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September 2024
Equality Florida Action, Inc. Endorses Kamala Harris For President: “We believe Florida is in play”
August 2024
Federal Court Of Appeals Panel Allows Florida's Ban On Healthcare For Transgender Floridians To Take Effect While Legal Challenge Continues
Visit Florida Removes LGBTQ Page In Petty New Stunt By DeSantis To Exclude LGBTQ Community
Florida Voters Resoundingly Rebuke DeSantis and His Extremist Agenda
July 2024
Blog: Summer 2024 Fellowship
June 2024
LGBTQ Pioneer and Pro-Equality Champion Carlos Guillermo Smith Elected To Florida State Senate
BREAKING: Federal Court Permanently Blocks Discriminatory Healthcare Bans and Restrictions for Transgender Floridians
April 2024
Coast-To-Coast for Equality: National Campaign Rallies Support for Florida, the Frontline in the Fight Against Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
March 2024
Your Final Resistance Report for 2024: We’re Turning The Tide
Historic Settlement Achieved in Challenge to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” Law
Equality Florida Responds To The Arrest Of Walt Lay's Killer
Resistance Report Week 8: The Final 7 Days of Session
Florida House Passes Bills Expanding Censorship and Government Control Agenda
February 2024
Resistance Report Week 7: Anti-Trans Bill On The Move
Equality Florida's Response To The Tragic Death of Nex Benedict, A 16-Year-Old Non-Binary High School Student In Oklahoma
STATEMENT: Anti-Transgender Bill Passes Final Florida House Committee
The Power of Unity: Embracing our LGBTQ Community
Resistance Report Week 6: Keeping the Pressure On
RELEASE: EQUALITY FLORIDA TO HONOR FRED P. HOCHBERG AT 2024 MIAMI CELEBRATION
Resistance Report Week 5: Victory on the Frontlines
Equality Florida's Response To Pride Flag Ban Bill Stalling In Florida Senate
Resistance Report Week 4: An Unprecedented Attack
January 2024
Equality Florida Condemns New DeSantis Administration Policy Denying Legal Recognition, Accurate Driver Licenses/Identification for Transgender Floridians
Resistance Report Week 3: Bad Bills Are Moving
STATEMENT: FL Board of Governors Pass Unprecedented Rules That Impose Unconstitutional Censorship and Strip Academic Freedom
Resistance Report Week 2: Divorcing from DeSantis
Equality Florida Rallies Hundreds in Tallahassee Against New Slate of Attacks
Equality Florida 2024 Legislative Slate
December 2023
Equality Florida Condemns DeSantis Administration’s Anti-LGBTQ Attacks Alongside Parents, Students, and Families
November 2023
RELEASE: Equality Florida Action PAC, SAVE Action PAC, and LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Endorse Michael Gongora in Run-Off for Mayor of Miami Beach
New Equality Florida #DeSantisFailedUs Television Ad: Reject Ron DeSantis’ Culture Wars And Become A Better Florida
October 2023
“Come as you are”: Navigating Faith and Sexuality
September 2023
Fall 2023 Fellows
Federal Court Denies Request To Temporarily Block Restrictions On Life-Saving Healthcare For Transgender Adults In Florida
Miami-Dade County School Board Votes 5-3 Against LGBTQ History Month Proclamation
August 2023
Raising Our Flags High In Honor Of Lauri Carleton
Equality Florida Responds to AP Psychology Guidance from FL DOE
DeSantis Administration Censors AP Psychology Course
The Mental Health Impacts of DeSantis’ Slate of Hate
July 2023
Florida Board of Education Adopts Sweeping Anti-LGBTQ Rules
Pro-Equality Supporters Donate $100K to Emergency Transgender Health Care Grants
First-Ever Equality Florida Cable Ads Win Prestigious Reed Awards
June 2023
2023 Summer Fellows
Spring 2024 Fellowship
Federal Judge Strikes Down Ban on Medicaid Coverage for Gender Affirming Care
Federal Court Halts Anti-Transgender Healthcare Ban, Protects Children's Rights
May 2023
Nation’s Largest LGBTQ Advocacy Group Joins Equality Florida In Issuing Updated Florida Travel Advisory
Equality Florida Hosts Press Conference On DeSantis’ “Slate of Hate” Bills Signing
Resistance Report Week 9: Anti-LGBTQ Bills Fast-Tracked through the Legislature
Florida Legislature Passes Gender Affirming Care Ban
Florida Legislature Passes Anti-Transgender Bathroom Bill
Florida Legislature Expands “Don’t Say LGBTQ” Law, Restricts Parental Rights
April 2023
Resistance Report Week 8: Drag Queens And Allies Descend On The Capitol
Equality Florida Denounces Governor DeSantis for Abusing Power to Silence Dissent
Resistance Report Week 7: 3 Anti-LGBTQ bills passed the House
Parents and Teachers Across Florida Slam Board of Education and DeSantis for “Don’t Say LGBTQ+” Expansion, Joining Human Rights Campaign and Equality Florida in Urging Floridians to Oppose Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Students and Families
Resistance Report Week 6: The Fight Back & Protests Continue
Equality Florida Issues Advisory Warning For Travel
Resistance Report Week 5: They’re rubber stamping DeSantis’ Slate of Hate – But we’re still fighting back
March 2023
Resistance Report Week 4: Bad Bills Head to the Floor
Hundreds of Students Rally at the Capitol as House Passes Don’t Say LGBTQ Expansion
Psychologist Blasts Reps. Fine & Massullo For Lying About Research
Resistance Report Week 3: The Attacks are Escalating
List of Statewide Rallies for our Rights
Resistance Report Week 2: Here's what you need to know
Hundreds Attend Pride at the Capitol to Condemn DeSantis’ Anti-LGBTQ Agenda
Resistance Report Week 1: What can you do to get involved?
Tampa Bay Lightning and Orlando Magic Celebrate LGBTQ Community By Honoring Equality Florida Leaders
2023 Equality Florida Legislative Slate
Bill to Criminalize Gender Affirming Care Filed in Florida Senate
Representative Randy Fine Files Bill to Ban Transgender Floridians
February 2023
Bill Filed to Expand Florida’s Harmful “Don’t Say LGBTQ” Law
Florida House Hosts Sham Panel on Gender Affirming Care
Spring 2023 Fellows
Florida Boards of Medicine and Osteopathy Align, Advance Rule to Ban Gender Affirming Care for Trans Youth
January 2023
Equality Florida Condemns Filing of Permitless Firearm Carry Bill
Florida State Board of Education Adopts New Rules Designed to Confuse & Intimidate Educators
December 2022
Meet Our Safe And Healthy Schools Team
Equality Florida Press Secretary Testifies Before Congress on Anti-LGBTQ Extremism & Violence
#HonorThemWithAction On Colorado Gives Day
Equality Florida Denounces DeSantis Inspired Anti-LGBTQ Extremists’ Rally in Fort Lauderdale
November 2022
Equality Florida Responds to Horrific Attack at Colorado Springs' Club Q
What Happened In Florida Is A Warning
Florida Boards of Medicine and Osteopathy Finalize Rules to Restrict Lifesaving Care for Transgender Youth
October 2022
Florida Boards of Medicine and Osteopathy Advance Rule to Ban Lifesaving Care for Transgender Kids
Florida Board of Education Passes New Sweeping Anti-LGBTQ Rules
Meet the Fellows: Fall 2022
Judge Blames DeSantis/GOP Toxic Rhetoric and School District Overreach for Hostile Anti-LGBTQ Actions; Lawsuit Against Don't Say LGBTQ Dismissed on Technicalities
September 2022
Equality Florida's Brandon Wolf to introduce Vice President Kamala Harris
RELEASE: In Fight Against Ron DeSantis, Coalition of Major LGBTQ Groups Back Charlie Crist for Governor
Equality FL Responds to Miami Dade Public Schools Vote to Reject LGBTQ History Month
RELEASE: Equality Florida Action PAC Backs Crist for Governor
August 2022
Openly-LGBTQ Candidates Score Wins on Primary Election Night
Agency for Health Care Administration Strips Care From 9,000+ Transgender Floridians
July 2022
Equality Florida Responds to Weaponizing of Florida Department of Education Against Nondiscrimination Protections
‘Don’t Say LGBTQ’ Law, Already Harming Students, Goes Into Effect
June 2022
Equality Florida Responds to SCOTUS Decision to Overturn Roe V. Wade
Equality Florida Decries Proposed Rule to Eliminate Medicaid Coverage for Gender Affirming Care
New OUT Leadership Report Shows Anti-LGBTQ Laws Making Florida Less Welcoming for Businesses
Equality Florida Responds to AHCA Report on Treatment of Gender Dysphoria
May 2022
Meet the Fellows: Summer 2022
Equality Florida Executive Director Nadine Smith Named to TIME100
Fears Vindicated As “Don’t Say Gay” Legislation Harms Florida Students
April 2022
Spring 2022 Fellowship Farewell
Equality Florida Responds to FL Department of Health Guidance Opposing Affirming Care for Transgender Children
March 2022
Equality Florida Joins Lawsuit to Challenge 'Don’t Say Gay' Law
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Discriminatory ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Into Law
2022 Post-Florida Legislative Session Review
Equality Florida Condemns Passage of the "Don't Say Gay" Bill by the Florida Legislature
Florida Senate Rejects Reasonable Amendments to "Don’t Say Gay" bill, Full Vote Looms
STATEMENT: Equality Florida Condemns Anti-LGBTQ Remarks By DeSantis Spokesperson
Equality Florida Celebrates Powerful Statewide Student Walkouts Opposing "Don't Say Gay" Bill
February 2022
24 local chambers of commerce join H&M, J. Crew, Lush Fresh Homemade Cosmetics, Ben & Jerry’s and others to oppose HB7/SB148, the so-called Stop WOKE Act
Marriott, Hilton, American Airlines and AirBnb Join 150+ Major U.S. Companies To Oppose Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation in Florida
Equality Florida Responds to Passage of “Don’t Say Gay” Bill and “Stop WOKE Act” in the Florida House
Equality Florida BLASTS DeSantis with New Television Ads To Fight LGBTQ Censorship and Surveillance Agenda
WATCH: Governor Ron DeSantis Returns Florida To The Dark Days Of Anita Bryant
Equality Florida Responds To Governor DeSantis’ Doubling Down on Anti-LGBTQ Surveillance State Agenda
DeSantis Calls for Book Banning, Whitewashing History, and Teacher Intimidation
January 2022
BLOG: Redistricting Threatens to Divide Florida's LGBTQ Community
Florida's “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Demonizes the LGBTQ Community
December 2021
BLOG: 2022 Preemption Bills Threaten LGBTQ Protections
Equality Florida's 2022 Legislative Slate
DeSantis Administration Escalates Attacks on LGBTQ Youth, Censors Anti-Bullying Resources
November 2021
PRESS RELEASE: Equality Florida and Biden Administration Meet with Florida Parents and Transgender Youth
October 2021
Statement from Equality Florida on Homophobic Attacks Following School Field Trip to Rosie’s in Wilton Manors
Florida Parents, Lawmakers Call Out Vile Transphobic Attacks by Florida Legislature
A Deeper Look At Florida's Dangerous Transgender Medical Care Ban Legislation
Equality Florida Mourns Royal Poetical Starz, a Black transgender woman brutally murdered in Miami Gardens
Equality Florida Executive Director Nadine Smith To Receive the Key to St. Petersburg
Meet the Interns: Fall 2021
September 2021
Florida Republicans Continue Attacks On Trans Youth; File Transgender Youth Medical Care Ban
PRESS RELEASE: Equality Florida Action PAC Announces Endorsement of Ken Welch for Mayor of St. Petersburg
Andrew Lent joins Equality Florida as Healthcare Equity Trainer
Nikole Parker joins Equality Florida as Director of Transgender Equality
August 2021
Equality Florida Staff Serve on United States Commission on Civil Rights’ Florida Advisory Committee
July 2021
PRESS RELEASE: More Than 20 Major Businesses Across Florida Calling on Congress to Support Urgent Passage of the Equality Act
Equality Florida Action PAC Endorses Todd Delmay For Florida HD 100 As First 2022 State Legislative Endorsement
June 2021
Equality Florida Announces Summer Intern Cohort
Equality Florida Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision In Fulton vs. the City of Philadelphia
US Department of Education Says Title IX Protects Transgender Kids from Discrimination
Jacksonville Native and LGBTQ Leader, Jimmy Midyette, Joins Equality Florida’s Staff
Five Years Since Pulse, Equality Florida Calls To #HonorThemWithAction Amidst Backlash Against LGBTQ Floridians
5 Actions For 5 Years Since Pulse
National LGBTQ Medical Group Cancels Florida Conference Citing Anti-Trans Youth Sports Ban
PRESS RELEASE: LGBTQ Groups Blast Governor DeSantis for Stripping ALL funding for LGBTQ Programs from State Budget
Equality Florida Join Families and Advocates of Transgender Youth to Condemn Signing of Transgender Youth Sports Ban
May 2021
Orange County School Board asks Governor DeSantis to Veto Transgender Youth Sports Ban
More than 100 Elected Officials Announce Support for Transgender Youth, Opposition to Transgender Youth Sports Ban
April 2021
PRESS RELEASE: Florida Legislators Broker Backroom Deal to Ban Trans Children from Sports
Equality Florida statement on Chauvin verdict
Equality Florida statement on Trans Sports Ban postponement in the Senate
Equality Florida and The Human Rights Campaign Condemn Florida House Passage of Trans Sports Ban
BLOG: I am the mom who you will see on the soccer field soon.
Florida Sports Organizations Join Growing Opposition To Anti-Trans Youth Sports Ban
Legislative Session Update: the Good, Bad, and Hopeful
Equality Florida To Honor Commissioner Monica Cepero with Voice for Equality Award At Statewide Virtual Event
March 2021
The City of Orlando Raises Transgender Pride Flag In Honor of The International Transgender Day of Visibility
FL Legislature Risks Losing NCAA Events By Fast Tracking Trans Sports Bans
PRESS RELEASE: Professor Cited in Defense of Trans Sports Ban Bill Urges Defeat of HB 1475
Equality Florida and Allies Call for an End to Attacks on Trans Kids
Equality Florida's Full 2021 Legislative Slate
February 2021
All Eyes on Rubio & Scott as House Passes the Equality Act
Equality Florida Calls For Swift Passage of The Equality Act
Equality Florida Celebrates Passage of Hate Crimes Law Expansion Through Senate Criminal Justice Committee
Equality Florida Hires Diverse Cohort of 2021 Spring Interns
Florida Competes Commends FCHR for Recognizing Federal Bostock Ruling as Florida Standard
VICTORY: Florida Will Protect LGBTQ Civil Rights
Equali-TEA Newsletter: February 2021
January 2021
President Biden reverses ban on transgender service members, stakes LGBTQ issues as top priority
Biden-Harris Administration Sign LGBTQ Executive Order On Day One
Equality Florida's Statement on The Inauguration of Biden-Harris Administration
Historic First For Trans Equality: Biden Appoints Dr. Rachel Levine as Assistant Secretary of Health
The Year For LGBTQ Equality Is Here
December 2020
Equality Florida's 2021 Equality Agenda
November 2020
HISTORIC: Joe Biden & Kamala Harris WIN 2020 Presidential Election
2020 General Election Results
October 2020
Equality Florida Condemns Voter Intimidation Attempts in Alachua County
Equality Florida Action Responds to Desperate and Cynical “Trump Pride" Sham
Equality Florida to Honor Representative Anna V. Eskamani, Highlight Historic Elections Program at Virtual Gala
Equality Florida to Remember Mayor Justin Flippen, and Honor Chasten Buttigieg with “Voice for Equality” Award at Annual Celebration: Saturday, November 7
Statement from Joe Saunders re: Jason Brodeur’s new ad doubling down on lies about his homophobic adoption policy
Equality Florida Action PAC Makes Its First Clerk of Court Endorsement Ever, Jimmy Midyette
Equality Florida Hires Largest Statewide LGBTQ Election Team in US
Jason Brodeur’s Anti-LGBTQ Record Prompts Florida’s Largest LGBTQ PAC To Set the Record Straight with $125,000 Ad Campaign
Florida Advisory Committee to the U. S. Commission on Civil Rights Releases Advisory Memorandum: Voting Rights and Voter Disenfranchisement in Florida
Equality Florida, Step Up For Students partner to expand culture of inclusion for LGBTQ students
September 2020
Equality Florida Action, Inc. Endorses Joe Biden For President
August 2020
Position Statement on HIV and COVID-19 Sign-On by Florida Organizations
BLOG: Transgender Americans Are Being Murdered. Does Anyone Care?
Historic Night for Black LGBTQ Candidates in Florida
July 2020
Equality Florida Action PAC Launches Virtual Days of Action for 2020 Election
Equality Florida Condemns Blatant Transphobia from House Candidate Cris Dosev
Equality Florida's Response to the Investigation of Davie Police Chief Dale Engle for homophobic remarks
PRESS RELEASE: Equality Florida joins Civil Rights Groups and Thousands of County Residents Call for Civilian Oversight of Miami-Dade Police
Florida Marriage Equality Plaintiff Named Co-Chair of Equality Florida’s Board of Directors
June 2020
BREAKING: Equality Florida Action PAC Endorses Michele Rayner for State House District 70
Celebrate Juneteenth By Supporting Black Trans-Led Organizations
LGBTQ Organizations Unite in Calling for Transformational Change in Policing
U.S. Supreme Court Makes Major Decision on LGBTQ Civil Rights
Equality Florida honors victims of Pulse Nightclub tragedy, racial violence; launches largest-ever election program
Equality Florida Hosts LGBTQ #BlackLivesMatter Town Hall on June 3 at 6 PM
May 2020
LGBTQ Organizations Unite to Combat Racial Violence
Virtual Town Hall Series, TransChat, continues important dialogue
April 2020
Equality LIVE reaches audience of 20,000 and raises a remarkable $56,817 during the live broadcast
Grammy-Winning Artists, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren to Appear on Equality Florida’s “Equality LIVE”
We’re In This Together
March 2020
COVID-19 AND THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY
Election Day: Protect Your Health And Democracy
Events Cancelled / Postponed: Equality Florida’s Response to COVID-19
February 2020
Mid-Session Update on 2020 Legislative Priorities
39 Florida School Districts Gather for At-Capacity, LGBTQ-Inclusive Training
Families of Transgender Youth Fight Back Against Attacks from Florida Legislature
LGBTQ Families Speak Out Against "Transgender Youth Medical Care Ban"
January 2020
Florida Legislature Increases Attacks On LGBTQ Community
Anti-LGBTQ Bill Moves Forward Despite Opposition From Floridians
Equality Florida Highlights Attacks on LGBTQ Floridians, Calls On Lawmakers To Pass Statewide Protections
Equality Florida's 2019 Year In Review
PRESS RELEASE: Slate of Anti-LGBTQ Bills Dominate Florida Legislative Session
Equality Florida's 2020 Priority Legislative Slate
December 2019
Equality Florida, Impact Fund, NCLR Lead Civil Rights Groups Brief in Florida Appeals Court Fight to Protect Local Human Rights Ordinances
November 2019
Meet the Interns: Fall 2019
2019 Transgender Day of Remembrance & Visibility Events
Equality Florida, Senator José Javier Rodríguez, & Representative Michael Grieco, Urge Lawmakers to Protect LGBTQ Children from Conversion Therapy
October 2019
The Epidemic of Transgender Violence in Florida and the Missteps that Follow
Equality Florida Applauds Introduction of HIV Modernization Bills
Equality Florida to Honor Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried with “Voice for Equality” Award at Annual Gala: Saturday, Nov. 9
Equality Florida to Honor Transgender Community Leader at Annual Greater Orlando Gala
Equality Florida to Present Zach Dishinger with “Youth Voice for Equality Award” at Annual Gala: Saturday, Nov. 9
Outlier Ruling Endangers Minors, Enables Abusive Conversion Therapy in Tampa
Equality Florida Applauds Passage of Miami-Dade LGBTQ Advisory Board
Out & Equal Founder Selisse Berry joins Equality Florida Board of Directors
September 2019
South Florida Update: Fort Lauderdale and Miami Dade make progress, Rep. Shevrin Jones honored, and South FL staff grows
Equality Florida Responds to Adjustments In Pasco County School Policy for LGBTQ Students
STATEMENT: Senator Rick Scott’s Failure to Fund HIV Prevention Fueled Florida’s Epidemic
Robin Schwartz, Longtime LGBTQ Leader, Joins Equality Florida Staff
August 2019
Bipartisan Trio of Powerful Women Will Lead FL's Fight for LGBTQ Nondiscrimination in 2020 Session
Equality Florida Action PAC Endorses Buddy Dyer for Mayor of Orlando
Educators Across Florida Welcome LGBTQ Students Back to School
July 2019
ACT NOW: Protect transgender and gender non-conforming healthcare!
PRESS RELEASE: Equality Florida Action PAC Endorses Shevrin Jones for Senate District 35
Meet the Interns: Summer 2019
June 2019
#HonorThemWithAction Campaign Reaches Over 143 Million People
Equality Florida's Stratton Pollitzer Reflects On 3-Years Since Pulse
Remember And Honor The 49 With Action
Big Win for LGBTQ-Owned Businesses in St. Petersburg
Advocates Support Equal Access for All in Homeless Shelters
The school year has ended — but our work has not.
May 2019
Equality Florida Condemns FL Representative Mike Hill’s Homophobic Remarks
Alachua County Passes Ban On Conversion Therapy
Advocates Stand in Support of HUD’s Equal Access Rule
Equality Florida Applauds Passage of The Equality Act by the U.S. House of Representatives
Florida Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Announces Study on Voting Rights and Calls for Public Comment
Great Strides Made During 2019 Legislative Session
April 2019
Equality Florida Action PAC Spotlight Candidate Jane Castor Elected First LGBTQ Mayor of Tampa
U.S. Supreme Court To Make Major Decision on LGBTQ Civil Rights
Advocating for a Ban on Conversion Therapy at 2019 Lobby Days
Advocating for Equality at Lobby Days 2019
Fourth Time Supreme Court Declines to Hear a Challenge to Conversion Therapy Ban
Lobby Days 2019: A Fulfilling and Eye Opening Experience
PRESS RELEASE: Record-Breaking Support for Florida Competitive Workforce Act
Equality Florida Lobby Days 2019: Through the Eyes of HIV Advocacy
March 2019
Transgender Voices Making a Difference in Tallahassee
Equality Florida Action PAC and HRC Announce Support for Jane Castor in Runoff for Mayor of Tampa, Florida
My First Lobby Days with Equality Florida
1,300 Businesses Across Florida Declare They Are “Open to All”
Breaking Legislative Update: State Affairs Hearing on HB 3 and threats to local protections
Equality Florida and Human Rights Campaign Warn Florida Could Become Next North Carolina
Equality Florida Action PAC Spotlight Candidate Jane Castor Heads to Tampa Mayoral Runoff with Defining Momentum
Equality Florida's 2019 Priority Legislative Agenda
February 2019
Florida HIV Modernization Bill Clears First Committee Hurdle
Dangerous Preemption Measure Advances in Florida House
LGBTQ Equality: Nothing More, Nothing Less
Florida's Business Community Reaffirms Support for Competitive Workforce Act
Meet the Interns: Spring 2019
President Trump Promises to End HIV by 2030 Despite Anti-HIV Actions
PRESS RELEASE: Judge Preliminarily Green-Lights Lawsuit Against Conversion Therapy Ban
January 2019
Equality Florida Action PAC and LGBTQ Victory Fund endorse Jane Castor for Mayor of Tampa
Equality Florida: Support Fully-Inclusive Nondiscrimination Protections in Housing, Employment, and Public Accommodations
Bills Filed to Establish Comprehensive LGBTQ Non-discrimination Protections in Florida
Equality Florida Responds To Supreme Court's Actions On Transgender Military Ban
Equality Florida Applauds Nikki Fried for Historic LGBTQ Protections
STATEMENT: Governor DeSantis Excludes LGBTQ Protections from Non-Discrimination Executive Order
November 2018
MEDIA RELEASE: Equality Florida’s TransAction Network and Partners Honor Lives Lost on Transgender Day of Remembrance
Equality Florida’s Response To Amazon Bypassing Florida For New Headquarters
Waves, Waves & More Waves!
‘Rainbow Wave’ Hits in Florida and Nationwide
October 2018
TICK, TOCK: Time Is Running Out For Governor Scott To Protect LGBTQ State Employees
Equality Florida Responds To Trump’s Latest Attack on Transgender People
Meet the Interns: Buket Turkmen (Field Intern)
PRESS RELEASE: Equality Florida Challenges Rick Scott's Broken Promise on LGBT Protections
September 2018
Equality Florida Defends Bans on Conversion Therapy
Equality Florida to Present “Florida Media for Equality” Award to South Florida Gay News (SFGN) at Annual Gala: Sunday, Nov. 11
Victory for Trans Youth: Florida School District Settles Lawsuit, Will Allow Transgender Student to Use Restrooms and Locker Rooms in Accordance with Gender Identity
NEWS RELEASE: Florida Draws National Scrutiny As 5th Black Transgender Women is Found Murdered
Equality Florida Mourns The Death of Londonn Moore
August 2018
PRESS RELEASE: Equality Florida Action PAC Endorses Andrew Gillum for Governor
Equality Florida Demands Governor Scott Address the Rash of Transgender Murders in Orlando and Jacksonville
July 2018
Equality Florida Stands Opposed to the Nomination of Judge Kavanaugh for U.S. Supreme Court
June 2018
#HonorThemWithAction Campaign Reaches 112 Million, Receives National Attention on 2 Year Remembrance of Pulse Tragedy
Meet the Interns: Kaysen Davis
STATEMENT: Equality Florida on Trump Policy of Separating Immigrant Families
Equality Florida and #QTHEVOTE Launch Massive Voter Mobilization Drive at St. Pete Pride
Equality Florida's Stratton Pollitzer on The Two-Year Remembrance of Pulse
Remember Pulse: #HonorThemWithAction
Equality Florida Mourns The Loss of Connie Kurtz - A Dear Friend and Fierce LGBTQ Activist
May 2018
With Florida Victory, 51% of LGBTQ Americans Can Now Get an Accurate Birth Certificate Without Burden
With Florida Victory, 51% of LGBTQ Americans Can Now Get an Accurate Birth Certificate Without Burden
April 2018
Meet the Interns: Jack Mills
March 2018
PRESS RELEASE: Equality Florida to Honor Florida State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith, other Community Leaders at Palm Beach Gala
2018 Legislative Session Highlights
Florida to Amend Birth Certificate Gender Marker Change Requirements
Join Equality Florida at #MarchForOurLives
Meet the Interns: Isabel Teller
Meet the Interns: Bryce Santos-Fegers
Tallahassee's Largest LGBTQ Annual Event To Honor Local Leaders
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman Declares March 31st as Transgender Day of Visibility
President of Stoneman Douglas Gay/Straight Alliance To Speak at Equality Florida Gala Saturday March 10
Meet the Interns: Julia Lozada
February 2018
TransAction Florida ~ Out Front on Transgender Advocacy in Florida
168 Organizations from the Campaign Against Assault Weapons Demand a Ban on #WeaponsOfWar in the State of Florida
Equality Florida to Rick Scott: "Enough broken promises, stand against the NRA!"
Mourning Death of Celine Walker, Advocates Implore Jacksonville Law Enforcement To Update Transgender Policies
Advocates Mark One-Year Anniversary of Jacksonville Human Rights Ordinance
Growing Diversity At Equality Florida Lobby Days
My First Equality Florida Lobby Days Experience
STATEMENT: FL Senate Committee Approves Update to State Hate Crimes Legislation
VICTORY: Publix Reverses Stance. Will Make PrEP Available To Employees
Visibility and Education Can Make All the Difference
Meet the Interns: Morgan Woodle
PRESS RELEASE: Equality Florida Applauds Vote Rejecting Attack on Constitutional Right to Privacy
Equality Florida's Statement on Amazon Relocation
PRESS RELEASE: Equality Florida to Honor Sponsors of Jacksonville’s Human Rights Ordinance
January 2018
Dr. Morgan Mayfaire Joins Equality Florida's TransAction Florida Advisory Council!
PRESS RELEASE: Equality Florida to Honor Regions Bank, Tampa City Councilman at Annual Gala
PRESS RELEASE: Equality Florida Files Motion to Defend the Ban on Dangerous Conversion Therapy Alongside the City of Tampa
Equality Florida 2018 Legislative Agenda
PRESS RELEASE: GLAAD and Equality Florida release guide for reporting on LGBTQ issues in Florida
December 2017
FLORIDA’S PATCHWORK OF LGBTQ NONDISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS MIRRORS NATIONWIDE REPORT BY U.S. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS
November 2017
Florida Small Business Owners Support Equality for LGBTQ People
Equality Florida proudly supports Transgender Day of Remembrance and Visibility Events Across Florida
October 2017
PRESS RELEASE: Equality Florida Applauds Bipartisan Filing of the Florida Competitive Workforce Act
PRESS RELEASE: Largest Survey of Transgender Life in U.S. Publishes Florida-Specific Data
PRESS RELEASE: Major Businesses Urge Supreme Court to Consider Anti-Gay Workplace Discrimination Case
Hurricane Maria Experienced by a Puerto Rican in Florida
Former "Ex-Gay" Leader Warns About The Dangers of So-Called "Conversion Therapy"
Equality Florida Responds To 'License to Discriminate’ Guidance by The Trump Administration
TransAction Florida Denounces DOJ Transgender Discrimination
Equality Florida responds to Miami-Dade Commission Voting Down Ban On Conversion Therapy
September 2017
SHOW UP: Miami-Dade County Commission Hearing to Ban So-Called "Conversion Therapy"
The Hidden Truth Behind the Plus Sign +
STATEMENT: Community Comes Together for Women's Center of Brevard Event
STATEMENT: Equality Florida Responds to Trump’s Plan to End DACA
Equality Florida Launches New HIV Advocacy Project
August 2017
PRESS RELEASE: LGBTQ Champion Rick Kriseman Edges Baker In Primary With Runoff Next
Equality Florida’s TransAction Rejects Trump’s Attacks On Transgender Service Members
Equality Florida Meets With Senator Bill Nelson; Calls For Action to Fight Rise Of White Supremacist Neo Nazis
Former State Representative Joe Saunders Named Equality Florida Senior Political Director
Mayor Dyer Proclaims August 7, 2017 'Equality Florida Day' in Orlando!
Senator Nelson Urges Trump Administration Not To Implement Official Discrimination Through Trans Military Ban
“Dude Looks Like A Lady” Event Is Bad for Brevard, Bad For The Transgender Community
July 2017
True Love, Making History
Trump Attacks Transgender Service Members
ALSO Youth Appoints TransAction Florida Advisory Council Member as New Executive Director
June 2017
Senator Nelson Cosponsors LGBT Equality Day Resolution
Equality Florida Responds To Governor Scott's Statement on LGBTQ Protections For State Employees
Celebrating That #LoveIsTheLaw With EQFL Members Nick & Kurt
One Year Later: Governor Scott Refuses To Protect LGBTQ Floridians From Discrimination
Equality Florida Intern Reflects On 'Orlando Love' Event & #HonorThemWithAction
Meet The Interns: Gabrielle Bautista
#HonorThemWithAction Reaches 147 Million; Campaign Continues with 49 Days of Action
Equality Florida Commemorates One Year Mark of Pulse Massacre And Continues to #HonorThemWithAction
Music video pays tribute to courage and joy of LA Pride 2016
One Year After Pulse Massacre, Equality Florida Calls on Supporters to #HonorThemWithAction in GoFundMe Campaign
GAYS AGAINST GUNS AND NYC LGBTQ NIGHTLIFE COMMUNITY PRESENT MEMORIAL RALLY TO HONOR 49 PULSE NIGHTCLUB VICTIMS
Pulse Shooting Day of Remembrance Brings Together LGBTQ, Muslim, and Latinx Communities
TAKE ACTION: Tell Governor Rick Scott to protect LGBTQ people now!
As Gay as They were Black – Celebrating Black Pride
Nadine Smith Named Honorary Co-Chair of National Equality March for Unity and Pride
Equality Florida Unveils New Logo In Celebration Of 20th Anniversary
May 2017
TransPride March at St. Pete Pride - Making History in Florida!
Meet The Interns: Kenzie Helmick
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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