'Gay-straight' student group prompts discussion about bullying in schools

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'Gay-Straight' student group prompts discussion about bullying in schools

When 14-year-old Bayli Silberstein, an eighth-grader heading the effort to start a Gay-Straight Alliance at Carver Middle School, applied to start her club she and fellow students hoped the group would help to combat bullying of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students.

Sen. Sobel calls for across-the-state rights for domestic partners

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Senator Sobel Calls for Across-The-State Rights for Domestic Partners

Sen. Eleanor Sobel, D-Hollywood, said at a press conference today that SB 196 would solve the “patchwork” problem of some counties and cities having domestic-partner registries and others that do not.

Equality Florida honors poet Richard Blanco, activists Robert Loupo, David Bloom

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BREAKING: Leon County Passes Domestic Partnership Registry 7-0

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BREAKING: Leon County Passes Domestic Partnership Registry 7-0

Tallahassee Needs to Hear From You! Become a Virtual Lobbyist!

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At this very moment, dozens of citizen lobbyists from across Florida are working the halls of the capitol and telling their stories as part of Equality Florida's 2013 Annual Lobby Days. By sending a message to your state Representative and Senator right now or signing a petition, you'll double the impact our team can have on those who make the laws that affect our lives.