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Same-Sex Couples Ask Federal Court to Order Florida State Officials to Treat Them Equally and List Both Parents on their Children’s Birth Certificates

The tragic death of India Clarke deserves a fuller,
more accurate report

Here’s how we can help

July 22, 2015
Contact:
Jim Harper, Media/Communications, 727-388-3636, [email protected]
Gina Duncan, Transgender Inclusion Director, [email protected]

Equality Florida's Black Lives Matter Statement

Today is the 48th Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Loving v. Virginia decision that ended the ban on interracial marriages nationwide. It is a case invoked often in the arguments in favor of marriage equality.

Adoption experts urge Florida Senate to
reject discriminatory adoption bill

Fewer children will be adopted if bias replaces
the best interest of each child

April 17, 2015

Contact:
Jim Harper, Media/Communications, [email protected]

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 The bill also removes an outdated and unconstitutional ban on gays and lesbians adopting children.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 might go against the religious principles of some private, taxpayer-supported adoption agencies.

Shameful Indiana-Style Bill Passed by Florida House Committee

Would Delay Adoption For Many Vulnerable Children

April 2, 2015

Contact:
Carlos Guillermo Smith, Public Policy Specialist, [email protected]
Jim Harper, Media/Communications, [email protected]
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