FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 24, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, FL – On a 69-47 vote, the Florida House of Representatives has passed HB 1557, the dangerous “Don’t Say Gay” bill that blocks teachers from talking about LGBTQ issues or people and undermines existing protections for LGBTQ kids in schools. The Senate version (SB 1834) will be heard […]
REP. VAL DEMINGS, REP. CHARLIE CRIST, EQUALITY FLORIDA’S NADINE SMITH SPEAKING AT SATURDAY COCKTAIL RECEPTION OF OUR WINTER CONFERENCE Nadine Smith to Receive Caucus’ Lifetime Leadership Award Commissioner Nikki Fried, Sen. Annette Taddeo, Commissioner Ken Russell, Mayor Ken Welch, Rep. Michele Rayner Speaking at Conference Rick Kriseman to Receive Caucus’ Municipal Leadership Award Welcome Reception,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 2022 2022 Winter Conference Being Held Feb. 11-13 in St. Petersburg, Lobby Days Feb. 7-11 DELRAY BEACH, FL – It’s an election year and that means Florida Republicans are once again attacking the LGBTQ+ community for political gain. Today, the Florida Legislature is considering two dangerous pieces of legislation in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 2022 JACKSONVILLE, FL – Today the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus is announcing its endorsement for the Jacksonville City Council, At-Large, Group 3 special election being held on February 22. After a careful review of the candidates, only one is the trusted voice that Jacksonville needs. The Caucus is proud to
Join the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus for “2022 Virtual Lobby Days” February 7-11, 2022 Virtual via Zoom The Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus represents Florida’s LGBTQ+ community to the Florida Democratic Party. As a statewide organization with 21 chapters, our strength lies not only in the size of our organization, but also in our members’ stories.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 30, 2021 DELRAY BEACH, FL – Today the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus is announcing its endorsements for the upcoming Broward County special elections on January 11. After a careful review of the candidates, our local chapter, the Dolphin Democrats, has endorsed Dr. Rosalind Osgood for the Florida State Senate, District 33.
REP. VAL DEMINGS, REP. CHARLIE CRIST, EQUALITY FLORIDA’S NADINE SMITH SPEAKING AT SATURDAY COCKTAIL RECEPTION OF OUR WINTER CONFERENCE Nadine Smith to Receive Caucus’ Lifetime Leadership Award Commissioner Nikki Fried, Sen. Annette Taddeo, Commissioner Ken Russell, Mayor Ken Welch, Rep. Michele Rayner Speaking at Conference Rick Kriseman to Receive Caucus’ Municipal Leadership Award Welcome Reception,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 20, 2021 DELRAY BEACH, FL – According to the Human Rights Campaign, 2021 is the deadliest year on record for transgender and gender non-conforming people. Four transgender women have been killed in Florida so far this year: Alexus Braxton was killed on February 4 in Miami Keri Washington was killed on
Congratulations to our endorsed candidates who won yesterday! We were proud to echo the endorsements of several of our local chapters: Miami-Dade LGBTA Democrats, Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County, and Rainbow Democrats. In Miami-Dade county, Dan Gelber was overwhelmingly reelected Mayor of Miami Beach. Raquel Pacheco is heading to the runoff for Miami Beach Commissioner,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 29, 2021 DELRAY BEACH, FL – The right-wing smear machine is in full swing against Broward School Board Member Sarah Leonardi for organizing a field trip to a Wilton Manors restaurant so school kids could learn how a restaurant operates. Energized by the Fox News right-wing echo chamber, this manufactured controversy
