TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus rejects the latest inflammatory and discriminatory rhetoric from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who today threatened legal action against U.S. Masters Swimming, for its transgender inclusive policies. “Faced with litigation against the DeSantis administration’s illegal and dangerous diversion of emergency funds to construct a concentration camp in […]
As we begin Pride Month 2025 the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus reminds the world that Pride is something no would be dictator, no faux puritanical political movement can ever erase. From long before the Stonewall Inn and the Compton Cafeteria the same forces of repression we face today have proclaimed themselves the controllers of our
The Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus strongly condemns the City of St. Cloud’s decision to block a Pride Month proclamation by imposing a blanket “pause” on all proclamations. This move effectively silences LGBTQ+ voices during a month meant to honor their history and resilience, and it is especially offensive given that the policy will be reviewed
The National Park Service today carried out an absurd Trump administration order and, at Stonewall National Park in New York City, outside the Stonewall Inn, widely regarded as the birthplace of the LGBTQ civil rights movement, removed all references to transgender people. But we will not allow the Trump/Elon Musk effort to invent a story
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
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
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
Candidates across Florida running with the endorsement of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus triumphed in the Florida Democratic Primary, held today, August 20, 2024. Not only did U.S. Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell easily win the nomination of the Democratic Party, 24 of 27 Congressional candidates moved on to face Republican opponents in November. And Miami-Dade
Statement attributable to Kristen Browde, President of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus: Only a day after our caucus voted to endorse the reelection of Joe Biden, our President has done what he always has, acted in the best interest of the nation and the Democratic Party. Joe Biden has announced he will not seek reelection.
