[VIDEO] Victory in Leon County! LGBT Inclusive HRO Passes by Vote of a 5-2

Posted on 05/12/2010 by Anonymous

VICTORY in LEON COUNTY- By a 5-2 vote, Leon County-home of our state capital- has added a sexual orientation and gender identity inclusive Human Rights Ordinance and added the protections to the county's own personnel policy as well. More than 100 brave and passionate speakers. The culmination of more than a year of work. Way to go team!

What an incredble journey this has been. Leon County steps forward to lead Northwest Florida in Fairness and Equality. Thanks to our supporters across the state for giving us the energy, the drive and the models of policies to follow. Florida can be proud that its capital city respects equality for all its citizens! - Jim VanRiper, Equaltiy Florida Boardmember

Click here to send a "Thank You" note to the Leon County Commissioners who supported this important ordinance.

(If you are having trouble viewing the video - click here to watch)

Click here to see a play-by-play of what happened during tonight's public hearing (on Twitter).

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Equality Florida Launches #HonorThemWithAction Campaign To Commemorate One-Year Mark of Pulse Massacre

Insider Updates: 2017 FL Legislative Session Recap

BREAKING: Trump Signs Religious Executive Order -- Stay Tuned For Legal Analysis

Flying While Trans? Things To Know Before You Go.

April 2017

STATEMENT: Equality Florida Applauds Resignation of Frank Artiles

Equality Florida Calls For The Removal of Senator Frank Artiles From Office

TAKE ACTION: Urge Ft. Lauderdale Mayor Seiler to Reconsider Hosting Anti-LGBTQ Pastor at Prayer Breakfast

New Poll Shows 71% Of Floridians Support Conversion Therapy Ban For Minors

March 2017

International Transgender Day of Visibility, 2017

2017 Legislative Insider Updates & Lobby Days Recap!

PRESS RELEASE: Equality Florida Partners With Contigo Fund To Expand Safe & Healthy Schools Project

MEDIA ADVISORY: Community To Hold “Love Lives Here” Event Tomorrow At Florida Holocaust Museum

STATEMENT: Gov Scott Fails To Mention Pulse Attack Targeted LGBTQ & Latinx Communities In State of the State Address

2017 Legislative Session Briefing

February 2017

Equality Florida Responds To Trump’s Attack on Transgender Youth

Online Dating Tip Sheet From Tampa Police Department After Series of 3 Murders

Equality Florida Legislative Update 1 - HB 17

EQUALITY FLORIDA APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF HISTORIC LGBTQ PROTECTIONS IN JACKSONVILLE

Equality Florida To Honor Lisa La Monica At Annual Gala

Equality Florida Applauds Bipartisan Filing of the Florida Competitive Workforce Act

January 2017

Equality Florida Responds To Trump's Decision To Keep Federal LGBTQ Workplace Protections

Equality Florida to Honor Tech Data Executive at Annual Tampa Gala

KIMBERLY MAZAUSKAS AND COMPASS INC. TO BE HONORED AT EQUALITY FLORIDA PALM BEACH GALA

Women's March on Florida

Lawmakers Unveil Gun Safety Legislation That Targets Assault-Style Weapons

December 2016

Equality Florida's Response to NC Governor McCrory's Defeat

TRANSFORM FLORIDA: TRANSGENDER “SAFE HAVEN” TOWNS, CITIES AND COUNTIES

November 2016

Mass Violence and Trauma-Specific Information

TransForm Florida

Post-Election Town Hall Summary & Resources

Meet The Interns: Kyler Sares

What now? (A Post-Election Note from Equality Florida's Nadine Smith)

October 2016

EQUALITY FLORIDA GREATER ORLANDO GALA TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE ORLANDO COMMUNITY

NEWS RELEASE: Florida Finalizes Rules Protecting LGBTQ Foster Youth

September 2016

EQFL's Statement On ACC's Decision To Move Championship Game to Orlando

PRESS RELEASE: Equality Florida Endorses Gun Violence Prevention Policies

Martina Navratilova to Receive Equality Florida's "Voice for Equality" Award At Annual Broward Gala

EQFL's Gina Duncan To Be Recognized At Upcoming 14th Annual TSA Conference

Equality Florida Launches Groundbreaking Safe & Healthy Schools Project

Meet the Interns: Robbie Dickerson

The Transgender Experience: Jennifer Lynn Teliga

Devin Cole: Navigating a Non-Binary Life in a Binary World

Sept 12th Deadline for Pulse Victims Fund Application; Disbursements to begin

August 2016

Primary Election Results - See How EQFL Action PAC Endorsed Candidates Did!

MEDIA ADVISORY: LGBTQ Advocates to Rally to End Hate as Mike Pence Campaigns in Sarasota

Our Summer of Action in Jacksonville was Monumental!

I Am Florida: Mathew Myers

Son of TransAction FL Advisory Council Member Speaks Out for Trans Rights

LGBTQ Leadership Comes Together to Support the Orlando Community

Rubio Changed His Tune After Orlando Community Held Rally to End Hate #ForThe49

ACTION FUND NEWS RELEASE: Rubio quotes National LGBTQ Task Force staffer in attempt to cover “appalling” anti-LGBTQ record

Equality Florida Condemns Rubio's Remarks at Anti-LGBT Conference on Anniversary of Pulse Shooting

I Am Florida: Mother and Ally Paula Naab

The Transgender Experience: Tricia Russell

I Am Florida: Mexican-American Student Activist Sergio Carlos

The Transgender Experience: Darlene Furness

July 2016

Meet the Interns: Hannah Powell

LGBT Bigotry and The Steep Fall of Mike Pence

Meet the Interns: Chris Traylor

I Am Florida: Mother, Nurse, and Ally Dorothy Neufeld

The Transgender Experience: SueZie Hawkes

The Transgender Experience: Tristan Byrnes

The Transgender Experience: Aryah Lester

Orlando, Pulse, #SitInForThe49: An Intern Reflects

Meet the Interns: Logan Coleman

National TV Ad Depicting Transgender Discrimination to Premiere During Republican National Convention

I Am Florida: Marion County Student Nich Rardin

Pentagon Ends Ban on Transgender Service Members

NEWS RELEASE: Equality Florida’s Pulse Victims Fund Surpasses $7M

PRESS RELEASE: Florida Reinstates LGBTQ Protections for Foster Youth

June 2016

I Am Florida: Trans Activist Delia Melody Dexaeris

I Am Florida: Genderqueer Activist LB Hannahs

#VoicesOfMarion: Melody Lewis

Equality Florida Statement, GoFundMe, & Updates on Mass Shooting at Pulse Nightclub

#VoicesOfMarion: Damien Rose Leonhardt

#VoicesOfMarion: Krys Eli Vyne

#VoicesOfMarion: Salem Organa

#VoicesOfMarion: Elizabeth Husband

May 2016

Meet the Interns: Marian Vargas

Meet the Interns: Marisa Halper

The Weight of Authenticity: Fighting For Transgender Equality

NCLR and Equality Florida Issue Legal Memorandum to Clay County School Board

NCLR and Equality Florida Issue Legal Memorandum to Clay County School Board

UPDATE: FL Now Issuing Birth Certificates That List Married Same-Sex Spouses

Meet the Interns: Abigail Melton

U.S. Department of Education Affirms it is Illegal to Discriminate Against Transgender Students under Title IX

NEWS RELEASE: Marion County Schools Face Title IX Complaint for Anti-Transgender Bathroom Policy

"Say It To My Face"

2016 GREATER GAINESVILLE GALA TO BE HELD ON MAY 14TH

LGBTQ Advocacy Organizations Issue Open Letter to ​Marion County School Board

April 2016

Growing TransAction Florida - Mobilizing To Defend Transgender Rights!

NEWS RELEASE: Marion County School Board Approves “Gender Inspection” Resolution

In the South, We Only Lose When We Do Not Fight

NEWS RELEASE: State House Representative Alan B. Williams to be honored at annual Tallahassee Gala

NEWS RELEASE: Florida Blocks Protections for LGBTQ Youth

2016 Equality Florida Legislative Insider Report

March 2016

Federal Judge Issues Final Order Confirming FL's Marriage Ban Is Unconstitutional

2016 International Transgender Day of Visibility

News Release: 16TH ANNUAL EQUALITY FLORIDA KEY WEST GALA MARCH 19TH

Nadine Smith One of Three Floridians Chosen as National Women’s History Month 2016 Honorees

FL House & Senate Avert Disaster of Expanded Pastor Protection Bill

February 2016

STATEMENT: So-Called "Pastor Protection" Passes Final FL Senate Committee

#JaxHRO To Be Withdrawn; Community Rally Taking Place Thursday

Transgender Public Policy Brief: February 2016

STATEMENT: Five Senators Stall LGBT Equality in Florida

Update on the Florida Competitive Workforce Act Hearing

January 2016

NEWS RELEASE: Mayor Curry signs Executive Order prohibiting discrimination; Councilman Jim Love co-sponsors HRO

Meet the Interns: Melissa St. Clair

Meet the Interns: Robbin Robinson

Meet the Interns: Taylor Tringali

Meet the Interns: Alexandra Fernandez

NEWS RELEASE: Pastor Protection Act up again in FL Legislature

NEWS RELEASE: Historic First Hearing on LGBT Non-discrimination Set for Tuesday in FL

JAX UPDATE: LGBT-inclusive HRO has been officially introduced!

Meet the Interns: Kaitlyn Christiansen

Florida Experts Debunk The Transgender “Bathroom Predator” Myth

Equality Florida's 2016 Legislative Priorities

NEWS RELEASE: Equality Florida Applauds Sobel & Jenne for Domestic Partnership Bills

Open Letter to Community

December 2015

BREAKING: Same-Sex Couples Ask Federal Court To Rule On Florida Birth Certificate Lawsuit Without A Trial

TransAction FL Hosts Ground-Breaking Transgender Media & Messaging Training

November 2015

Love was in the air at the Broward Gala, November 15th

UPDATE: Equality Means Business

2015 Transgender Day of Remembrance and Visibility

Town Hall Meetings To Discuss Challenges Faced By Older LGBT Adults

NEWS: Gina Duncan Featured On Florida's Leading Business Magazine

Lawyer who helped win marriage equality nationwide will be honored at Suncoast Celebration

It's Election Day! GO VOTE!

Important announcement! Law Enforcement Diversity Training being held this Friday!

October 2015

Florida Blue fixes glitch that temporarily denied HIV meds to some

BREAKING: Dangerous, right-to-discriminate bill filed in FL Legislature

STATEMENT: Orange County rescinds domestic partner benefits; we react

Incident involving gender-neutral eighth grader in FL prompts call for better training

BREAKING: Broward County votes to strengthen Domestic Partnership policy!

2015 Greater Jacksonville Gala: A Record-Breaking Event!

Update: Pensacola City Council votes to hold HRO workshop on November 9th

BREAKING: Dangerous, Anti-LGBT Bill Passes Through First Committee in FL House

Equality Florida launches '​Unete a nosotros!'

UPDATE: TSA Investigation of Shadi Petosky Incident at Orlando Airport Continues

September 2015

Equality Florida Deeply Disturbed By Trans Woman's Tweets of Mistreatment At Orlando Airport

Meet the Interns: Gabby

Meet the Interns: Ella Delva

NEWS RELEASE: Michael Donald Edwards of Asolo Rep will receive ‘Voice for Equality’ award

​TransAction Florida Releases Statewide Transgender Resource Guide

August 2015

Meet the Chin Family: Plaintiffs in the Florida Birth Certificate Lawsuit

Remembering Civil Rights Activist Julian Bond

Spray Paint, Racism and Homophobia Collide at Pensacola's Graffitti Bridge

NEWS RELEASE: Equality Florida Asks Court to Tell Florida Officials to Follow the Law

BREAKING: Equality Florida Institute heads back to court on behalf of LGBT Families

NEWS RELEASE: Florida Legislators push for statewide LGBT nondiscrimination protections

Equality Florida Sends 1,266 Signatures in Support of Inclusive Update to FL's Marriage Certificates

NEWS RELEASE: Greater Ft. Lauderdale to Welcome Southern Comfort Transgender Conference

July 2015

NEWS RELEASE: Mark Puskarich is Equality Florida's new Tampa Development Officer

Equality Florida stands with Planned Parenthood

NEWS RELEASE: Members of Congress introduce the Equality Act, a fully inclusive anti-discrimination bill

BIG NEWS: Equality Florida to honor Jim Obergefell, Supreme Court marriage plaintiff

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

This is what winning looks like!

June 2015

General Counsel Study Shows Need for Updating Jacksonville Human Rights Ordinance

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Supreme Court rules on the freedom to marry nationwide!

NEWS RELEASE: Supreme Court Victory for Obamacare is good news for LGBT Americans

NEWS RELEASE: Friendship, empathy drive our new Palm Beach development officer

Equality Florida Stands With Charleston

Equality Florida's Statement on #BlackLivesMatter

NEWS RELEASE: Changes on Our Governing Board of Directors

NEWS RELEASE: New TV Ad Shows Marriage Brings Families Together in Florida

NEWS RELEASE: Equality Florida hires Cindy Brown, a celebrated LGBT leader in Miami-Dade

May 2015

NEWS RELEASE: Historic voter mobilization secures Pro-Equality Majority on Jacksonville City Council

NEWS RELEASE: A Mother's Day wish for her gay son

NEWS RELEASE: Our 2015 Florida Legislative Scorecard

April 2015

NEWS RELEASE: Supporters of Freedom to Marry Launch Ad Showing Strong Support in Florida

NEWS RELEASE: Todd and Jeffrey Delmay, a pioneering Florida gay couple, go to Washington

Sumter County Clerk Honored to Perform Weddings

NEWS RELEASE: Republican support for the freedom to marry continues to grow

NEWS RELEASE: Senate leaders derail controversial adoption proposal

NEWS RELEASE: Adoption experts urge FL Senate to reject discriminatory adoption bill

NEWS RELEASE: Florida Senate approves repeal of gay and lesbian adoption ban

NEWS RELEASE: Florida House Insists On Discrimination In Adoptions

NEWS RELEASE: Florida Senate Blocks Indiana-Style Discrimination in Adoptions!

NEWS RELEASE: Lawmakers should abandon Indiana-style adoption bill

NEWS RELEASE: Civic activist Jim VanRiper to be honored at annual Tallahassee Gala

NEWS RELEASE: Shameful Indiana-Style Bill Passed by Florida House Committee

BREAKING: FL House Committee Passes Indiana-Style Adoption Bill

NEWS RELEASE: Florida Legislature to take up Indiana-style adoption bill

March 2015

NEWS RELEASE: 81% of Floridians are just fine with same-sex marriage

NEWS RELEASE: The high cost of discrimination for Florida businesses

NEWS RELEASE: Using taxpayer funds to discriminate

NEWS RELEASE: Opposition grows as transgender discrimination bill moves forward

TAKE ACTION: Become a Virtual Lobbyist for Equality in Florida!

NEWS RELEASE: Transgender Discrimination Bill to get hearing Tuesday morning

TAKE ACTION: Help defeat the Transgender Discrimination Bill (HB 583)

Aaron Huntsman and Lee Jones to get Equality Florida's highest award

NEWS RELEASE: Adoption bill removes ban on lesbian, gay parents from FL Statutes

Florida Faith Leaders, Mayors and More Sign Briefs in Support of Marriage to U.S. Supreme Court

NEWS RELEASE: Bill would discriminate against transgender Floridians

NEWS RELEASE: Bill would discriminate against transgender Floridians

Hearts Full Of Acceptance: Barbara & Lea Acosta-Meshna's Story

February 2015

Icing On The Wedding Cake: Claudia & Christa

The Joys Of Marriage: John & Jose Vivas-Goetting's Story

Together 26 Years: Dan and Steve Warren's Story

A Part Of History: Malene & Carrie's Story

Love Is Louder: Dean & Rob's Story

TONIGHT: Candlelight Vigil to Honor Kristina Infiniti - Beloved Miami Trans Woman, Murdered Sunday

Celebrating One Month of Marriage in Florida - Judi & Marla's Story

Celebrating One Month of Marriage in Florida - Historic Valentine's Day in Pinellas County!

ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT TO GET HEALTH COVERAGE FOR 2105

Grand Opening Jacksonville Office

Celebrating One Month of Marriage in Florida - Alicia & Kelia's Story

Celebrating One Month of Marriage in Florida - Sheryl and Evangelina's Story

Celebrating One Month of Marriage in Florida - Brenda & Shirley's Story

11TH CIRCUIT SAYS IT WILL WAIT FOR SUPREME COURT TO RULE ON MARRIAGE EQUALITY

January 2015

HELP IS HERE. SUICIDE HOTLINE IN FLORIDA!

Meet the Interns: Mackenzie Hagen

Equality Florida to honor Kevin Beckner at annual Tampa Gala

Meet the Interns: Samira Obeid

Meet the Interns: Tiffeni Russo

Social Security Administration Now Recognizes Marriage Licenses of Same-Sex Couples in Florida

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Will Review A Marriage Equality Case!

Newly Married Florida Same-Sex Couple to Attend State Of The Union Address in D.C.

Senator Sobel to Honor Equality Florida & Six Marriage Equality Plaintiff Couples as “Champions of Change”

NEWS RELEASE: Equality Florida Applauds Senator Nelson for Co-Sponsoring the Respect for Marriage Act

NCLR/Equality Florida to AG Bondi: Instruct ALL Agencies to Recognize Marriages

VIDEO: Footage Of First Same-Sex Couples Getting Married In Florida!

NEWS RELEASE: First Florida Same-Sex Couples Marry!

Motion Filed For Miami-Dade Judge To Lift Stay On Marriages At Monday Hearing

BREAKING: Hinkle Confirms Marriage Ruling - ALL Counties Must Issue Marriage Licenses To Same-Sex Couples

December 2014

BREAKING: Publix Expands Benefits To Include Same-Sex Spouses

Equality Florida and NCLR Issue Memorandum to Florida Clerks Re Issuing Marriage Licenses

This is why...

Marriage is being challenged: Call your clerk

Hundreds of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Clergy and Businesses Sign Onto Amici Supporting Florida Marriage Equality

Costly Legal Battles Ahead for Any Clerk Who Continues to Discriminate

BREAKING: Supreme Court Denies Bondi’s Request to Further Delay the Freedom to Marry

Oh, what a night! Inaugural Black and White Ball of Lee County in support of Equality Florida!

FL Competes: New Campaign Launches To Support FCWA

BREAKING: Broward County Judge Grants Divorce of Same-Sex Couple

BREAKING: Florida files SCOTUS application to stay injunction in fed marriage case

Equality Florida Launches TransAction Florida, Aimed at Supporting Transgender Equality

VIDEO: First Responders for the Freedom to Marry

BREAKING: Broward County Judge Rules In Favor Of Marriage

Equality Florida Honoring Cape Coral Mayor, Four Council Members, & Arlene Goldberg At Inaugural Black & White Ball

State Rep. Holly Raschein Spotlights Florida Competitive Workforce Act

BREAKING: MARRIAGES TO START END OF DAY JANUARY 5TH!

BREAKING: Miami-Dade Adds Transgender Protections To County HRO

November 2014

Health News You Can Use

Meet the Interns: Steven Rodriguez Jr.

BREAKING: Bill Filed To End Statewide LGBT Discrimination

State of Florida Asks 11th Circuit For Extension of Stay in Federal Marriage Case

Update on the fight for marriage in Florida

ALACHUA COUNTY TO FILE AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF FLORIDA MARRIAGE EQUALITY LAWSUITS

EQUALITY FLORIDA HONORED AS 2014 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT

500 State-Protections Denied To Same-Sex Couples In Florida

BREAKING: Judge Hinkle Denies Requests To Alter Stay On Marriage Ruling

We're Still Marching Forward After Disappointing Elections

NEWS RELEASE: Pro-Equality Voters Kept Election Close

October 2014

Dying Woman's Plea for the Right to Marry

Edie Windsor's Letter To Governor Rick Scott

Meet Jazz: 2014 Voice For Equality Honoree

BREAKING: AG Bondi Seeks To Delay Marriage in Florida...Again

Equality Florida Calls On AG Bondi To Let Marriage Come To Florida

Republican AZ Attorney General Ends Fight Against Loving Same-Sex Couples

Quick Update On Florida Marriage Cases!

Meet the Interns: Destiny Jones

Equality Florida To Honor Jazz Jennings, 14 Year-Old Transgender Advocate!

A Tidal Wave Of Change In Hillsborough County!

BREAKING: Attorney General Bondi Asks FL Supreme Court To Hear Marriage Case

Same-Sex Couples To Governor Scott: "Meet With Our Families. Please Hear Our Stories."

STATEMENT: Gov. Scott & AG Bondi's Request to Delay Marriage Case Granted

NEWS RELEASE: FLORIDA RECOGNIZES FIRST SAME-SEX COUPLE

STATEMENT: U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION NOT TO REVIEW MARRIAGE RULINGS

BREAKING: Hillsborough County Commission Passes HERO!

BREAKING: Hillsborough County Commission Moves DPR To Public Hearing

September 2014

Meet the Interns: Morgan Smith

Why Marriage Matters: Chuck & Jim

Florida Resident Donna Brown Urges Governor Scott To End Marriage Ban

BREAKING: Huge Development For The Freedom To Marry In Florida

BREAKING: Governor Rick Scott Allows Appeal of Recent Marriage Ruling!

FL Cowboys Are Ready For The Freedom To Marry

FAIRNESS PREVAILS IN ATLANTIC BEACH

August 2014

Crist Urges Scott to Declare FL Will Not Challenge Marriage Ruling

Meet the Interns: Rolando Blanco

Orange County Florida Mayor Announces Support For Marriage Equality

Request to Take Up Marriage Case Sent to FL Supreme Court!

FIRST FEDERAL JUDGE IN FLORIDA RULES IN FAVOR OF THE FREEDOM TO MARRY!

Ending FL Marriage Ban Means Jobs And $182 Million Boost To State Economy

Meet the Interns: Gregory Hines

VIDEO: Cowboys For Marriage Freedom In Florida

Meet the Interns: Devon Olefson

July 2014

Tele-TownHall: Next Steps for Marriage Equality in Florida

John Stemberger's "Barbarian" Comments on WFLA

BREAKING: Equality Florida Applauds Charlie Crist for Commitment to LGBT Equality if Elected Governor

HISTORIC: LOVE WINS AGAIN!

Meet the Interns: Amanda Nowlin

A Cautionary Tale

Action Betsy

Being Betsy

June 2014

VIDEO: KARLA ARGUELLO & CATHY PARETO

ORLANDO MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL FILE BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF FLORIDA MARRIAGE LAWSUITS

Meet the Interns: Lauren Munsey

VIDEO: Martina Navratilova Speaks Out for Marriage in Florida

Equality Florida Releases Comprehensive Brief on LGBT Workplace Discrimination in Florida

BREAKING: Historic Confirmation To Florida Court

Countdown To Marriage Rally!

Meet the Interns: Simone Chriss

BREAKING: Equality Florida Action PAC Endorses Charlie Crist For Governor!

VIDEO: Father's Day Special on Why Marriage Matters

NEWS RELEASE: ATTORNEY GENERAL BONDI: DISCRIMINATION INFLICTS HARM, NOT OUR MARRIAGES

Meet the Interns: Mehek Mirchandani

BREAKING: Judge Zabel Denies Motion by Anti-Gay Groups to Intervene in Marriage Equality Lawsuit

A Letter To Attorney General Pam Bondi

VIDEO: The Alenier Family

May 2014

Making the Tampa Bay Region Economically Competitive

2014 Legislative Session Recap

April 2014

Miami Beach Achieves Perfect Score on HRC's Pro-Equality Report

[NEWS RELEASE] Old Capitol Gala/LWV to Honor Nadine Smith

February 2014

Florida DMV Clarifies Name-Changing Policy

Meet the Interns: Laura Melendez Parra

Why Courts Matter: LGBT EQUALITY

Meet the Interns: Joanna Bomfim

Equality Florida Announces Statewide Transgender Training Initiative

Meet the Interns: Diamond Delancy

January 2014

[NEWS RELEASE] FL Mayors Urge President Putin to End LGBT Discrimination

Gainesville's MLK Jr. Commemorative March

Meet the Interns: Alexandra Coscia

Meet the Interns: Jake Black

[NEWS RELEASE] TOP FLORIDA EMPLOYERS URGE LEGISLATURE TO PASS FLORIDA COMPETITIVE WORKFORCE ACT

December 2013

[NEWS RELEASE] Equality Florida Commends Bipartisan Legislation to Create Statewide DPR

[NEWS RELEASE] EQUALITY FLORIDA ANNOUNCES AMBITIOUS GOALS FOR 2014 – AND BEYOND

Pensacola City Council Passes Domestic Partner Registry!

November 2013

Atlantic Beach City Commission Takes First Step In Creating A Fully-Inclusive HRO

A Lake City 7th-Grader Makes An Argument For Marriage Equality

[NEWS RELEASE] Equality Florida Applauds Senator Bill Nelson's Leadership on ENDA Vote; Rubio stands on wrong side of history

October 2013

Make Your Voice Heard: Fill Out Speaker Weatherford's Issue Survey

Gainesville Pride: Footsteps Toward Equality

[NEWS RELEASE] THANK YOU, SENATOR NELSON!

Rep. Baxley Issues Statement After Meeting With Equality Florida Yesterday.

[NEWS RELEASE] Twitterbomb Sen. Nelson: October 17 @ 3PM.

[NEWS RELEASE] Equality Florida on Outrageous Comments by Representative Baxley Disparaging LGBT Families

[NEWS RELEASE] Sarasota County Moves Forward on Domestic Partnership Registry

Love Conquers All: Brian Walsh's Story

September 2013

MIAMI: Join us for a TransEquality Faith Rally this Sunday!

August 2013

Alachua County Commission Passes LGBT Protections!

Equality Florida to the City of St. Petersburg, FL: Suspend Ties with Sister City

July 2013

TODAY: The U.S. Senate Committee Will Discuss ENDA At 10AM

We Made It! $251,000 Raised During 2013 Equal-A-Thon!

June 2013

Sign Up For Monday's Tele-Town Hall

Only TWO DAYS left of our 2013 Equal-A-Thon! Get engaged & help us reach our goal!

SUPREME COURT DECISION ON MARRIAGE EQUALITY IS A CALL TO ACTION FOR FLORIDA

Straights for Marriage Equality - An Ally's Story

Find A Day of Decision Rally In Your Area!

Equality Florida Condemns Sen. Marco Rubio's Bigoted Comments on Immigration Reform and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Family Says Son Sent Home for Wearing Makeup; Prompts National Protest

Children of Same-Sex Parents Thriving: Erin & Liz Czerwinski's Story.

Tampa Bay Times Marriage Equality Article Features Equality Florida's Ed Lally!

MIAMI BEACH MAKES HISTORY: Tax Equity Policy Unanimously Approved!

April 2013

A Story Showing That Hillsborough County Is Changing

City Commission of Pembroke Pines Vote to Study DP Benefits

Inside the Immigration Bill: Gay-Rights Groups Disappointed

NEWS RELEASE: ST. PETERSBURG HOSTS EQUALITY FLORIDA GALA APRIL 20TH

Pinellas County Domestic Partner Registration Opens Monday, April 15th!

DOMA-Contingent Protective Claims Should Be Filed Now!

FLORIDA VOICES: What will the Supreme Court's gay-marriage decision mean to Florida?

March 2013

Scott Randolph, Constitutional Tax Collector, to institute Domestic Partnership Tax Equity Policy

ACTION ALERT: Tell Senator Nelson It's Time To Support Marriage Equality!

BREAKING: Leon County Passes Domestic Partnership Registry 7-0

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

Weekly Public Policy Update - Issue 4

February 2013

NEWS RELEASE: Equality Florida to Hold Seventh Annual Tampa Gala

Weekly Public Policy Update - Issue 3

January 2013

Weekly Public Policy Update - Issue 2

A Note Regarding the Hillsborough DPR Vote -Jim Harper

Weekly Public Policy Update - Issue 1

Our First Big Victory Of 2013!

[TAKE ACTION] Tell Pinellas County to Pass a Domestic Partnership Registry!

December 2012

This Year Changed Everything

November 2012

Orlando Tops List of Pro-Equality Cities in Florida

One Fantastic Equality Florida Pinellas Mixer!

October 2012

Florida Voter Information

August 2012

[BREAKING NEWS] Jacksonville City Council Rejects LGBT Protections 17-2

[BREAKING NEWS] Florida Elects First Out Gay Legislator

BREAKING NEWS: Joe Saunders Wins HD 49 Primary!

[VIDEO] Joe Saunders Thanks Equality Florida Supporters

July 2012

BREAKING: Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll Apologizes for Harmful Remarks

Join me and Demand Florida’s Lt. Governor Apologize for Harmful Remarks

June 2012

VIDEO: Special Public Policy Update

TOMORROW - Two Votes, Two Victories in Pinellas County

URGENT - Don't let their lies go unanswered

‎(VIDEO) Congrats to Equality Fl members Ron and Betsy. They've been invited to the White House for Pride.

Five Things News Outlets Should Know About The Newest Same-Sex Parenting Study

May 2012

Orange County Creates Central Florida’s Second Countywide Domestic Partner Registry

NAACP's Evolution on Marriage Equality Began Decades ago

Jacksonville: This Thursday - Join Us for a Special Screening of Gen Silent

VICTORY: Gulfport Becomes 1st Pinellas City to pass Domestic Partnership Registry

Volusia County: Domestic Partnership Registry Final Vote May 17th

VIDEO: Breaking News - President Obama Supports Marriage Equality

LIVE - Watch: The White House LGBT Conference on Aging

April 2012

Mallory Wells makes Advocate's Forty under 40!

BREAKING NEWS Two Victories in Tampa Bay!

March 2012

Why does the IRS want us to lie on our taxes?

BIG NEWS: Proposed U.S. Customs Policy Would Respect Gay Couples

Trans*Action Town Hall - March 22nd @ 7:00

Miami Gala Raises Over $120,000!

Bayard Rustin’s 100th Birthday . 1912-2012

Bayard Rustin’s 100th Birthday . 1912-2012

UPDATE: Tampa Moves Forward on Domestic Partnership Registry

What would you do?

Equality Means Business Welcomes CSX

[ALERT] Help Bring LGBT Protections in the City of Venice

Watch a Reading of the Prop 8 Trial LIVE this Saturday

February 2012

[ALERT] Help Bring a Domestic Partnership Registry to Tampa

Deputy Director Stratton Pollitzer Talks Marriage Equality with the Paul & Matty Show

Brian McNaught presents on LGBT Workplace Issues on March 28th

[ALERT] Tell FAMU It's Time to Add LGBT Protections!

State Department makes sea change on LGBT rights

Powerful, Gorgeous Video Sends Hopeful Message to LGBT Youth

FAMU Board Called on to Add LGBT Protections

[VIDEO] What does Prop 8's overturn mean for marriage equality in Florida?

January 2012

White House Invites Equality Florida Executive Director to Greet President Obama

December 2011

LIVE NOW- Orlando City Commission Final Vote on Domestic Partnership Registry

[VIDEO] Romney bites off more than he can chew at NH restaurant

Hillary, Obama unite on LGBT rights and become campaign fodder in the process

BREAKING NEWS: Orlando City Commission Moves Forward on Domestic Partnership Registry

Please Share: It's worth $5 if you "like" Equality Florida

November 2011

UPDATE: White House LGBT Liaison Gautam Raghavan to Join Equality Florida Telephone Town Hall

Observing the Transgender Day of Remembrance

EQFL: Record Shattering $260,000+ Raised At Broward Gala

We Just Sent an Extremist Packing - And Elected a Champion

Ohio Study: Anti-gay attitudes hurt property values

Pres Obama Includes Gay Parents in Adoption Proclamation

October 2011

Ground Breaking Research on Legal Challenges Gay Parents and Their Children Face

Frank Kameny: America's First Gay Activist

They've Gone Berserk: Anti-Gay Extremists Intensify Attack on Pro-LGBT Republican Lawmaker

September 2011

[ACTION ALERT] Anti-Gay Group Targets Pro-Equality FL Congresswoman

Register to Win 2 Free Concert Tickets to k.d. Lang!

Today's the Day - Take Time to Celebrate!

[VIDEO] WTSP Tampa Bay Channel 10 Interviews Nadine Smith About the End of DADT

[VIDEO] Soldier Comes Out to his Dad after the fall of Don't Ask, Don't Tell

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is Done

Lesbian Pioneers Still Fighting for Marriage Equality

Over DOMA? Tell Senator Nelson to Support the Respect for Marriage Act

Equality Florida's Nadine Smith Meets with President Obama

Florida Congresswomen Receives Log Cabin Spirit of Lincoln Award

August 2011

It's Even Worse Than We Imagined

Tampa Bay Rays Take A Stand Against Bullying

Reggae Artist Mista Majah P Takes on Homophobia

Guide for Shelters and Transgender Evacuees

Gays Are Us: Why LGBT Equality Is Not a “White” Issue

All New Equality Florida Website Launches Today!

Please Join Us as the Harvey B. Milk Foundation Honors Stratton Pollitzer

July 2011

Domestic Partner Benefits Are Catching On

Breaking News: Final 60 Days of Discriminatory "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy

DADT Repeal Could Be Certified Friday

BREAKING: Nation's 4th Largest School District Adds Gender Identity Protections

LGBT Champion Declares for Congress

Hate crimes and intolerance inspire new support services for LGBT communities

Happening NOW: DOMA Repeal Hearing

In a ‘quiet moment,’ gay judge makes history

[VIDEO] The Real Impact of Marriage Discrimination

ACTION ALERT: Reproductive Freedom is Under Attack

Gainesville Demands Fair Districts

Miami Shores adds benefits for domestic partners

Poll: Majority of Floridians back same-sex recognition

Court Bars DADT Enforcement

Fair Districts - Lawmakers Need to Hear from You!

“Welcome to the White House”

We Did It!

June 2011

NY to FL: "Keep Fighting"

Subjects Needed for Research Study on Gay and Lesbian Parents

What Winning New York Means to Florida

Equality Florida Celebrates Pride with Odessa UU Church

This is What Winning Looks Like

Vote for Equality Florida

It's Time Orange County!

US Dept. Of Ed. Urges School Districts to Support Gay-Straight Alliance Clubs

NY Times: Census Shows Rise in Number of Gay Adoptions

The 2011 Suncoast Summer Florida Council Mixer was a smashing success!

Florida Lawmakers Seek Public Input on Redistricting

Help Us Win $3,000 With Just a Few Clicks!

Join Us for the Red Ribbon Dance to Support ASAP

This is what leadership looks like

DCF Chief: No plans to relaunch adoption ban

President Proclaims June LGBT Pride Month

May 2011

Transgender Florida High School Student Crowned Prom Queen

Election Supervisors Hesitant to Implement New State Law

Winning in Jacksonville: A reflection on the emerging electoral power of Jax's LGBT community

Volusia County Passes Inclusive Human Rights Ordinance

LGBT victims of Domestic Violence need your help!

Gallup Poll Shows Huge Shift on Marriage Equality: 53% Now Support It

Thrilling Election in Jacksonville - The Pendulum is Swinging

Equality Florida Presents at Miami-Dade Schools Training

Report Shows Marriage Equality Would Earn NY $391 Mil

House GOPers Just Can't Get Over DADT Repeal

Join Us for Pride and Passion at the Tampa Museum of Art

Anti-gay groups ramping up for 2012

ACTION ALERT: Voter Suppression Bill in Senate Today

[ACTION] Update from Tallahassee

April 2011

Legislators playing fast and loose with the truth

Firm drops DOMA case

Sweeping Elections Bill Passes House

Pinellas Gala Draws Record Breaking Crowd!

[VIDEO] VICTORY! Orange County Passes Domestic Partnership Benefits for Employees

URGENT: AIDS Funding for Thousands in Florida May Be Cut

The orange on the seder plate

When Did Girls Start Wearing Pink? | Arts & Culture | Smithsonian Magazine

Pinellas Sponsors' Reception draws 70 plus top supporters

[VIDEO] A Campy History according to "Jerry" Abraham Moore | As I Am

[VIDEO] Susan Bottcher Wins in Gainesville

How Many Gay People Are There, Part 2?

How Many Gay People Are There?

UAFA, ENDA Introduction on Thursday

MSNBC Covers "Refuse to Lie" Campaign

The "Uterus" Battle Heats Up

March 2011

You can't say "uterus".

Thank you!

Couldn't Make it to Tallahassee? Support Our Team Today, Be a Virtual Lobbyist

The 30 Second Gay Talk

Palm Beach Faith Seminar:

Miami Gala Raises Over $100,000!

Poll: A Majority of Americans Oppose Federal DOMA Law

Does a voice of inequality belong on a panel that works for equality?

Federal Bill Takes on School Bullying and Anti-Gay Discrimination

Awake The State: Drastic Cuts To Civil Rights Commission

UPDATE: Hillsborough Human Relations Board Member Resigns in Protest of Anti-gay Appointment

Join us at the UF Levin College of Law

Gov Scott loses a reason to slow Amends 5,6

February 2011

In Just 24 Hours, 700 Call for Removal of Kemple from Human Relations Board

BREAKING NEWS: Obama Administration's Justice Dept will not defend DOMA

Volusia school district considers bullying protections for transgender students

FaceBook Broadens Definition of "Family"

[VIDEO]: No Place for Discrimination

Funds raised to furnish Orlando LGBTQ Youth Shelter

Navy leads way implementing equality for gay, lesbian service members

Florida Attorney, Kim Byrd, Becomes President of National LGBT Bar

[VIDEO] Highlights from Tallahassee this week

Great Film Coming to St. Pete This Friday

Life's Memorable Experiences

Zach Wahls Speaks About His Two Moms

Equality Florida Action PAC Announces 2011 Tampa City Council Endorsements

Equality Florida Action PAC Endorses Candidates in City of Gainesville Races

January 2011

RELEASE: Equality Florida Launches Full Time Presence in Gainesville

Sometimes life surprises me...

The Domestic Partnership Act Introduced in House

REP. RANDOLPH FILES FLORIDA COMPETITIVE WORKFORCE ACT

HUD Releases New Policies to Ensure LGBT Equality in Housing

Parenting by Gays More Common in South

EQFL RELEASE: New Federal Regulations on Hospital Visitation for LGBT Families Go into Effect Today

New Federal Regulations on Hospital Visitation for LGBT Families Go into Effect Today

Join us for the Gainesville Office Opening Party

Nadine Smith to Keynote MLK Celebration at Rollins, 6PM Tonight

FL Rep Wasserman Schultz visits Rep Giffords in hospital

Advocate names Orlando 4th "Gayest" City, points to Policies/Politics

Celebrate Choices - Roe v Wade Event, 01/20

Meet the Next Mayor of Tampa this Friday - 1/14

EQFL On The Air Today at 3PM in Clearwater

Dept. of State Goes Gender Neutral

Looking for a few good interns!

Sen. Rich Files Competitive Workforce Act

Orange County's Newest Mayor to Champion DP benefits

December 2010

CPAC attendance raises gay issue

Behind the Scenes: Signing DADT Repeal

Gay Men Slain Inside Wilton Manors Home

FL redistricting won't happen very fast

Watch the President Sign DADT Repeal Live

Florida Gains Two Congressional Seats

Sen John McCain, Bigotry Endangers Lives of Our Troops

Senate Passes DADT Repeal

Media Statement: Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Bill Advances in Senate

Senate Votes 63-33 to Advance Repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Senators Have Votes, If Time Permits, to Repeal DADT

White House Invitation for Father at Center of Adoption Fight

UPDATE: Sen. Bill Nelson Co-Sponsors DADT Repeal

House Discussing DADT Repeal Now

Orlando: Join The Holocaust Center for a Forum on Bullying

House to Vote on DADT Today

TAKE ACTION: DADT Repeal Introduced to House

BREAKING: DADT Repeal Blocked in Senate

Report Reveals Florida’s Dramatic Shift in Favor of Gay Equal Rights

A Vote on DADT Today?

Planned Parenthood: ‘Personhood’ amendment a product of ‘radical anti-choice extremists’

Deck the Halls with Equality in Sarasota!

LPGA votes to change gender requirements

Happening NOW: DADT Hearing

Illinois State House passes historic civil unions bill

November 2010

Florida's AIDS medication program feeling strained

Anti-Gay Groups Make Hate List

What would you do? Bigoted Comments at Thanksgiving

VICTORY: Orange County Passes LGBT Protections

Pentagon: No gays were discharged in past month

Peek inside Gov. Scott's administration

Election 2010 - What Does it Mean for LGBT Equality?

My Challenge to Dana Young re: Her Anti-Gay Flyers

October 2010

Dana Young Resorts to Ugly Gay-Bashing

October 30, 2010 - 1:55pm

Get Your Pro-Equality Voter Guide on Your Phone!

Most troops wouldn't oppose serving with gays

Dept. Of Education: Schools May Lose Funding for Ignoring Bullying of LGBT Students

Gay and Thinking About Adoption? Get Answers

Alex Sink Rally in Orlando Wednesday

[JACKSONVILLE]: You're Invited to Our City, Our Time, Our Turn

Equality Florida at Gainesville Pride

Hillsborough County Residents Unite Against Bullying Candlelight Vigil

Miami Shows Equality Florida Love at The Bay Grand Opening

Nervous About the Election?

BREAKING NEWS: End of Florida Adoption Ban will NOT BE Appealed

The Future is Bright

President Obama: It Gets Better

Candidates for Governor Rumble, discuss LGBT issues

Candidate Spotlight: Rick Kriseman

Ready to Vote? Voters Guides Are Here!

EDITORIAL: After 33 years, Florida finally gets it right on gay adoption

Candidate Spotlight: Jim Jackson

Candidate Spotlight: Eugene Flinn

[VIDEO] No More Rigged Elections - Vote YES on 5 & 6

Joel Burns tells gay teens ' it gets better'

BREAKING NEWS: Florida's Anti-Gay Adoption Law Ends Today

[VIDEO] Governor's Race in Dead Heat; Sink wins on ethics

EQFL at Orlando Pride

Our Stories: Living Out Proud

Beyond Grief: You Can Help One Gay Teenager in Florida, Right Now

[Video] Let's push Dan over the finish line!

Fewer Than Half of Americans Oppose Gay Marriage, Poll Finds

Jax Equality Team Pushes to Update Human Rights Ordinance

[VIDEO] A Message from Equality Champion Linda Saul-Sena

EQFL's Safe Schools Work More Important Than Ever

Orange County HRO moves forward

[VIDEO] Florida the Focus of LGBT TV Show - In The Life

Can you help us win in 2010?

September 2010

FL Appeals Court: Anti-Gay Adoption Law Violates Equal Protection

BREAKING: Court Affirms Adoption Ban Unconstitutional

URGENT: Call US Senate - "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Vote Next Week

EQFL Collaborates with Local Partners to Train LGBT Youth

Gov. Crist Crist may drop gay adoption lawsuit, says he’s evolved

LGBT Equality Issues Take Center Stage in Most Watched US Senate Race

Florida Governor Charlie Crist Releases Position Paper on LGBT Issues

ORLANDO: Join us for Company on September 16, 2010 and give back to Equality Florida!

Diversity is Good for Business

[EVENT] Saturday, Sept. 11th | Legal Issues of the LGBT Community in Florida with Elizabeth Schwartz

Scott picks state legislator Carroll as No.2

August 2010

Breaking News: FL Supreme Court throws out Amendments 3,7,9

Equality Florida Helps Welcome Pride back to Tampa

FL Governor Says He Opposes Fed Anti-Marriage Amendment

Floridians Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of Women Voting

How the 'Rent Boy' Scandal Brought Down a Far-Right Favorite

[VIDEO] BREAKING NEWS: Equality Candidates Win in Key Races

VIDEO: Campaign Update from Justin Flippen Headquarters

VIDEO: Updates from the Field - House District 92, Justin Flippen Campaign

Election Day is TODAY! Vote Smart - Get Your Voter Guide

FL Anti-Gay Adoption Law Court Case Approaches One Year Mark

Our Volunteer Army

Gelber Leads Aronberg by 11 Points

Editorial: A desperate politician

VIDEO: McCollum Backpedals on Anti-Gay stance

BREAKING NEWS: Prop 8 Stay Lifted

It's a pray-off!

2010 Primary Equality Florida Voter Guides are Here!

Poll: Americans now split evenly on gay marriage

DEVELOPING STORY: Anti-Gay GOP McCollum Confronted About Gay Dad Campaign Advisor

Video: Child of Lesbian Moms Talks About Fair Adoption

Celebrating Our Families Day

Now McCollum Wants to Ban Gay Foster Parents

Everyone's early voting! Have you?

BREAKING NEWS: California's Prop 8 Deemed "Unconstitutional"

Prop 8 Announcement Today

Looking For A Fall Internship? We Want to Recruit You!

July 2010

Bill McCollum Can't Escape "Rentboy" Rekers Scandal: Claims 'He Was The Only Available Witness That Had Credentials' (VIDEO)

Tampa Bay: Join Us for "Celebrate Our Families" Aug 8th Tampa 12pm-3pm

Judge Strikes Health Care Amendment from Ballot

Join Our Election Team!

McCollum still opposes gay and lesbian adoption

Last day to register for primaries

Scott Galvin for Congress yard signs defaced with homophobic slur

Miami Herald: Dan Gelber snags another huge endorsement for Attorney General.

[VIDEO] Equality Champion April Griffin Under Attack

UPDATE: $100,000 to Pro-Equality Candidates in Florida

Gay Candidate Picks Up Influentional Miami Herald Endorsement

Sink widens lead in poll

Kottkamp: More of the Same

Two Teachers Unions Back Dan Gelber

BREAKING: Leon County Passes Benefits for Employees

McCollum's Money Woes

If a constitutional ban on oil drilling is redundant, what about gay marriage?

Political parties wage war for handful of seats

Judge blocks Florida Legislature's redistricting amendment from November ballot

Court Ruling-Major Victory for Marriage Equality

20 Volunteers in 24 Hours!

TAMPA BAY EVENT: Get Your Tickets for "As Bees in Honey Drown"

Lesbian Ex-Sergeant Hopes for Repeal of Military's Policy | TheLedger.com

Judge Rules for Transgender Woman Fired by Georgia

Equality Florida Orlando Needs You!

Officer Down! It was 9 years ago today...

Equality Florida Celebrates St. Pete Pride

6,000 Floridians To McCollum: We Want Our Money Back

We Did It!

June 2010

The Perils of Pink

What were you doing when Ellen came out?

Fair Districts Got It Right

Tell Bill McCollum: We Want Our Money Back!

President Obama presents initiative to help homeless LGBT youth

[VIDEO] A Letter from Nadine Smith: Dear Mr. President

Alex Sink Recognizes LGBT Pride Month

I'm meeting President Obama tomorrow - what should I ask him?

BREAKING NEWS: Hillsborough County Passes Inclusive Safe School Policy

Crist open to ending adoption ban?

Marriage Equality for All Couples

BREAKING NEWS: Governor Vetoes HB 1143

Join EQFL & the ACLU for a Town Hall & Spokesperson Training on Adoption

Why EQFL is a pro-choice organization

Blood agency reviews gay donor policy

It's Now or Never! Tell Governor Crist - VETO HB 1143

Please join us this Thursday and Friday Night in St. Pete!

Study: Children of Lesbians May Do Better Than Their Peers

Gay adoption comes into play in AG race

Bill McCollum Demanded Hiring of Discredited Rekers

How Florida's Forgotten Democrat Could Win the Senate Race - TIME

Bud Chiles to Run for Governor- as Independent

May 2010

VICTORY! The Senate Armed Services Committee Passes Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Crist flip-flops on DADT

Listen: Joe Saunders on AsIAm.fm Radio

Keep the Pressure On: Nelson Commits to Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Jacksonville High School Students Gather to Defeat Homophobia

Nat'l Call-In Day Wednesday- AIDS Drug Assistance Programs Crisis

Congress to vote THIS WEEK on ending DADT

Dockery drops out of the governor's race

McCollum dodges the truth

Craig Lowe Sworn in as Gainesville Mayor

Tell Bill McCollum: We want our money back!

Alex Sink rips Bill McCollum on Rentboy scandal

Rekers Scandal Stirs Legal Questions in Anti-Gay Cases - NYTimes.com

Jacksonville Area GSA Leadership Summit Quickly Approaching!

Loser of the Week, Bill McCollum

Transgender candidate files against Wasserman-Schultz

NYTimes Slams McCollum-Rekers Scandal

Big con job makes Bill McCollum's anti-gay bias even worse

[VIDEO] Victory in Leon County! LGBT Inclusive HRO Passes by Vote of a 5-2

Rekers resigns from NARTH Board

Pool Side Party Benefiting Equality Florida - May 22, 7PM

Listen in TODAY at 3:30 EST - on Sirius/XM OutQ

Taxpayers Paid Reker's $120,000, Twice What Was Initially Reported

Demand an Apology from Bill McCollum- No More Bigots for Hire!

A Beautiful Birthday Wish

BREAKING NEWS: Attorney General Bill McCollum's "Expert" Witness Caught with Male Prostitute

Leon County Hurman Rights Ordinance Debate Tonight

NEWS RELEASE: EQFL Tampa Gala to Spotlight Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Women

April 2010

ACTION ALERT! Urge Your Legislator to Oppose HB 1143

Senate passes controversial ultrasound amendment

My Remarks before the Commission Tonight

BREAKING: Leon County Supports LGBT Inclusive Human Rights Ordinance

Illegal People

Senator Al Franken to Introduce Bill Addressing Anti-LGBT Bullying

Miami Beach Commission: Pass United American Families Act and keep gay families togethe

Watch Equality Florida on As I Am TV

Will he or won't he? The Capitol is abuzz

Students Across Florida Stand Against Bullying

President Obama orders hospital visitation

URGENT: Save Fair Districts - Take Action!

Equality Champion wins Congressional Seat

Craig Lowe Elected Mayor of Gainesville by 35 Votes!

Support Equality Florida with an evening out APRIL 22, 8pm - at the TECO THEATRE

Jackson Memorial Hospital Revises Policies to Respect LGBT Families

TAKE ACTION: CNN Misses the Mark in Interview with So-Called

Join Equality Florida's team at the Orlando AIDS Walk

Equality needs you NOW- Join me Saturday

Senate Panel votes to drop ban on state funds for religious institutions

TAKE ACTION: End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' | Sign on to the Letter to Sen. Bill Nelson

Plaintiff in Florida Adoption Lawsuit Heading to White House

March 2010

Extremism is the new norm in Tallahassee

The 2010 Census is Here: Make YOUR voice count!

VIDEO: You're Going to Want to See This

VIDEO: Lobby Week Interview with Rep Mary Brandenburg

BREAKING NEWS: Florida Competitive Workforce Act Scheduled for a Senate Workshop

Leon County Commission Votes 4-3 to Move Forward on HRO

Leon County Commission Votes on LGBT Human Rights Law Today

What an Amazing Night in Miami!

Notes on Amateur Lobbying

First Person, Tallahassee Drama

VIDEO: More amazing footage breaking 33 years of silence

After 33 years Florida's Shameful Adoption Ban Discussed

BREAKING NEWS: Florida House and Senate Set to Debate Adoption Ban

Florida film bill's anti-gay bias is a big-screen blunder

Rep. Kriseman wants DADT repealed

An Invitation From Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Victory in Kissimmee!

Homophobic smears continue in Gainesville

One More Reason for Marriage Equality: Happy Marriage Cuts Health Risk

1900 Casualties of Florida's Adoption Ban

Broward School Board Takes Historic Step To Stand With LGBTQA Students

Lake Worth to Tallahassee: "Repeal Anti-Gay Adoption Ban Now"

BREAKING: Legislators ask Florida to condemn policies that incite violence against LGBTs

Join Equality Florida's team at the Orlando AIDS Walk

EQFL Joins Rep. Kriseman in his call to end "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

February 2010

Equality Florida Meets with Business Leaders in Tallahassee

Thrasher Steps Down as Elections Chair

Maryland Steps Closer to Marriage Equality

Join Equality Florida and Walk For Craig Lowe!

Is the Ethics Chairman being ethical?

Gays win at conservative conference

ACTION ALERT: Ask the Kissimmee City Commission to Approve Domestic Partnerships

Guess Which Florida Towns Made The Advocate's "Gayest Cities in America" List - Miami News - Riptide 2.0

Florida challenges gay adoption in Hollywood case

Hilda Hildago's Life to be Celebrated

ALERT: Gay Candidate Under Attack in Gainesville Mayor's Race

Join us for a discussion on employment discrimination

Let's Stand 1000 Strong!

The Diaz-Balart shake up

WMNF 88.5 FM Community Radio, Tampa

Adopted son of gay Key West man gets state subsidy

Safe Schools Advocates Hold Their Ground

TOMORROW! Hear Executive Director, Nadine Smith, on As I Am Radio

Grayson out raises, well, everyone

What I did for....Equality?

US Senate Hears arguments for ending Don't Ask Don't Tell

2010 Ballot to have six proposed amendments

January 2010

Obama backs equal benefits for gay partners

Obama calls for end of DADT in State of the Union

Despite Florida gay ban, Miami judge OKs adoption of foster child by lesbian

White House Asks for a Hold on DADT hearing

Bill McCollum's gay-rights clock stuck in 1977

Democratic candidates for AG differ in experience

Jerry Sanders: Proud to Testify for Marriage Equality

BREAKING: Fair Districts Officially on the Ballot

Florida waits on adoption decision

Join us for Lobby Week, March 15-17

Department Of Justice Defends Gay Student

Haiti Earthquake Relief: How You Can Help

Democrat Ausley enters CFO race

Excellent Analysis of Day 1 of the Prop 8 Trial

Cash: Who's Got It, Who Doesn't

AP: U.S. Supreme Court Blocks YouTube Broadcast of "Prop. 8" Trial

Storms gets a primary opponent

Newsweek: OP-ED: The Conservative Case for Gay Marriage

Long-Established Leader, Henry Woods, Passes at 58

Crist flip-flopping on abortion?

Equality Florida Mourns the Loss of Denise King

New Jersey to vote on marriage equality today

Sink raises $5 mil for gubernatorial campaign

Greer out at RPOF Chairman?

President Obama appoints trans woman

US Lifts HIV/Aids immigration ban

December 2009

Talk Radio tonight features LGBT Activists/ Update

Watermark: New millennium a boon for LGBT rights

December 28, 2009 - 12:22pm

2010 Election Critical for Florida's Future

Diaz-Balarts yank endorsement of Gov. Crist for Senate

AG Candidate: Make Sure Justice is Done

ACTION ALERT: Send a Letter to the Hillsborough County Commission

US Senate Advances same-sex benefits

Hillsborough County Commission Votes Down Protections for LGBT Employees

Sink steadily rising in polls

Urgent Action Needed in Tampa Bay

D.C. Council Has Convened

The Gender Issue in the Governor's Race

DC to Vote on Same-Sex marriage today

US Senate to markup DP Bill

Rick Warren and the Ugandan Connection

Powerful Video Confronts Growing Anti-Gay Hate Violence in Florida

Crist changing his positions? An election must be near.

Haridopolos planning for a conservative 'New Senate'

Florida McDonalds manager tells transgender teen: We don't hire "f@ggots".

Equality Florida Political Brief: Take Action

Georgia Elects First Openly Lesbian African American Woman to State Legislature!

New York State Senate Rejects Marriage Equality

New York State Senate Debating Marriage Equality NOW

Orlando GSA Council Hosts Greater Orlando Picnic

Breaking: DC Council Votes in Favor of Marriage Equality

Presidential Proclamation on World AIDS Day

November 2009

Federal lawsuit filed against Atlanta police over raid at gay club

Openly Gay Man Picked as GOP Running Mate

DCF: Putting Kids Back Into the System

Gay nurses at Jackson Memorial Hospital personally apologize to lesbian whose partner died there

Florida Competitive Workforce Bill Filed To Add Anti-Discrimination Protections Statewide

BREAKING NEWS: VICTORY!! Tampa City Council Protects Transgender Citizens

Orlando Mayor Dyer joins in Denouncing Attacks on Orlando GLBCC

Vandalism at Orlando LGBT Community Center

Miami Herald: Alex Sink Headlines EQFL Broward Gala

UF study: Religious left emerging to oppose right Research shows growing influence of liberal Christians in politics.

SP Times Editorial: Alex Sink Addresses EQFL Gala Attendees

Equality Florida Activist , Gay-Rights Pioneer Hilda Hidalgo Loses Cancer Fight

Marriage Equality in NY?

Why healthcare matters for LGBT people

Dan Gelber: Standing up for Equality

Equality Florida's GSA Network members protest DADT

Can a Boy Wear a Skirt to School?

Steve Kornell's Victory Get NYTimes Mention

Volusia Newspaper Endorses Registry

Senate Panel hears ENDA Testimony

BREAKING: Tampa Moves Closer to Adding Gender Identity Protections

High School Students Demand Teacher Be Reinstated

Equality Florida Action PAC Election Results

Justice for Ryan and Something More

Buju Banton Promoter Claims $100,000 loss on Miami Concert

Verdict expected today for 2nd defendant in Ryan Skipper's murder

October 2009

Republican Primary for Governor?

President Obama ends ban on HIV travel

Famed Golden Girl Leaves $300k to homeless LGBT youth

UPDATE: Buju Banton Gets New Tampa & Orlando Venues

Controversial Video of Crist as Hitler Surfaces

Double Victory in Tallahassee

Inspiring Remarks form Obama Upon Signing Hate Crimes Bill

Help Us Stop Murder Music in Florida

October 28, 2009 - 4:51pm

Ryan Skipper Foundation on Hate Crimes Bill

President Has Signed the Hate Crimes Bill

Damien Skipper Shares His Experience at the White House to Celebrate Signing of Historic Hate Crimes Law

Sen. Arlen Specter pushes for LGBT equality

Obama to sign Hate Crimes Bill on Wednesday

Hate Crimes Passes the US Senate

Hate Crimes in US Senate Today

New HUD Policy Includes LGBT Families

Tom Coburn says whaaa?

Equality Florida Action PAC endorses Gelber for hotly contested AG race

Hospital Must Respect Gay Families-Miami Herald

Lesbian Student Fights for Tuxedo Yearbook Photo

Sink has bi appeal

Ex-gays want protection at Disney

UPDATE: 'No end to the war between me and the f*ggots,' Buju tells Muta - JamaicaObserver.com

Buju Banton Goes Back on Promise to Stop Inciting Murder of Gay People

Senator Ted Deutch Announces Candidacy For Congress

NYTimes: What it costs to be gay

Wexler to resign from Congress

Buju Banton Adds Saint Pete Concert at Janus Landing

Possible Anti-Gay Murder in Florida

LGBT Finances: Will Your Loved Ones Be Left Out?

VIDEO: Tampa Bay Celebrates Nat'l Coming Out Day

EQFL's Tobias Packer Speech Fires Up National Equality Marchers

From the South Florida Blade: SoFla joins National Equality March

In the Greater Tampa Bay Area on Sunday? Join us for "Stories of Our Lives"

Check out the latest Maine Marriage Equality Ad - No on 1 TV Ad: Book

“Music Lessons” to air special feature on Reggae Bash 2009 vs. Gay Activists

Coming out in middle school

Hate Crimes Act Takes Next Step Toward Passage- Death Penalty Gone

Crotty is out, is Webster in?

Songs of hate - Buju Banton / Beenie Man - MiamiHerald.com

NY Times: The Higher Cost of Being a Gay Couple

Meet Congressman Grayson - Friday, October 9th!

September 2009

Buju Banton's Managers Lie to Media

Congressman Grayson joins our Orlando team

CBS Interviews EQFL On "Murder the Gays" Reggae Artist Buju Banton

Ros-Lehtinen Criticizes Anti-Gay Remarks by Libyan President of the UN General Assembly

UPDATE: Buju "Murder Gays" Banton Concerts

Gelber Leads in A.G. poll

On Oct 11th: Take Action in DC or Take Action Locally.

Women and Wine - Ft. Lauderdale

BREAKING: Florida Venues Canceling Singer Who Calls for Murder of Gays

Upcoming Training for Organizations

Photos from Sarasota Gala 2009

Sarasota Gala Rockets Past Goal

COLAGE Speak OUT Camp

Florida Stands With Maine: National Day of Action September 27th

St. Pete Mayor hopefuls court gay votes

McCollum supports outlawing birth control?

When are WE going to get over it?

How far will they go?

Gay adoptive dad gets help to receive subsidy In his battle with Florida child welfare administrators

From TampaBay.com - USF will offer domestic partner benefits

WFLA Update! Advertisers are pulling their dollars from Media General

Urge Orlando Health to Become More Culturally Competent

FL Attorney General Should Know Better

August 2009

St. Pete's Next Mayor - An LGBT Champion or Homophobe? VOTE TUESDAY, SEPT 1

Redistricting campaign heats up

Challenge to Florida's gay-adoption ban

Crist picks LeMieux for Senate Seat

Thanks for the Birthday Wishes

LGBT Advocate Senator Ted Kennedy passes

Support Openly-Gay Candidate, Steve Kornell

US Senate Choice Imminent

Fla. gay adoption ban goes to appeals court

Senate Race Gets Racial

And this is who the Times endorsed? WTH?: "Foster links Darwin, Hitler"

Letter to The Miami Herald: We serve this country honorably, too

House Committee Assignments Out

The Next Mayor? LGBT Champion OR Anti-Gay Crusader?

St. Petersburg times recommends Steve Kornell

Florida Rep Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Urges Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Fl Senator Mel Martinez resigning-Will Charlie Crist Appoint Himself?

Sotomayor Confirmed

Israeli Prime Minister visits LGBT Youth Center

Stuart Milk to Accept Presidential Medal of Freedom on Behalf of His Uncle Harvey Milk

Pride walk raises awareness of homeless LGBT youth

Hoorah! ENDA Introduced in Senate

Constitutional Amendment to ban health care?

Brilliant Commentary on Florida's Adoption Ban

July 2009

Harvey Milk & Billie Jean King to Get Presidential Medal of Freedom

Sen. Rich responds to Crist's "Explore Adoption Day"

US Senate to hold hearings on DADT

Icon of America's Roadways Recognizes Marriage Equality

Standing together as a community

Governor Crist Gives Conflicting Answers on gay adoption

Charlie touts adoption day, but not for the gays

Hate Crimes Still Has Fighting Chance | Advocate.com

Christian group's billboards denounce separation of church, state - St. Petersburg Times

Senate Adds Controversial Amendment to Hate Crimes Bill

Former US Senator writes op-ed in favor of ENDA

The Wall Street Journal: Op/Ed Gay Marriage and the Constitution

Senate votes to expand federal hate crimes

Guest Post from David Simanoff- Former WFLA Employee and Equality Florida Supporter

VIDEO: 10 Connects Coverage of Red Flag Rally

From Creative Loafing- More than 100 protest News Channel ‘H8′ in gay-rights rally in Tampa (video)

From MyFOX Tampa Bay - WFLA target of protests

From ABC Action News Tampa Bay- Protesters gather outside WFLA Wednesday evening

From TampaBay.com - Demonstrators protest anti-gay-rights program aired by WFLA-Ch. 8

From TBO.com - Gay-rights groups protest outside News Channel 8

Protest of NBC Tampa Affiliate for Anti-gay Broadcast

VIDEO: WTSP CH 10 Coverage of Red Flag Rally

WFLA Red Flag Rally

Leon County commissioners approve human relations advisory committee

Highlight from last weekend's Equality Campaign Training

Follow the Money

Red Flag Rally at Tampa's WFLA Ch 8 this Wednesday, 5PM

Kudos to Darryl Rouson: Latest Co-Sponsor of Bill to Repeal Fl Anti-Gay Adoption Ban

USA Today Editorial: 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Deserves to Die

Join our Statewide Online Town Hall, Thursday, July 9th at 6:30PM

EQFL Supporter at St. Pete Pride

What Do You Think About NBC Screening Homophobia?

Is Challenging Anti-LGBT Messages Censorship?

SP Times Editorial Condemns Anti-LGBT Program

St. Petersburg's gay community seeks to become key voting bloc in mayor and council elections

June 2009

Shame On You NBC Channel 8- Time to Admit Your Mistakes

Far Right-wing campaign targets openly gay Obama appointee

Update: Shame on You WFLA NBC Channel 8!

Tampa Bay Channel 8 to Air Homophobic Infomercial Tonight

Obama protecting federal trans employees

Action Alert: Fully Inclusive ENDA Introduced! Ask Your Representative to Become a Cosponsor!

We must change Tallahassee

IMMIGRATION LAWS AFFECT THE GLBTQ COMMUNITY TOO!!!

Video of Dr. Jill Biden at GLSEN Respect awards

Florida Legislators Urge President to Repeal DADT

Will Florida recognize gay adoptions from other states?

Thanks- but is it enough?

EQFL Member Victim of Homophobic/Anti-Semitic Vandals

Breaking News: Obama to extend benefits to gay federal workers

Editorial - A Bad Call on Gay Rights - NYTimes.com

Senate hate crimes vote expected this week

Delegates Oppose Gay-Inclusive Charter Change | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL

God, Guns and Gays: Far Right Slams McCollum as too Moderate on Gay Issues

Washington Blade: DOJ says "stupid things" but isrequired to defend DOMA

Obama Admin Moves To Dismiss Defense Of Marriage Act Challenge

Obama Admin Moves To Dismiss Defense Of Marriage Act Challenge

Where is your "Voice"?

Equality Florida's Island Summer Reception- Miami

Highest Ranking LGBT Obama Admin Official Delivers Stirring Pride Speech | Advocate.com

A Sneaky Way to Rig An Election

NASA Celebrates Pride Month; Encourages Respect for LGBT employees

Broward Sherriff's New Diversity Council to Address LGBT Issues

BREAKING NEWS | City of Miami Approves Domestic Partnership Ordinance

Commentary: Obama absent on gay rights - CNN.com

Conservatives Shift in Favor of Openly Gay Service Members

Lesbian mom & activist, announces candidacy for Miami-Dade County Commission

EQUALITY FLORIDA SEEKS UNPAID RESEARCH FELLOW

June 10, 2009 - 11:53am

Action Alert: Help Pass Domestic Partner Benefits in Miami

Richard Steinberg announces his 2010 plans on Facebook

Fla. Christian Coalition head Baxley quits to endorse Rubio

Sink leads in latest poll

Dan Gelber jumps into AG race

Supreme Court rejects challenge to 'don't ask, don't tell'

Radio Shock Jocks Apologizes for Urging Anti-Transgender Violence

Dunedin prohibits transgender discrimination - St. Petersburg Times

Five ways that gay couples lose big on taxes

Equality FL News

West Virginia Court Sides With Gay Foster Parents

CNN: 4 teens charged as adults in Tampa locker room sexual assault case

UPDATE: Snapple, Sonic & Chipotle Pull Advertising From KRXQ : glaadBLOG.org

Time to Be One or Back One

Nadine Smith to Speak at Carlton Fields - Monday, June 8th

June 4, 2009 - 11:48am

VICTORY!!! New Hampshire Becomes 6th Marriage Equality State

NCTE Action Alert: Whole Body Imaging vote in Congress

From Daily Kos: Florida Democratic Party Finally Speaks up for GLBT Rights

Gay US diplomats to receive equal benefits

Voter's Punish Gay Baiting Candidate

Shepard Smith Calls Cheney's Gay Marriage Stance A "Cop Out"

Gay group gathers at 'straight' bars | Cincinnati.com | Cincinnati.Com

Radio Personality calls for violence against transgender youth

Dr. Jill Biden makes commitment to creating safe schools for LGBTQ students

Cheney Endorses Marriage Equality

Anti-Gay Attack in Today's North Miami Mayor's Race

Are You Ready To Make a Real Difference? Camp Equality Florida July 11-12th

President Obama Issue LGBT Pride Month Proclamation

Evangelical leader says Christians should apologize for treatment of gay Americans

Frank Schaeffer: How I (and Other "Pro-Life" Leaders) Contributed to Dr. Tiller's Murder

Naples demonstrations held to support same-sex marriage : Lee County : Naples Daily News

May 2009

Teachers told students ‘gay’ means happy

Video of Prop 8 LGBT protest in Pinellas: “Am I not a citizen?” | The Political Whore

"No Excuses. No Delays." Do we really mean it?

David Hyde Pierce On His Marriage, Prop 8 Anger (VIDEO)

Rob Thomas: The Big Gay Chip on My Shoulder

Florida: Openly gay candidate in Florida gets a standing ovation after answering the "gay" question

Florida: Openly gay candidate in Florida gets a standing ovation after answering the "gay" question

Excerpt from Justice J. Moreno's dissent today in the Ca. Supreme Court decision (6 to 1)

Want to do something about today's California Supreme Court ruling on Prop 8, but not quite sure what?

Statement by D’Arcy Kemnitz, Executive Director of the National LGBT Bar Association, on the Supreme Court Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor

Military Leader Gives Squishy Answer to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal Question

Columnist Frank Rich - La Cage aux Democrats - NYTimes.com

[VIDEO] Marie Osmond: "So What If My Daughter's Gay?"

Miami Herald: All-white slate may be liability - Political Currents

Two Little Boys - By the Numbers Blog - NYTimes.com

[VIDEO] Outrage Film on The View-BlogActive

California Marriage Decision Arrives Tuesday 5/26, 1PM (EDT)

School censors students Harvey Milk report

Everyone Matters - Transgender Equality-| Please share this video widely

Lesbian Sues When Partner Dies Alone in Florida Hospital - ABC News

(VIDEO) Interview with Lt. Colonel who is being discharged for being gay

Aubrey Sarvis: Air Force Boots Their 25 Million Dollar Aviator (He's Gay) VIDEO

Senate President Atwater to jump into CFO race

TGIF Feelgood Story: It's Never Too Early to Fight For Equality

Decision Time: California Marriage Ruling Imminent

The Daily Show Slams Pres. Obama for Failing to Prevent Firing of Gay Soldier

Tampa Gala Raises Over $70,000!

Slowly but surely the archaic anti-gay adoption ban crumbles

Alex Sink is Running for Governor

Does AAA Discriminate Against Gay Couples?

Crist is in

Let the Games Begin

Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio Recieves Award at Equality Florida Gala

Deputies: Four teens raped another in Walker Middle School locker room

Ken Pruitt resigns from Senate

May Update

Federal Anti Bullying Legislation Introduced in the House

Democracy Wins Again

Maine's Governor Signs Marriage Equality Bill Into Law!

Tampa Gala is a Sell Out - Sponsorship Tickets Still Available

Breaking: Maine Passes Marriage Equality Bill 89-58!

Rubio is in and the race is on

MSNBC's David Shuster Takes On Gay Marriage Hater - 05/01/09

Jeb Bush among Republican leaders looking to shine party image - CNN.com

Miami Herald: New film ‘Outrage!’ doesn't 'out' Gov. Crist

Oprah Spotlights Lesbian Marriage in Iowa

Pam's House Blend:: Civil Rights Redux; Change we can believe in?

April 2009

Rep. Kathy Castor Speaks Out Against Hate Violence

South Florida Congresswoman Stands Strong Against Hate

'Top Gun' Star Kelly McGillis Confirms Lesbian Rumors

President Obama Issues Support Statement for Hate Crimes Bill

Take Action Today: Congress Votes on Hate Crimes

Gay Marriage Spreads Without Backlash - ABC News

Voting-law rewrite on the wrong track - Editorials - MiamiHerald.com

GOP Leader Breaks with Pack: Unequivocally FOR Gay Marriage  | News | Advocate.com

Hip Hop Mogul Salutes New York Governor for Pro-Marriage Stand

MUST SEE: The Colbert Coalition's Anti-Gay Marriage Ad (VIDEO)

Florida Today: Schools must keep prevention a top priority

YouTube - Gov. Paterson announces gay marriage bill

NY governor to unveil bill to legalize gay marriage

Charlie Justice Announces Run for Congress

YouTube - Merciless {Gay Slurs} Bullying Leads to Child's Suicide

Gay Lovers in Exile - The Daily Beast

April 15, 2009 - 4:59pm

Kevin Burns: Can a little-known gay South Florida mayor be our next U.S. senator? | The Political Wh

YouTube - Cast of NOMs anti-gay commercial get eaten by cat

Guilty Plea in Ryan Skiper Murder withdrawn

Rachel Maddow & Behind the Scenes of Anti-Gay Marriage Video

YouTube - Response to the Lies told in "NOM - Gathering Storm" ad

Anti-Marriage Equality Ad launched nationally - Gathering Storm

By Just One Vote Or By a Landslide, the Result is the Same | Right Wing Watch

Editorial - Vermont Equality - NYTimes.com

Susan Stanton voted Lake Worth City Manager | Local EQFL Organizer Allan Hendricks was there

Vermont legalizes gay marriage | burlingtonfreepress.com | The Burlington Free Press

More Great News: Washington DC Votes to Accept Other States' Gay Marriages

Gay couples forced to choose between spouse or country -- OrlandoSentinel.com

March 2009

BREAKING NEWS: Gainesville Voters Reject Charter Amendment 1, Uphold LGBT Protections

Gainesville Voters Take A Stand Against Discrimination

SpringBoard with Guest Speaker Nadine Smith of Equality Florida

February 2009

Breaking News: Ryan Skipper's Killer Found Guilty

Florida LGBT College Students Support Needed

Equality Florida in the News: Crist in Fix Over Supreme Appointment

Divorced from Reality

New GOP chairman: "No, no, no" to civil unions

Why Rally?

Dustin Black's powerful and poignant Oscar acceptance speech

Sean Penn Wins Oscar for "Milk" Acceptance Speech

Oscar Winner Gives Shout Out to LGBT Youth

Opportunity: COLAGE 2009-2010 Fellowship Program

NY Times Blog: Film Examines a Newark Hate Crime

Batwoman: 30 Years Postmortem and Better than Ever

Talking With Ted: Simmie Williams

Simmie Williams, Jr. Murder Still Unsolved

Orlando Sentinel coverage of the Ryan Skipper Trial

Join Us Tuesday, February 17th

Remembering Lawrence & Simmie

February 13, 2009 - 4:23pm

From Gay and Transgender Issues in the Workplace

From "Are You Guys Brothers?"

Missing Link

Women say mall cops arrested them for kissing

January 2009

Redistricting changes clear a Florida court hurdle

Voting for the freedom to marry does not hurt politicians, new study confirms

The Best Interests of the Child: New York Times Editorial

Smith to discuss ‘What’s Next For Equal Rights After Amendment 2?’

Hillsborough Library "Gay Pride" Policy Under Review

[Undo 2] Bob Barr: No Defending the Defense of Marriage Act

December 2008

It is important to say these things out loud.

John Ridley: The U.S. Goes Global With its Anti-Gayness

NY Times: "In a First, Gay Rights Pressed at UN"

FYI: Florida beats Illinois for Convict Public Officials

Newsweek "Takes a Bullet" On Gay Marriage

The Associated Press: Top evangelical resigns after backing gay unions

Opponents of gay couples marrying often cite Scripture. But what the Bible teaches about love argues for the other side.

Orlando LGBT Community and Allies Form New Unity Coalition

Will You Join Me? Wed Dec 10th 6pm

NEWSWEEK: The Religious Case For Gay Marriage

A Tremendous Step Forward in Gainesville

November 2008

Once Again, Florida's Anti-gay Adoption Ban Ruled "Unconstitutional"

They Lied

Today is the 10th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance

Now It's Official

Obama-Biden LGBT Plan

Salvation Army Rescinds Benefits to Gay Partners

Liveblog with anti-amendment leaders Kate Kendell, Nadine Smith and Barbara McCullough-Jones

Gays and Native Americans should be barred from adoption

Equality Florida Launches Undo 2 Campaign

Support Options Growing For Gay Teens

Keith Olbermann: Gay marriage is a question of love

Two men cry over the election

Media Statement from Vote No On 2 on the Passage of Florida's Amendment 2

1,000 Volunteers Educate Voters to Vote No Amendment 2

The Independent Florida Alligator: Opinion - Religion should not serve political agenda

October 2008

UF Student Senate Votes To Oppose Amendment 2

How My Lesbian Boss Makes Me a Better Father

President of the Univ of FL and his wife oppose Amendment 2

Amendment 2 hurts real families

Amendment 2: Legal Nightmare for Domestic Violence Laws

South Florida Carribean News says Vote NO on Amendment 2!

Miami court decision may affect a law barring gays from adopting

Marriage Amendment "Divisive" and "Underhanded"

Turnout could affect same-sex marriage bans - USATODAY.com

Vote No on 2 Rally In Tallahassee

VIEWPOINTS: Amendment 2 threatens equality under the law : NewsHerald.com

Apple Opposes Discriminatory Constitutional Amendment

FL Amendment 2 fate lies with black voter turnout - St. Petersburg Times

Check out Poll: 56% favor ban on gay marriage -- OrlandoSentinel.com

Tallahassee Democrat - Amendment 2 Turnout factor - Tallahassee, FL.

Latest Poll 10/23: Amendment 2 Still Too Close To Call

WFTL No On 2 interview

New Newspaper Endorsement-Vote No On 2

September 2008

Finally, a Fair-minded billboard thanks to the MCC

August 2008

Get Cool VoteNoOn2 t-shirts, stickers, buttons, and more...

Creepy Video from Amendment 2 Backers

Spongebob fails to torpedo candidate

Evolving or Flip Flop? Rouson Update

Panelists Challenge Rouson

Disturbing Video: The Law Is "Supposed To Discriminate" Against Gays

July 2008

Gainesville Human Rights Protections Under Attack

Press Release: Broward School Board Passes Comprehensive Anti-Bullying Policy

Press Release: Broward School Board Passes Comprehensive Anti-Bullying Policy

June 2008

Thank you to the St Pete Pride Volunteers!

May 2008

For Immediate Release: Miami-Dade 4th County, 22nd City, To Offer DP Benefits

They Can't Deny It Any More

Daytona Pride festival - A blog from David Perreault

Equality Florida Hosts hate Crimes Awareness Day in Capitol

April 2008

Eight-Year Effort Leads to Passage of Safe Schools Law in Florida

FL House Passes Statewide Safe Schools Bill

Senior Advocates Urge Floridians to VOTE NO on Amendment 2

March 2008

A Blog from another EQFL Lobbyist

Here is a Blog by one of our WONDERFUL lobbyists this week in Tallahassee!

Press Release: Fair Adoption Lobby Days 2008

Florida Legislature shuns gay bills

Fla Politicians Refuse Support to Amendment Stance

Loved ones say young man's killing reflects difficult life gays face in Polk

A letter to Sally Kern from a senior in high school in Oklahoma.

Powerful Anti-Hate Violence/ Bullying Video

Silent Protest at Mayor's Prayer Breakfast -FTL

Equality Florida 2nd Annual Jacksonville Reception an amazing success!

We Are Not Helpless

February 2008

Ellen Eloquent on Hate Murder of Lawrence King

Community Outraged at Murder of Gay 17 Year-old Simmie Williams, Jr.

February 19, 2008 - 1:08pm

Equality Florida Safe Schools Lobby Day Meeting at Jasmyn, Jacksonville

Broward Passes Transgender Protections Unanimously

Broward Transgender Inclusion Passes Unanimously

Fairness Volunteers Launch Massive Grassroots Action

January 2008

Al Gore Supports Same-Sex Marriage!

Homemade Activism

December 2007

Award in Bullying Case Slashed

Cool Reports from Night of 1000s Dinners

Classic West Wing: Takes on Dr. Laura

Radio-Marriage Amendment- Strictly Confidential

Media Coverage: Jodie Foster Comes Out (sort of)

The Fight Is On

Why Florida Must Repeal the Adoption Ban

November 2007

Vintage Homophobia Included In 1965 Propaganda film

November 28, 2007 - 10:26am

Rabbi Opposes Marriage Amendment

Ryan Skipper PSA

October 2007

Tallahassee Democrat - "Marriage Amendment Discriminates"

Florida Today - "Say No to Bigotry"

Daytona Beach News-Journal Opposes Marriage Ban

Tallahassee Democrat - When the gay issue hits home

July 2007

Tampa Tribune on Same-Gender Relationships

USA Today On Anti-gay Marriage Amendments

March 2007

Largo, City of Regress

November 2006

Florida Coalition for Fair Adoption Summit

NJ Marriage Decision

August 2006

Same-sex marriage is surely a civil right

Equality Florida Blog

1,000 Marriage Equality Petitions Gathered at First Coast Pride

Equality Florida Blog

July 2006

Equality Florida Blog

Equality Florida Blog

June 2006

The Alliance for GLBTQ Youth Receives $210,000

Thank Senator Nelson for Opposing Discrimination

Response to Focus on the Family Ads

May 2006

Facing an Election, Rep Cretul Continues Attack on Domestic Partners

Equality Florida Testimony- Fl Senate Anti-Bullying Bill

Ugly words get in the way of education goals

Schools may ban hurtful T-shirt slogans

April 2006

New poll: A tossup governor's race

Update from Tallahassee- Progress on Anti-Bullying Bill- April 25th

March 2006

Christian Right Tells GOP "Deliver Our Agenda"

Right Wing Activism Lags at Conference

Power Struggle in Tallahassee GOP

Lobby Day in Tallahassee

Stop Anti-Gay Bullying: Safe Schools Lobby Day in Tallahassee

February 2006

Gotta Love that Willie Nelson

COMING OUT MAY NOT BE ENOUGH TODAY

Quote of the Day

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