Statewide

A majority of Black adults are open-minded or supportive of transgender acceptance, new poll finds

New HIT Strategies survey for Equality Florida finds crucial insights into the attitudes and sentiments of Black Americans regarding transgender rights and inclusion

Equality Florida Action, Inc. Endorses Kamala Harris For President: “We believe Florida is in play” - Stratton Pollitzer, Deputy Director

A Rainbow Wave Is Building In Florida As Voters Reject Trump-DeSantis Extremism

Equality Florida's Response:

A federal court of appeals panel has ruled that Florida’s cruel ban on life-saving healthcare for transgender youth and restrictions for transgender adults can be enforced while the lawsuit continues through the legal process. What does this mean? Florida’s discriminatory SB 254 is back in full effect. This is deeply disappointing and puts the lives of transgender Floridians at risk.

Florida Voters Resoundingly Rebuke DeSantis and His Extremist Agenda

Pro-Equality Wave Sweeps Florida’s 2024 Primary Elections

Blog: Summer 2024 Fellowship

Equality Florida, Florida's largest LGBTQ advocacy organization, hired its cohort of fellows for the Summer 2024 Fellowship Program! From across the state, our diverse cohort includes people from various backgrounds, ages, sexualities, gender identities, and ethnicities. At Equality Florida, our mission is to cultivate our fellows to become leaders in the community.

LGBTQ Pioneer and Pro-Equality Champion Carlos Guillermo Smith Elected To Florida State Senate

Orlando, FL — Today, Equality Florida Action PAC-endorsed candidate and former State Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith officially won his race for the Florida State Senate (District 17), becoming the second openly LGBTQ member elected to the chamber in Florida history.

Stratton Pollitzer, Chair of Equality Florida Action PAC, provided the following response:

Equality Florida Responds To Court Ruling Permanently Blocking Adult And Minor Health Care Restrictions in Florida SB 254

Tallahassee, FL - Nadine Smith, Equality Florida’s Executive Director, provides the following statement in response to Judge Hinkle’s ruling permanently blocks adult and minor health care restrictions in Florida SB 254:

Coast-To-Coast for Equality: National Campaign Rallies Support for Florida, the Frontline in the Fight Against Anti-LGBTQ Legislation

New nationwide alliance will defend against spreading anti-LGBTQ attacks