Please join the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus at 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 16th, as we welcome State Representative David Richardson to Orlando. For more information, view the event flyer. To RSVP, visit this link.
WASHINGTON – DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz issued the following statement in response to Louisiana Governor JohnBel Edwards’ executive order that protects state workers and contractors from being harassed or fired due to their gender identity or sexual orientation: “I applaud Governor John Bel Edwards for continuing our party’s strong tradition of equality and
The next meeting of the Capital Equality Democratic Caucus will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at 6:30pm. Our guest speakers include Jack Campbell, candidate for State Attorney 2nd Judicial Circuit, and Richard Junnier, candidate for Public Defender 2nd Circuit. Come join the fun and learn more about these important offices. The membership meeting […]
WASHINGTON – Upon news that Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has signed the discriminatory House Bill 1523 into law, DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz issued the following statement: “It’s embarrassing, shameful, and truly perplexing that the Republicans still don’t get it. LGBT Americans are entitled to equal protection under the law, just as everyone else.
Become a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention July 25-28, 2016 As a reminder, the Florida Democratic Party has allocated delegates that each candidate has earned based on the results of our recent primary. You can view that document here. The Florida Democratic Party has set a goal for 12% of delegates from the state
The Transgender Day of Visibility recently brought the following statement from the Democratic National Committee and Chair Rep Debbie Wasserman-Schultz: On Transgender Day of Visibility, DNC Chair Speaks Out Against Republican Anti-LGBT Efforts The Republican Party just can’t help themselves. From North Carolina, Mississippi and now Arkansas, elected officials are finding ways to deny LGBT
From now until 7pm tonight, you can make sure your voice is heard in Florida’s Presidential Preference Primary Election by exercising your right to vote! This is contentious race and it’s important that every voice, and every vote, is heard! In Leon County, visit the Leon County Supervisor of Elections office to find your polling […]
For the second year in a row, Capital Equality will participate in this year’s Relay for Life Leon/Havana! At Relay for Life events, communities across the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much. This year’s event will take place […]
Focusing on the unique needs and experiences of bisexual individuals, particularly youth, the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus joins with the Bisexual Resource Center in proclaiming March as Bisexual Health Awareness Month. With the rate of suicide, substance abuse, bullying and other negative experiences higher than their gay, lesbian and straight peers, bisexuals also tend to be
The next meeting of the Capital Equality Democratic Caucus will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at 6:30pm. Our guest speakers include Tommy Mills, Sheriff Mike Wood, and Walt McNeil, candidates for Leon County Sheriff! Come join the fun and learn more about this important office. The membership meeting will be held at Milano […]
