Capital Equality is proud to partner with the Leon County Democratic Party and local Democratic clubs and caucuses to host a summer series of Virtual Candidate Forums every Saturday afternoon through August 25th! These virtual events will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about the Democrats hoping to secure your vote! The second candidate forum will […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 9, 2020 JACKSONVILLE, FL – Today the Jacksonville City Council passed an ordinance that reinstates protections for LGBTQ residents in employment, housing, and public accommodations. The legislation passed on a 15-4 vote. Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus President Stephen Gaskill issued the following statement on the ordinance passing: “The Jacksonville City Council
Capital Equality is proud to partner with the Leon County Democratic Party and local Democratic clubs and caucuses to host a summer series of Virtual Candidate Forums every Saturday afternoon through August 25th! These virtual events will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about the Democrats hoping to secure your vote! The first candidate forum […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 3, 2020 DELRAY BEACH, FL – Today the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus is announcing its next endorsement for the 2020 election. In March, a survey of LGBTQ+ Democratic activists at the Caucus’ 2020 Winter Conference found 84% support for Joe Biden. And after a comprehensive review process, the Caucus membership voted
Did you miss our Pride Month kick off? Watch a replay of our discussion on finding and engaging Equality Voters, and supporting equality candidates across Florida with Ryan Wilson, Associate Regional Field Director of the Human Rights Campaign.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 1, 2020 DELRAY BEACH, FL — Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus President Stephen Gaskill issued the following statement regarding Pride Month: “It is unfortunate that all Americans have not achieved equality. The LGBTQ community has been on the path to equality since the Stonewall Riots in June 1969. We’ve made great progress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 30, 2020 DELRAY BEACH, FL — Over the past few days and into the weekend, communities across the country are expressing their outrage over the tragic murder of George Floyd. The Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus released the following statement: “The fires of violence taking place right now is a direct result
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 27, 2020 DELRAY BEACH, FL — Legendary author and LGBTQ activist Larry Kramer died this morning of pneumonia at the age of 84. The Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus released the following statement on his passing: “The LGBTQ Community lost one of our fiercest activists and advocates, Larry Kramer. Larry will always
This month Nik Harris, Vice President of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus and LGBTQ Consumer Advocate with Commissioner Nikki Fried will be our guest speaker. This month we will be hosting our meeting through Zoom. Click this link to register … Continue reading →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 26, 2020 DELRAY BEACH, FL – Today the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus is announcing its next round of endorsements for the 2020 election. After a comprehensive review process, the Caucus membership voted to endorse the following candidates for Congress: Phil Ehr (FL-01) Donna Deegan (FL-04) Margaret Good (FL-16) Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic
