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Last Thursday, the Volusia County Council voted 6 to 1 to expand their anti-discrimination policy to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Volusia is home to Daytona Beach, Nascar's Daytona 500 and the world famous Bike Week.

The results of yesterday's runoff elections in Jacksonville could signal a new day in Florida politics. Because Jacksonville is the largest city in North Florida, conservative candidates running for statewide or federal office usually count on Jacksonville for lopsided support. Earlier this week we sent an email that took aim at two extremists running in yesterday's election - Mike Hogan (R) for mayor and Kimberly Daniels (D) for at large commission.

From the Huffington Post: The State Senate's Independent Democratic Conference has released a report showing that marriage equality in New York state would generate $391 million in economic activity, revenue, and savings during the three years after it is made into law.

We were told in the last election we should vote for GOP candidates so they could cut corporate taxes and magically create thousands of jobs. I'm all about jobs, I love mine and want everyone to have one too. So that's why it really bothers me when law makers are wasting time on things that have already happened or things that are already law.

Join us on May 21st from 8pm - midnight as we kick off St. Pete Pride with Pride and Passion!

Recently, The Florida Independent did an article about the planned increased spending and activity by anti-gay groups for the 2012 elections. These groups have targeted 15 states to do their dirty work, and surprise, Florida is one of them. The article had this to say about spending in Florida:

Tell legislators not to play politics with your right to vote!

In a few minutes I'll be heading up to join Planned Parenthood and Rep. Scott Randolph (of "Uterus" fame) for a press conference to discuss the six anti-choice, anti-woman bills that will be on the floor of the Florida State House today. Before I go, I wanted to post this piece that was printed in the Gainesville Sun. The piece was written by Robert Prather, board member for Planned Parenthood of North Florida and a member of the Equality Florida PAC board. It points to the inaccuracies and often, blatant lies legislators use to push a particular agenda. Good morning reading!

From Politico: "In a real victory for supporters of same-sex marriage -- and marking what seems like real marginalization for its foes -- a major law firm has reversed course and will refuse to represent the House of Representatives in defending the Defense of Marriage Act. King and Spalding Chairman Robert D. Hays, Jr., whose partner Paul Clement was to lead the defense, said in a statement through a spokesman, Les Zuke:

Pinellas Gala was our best yet for Pinellas with over 365 guests showing up at the Dali and setting a fundrasing record with an all time high, $106,000.00!

Equality Florida Staff Joe Saunders and Michael Farmer with members of the OADO committee, Commissioner Lui Damiani and Former Commissioner Linda Stewart after today's vote.

Here's an important message from our friends at AIDs Healthcare Foundation (AHF). IF YOU ARE AVAIALBE OR KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO IS AVAILABLE TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP IN TALLAHASSEE ON THE 25TH. AHF IS PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION AND FOOD . CONTACT [email protected] for more info. URGENT: AIDS Funding for Thousands in Florida May Be Cut Hi everyone,

Here's a great note from our friend Steven Goldstein, Chair and CEO of Garden State Equality.

A fascinating article on why baby boys no longer wear dresses. Every generation brings a new definition of masculinity and femininity that manifests itself in children’s dress