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LGBTQ+ Democrats Statement on “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Passage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 24, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, FL – On a 69-47 vote, the Florida House of Representatives has passed HB 1557, the dangerous “Don’t Say Gay” bill that blocks teachers from talking about LGBTQ issues or people and undermines existing protections for LGBTQ kids in schools. The Senate version (SB 1834) will be heard […]

February Virtual Meeting with Local Candidates Jay Revell and Anthony DeMarco

Join the Capital Equality Democratic Caucus for a Virtual Meeting featuring Jay Revell, candidate for Leon County Commission District 5, and Anthony DeMarco, candidate for Leon County School Board District 1. Log on to Zoom and join us to learn more about these local candidates. The event will stream live on Zoom on Wednesday, February […]

LGBTQ+ Dems Endorse Tracye Polson for Jacksonville City Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 2022 JACKSONVILLE, FL – Today the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus is announcing its endorsement for the Jacksonville City Council, At-Large, Group 3 special election being held on February 22. After a careful review of the candidates, only one is the trusted voice that Jacksonville needs. The Caucus is proud to […]

LGBTQ+ Dems Fight Back Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills with Lobby Days and Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 2022 2022 Winter Conference Being Held Feb. 11-13 in St. Petersburg, Lobby Days Feb. 7-11 DELRAY BEACH, FL – It’s an election year and that means Florida Republicans are once again attacking the LGBTQ+ community for political gain. Today, the Florida Legislature is considering two dangerous pieces of legislation in […]

2022 Lobby Days

Join the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus for “2022 Virtual Lobby Days” February 7-11, 2022 Virtual via Zoom The Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus represents Florida’s LGBTQ+ community to the Florida Democratic Party. As a statewide organization with 21 chapters, our strength lies not only in the size of our organization, but also in our members’ stories. […]

Val Demings, Charlie Crist, Nikki Fried, Annette Taddeo, Ken Russell, Nadine Smith at Winter Conference

REP. VAL DEMINGS, REP. CHARLIE CRIST, EQUALITY FLORIDA’S NADINE SMITH SPEAKING AT SATURDAY COCKTAIL RECEPTION OF OUR WINTER CONFERENCE Nadine Smith to Receive Caucus’ Lifetime Leadership Award Commissioner Nikki Fried, Sen. Annette Taddeo, Commissioner Ken Russell, Mayor Ken Welch, Rep. Michele Rayner Speaking at Conference Rick Kriseman to Receive Caucus’ Municipal Leadership Award Welcome Reception, […]

LGBTQ+ Dems Endorse in Broward County Special Elections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 30, 2021 DELRAY BEACH, FL – Today the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus is announcing its endorsements for the upcoming Broward County special elections on January 11. After a careful review of the candidates, our local chapter, the Dolphin Democrats, has endorsed Dr. Rosalind Osgood for the Florida State Senate, District 33. […]

2022 Winter Conference: Turn It Up, Turn It Out!

Are you ready, Florida — Turn It Up, Turn It Out! It’s the 2022 Winter Conference of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, February 11-13! We’re gearing up to fight like hell for Florida, and our Winter Conference will get you charged up like nothing else. You know what […]

Virtual Meeting with Senator Annette Taddeo

Join the Capital Equality Democratic Caucus for a Virtual Meeting featuring Senator Annette Taddeo, candidate for Florida Governor. Log on to Zoom and join us to learn more about Senator Taddeo’s priorities and vision for Florida. The event will stream live on Zoom on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, beginning at 6:30pm, and is open to […]

Statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 20, 2021 DELRAY BEACH, FL – According to the Human Rights Campaign, 2021 is the deadliest year on record for transgender and gender non-conforming people. Four transgender women have been killed in Florida so far this year: Alexus Braxton was killed on February 4 in Miami Keri Washington was killed on […]

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