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Senate Adds Death Penalty Amendment to Kill Hate Crimes Legislation July 20, 2009 - Posted by Tyler Lewis On Friday, the Senate passed the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act as an amendment to the fiscal year 2010 Department of Defense authorization bill. But today, the Senate passed an amendment to the Act, offered by Sen. Jeff Sessions, R. Ala., that would allow the death penalty to be applied in hate crimes cases under some circumstances.

From the Miami Herald: 

By DAVID BOIES Attorney David Boies discusses the reasoning behind the federal lawsuit he and Ted Olson filed challenging Prop. 8: "[T]his is not a Republican or Democratic issue, not a liberal or conservative issue, but an issue of enforcing our Constitution's guarantee of equal protection and due process to all citizens." Monday 07.20.09 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124804515860263587.html

Senate votes to expand federal hate crimes

More than 100 protest News Channel ‘H8′ in gay-rights rally in Tampa (video)

Demonstrators protest anti-gay-rights program aired by WFLA-Ch. 8 By Ileana Morales, Times Staff WriterPosted: Jul 15, 2009 07:54 PM

Show Up TONIGHT at 5PM. - 200 S Parker

Leon County commissioners approve human relations advisory committee | tallahassee.com | Tallahassee Democrat Great work Jeff, Jim, Family Tree, Ron and the entire Equality Florida family in Leon County.

This weekend more than 50 activists from every corner of the state gathered in Orlando for intensive grassroots training. It was really intense, and while I think we all left needing a good long nap, I sincerely believe that this gathering will bring Equality Florida and our movement here in Florida to a whole new level. There were so many poignant and clarifying moments throughout the weekend, but I wanted to be sure that we shared this one with as many people as possible.

The latest fundraising figures have been released in the 2010 races. Check out who has raised the most cash. From The Buzz: The top 2010 money grabbers are.... Here's the list of the top 20 money grabbers running for state office in 2010** this past quarter:

Outraged?! Show Up Wednesday, 5PM. Wear a Red T-shirt. Bring a Red Flag. 200 S Parker St, Tampa

Three years after denouncing gay people on television, State Rep Darryl Rouson (D)

EDITORIAL: View on Gays in the Military: After 16 Years, 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Deserves to Die