President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order effectively banning transgender Americans from serving in the military. Kristen Browde, President of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement: “The level of stupidity displayed by Trump’s attack on American heroes, volunteers who defend our nation with strength and competence, is matched only by his […]
Today, we recognize two very different men. One man, Martin Luther King, Jr., spent his life in the service of the community, fighting for justice and freedom, and against the forces of tyranny that first enslaved, then oppressed, entire generations of people. The other, Donald Trump, has spent almost 80 years in service to his own desires while
President Jimmy Carter lived a life of distinction, and earned every accolade being said about him at this time. His focus and work on peace and human rights brought him the Nobel Peace Prize, just one of many awards and honors he received during his 100 years. He was a true patriot, and a principled
“One has to wonder whether Rep. Hillary Cassel is abandoning her principles as well as her party and the voters who elected her. This is a representative who sought our endorsement and promised that she would defend equality. Now she is joining the forces of those who have sought to destroy it. This is inexplicable as
MIAMI — With early voting underway, the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus releases its latest round of endorsed candidates. The full list of our endorsed candidates is here. “The momentum is on our side this year and we are turning Florida blue,” says Kristen Browde, President of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus. “Our endorsed candidates are
Here’s a way to make a difference in key races! Today, the Florida Democratic Party launched takebackfl.org — a 67-county candidate directory featuring our Take Back Florida Distinction candidates, our Take Back Local slate, and Democrats up and down the ballot. The website features an interactive map and organizes candidates by county. It’s a one-stop-shop
The Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus is proud to announce partnerships with its local Chapters to open Get Out the Vote Centers in both Hillsborough and Broward Counties. The official opening of the Broward County center, in Wilton Manors, is set for Friday afternoon, September 20, 2024, and will be under the leadership of Dolphin Democrats
The Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus will meet Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 in Orlando for a fall meeting, to be addressed by leading Democrats and candidates from around the nation. The meeting, with a hybrid option, is scheduled to run from 10:30 AM – 4:15 PM, and is scheduled to include a keynote address from Rep.
We are thrilled to announce that Actor and Advocate BD Wong will be joining us at the national launch of Out for Harris, this Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 1 PM in Wilton Manors. Please join the leadership of the Caucus, of LGBTQ+ Organizations from across Florida, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Shultz and hundreds of LGBTQ+
Two Trump appointed judges have once again put health care for transgender Floridians in jeopardy, highlighting the danger of allowing Republicans to intrude into medical decisions made by doctors and families. The two Trump judges were the majority on a federal appeals court panel which Monday ruled that Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for youth
