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Posted on 2011-04-13 by Anonymous.
Last night, Susan Bottcher was elected as the next Gainesville City Commissioner from District 3 with 57% of the vote. Susan has been a long time supporter of Equality Florida, working side by side with LGBT activists against Charter Amendment 1 in 2009 that would have stripped LGBT protections in the city of Gainesville. She has also served as a member of the Equality Florida Action PAC (but resigned when she decided to run for office) and is currently a member of the Equality Florida Gainesville Steering Committee.
Posted on 2011-04-12 by Anonymous.
The discussion on the most accurate tally of the LGBT community continues. Respected researcher Gary Gates of the Williams Institute released a report and an Op//Ed in the Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gay-people-count-so-why-not-coun…
Posted on 2011-04-12 by Anonymous.
Note: Cross posted from Brian McNaught's Gay & Transgender Issues in the Workplace Blog Posted: 11 Apr 2011 11:18 AM PDTby Brian McNaught Suppose your job was to make sure that there were enough left-handed scissors to meet the demand. Would you make enough for everyone who was left-handed, or only for those people who publicly identified as left-handed?
Posted on 2011-04-11 by Anonymous.
From the Washington Blade: Two key pieces of pro-LGBT legislation — the Uniting American Families Act and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act — are set for introduction in Congress on Thursday, according to an informed source. An LGBT rights advocate, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said on Thursday Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) would introduce UAFA in the House and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) would introduce ENDA in the Senate.
Posted on 2011-04-06 by Anonymous.
Equality Florida's Nadine Smith is quoted today on MSNBC regarding the recently launched "Refuse to Lie" Campaign.Here's the link the the New York Times article, in which Nadine and her wife Andrea are highlighted as one of the courageous couples "refusing to lie."
Posted on 2011-03-31 by Anonymous.
Our friend Rep. Scott Randolph (D-Orlando) is making news again, this time for using a scientifically and anatomically correct term. The word at the center of the controversy? Uterus. According to the St. Pete Times:
Posted on 2011-03-30 by Anonymous.
Posted on 2011-03-29 by Anonymous.
At this very moment, a team of over 50 citizen lobbyists from across Florida are working the halls of the capitol and telling their stories as part of Equality Florida's 2011 Lobby Days. By sending a message to you state Representative and Senator right now, you'll double the impact our team can have on those who make the laws that effect our lives.
Posted on 2011-03-29 by Anonymous.
Compelling post by EQFL guest blogger, Brian McNaught. What would you say????
Posted on 2011-03-21 by Anonymous.
What an extraordinary night! The Equality Florida 2011 Miami Gala was our best yet with over 250 enthusiastic equality supporters in attendance.
Posted on 2011-03-18 by Anonymous.
NOTE: Our colleagues at the Human Rights Campaign just release some exciting poll results that show a majority of Americans oppose the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a law that denies vital benefits to married same-sex couples and that has been ruled unconstitutional in recent court decisions.
Posted on 2011-03-11 by Anonymous.
By Sue Carlton, Times Columnist St. Petersburg TimesIn Print: Friday, March 11, 2011 Does an anti-gay rights activist belong on a citizens' committee created to promote "equality among all people"?
Posted on 2011-03-05 by Anonymous.
Governor Rick Scott is proposing drastic budget cuts to Florida ’s only independent, state civil rights entity – the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR).
Posted on 2011-03-01 by Anonymous.
Tomorrow, Equality Florida’s Public Policy Director Mallory Wells will be speaking at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Hosted by OUTLaw and Levin College of Law, Mallory will discuss her work with the Florida legislature and update attendees on key LGBT issues in Florida. Join us for this event to get the latest and find out how you can get involved! When: Wednesday, March 2 at 12:00pmWhere: Levin College of Law, Room 359, at the corner of SW 2nd Ave., and SW 25th St, Gainesville
Posted on 2011-03-01 by Anonymous.
Since his inauguration, Gov. Rick Scott has tried to block or slow the implementation of Amendments 5 and 6, passed overwhelmingly by voters last November. He cited the need for some census data before proceeding. Well, today some of that data has come in. From The Miami Herald: Three days after Rick Scott was sworn in as governor he set about slowing down the process by which the federal government would approve of two highly popular state constitutional amendments, 5 and 6, concerning the way lawmakers draw legislative and congressional districts.