The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus applauds and celebrates the decision by the Boy Scouts of America National Executive Board to end the blanket ban on LGBT adult leadership. The 45-12 vote confirms the unanimous vote by the BSA National Executive Committee two weeks ago to allow local Scout units to select adult leaders without regard […]
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus applauds and celebrates the Supreme Court decision bringing marriage equality to all 50 states! With this ruling, LGBT families no longer have to worry about the recognition of their marital status depending on where they are in the country. We ask all Americans to join us in celebration as we
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus applauds the signing into law of HB 7013, which includes the amendment authored by State Rep David Richardson, D-Miami Beach, removing the nearly 40 year old ban on adoption by gay and lesbian Floridians from the Florida Statutes. While unenforceable since being declared unconstitutional in 2010, this ban is now
The Supreme Court decision that could make marriage equality the law of the land nationwide is close at hand. Our partners Equality Florida, have helped to arrange Day of Decision parties to hopefully celebrate marriage equality across the country! We are proud to be co-sponsors of this event. To RSVP for one in your area,
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus wishes all of our members, friends and supporters a happy and safe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month! We take time this month to honor all those who have fought to ensure that we are able to be honest and open about our selves, our lives and our families.
While we celebrate much progress on the march to full equality in Florida, there still remains work to be done! Florida remains one of several states where people can be fired because of their real or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity/expression and denied access to public accommodations. The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus applauds the
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus stands united with our partners the Human Rights Campaign and Equality Florida and equality-minded Floridians throughout the state in strongly opposing blatantly transphobic House Bill 583. This legislation would force transgender Floridians to use public facilities that do not correspond with their gender identity and expression, exposing them not just
Gainesville, FL – On Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Winter Membership Meeting, the Florida Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Allies Democratic Caucus both finalized a name change and elected new leadership. In recent years, the acronym LGBT has become the accepted and celebrated way to refer to the community, both by organizations advocating full
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus proudly welcomes marriage equality to the great State of Florida and its LGBT residents! For years, same-gender couples have been denied full equality in this state where we live, play and pay taxes, but that has come to an end! Last Tuesday, January 6, was just the
