A Tidal Wave Of Change In Hillsborough County!
Over the last two weeks, the Hillsborough County Commission passed two important policies that will make Hillsborough a more fair place to live, work and visit for LGBT people and our families.
'Flashpoint' discusses Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage
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Equality Florida's Michael Farmer discusses the U.S. Supreme Courts decision not to take up marriage case and let lower court rulings stand bringing the freedom to marry to over 11 new states.
BREAKING: Attorney General Bondi Asks FL Supreme Court To Hear Marriage Case
On October 13, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who has been criticized from every corner of the state, filed a Supplemental Response In Support Of Pass-Through Certification, asking the Third District Court of Appeal to “pass through” jurisdiction and allow two same-sex marriage cases to be heard by the Florida Supreme Court.
Florida Recognizes Deceased Woman's Same-Sex Marriage
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Written by: Jonathan Kendall
In August, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Hinkle ruled on Grimsley and Albu v. Scott that Florida's ban on marriage for same-sex couples was unconstitutional and, despite a stay on his ruling, ordered the State of Florida to issue a new death certificate for Carol Goldwasser, naming Arlene Goldberg, her partner of 47 years, as her wife.
Same-Sex Couple Send Rick Scott Heartfelt Letter Pleading to Hear Their Story
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Written by: Chris Joseph
With same-sex marriage on the brink of being legalized in Florida or getting forever mired in litigation, advocates and gay rights groups have been using news releases and the media to call on Gov. Rick Scott to lift the ban.
Come Out With Pride 2014: Marriage equality in the Florida courts
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Written by: Erin Sullivan
Here’s the good news: The multitude of legal rulings in Florida courts declaring the state’s constitutional ban on gay marriage, well, unconstitutional has made it clear that the tide is finally turning in favor of marriage equality.
Thousands Celebrate Diversity at River City Pride Festival
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Written by: Teresa Stepzinski
Picture-perfect fall weather along with good food and fun drew thousands to the 2014 River City Pride Festival incelebration of diversity Sunday.
Same-Sex Couples To Governor Scott: "Meet With Our Families. Please Hear Our Stories."
SAME-SEX COUPLES TO GOVERNOR SCOTT:
“MEET WITH OUR FAMILIES. PLEASE HEAR OUR STORIES.”
(October 9, 2014) -- Today, Terry and Sharon Kant-Rauch requested a meeting with Governor Rick Scott, pleading with him to stop the appeals of five rulings in favor of the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in Florida.
STATEMENT: Gov. Scott & AG Bondi's Request to Delay Marriage Case Granted
11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Grants Governor Scott & Attorney General Bondi’s Request to Delay Marriage Equality Case
Federal judge asked to allow same sex marriages in Fla; bans struck down in Idaho, Nevada
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A federal judge is being asked to allow same sex couples to marry in Florida in the wake of a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida filed a motion Tuesday with U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle. Hinkle previously ruled Florida's ban on gay marriage unconstitutional, but stayed the ruling until other cases around the country were resolved.
The U.S. Supreme Court decided this week to turn away appeals from five states seeking to prohibit gay and lesbian unions.