FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2021 ORLANDO, FL – On this day five years ago, 49 people were killed and 53 were injured at Pulse Nightclub in one of the worst mass shootings and deadliest attacks on LGBTQ+ people in the United States. Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus President Stephen Gaskill issued the following statement for […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 1, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, FL – This morning in Jacksonville, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB1028 into law. This broad education bill includes the discriminatory ban on transgender athletes. Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus President Stephen Gaskill issued the following statement on the bill signing: “It’s shameful that Governor DeSantis chose the first day
We’re thrilled that several of our caucus members were featured at Tampa Pride! Jay Chetney was the Grand Marshal Stonewall Pioneer, and Sally Phillips and Ercilia Albistu were the Grand Marshal Couple! Sally Phillips is our Membership and Chartering Director and a past President. Ercilia Albistu is our Region 5 Director, and Jay Chetney is
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, FL – After a ban on transgender athletes in Florida died in the Senate committee process, Republicans added it as an amendment to a charter school bill that passed both chambers this evening. Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus President Stephen Gaskill issued the following statement in response: “Florida’s Republicans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 20, 2021 DELRAY BEACH, FL – On trial for killing George Floyd, Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on two murder counts and one manslaughter count. The Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus issued the following statement in response: “While we applaud the guilty verdict in the George Floyd case, we must recognize
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 14, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, FL – On a vote of 77-40, the Florida House of Representatives just passed HB 1475, a blanket ban on transgender girls in sports. Earlier today, Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Legislative Director Nathan Bruemmer participated in a press conference with Representatives Carlos Guillermo Smith and Michele Rayner-Goolsby and
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2021 DELRAY BEACH, FL – Earlier this morning, U.S. Representative Alcee Hastings passed after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. The Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus issued the following statement on the news of Representative Hastings’ death: “Alcee Hastings was a champion for civil rights, and one of the most vocal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, FL – On March 29-30, the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus held its annual Lobby Days event. More than 50 caucus members from across the state met virtually with 20 State Senators and Representatives to lobby them on the Caucus’ priority legislation: Support HB 1465 / SB 1618: HIV
Join the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus for Lobby Days 2021! Monday, March 29 and Tuesday, March 30 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 2021 Winter Conference brought together LGBTQ+ activists and allies from around Florida; federal, state and local elected officials; Democratic Party officials; and subject matter experts to bring together the LGBTQ+ community and lay the groundwork for 2022. Feature speakers (in order of appearance) include: Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and
