Our Fund to host National LGBT Leadership Forum Monday in Fort Lauderdale
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Written by: Steve Rothaus
Panelists this year will be U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston; Rea Carey of the National LGBTQ Task Force; Kevin Cathcart of Lambda Legal; Nadine Smith of Equality Florida; and attorney Paul Smith.
“Based on what has happened this week, it should be an interesting discussion,” said Our Fund CEO/President Anthony Timiraos, referring to Tuesday’s election. Here’s the complete news release, with biographies of the 2014 speakers:
This Florida Family Will Never Be Able To Celebrate Marriage Equality
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Written by: Dan Avery
Even as we applaud the growing number of states embracing marriage equality, there are couples for whom it comes to late: Equality Florida has shared the tragic story of Liz Molina, who passed away this week before Florida lifted its ban on same-sex marriage and before she could be recognized as a wife and mother.
Liz, 35, succumbed to cervical cancer on Monday, just days before before her partner Joan Rodriguez is due to give birth to their son, Liam.
BREAKING: Judge Hinkle Denies Requests To Alter Stay On Marriage Ruling
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Judge Hinkle has denied requests to both immediately lift and extend the stay on his marriage ruling. According to his order, the stay will expire on the original date of January 5th and will only be extended if by action of the 11th Circuit. He will not lift the stay earlier.
We're Still Marching Forward After Disappointing Elections
We won’t sugarcoat this. Last night’s elections were very disappointing. We lost some pro-equality heroes in heartbreakingly close contests.
But as we continue to work for full equality, it is important to keep the election in perspective. Basically, we are where we were before the first votes were cast.
Domestic partnership registry approved by Cape Coral city leaders
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Written by: Katie Jones
NEWS RELEASE: Pro-Equality Voters Kept Election Close
(November 5, 2014) -- In a mid-term election plagued by voter apathy, a strong turnout by pro-equality voters was a key factor in making Florida’s governor’s race an Election Day toss-up.
With a huge financial advantage in a year where the GOP was predicted to sweep the election, early forecasts were that Rick Scott was expected to win by a wide margin. But with marriage equality making news almost daily in Florida and across the country, Rick Scott’s opposition to same-sex marriage became a liability.
Sarasota transgender amendment passes first reading
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Written by: SAMANTHA ROSENTHAL
Sarasota – On Nov. 3, the City of Sarasota unanimously approved on the first reading changes to the city’s anti-discrimination law which would add rights and protections for transgender individuals.
LISTEN: Edie Windsor's Message for Fla. Gov. Rick Scott
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Written by: SUNNIVIE BRYDUM
The woman whose lawsuit effectively dismantled the so-called Defense of Marriage Act, clearing the way for the federal government to recognize same-sex marriage, has a few words for one Republican governor stubbornly refusing to let marriage equality come to his state.