Gun_Violence_Prevention
Fla. Dems, Equality Florida say Rick Scott ‘broke promise’ to protect LGBTQ employees
Equality Florida is accusing Gov. Rick Scott of breaking a promise made last year to the organization that he would issue an executive order protecting LGBTQ state employees from discrimination in hiring and contracting.
Now the Florida Democratic Party is piling on.
Lawmakers Unveil Gun Safety Legislation That Targets Assault-Style Weapons
For Immediate Release
Jan. 5, 2017
Patti Brigham, Co-chair, Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence
1st Vice President, LWV of Florida
Andy Pelosi, Co-Chair, Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence
Executive Director, Campaign to Keep Guns Off Campus
PRESS RELEASE: Equality Florida Endorses Gun Violence Prevention Policies
Equality Florida Endorses Gun Violence Prevention Policies
Will partner with gun safety advocates & other allies to combat epidemic of gun violence
ORLANDO, FL - Today, Equality Florida made a significant policy announcement to formally endorse common sense gun violence prevention policies in response to the hate-fueled attack in Orlando this past June, targeting the LGBTQ community at Pulse nightclub’s Latin night.
Gun Violence Prevention
Equality Florida formally endorses common sense gun violence prevention policies in response to the hate-fueled attack in Orlando this past June, targeting the LGBTQ community at Pulse night club’s Latin night. Below is a position paper detailing the deep history of hate violence against the LGBTQ people and Equality Florida’s desire to partner with other marginalized communities to make all of our families safer.