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Posted on 2011-02-23 by Anonymous.
Equality Florida worked in the 2010 election cycle to elect champions for LGBTQ students to the Volusia County School Board and is proud to have been a part of bringing together a team of people to help structure a plan for moving forward with these changes in Volusia County.
Posted on 2011-02-18 by Anonymous.
NOTE: Thanks to the efforts of our colleagues at GLAAD and a small group of state and national LGBT organizations, the leadership at Facebook has agreed to include "Civil Union" and "Domestic Partnership" in its list of familial relationships. What may seem like a small thing has enormous potential to shift cultures in the directions of equality for all.
Posted on 2011-02-15 by Anonymous.
We have so much to celebrate. Florida's 33-year ban on gay and lesbian adoption is over. Your support made these victories possible. Check out this exciting video.
Posted on 2011-02-13 by Anonymous.
Rudy Molinet is a realtor and member of EQFL's Key West volunteer team. He writes a regular column, Rainbow Reflections, for the Key West Citizen. Last week as the military prepares to end Don't Ask Don't Tell, he toured the aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman - named for the President who integrated the military over 60 years ago. By Rudy Molinet, Key West Citizen
Posted on 2011-02-11 by Anonymous.
This week, I was in Tallahassee meeting with business leaders and key legislators, talking with them about the Florida Competitive Workforce Act. Check out these video highlights from the Governor's Mansion and from the Senate Floor. Make sure you stay up to date with what's going on in Tallahassee by following me on Twitter: EQFLLobbyist From inside the Governor's Mansion: From on the Senate Floor:
Posted on 2011-02-07 by Anonymous.
Note: Join your fellow Equality Florida members this weekend as we enjoy this hilarious, award winning film that offers the public a glimpse into the lives of a gay couple in love and how their families come to support them - eventually!
Posted on 2011-02-07 by Anonymous.
By Brian McNaughtCross posted from: www.brian-mcnaught.com
Posted on 2011-02-04 by Anonymous.
Take 3 minutes and watch Zach as he passionately tells his story about being raised by his two moms. Do you have a story about being raised by gay parents that you're willing to tell on video? Let me know at [email protected] .
Posted on 2011-02-02 by Anonymous.
(GAINESVILLE) Last night, the Equality Florida Action PAC announced it’s endorsements in the 2011 Gainesville city elections to a packed room attending the Equality Florida Office Opening Party at Lux. The organization announced support for Thomas Hawkins, At-Large 2; Lauren Poe, District 2; and Susan Bottcher, District 3. “Each of these candidates has a strong pro-equality record,” said Stratton Pollitzer, chair of Equality Florida Action PAC. “When elected, they will each continue Gainesville’s long legacy as a community that welcomes and supports diversity.”
Posted on 2011-01-31 by Anonymous.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 31, 2011
Posted on 2011-01-30 by Anonymous.
Below is a note from a friend who took a chance on his fellow churchmembers.
Posted on 2011-01-26 by Anonymous.
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Posted on 2011-01-20 by Anonymous.
Earlier this week new regulations regarding LGBT hospital visitation went into effect.
Posted on 2011-01-19 by Anonymous.
From the New York Times:
Posted on 2011-01-18 by Anonymous.
Please find, embedded and attached, our media release regarding new federal regulations taking effect today that require hospitals across the nations to respect LGBT families by