Maryland State Senator Catherine Pugh is the President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators.
Who inspired you to get into politics?
I realized as a child that voting was important because my parents would get dressed up like they w…
What or what inspired you to get involved in politics?
In college, I was uninterested in politics. I was taking a political science class and there was a requirement to work on a Presidential campaign. However, I was conflicted in my heart and felt …
Join the Capital City GLBTA Democratic Caucus, Inc. for our March Membership Meeting & Social on Wednesday, March 11, 6:30pm, at Pug Mahone’s Irish Pub on Tharpe Street in Tallahassee. We’ll be discussing our Relay for Life fundraiser, future craft beer tasting event, announced candidates for 2016, and we’ll receive a report from our Campaign […]
The Capital City GLBTA Democratic Caucus has moved to oppose and denounce FL House Bill 583, relating to Single-sex public facilities. The bill, introduced by State Representative Frank Artiles, (R- Miami), is a misguided and dangerous bill that discriminates against the transgender community. HB 583 would force individuals to use single-sex restrooms and public facilities […]
Stonewall Democrats Endorse Three LGBT Champions in St Petersburg City Council General Elections Much has changed in the City of St Petersburg since Stonewall Democrat Steve Kornell was first elected to City Council in 2009. With Democrats leading the way, three openly LGBT members serving on Council, and long term LGBT-ally Rick Kriseman serving as […]
Join the Capital City GLBTA Democratic Caucus, Inc. for our February Membership Meeting & Social on Wednesday, February 11, 6:30pm, at Proof Brewing Company in Railroad Square Art Park. We’ll be discussing future caucus events, announced candidates for 2016, and will receive an update from the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus Region 1 team. Please note […]
SOURCE: Equality Florida http://eqfl.convio.net/site/MessageViewer?dlv_id=28981&em_id=27321.0 ***** Equality Florida Institute #DiscriminationExists – Join the Conversation Friend, did you know same-sex couples who wed over the weekend could find themselves fired today simply because of who they love? While January 6 was a … Continue reading →
A special room rate of $89/night has been arranged at Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites, 2900 SW 13th Street, for the nights of February 6th and 7th. At this time, king-sized rooms are sold out, but double-bed rooms are still available. Room reservations at this rate must be made by the end of the day
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus is pleased to announce plans for our upcoming Winter (Biennial) Membership Meeting and Board Elections, held February 7, 2015, in Gainesville, Florida! The membership meeting will include the election of officers and other board members, the consideration of bylaws changes and a discussion about transgender inclusion and participation in the Caucus.
