Former Senate President Rallies Lawmakers,
Blocks Discriminatory Amendment

Vote follows fiery debate as Indiana-style measure moved forward in House

Florida Anti-LGBT Adoption Bill Enabling Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Is Dangerously Close To Passing

The discriminatory bill puts anti-LGBT bias above best interest of children

Equality Florida and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) called on lawmakers today to abandon an anti-LGBT bill that will enable discrimination -- with taxpayer dollars -- against prospective LGBT foster and adoptive parents, and place children seeking a permanent home at continued risk.

Civic activist Jim VanRiper to be honored at
annual Tallahassee Gala

Equality Florida’s event will bring together leaders
in politics, business and the community

A need to protect his family brought Jim VanRiper into gay activism. He hasn’t stopped since.

Since moving to Tallahassee in 2003, VanRiper has been a leader in almost every aspect of its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Open Enrollment for the Healthcare Marketplace Ends This Sunday, Feb. 15th

In case you missed last night’s LGBT Healthcare Tele-town Hall, hosted by Equality Florida Institute, here is the critical information you need to know:

Mackenzie Hagen
(Field Intern - Gainesville Office)

1. Tell us a little about yourself...

(January 26, 2015) Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner, whose leadership helped reverse nearly two decades of anti-LGBT legislation in county government, will be given the Voice For Equality Award at Equality Florida’s 9th Annual Tampa Gala on February 21.

Meet the Interns: Samira Obeid
(Communications Intern/Tampa Bay)

1. Tell us a little about yourself...