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This year we face unprecedented opportunities - and unprecedented challenges.
Statewide
NAACP's Evolution on Marriage Equality Began Decades ago
This isn't the first time the NAACP has stepped out on principle for an issue that affects the lives of LGBT people. Nor is it the first time they will experience a predictable, orchestrated backlash. Those of us celebrating their decision to support marriage equality must now also step up on the organizations behalf.
VICTORY: Gulfport Becomes 1st Pinellas City to pass Domestic Partnership Registry
By a 5-0 vote, the Gulfport City Council became the first city in Pinellas County to adopt a Domestic Partnership Registry.
A capcity crowd overflowed into the lobby to watch the proceedings on televison. Speaker after speaker called on Gulfport to continue its tradition of supporting equality for LGBT residents.
The mayor agreed to hold a public signing tomorrow Wednesday May 16th at 9AM at city council chambers.
BIG NEWS: Proposed U.S. Customs Policy Would Respect Gay Couples
Big news for gay couples returning from travel abroad. The days of being being humiliated at the border may soon be over.
Bayard Rustin’s 100th Birthday . 1912-2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012, that marks the 100th birthday of the late civil rights activist Bayard Rustin.
Rustin was a proud Black gay man who was an indispensable architect of the Civil Rights Movement.
His most noteworthy achievements include serving as chief organizer of the historic 1963 March on Washington
Bayard Rustin’s 100th Birthday . 1912-2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012, that marks the 100th birthday of the late civil rights activist Bayard Rustin.
Rustin was a proud Black gay man who was an indispensable architect of the Civil Rights Movement.
His most noteworthy achievements include serving as chief organizer of the historic 1963 March on Washington
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Friends of mine who are also members of Equality Florida were up North late last year visiting family when they stopped for a meal at a roadside diner.
Behind their booth they could hear a woman berating her child for identifying as transgender.
Betsy and Ron are also PFLAGers who couldn't sit by in silence as the teenager sobbed beneath the mother's abuse.
They spoke up and engaged them both, comforting the teen and educating the mom.
Equality Means Business Welcomes CSX
Great news!
CSX, one of the largest companies in the country, has signed on as the newest advisory board member of Equality Means Business.