…
Adoption bill removes ban on lesbian, gay parents from FL Statutes
House bill would remove unconstitutional adoption ban from Florida law The Florida House of Representatives voted Wednesday to remove a statutory ban on lesbian and gay parents that was enacted in 1977 but declared unconstitutional by a state appeals court in 2010. Since then, state officials have declined to enforce the ban, but it has remained in Florida Statutes.