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 Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus applauds State Senator Darren Soto & State Representative David Richardson for their introduction of legislation that updates laws regarding parentage on birth certificate with current marriage laws, furthering the cause of equality for all Floridians. Although marriage equality has been a reality for a year now, if the couple decides
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus stands in strong opposition to HB 401, the latest attempt at enshrining religious-based discrimination into law. This extreme bill goes further than previous attempts, targeting a woman’s right to choose and allowing blatant discrimination against LGBT Floridians such as denying admittance to children of LGBT parents and other forms of
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus stands in strong opposition to HB 43, the so-called “Pastor Protection Act.” This bill, being falsely promoted as a “religious liberty” bill, seeks to deceive the public and is being used as a fear tactic that churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship might be sued for choosing not
Attendees to the Florida Democratic Party State Convention at the end of this month are cordially invited to Brunch with Freedom To Marry’s Evan Wolfson! You can access the full flyer, including payment options, by clicking this link.
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus condemns the recent actions of TSA officials toward transgender traveler Shadi Petosky. Ms Petosky, while simply en route to her plane like everyone else, was subjected to a humiliating full 40 minute pat-down by security officials because an “anomaly” was detected by the scanner pre-programmed with what is expected based
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus’s Summer Membership Meeting is set for August 22-23, 2015, in Tampa, Florida, in conjunction with our Summer Gala! The membership meeting will include continued development of the Caucus’s Strategic Plan, including Caucus plans for the 2016 elections. We will also have a membership roundtable and networking session on Sunday morning. Meeting
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus is pleased to announce plans for the 2015 Summer Gala. This is a unique opportunity to meet like-minded Democrats from all over Florida, as well as elected leaders from federal, state, and local levels of government. August 22, 2015 DoubleTree Hotel – Tampa Westshore 4500 W. Cypress Road Tampa, FL
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus applauds the signing into law of HB 7013, which includes the amendment authored by State Rep David Richardson, D-Miami Beach, removing the nearly 40 year old ban on adoption by gay and lesbian Floridians from the Florida Statutes. While unenforceable since being declared unconstitutional in 2010, this ban is now
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 […]
