Discrimination

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

Here’s how we can help

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

News release by the Jacksonville Coalition for Equality

Equality Florida stands today in mourning and in outrage at the murders of nine people inside their historic African-American church on Wednesday evening. It is a hate crime that has shocked the nation and claimed the lives of six women and three men, including State Senator Clementa Pinckney. Our hearts go out to their families, friends and the entire community reeling from this brutal act of terror.

Adoption experts urge Florida Senate to
reject discriminatory adoption bill

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

April 17, 2015

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

In a bipartisan vote, the Florida Senate on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill designed to help more foster children find permanent homes. The bill also removes an outdated and unconstitutional ban on gays and lesbians adopting children.

Former Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Destin, spoke eloquently in urging his colleagues not to be swayed by objections that the measure might go against the religious principles of some private, taxpayer-supported adoption agencies.

Shameful Indiana-Style Bill Passed by Florida House Committee

Would Delay Adoption For Many Vulnerable Children

April 2, 2015

Contact:
Carlos Guillermo Smith, Public Policy Specialist, [email protected]
Jim Harper, Media/Communications, [email protected]
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Stay tuned for more information... 

Florida House committee will consider
Indiana-style adoption bill Thursday

Meanwhile, lawmakers are blocking a bill
that would ban LGBT discrimination

April 1, 2015

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