2017 Legislative Session Briefing

Submitted by Brittany on March 6, 2017 - 2:38pm

The landscape in Tallahassee has shifted dramatically for Equality Florida as we celebrate our 20th anniversary this year as a progressive organization with unprecedented levels of support. Our strategy has always been built on bipartisan support, carving out victories in a hostile climate, and finding common ground with our opponents to move equality forward against all odds.

Equality Florida Responds To Trump’s Attack on Transgender Youth

Submitted by Brittany on February 23, 2017 - 11:29am

Equality Florida Responds To Trump’s Attack on Transgender Youth
Administration rescinds Title IX guidance for transgender students

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- Yesterday, President Donald Trump’s Administration, under the direction of Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, rescinded Title IX guidance for transgender students.

EQUALITY FLORIDA APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF HISTORIC LGBTQ PROTECTIONS IN JACKSONVILLE

Submitted by Brittany on February 14, 2017 - 5:55pm

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Today, after years of hard work and advocacy from the local LGBTQ residents, businesses owners, faith voices and community leaders, the Jacksonville City Council has voted to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression by a 12 to 6 vote.