Author name: Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus

Statements

Statement on Rep. Al Jacquet’s Use of Anti-Gay Slur

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2020 STATEMENT OF FLORIDA LGBTQ+ DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS ON REP. AL JACQUET’S USE OF AN ANTI-GAY SLUR TALLAHASSEE, FL – State Rep. Al Jacquet (district 88) posted a video on Facebook in which he used an anti-gay slur to describe his opponent. Stephen Gaskill, president of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement: “State […]

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All In to Win In 2020 Program

All In to Win In 2020 Winter Conference of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Program Update #1 Our Winter Conference, All In to Win In 2020, is just around the corner! We’re excited to meet March 6-8 in Orlando! Following is our Program Update #1 and important registration information: HOTEL: Our hotel reservation block has been extended

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Trump’s deceptions mask hateful actions toward LGBTQ+ people

By Alfredo Olvera Special to the Sun Sentinel In its Jan. 27 op-ed in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the Log Cabin Republicans claimed, “Trump is the most pro-gay president in U.S. history.” That is an outrageous statement. As is so often the case with Trump, his statements contradict his actions. Yes, Trump has made statements that imply support for

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LGBTQ Dems Call on Legislature to Pass Statewide Protections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2020 FLORIDA LGBTQ+ DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS CALLS ON LEGISLATURE TO PASS STATEWIDE PROTECTIONS FOR LGBTQ COMMUNITY DELRAY BEACH, FL – Today at the state Capitol in Tallahassee, advocates are pushing for statewide protections for LGBTQ Floridians in light of several blatantly discriminatory bills that were recently filed. Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus President Stephen […]

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LGBTQ Dems Call on Legislature to Pass Statewide Protections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2020 FLORIDA LGBTQ+ DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS CALLS ON LEGISLATURE TO PASS STATEWIDE PROTECTIONS FOR LGBTQ COMMUNITY DELRAY BEACH, FL – Today at the state Capitol in Tallahassee, advocates are pushing for statewide protections for LGBTQ Floridians in light of several blatantly discriminatory bills that were recently filed. Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus President Stephen […]

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Capital Equality: Leon County Public Defender Candidates

Both Democratic candidates filed to run in the 2020 race for Leon County Public Defender have been invited to speak during Capital Equality’s upcoming membership meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Incumbent Andy Thomas and challenger Jessica Yeary have both confirmed their plans to attend. This meeting of the Capital Equality Democratic Caucus will be […]

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LGBTQ+ Democrats Stand Ready to Combat Anti-LGBTQ Legislation Proposed by Republican Lawmakers in Tallahassee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2020 FLORIDA LGBTQ+ DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS STATEMENT ON THE ANTI-LGBTQ LEGISLATION PROPOSED BY REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS IN TALLAHASSEE DELRAY BEACH FL – Republican legislators in Tallahassee have filed several draconian anti-LGBTQ bills to be considered this session. Press reports indicate that HB 1365 would make it a felony for doctors to change the sex

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