FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2021 DELRAY BEACH, FL – Earlier this morning, U.S. Representative Alcee Hastings passed after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. The Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus issued the following statement on the news of Representative Hastings’ death: “Alcee Hastings was a champion for civil rights, and one of the most vocal […]
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LGBTQ Dems Conduct Lobby Days, Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31st, 2021 
Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, FL – On March 29-30, the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus held its annual Lobby Days event. More than 50 caucus members from across the state met virtually with 20 State Senators and Representatives to lobby them on the Caucus’ priority legislation: Support HB 1465 / SB 1618: HIV […]
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ACTION ALERT: Stop the attack on transgender youth!
March 22nd, 2021 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus The Trans Sports Ban has been added to the Senate Education Committee’s agenda (SB 2012) for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 23rd, 12:30-3:00 p.m. Transgender youth just want to play sports with their peers, and Florida schools have had policies in place for nearly a decade with no issues. Will you send an email now to stop this attack […]
Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Lobby Days 2021
March 22nd, 2021 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus As a statewide organization with 21 chapters, our strength lies not only in the size of our organization, but also in our members’ stories. Each and every day we fight for equality and advocate for policies that strengthen our LGBTQ+ community. Lobby Days is an annual event when we have an opportunity to engage directly […]
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March 5th, 2021 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 5, 2021 Virtual Conference to be held on March 6 from 10:30am ET – 1pm ET DELRAY BEACH, FL – The 2021 Winter Conference brings together LGBTQ+ activists and allies from around Florida; federal, state and local elected officials; Democratic Party officials; and subject matter experts to bring together the LGBTQ+ community […]
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Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Celebrates Passage of the Equality Act
February 25th, 2021 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus 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 […]
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February 18th, 2021 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus 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 […]
Save the Date: 2021 Winter Conference
February 11th, 2021 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus March 6, 2021 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM ET | Virtual Event Our 2021 Winter Conference is right around the corner and it will be a fully virtual event. Be on the lookout for more info on our lineup of exciting speakers and panels that will get us ready to support President Biden’s pro-equality […]
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LGBTQ+ Dems Celebrate Florida Commission on Human Relations Victory
February 3rd, 2021 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus 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 […]
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