FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 25, 2021 DELRAY BEACH FL – Today, the US House of Representatives passed The Equality Act by a vote of 224 to 206. This landmark bipartisan legislation would add sexual orientation and gender identity as protected categories in a number of civil rights laws and ensure equality for LGBTQ+ Americans. Stephen […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 18, 2021 DELRAY BEACH FL – The Equality Act was reintroduced in the US House of Representatives this afternoon. The landmark bipartisan legislation would add sexual orientation and gender identity as protected categories in a number of civil rights laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, and
March 6, 2021 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM ET The Virtual Winter Conference is scheduled to begin at 10:30am ET on Saturday, March 6. Confirmed speakers include Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nikki Fried, U.S. Representative Stephanie Murphy, PFLAG Executive Director Brian Bond, Florida Democratic Party (FDP) Chair Manny Diaz, FDP Executive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 3, 2021 DELRAY BEACH FL – The Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) has announced its intent to investigate claims of anti-LGBTQ discrimination in accordance with the Supreme Court’s ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County. Stephen Gaskill, president of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement: “Discrimination on the
On January 23-24, our members in nine regions across the state met virtually to elect a Regional Director, a Deputy Director, and an Alternate Director. Congratulations to our newly elected directors! Region 1: Regional Director: Jeff Nall, Escambia Deputy Director: Mark Gillman, Escambia Region 2: Regional Director: Joshua Hicks, Duval Deputy Director: Clifton
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2021 DELRAY BEACH FL – The Biden administration announced today that it has reversed Donald Trump’s transgender military ban. This action comes after Biden’s day one executive order implementing the historic Bostock v. Clayton County ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, and the Justice Department revoking a last-minute, anti-LGBTQ Trump
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2021 DELRAY BEACH FL – Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus President Stephen Gaskill issued the following statement in response to the inauguration of President Joe Biden. “Today is the day we’ve been waiting for. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris take office as the next President and Vice President of the United
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 11, 2021 DELRAY BEACH FL – Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus President Stephen Gaskill issued the following statement calling for President Trump and his enablers to face consequences for their actions that have greatly damaged our democracy. “President Trump deliberately incited a mob of extremists to attack the U.S. Capitol. Six people
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 9, 2021 DELRAY BEACH FL – Today the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) elected a new chair and the following party leadership: Manny Diaz, Chair Judy Mount, Vice Chair Casmore Shaw, Secretary Francine Garcia, Treasurer Democratic National Committee Members Nadia Ahmad, Grace Carrington, Marcus Dixon, Samantha Hope Herring, Thomas Kennedy, Sanjay Patel,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 7, 2021 DELRAY BEACH FL – Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus President Stephen Gaskill issued the following statement in response to Congress certifying the 2020 election results after supporters of President Trump took over the U.S. Capitol. “We’ve seen an historic 24 hours for our country: Congress certified Joe Biden and Kamala
