Join We Are Straight Allies and Capital Equality for this unique, informative workshop where we will explore what it means to be an ally and how to better support the LGBTQ community. Wednesday, August 12, 2015 12PM – 1:30PM Tallahassee City Hall 300 S. Adams Street In partnership with Mayor Andrew Gillum and County Commissioner Mary Ann Lindley […]
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Straight Ally 101 Event in Tallahassee
August 7th, 2015 
Capital Equality Democratic Caucus 
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May 12th, 2015 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus This week is the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Leon/Havana. Join us on Friday, May 15th from 7:00pm until Saturday, May 16th at 10:00am at the North Florida Fairgrounds, and walk with us to put an end to cancer. Please join the Capital Equality Team by signing up for walking shifts. For more […]
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January 6th, 2015 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus The Marriage Equality Celebration rally originally scheduled for this afternoon on the steps of the Capitol has been postponed due to other events surrounding the inauguration today. This event is still being planned and will be rescheduled for another day in the coming week. We will keep you posted as we learn additional details. In […]
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November 20th, 2014 Andy Janecek Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. The event serves to raise public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people, honor the lives of those who have died by anti-transgender violence, and express love and respect for transgender individuals […]
Election Day is Tomorrow!
November 3rd, 2014 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus After months of campaigning, the 2014 midterm election is finally upon us! Close to 3 million Floridians have already voted either through early voting or by mail – if you haven’t voted yet, make sure you get to the polls tomorrow and cast your vote! Several key races are statistically tied, so every vote makes […]
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LGBTQ Town Hall Event in Tallahassee
September 28th, 2014 Andy Janecek The future of the fight for equality in Florida will be decided in November’s general elections and in the months and years beyond. With this in mind, the Capital City GLBTA Democratic Caucus, Inc., The Family Tree: LGBT Community Center, Equality Florida, Tallahassee Prime Timers, and PFLAG-Tallahassee are proud to host a non-partisan Town Hall […]
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Celebrate the launch of the Leon County Domestic Partnership Registry!
April 30th, 2013 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus The Family Tree, PFLAG-Tallahassee, and the Capital City GLBTA Democratic Caucus are excited to host a celebration party in honor of the launch of the Leon County Domestic Partnership Registry this Wednesday! Join us as we celebrate this historic event! Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 Krewe de Gras Midtown Tavern 1304 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee 6:00 – […]
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March 12th, 2013 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus Tonight, members of the Leon County Commission will hold the only public hearing on a measure that would create a domestic partner registry in Leon County. The registry, proposed by Commissioner Mary Ann Lindley, would grant basic rights to registered couples, including: healthcare facility visitation, healthcare decisions, funeral/burial decisions, notification of family members, pre-need guardian […]
Primary Elections Results
August 15th, 2012 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus Last night, Florida made history as voters in House District 113 elected David Richardson, the state’s first, openly-gay state legislator! In House District 49, Equality Florida field director Joe Saunders won in his primary, advancing to the general election where he will face a Republican candidate. In House District 53, John Alvarez, an openly-gay member […]
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May 11th, 2012 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus The Wakulla County Democratic Executive Committee is this weekend hosting the 2012 Small County Coalition State Conference! Session topics will include presentations on Messaging, Working with OFA, GOTV, Vote By Mail, Advanced Campaign Strategies, and Engaging the Electorate! Presenters include Florida Democratic Party Chairman Rod Smith, Loranne Ausley, Alison Morano, OFA Leadership, and more. Events […]
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