Dear Senator Rubio, Two months ago, the single largest mass shooting in American history occurred in Orlando, targeting the LGBT and Latinx community. LGBT Americans have overcome unimaginable obstacles in their fight for equal rights in this country, and the immense weight of this tragedy will have a profound impact. In response to the Pulse […]
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Open Letter From Florida LGBT Leaders Calling on Marco Rubio to Not Attend Anti-LGBT Rally
August 10th, 2016 
Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus 
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August 7th, 2016 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus The next meeting of the Capital Equality Democratic Caucus will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at 6:30pm. Our guest speakers include Luther Lee, Scott Maddox, and Bruce Strouble, candidates for Tallahassee City Commission, Seat 1, and Curtis Richardson, candidate for Tallahassee City Commission, Seat 2. Come join the fun and learn more about […]
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Judicial Candidates Night with Monique Richardson and Layne Smith
July 17th, 2016 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus Capital Equality, in partnership with The Family Tree LGBT Community Center, will be hosting a non-partisan Judicial Candidates event featuring Monique Richardson and Layne Smith, candidates for Leon County Judge, Seat 2. The event will be held at Milano Pizzeria, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, at 6:30pm on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Grab a friend, […]
Posted in Candidates, Community Events, News Tags: Layne Smith, Monique Richardson Comments Off on Judicial Candidates Night with Monique Richardson and Layne SmithFlorida LGBTA Democratic Caucus Endorsements
July 11th, 2016 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus is proud to announce the following endorsements: President – Hillary Clinton Congress – Debbie Wasserman Schultz, District 23 Congress – Bob Poe, District 10 State House – Carlos Guillermo Smith, District 49 State House – Beth Tuura, District 47 Hillary Clinton has demonstrated not just support for the LGBT community, […]
Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus Welcomes Gala Keynote Speakers
July 5th, 2016 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus is thrilled to announce that joining us for our 2016 Leadership Gala in Fort Lauderdale will be keynote speakers Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, D-NY & Hillary for America Campaign Manager Robby Mook as well as guest speaker DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Congressman Maloney was elected to represent New York’s […]
Posted in News, State Issues Comments Off on Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus Welcomes Gala Keynote SpeakersPrecinct Committeemen & Committeewomen Filing Deadline & Election
June 23rd, 2016 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus would like to remind everyone that the deadline for filing to run for Precinct Committeemen & Committeewomen for the Democratic Party is this Friday, June 24, at noon. You can find the form to file here, get it notarized and then take it to your county’s Supervisor of Elections to […]
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Vigil Tonight at the Capitol for Pulse Tragedy
June 13th, 2016 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus UPDATE: Due to a possible weather threat, the venue has changed to First Presbyterian Church, 110 N Adams St. Please join us as we come together with all those in the Tallahassee LGBT community this evening for a vigil to honor victims and all those impacted by the tragic shooting this weekend at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. Participating […]
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June 12th, 2016 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus Andy Janecek, President of Capital Equality, a chartered chapter of the Florida Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Allies Democratic Caucus, has released the following statement in response to the horrific acts of terror that took place at Pulse nightclub in Orlando earlier this morning: “The thoughts and prayers of our members are with the Orlando […]
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June 3rd, 2016 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus The next meeting of the Capital Equality Democratic Caucus will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at 6:30pm. Our guest speakers include Clay Ketcham, Akin Akinyemi and Doug Will, candidates for Leon County Property Appraiser, and Gwen Marshall, Barry Brooks and Bill Bogan, candidates for Leon County Clerk of Court. Come join the fun […]
Posted in Candidates, Community Events, News Tags: Akin Akinyemi, Barry Brooks, Bill Bogan, Clay Ketcham, Doug Will, Gwen Marshall Comments Off on June Membership Meeting with Clay Ketcham, Akin Akinyemi, Doug Will, Gwen Marshall, Barry Brooks, and Bill Bogan2016 LGBT Pride Month
June 1st, 2016 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus wishes all of our members, friends and supporters a happy and safe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month! We take time this month to honor all those who have fought to ensure that we are able to be honest and open about our selves, our lives and our families. […]
