The order, which has no foundation in constitutional law, flies in the face a prevailing federal ruling by Judge Callie V.S. Granade issued weeks ago.
UPDATED: Capital City GLBTA Democratic Caucus Opposes Transgender Hate Bill HB583
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 […]
Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus Statement on HB 583
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus stands united with our partners the Human Rights Campaign and Equality Florida and equality-minded Floridians throughout the state in strongly opposing blatantly transphobic House Bill 583. This legislation would force transgender Floridians to use public facilities that do not correspond with their gender identity and expression, exposing them not just […]
Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus Statement on Arrival of Marriage Equality
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus proudly welcomes marriage equality to the great State of Florida and its LGBT residents! For years, same-gender couples have been denied full equality in this state where we live, play and pay taxes, but that has come to an end! Last Tuesday, January 6, was just the […]
Lawsuit Filed By Six Couples to Bring Marriage Equality to Florida
On Tuesday, January 21, 2014, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of six same-sex couples challenging the ban on marriage equality in Florida. The South Florida couples suing for the right to marry are Catherina Pareto and Karla Arguello; Dr. Juan Carlos Rodriguez and David Price; Vanessa and Melanie Alenier; Todd and Jeff Delmay; Summer […]
Caucus Applauds the Supreme Court Decisions on DOMA and Prop 8
TAMPA, FL – The Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus applauds rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court decisions today that struck down a critical section of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and reinstated marriage equality for same-sex couples in California. “This is an enormous victory and joyous day for loving, married couples and their families across […]
Extralegal Ruling Shames Alabama Supreme Court
March 3rd, 2015 
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Comments Off The order, which has no foundation in constitutional law, flies in the face a prevailing federal ruling by Judge Callie V.S. Granade issued weeks ago.
Brynn Tannehill: What You Need to Know About Anti-Trans Bathroom Bills
March 3rd, 2015 Huffington Post Comments Off
Understandably, this has caused fear and dismay among transgender people around the country. We all have to use the bathroom, but these laws would seemingly force transgender people to choose between fines and jail, risking horrific violence or leaving the state.
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Transgender Discrimination Bill Scheduled for Hearing in Florida House Civil Justice Committee
March 3rd, 2015 Human Rights Campaign Blog Comments Off Today is the first day of the state legislative session in Tallahassee and already mean-spirited, anti-transgender legislation has been put on the calendar for a vote.
Activists Fast-Tracking Anti-LGBT Bill in Alabama
March 3rd, 2015 Human Rights Campaign Blog Comments Off HRC Alabama sounds the alarm on H.B. 56, which could trigger a wave of lawsuits and allow probate judges, hospitals to refuse to follow the law.
Marriage Equality Comes to Slovenia
March 3rd, 2015 Human Rights Campaign Blog Comments Off Slovenia becomes first Central European country to pass marriage equality
This is What 207,551 Signatures Looks Like…
March 3rd, 2015 Human Rights Campaign Blog Comments Off Today, HRC announced that an unprecedented number of Americans have come out in support of marriage equality by signing on to The People's Brief.
Actress and Arkansas Native Mary Steenburgen Announces Opposition to ‘Conscience Protection Act’
March 3rd, 2015 Human Rights Campaign Blog Comments Off Academy Award-winning actress and Arkansas native Mary Steenburgen voiced her opposition to H.B. 1228 in an email to HRC Arkansas supporters this week.
HRC Nebraska Announces LGBT Workplace Equality Pledge, Over 100 Businesses Say ‘Yes’ to Inclusion
March 3rd, 2015 Human Rights Campaign Blog Comments Off HRC’s Equality Is Our Business Pledge aims to encourage workplace equality for LGBT people.
Transgender Student’s Discrimination Case Advances in Michigan Court
March 3rd, 2015 Human Rights Campaign Blog Comments Off Last week, the Departments of Justice and Education submitted a statement of interest in federal court in support of a 14-year-old transgender student in Michigan who sued his school for gender based discrimination.
HRC Arkansas Announces LGBT Workplace Equality Pledge, Over 100 Businesses Say ‘Yes’ to Diversity
March 3rd, 2015 Human Rights Campaign Blog Comments Off HRC’s Equality Is Our Business Pledge Aims to Encourage Workplace Equality for LGBT People
