BREAKING: Broward County Judge Rules In Favor Of Marriage
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(December 8, 2014) Today, Broward County Judge Cohen ruled in favor of the freedom to marry!
Click here to read Judge Cohen's order.
Stay tuned for more information...
Equality Florida Honoring Cape Coral Mayor, Four Council Members, & Arlene Goldberg At Inaugural Black & White Ball
Equality Florida to Honor Cape Coral Mayor and Four Council Members
With Ally for Equality Award; Arlene Goldberg to Receive Voice for Equality Award
Inaugural Black & White Ball of Lee County: Saturday, December 13
State Rep. Holly Raschein Spotlights Florida Competitive Workforce Act
Below is a spotlight on the Florida Competitive Workforce Act from State Representative Holly Raschein's (R) in her latest newsletter.
We're excited to stand behind Rep. Raschein in supporting nondiscrimination in the Sunshine State!
Rep. Raschein's newsletter:
BREAKING: MARRIAGES TO START END OF DAY JANUARY 5TH!
Today the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the state’s motion for stay of a District Court ruling that overturned the state’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples. The stay is scheduled to expire at the end of the day on January 5th, enabling same-sex couples to apply for marriage licenses at that time.
BREAKING: Miami-Dade Adds Transgender Protections To County HRO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ADDS GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION TO HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE
BECOMES 28TH FLORIDA MUNICIPALITY TO PROVIDE EQUAL PROTECTIONS
Health News You Can Use
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans are less likely to have access to the same quality coverage as their straight counterparts.
The new health care law addresses some of these disparities and introduces reforms to prevent unfair discrimination by health insurers, but there is still much work to be done!
Florida Republican and Democratic Legislators Renew Attempt to Protect Against Gay Bias
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Almost exactly a year ago–on Nov. 7, 2013–the U.S. Senate voted 64-32 to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. The proposed law would have banned workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people (LGBT). Florida’s Bill Nelson, a Democrat, voted for it. Marco Rubio, a Republican, voted against. Nevertheless, 10 Republican senators joined 52 Democrats and two independents to vote approval. It was a rare show of bi-partisan support.
Bill that would end discrimination against LGBT community in Florida introduced
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Written by: Mitch Perry
Last month, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners voted to include the LGBT community with other protected classes in connection with employment, public accommodations, real estate transactions and county contracting and procurement. The move was hailed by activists who have considered the county to be somewhat in the dark ages when it came to LGBT rights.
Meet the Interns: Steven Rodriguez Jr.
Meet the Interns: Steven Rodriguez Jr.
(Jacksonville Office)
1. Tell us a little about yourself...
BREAKING: Bill Filed To End Statewide LGBT Discrimination
Earlier today, Representative Holly Raschein (R- Key Largo) and Democratic Whip Senator Joseph Abruzzo (D- Boynton Beach) filed legislation in the Florida House and Senate respectively that would prohibit discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT) in employment, housing and public accommodations.