Yesterday, President Trump affirmed that he will keep President Obama's executive order that created new workplace protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender federal employees and contractors. This is welcome news following rumors that he was poised to repeal these important protections.
Earlier this month, the Jacksonville City Council introduced an update to their Human Rights Ordinance (HRO) that would protect LGBTQ citizens in housing, employment and public spaces.
A victory in Jacksonville would mean nearly 1 million more Floridians will live in a place with these basic LGBTQ protections, joining cities like Tampa, Orlando, and Miami. And, this victory could push momentum forward to pass a statewide non-discrimination law!
Info below on the Women's March on Florida was gathered from the the wonderful folks at State Voices.
For Immediate Release
Jan. 5, 2017
Patti Brigham, Co-chair, Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence
1st Vice President, LWV of Florida
Andy Pelosi, Co-Chair, Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence
Executive Director, Campaign to Keep Guns Off Campus
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory has finally conceded defeat. McCrory, who created the discriminatory HB 2 that has cost North Carolina $600 million and counting when corporations, jobs, conferences, and sporting events pulled out of the state, has officially been rejected by North Carolina voters. His opponent Roy Cooper made dismantling the anti-LGBTQ law a centerpiece of his campaign.
TRANSGENDER “SAFE HAVEN” TOWNS, CITIES AND COUNTIES
November 17, 2016
Writteny By: Gina Duncan, Transgender Inclusion Director
Thank you for calling in to our Post-Election Tele-Town Hall. As promised, below is a summary of what was discussed on tonight’s call along with important resources. You can also find out more and register for our Annual Lobby Days - being held on March 20 and 21 - by visiting: eqfl.org/lobbydays. We need your voice in Tallahassee this legislative session more than ever!
