Become a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention July 25-28, 2016 As a reminder, the Florida Democratic Party has allocated delegates that each candidate has earned based on the results of our recent primary. You can view that document here. The Florida Democratic Party has set a goal for 12% of delegates from the state […]
The Transgender Day of Visibility recently brought the following statement from the Democratic National Committee and Chair Rep Debbie Wasserman-Schultz: On Transgender Day of Visibility, DNC Chair Speaks Out Against Republican Anti-LGBT Efforts The Republican Party just can’t help themselves. From North Carolina, Mississippi and now Arkansas, elected officials are finding ways to deny LGBT
Focusing on the unique needs and experiences of bisexual individuals, particularly youth, the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus joins with the Bisexual Resource Center in proclaiming March as Bisexual Health Awareness Month. With the rate of suicide, substance abuse, bullying and other negative experiences higher than their gay, lesbian and straight peers, bisexuals also tend to be
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus stands with our African American brothers and sisters in celebrating the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. From his lifelong dedication to fighting for civil rights for all Americans alongside the openly gay Bayard Rustin to his family’s later support for LGBT equality, we express our
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus applauds State Senator Darren Soto & State Representative David Richardson for their introduction of legislation that updates laws regarding parentage on birth certificate with current marriage laws, furthering the cause of equality for all Floridians. Although marriage equality has been a reality for a year now, if the couple decides
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus stands in strong opposition to HB 401, the latest attempt at enshrining religious-based discrimination into law. This extreme bill goes further than previous attempts, targeting a woman’s right to choose and allowing blatant discrimination against LGBT Floridians such as denying admittance to children of LGBT parents and other forms of
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus stands in strong opposition to HB 43, the so-called “Pastor Protection Act.” This bill, being falsely promoted as a “religious liberty” bill, seeks to deceive the public and is being used as a fear tactic that churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship might be sued for choosing not
Attendees to the Florida Democratic Party State Convention at the end of this month are cordially invited to Brunch with Freedom To Marry’s Evan Wolfson! You can access the full flyer, including payment options, by clicking this link.
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus condemns the recent actions of TSA officials toward transgender traveler Shadi Petosky. Ms Petosky, while simply en route to her plane like everyone else, was subjected to a humiliating full 40 minute pat-down by security officials because an “anomaly” was detected by the scanner pre-programmed with what is expected based
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus applauds the recent unanimous vote by the Osceola County Commission to move forward with a public hearing on a Human Rights Ordinance that would protect LGBT residents from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. We applaud Commissioner Viviana Janer for her leadership in bringing this ordinance forward.
