FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2022 DELRAY BEACH, FL – The US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and turn back the Constitutional guarantee of a right to privacy has galvanized the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus. Several of our key leaders provided statements: Robin Witt, Vice President of the 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 […]
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 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2020 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The U.S. Supreme Court just ruled in Bostock v Clayton County that “An employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender violates Title VII.” Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus President Stephen Gaskill issued the following statement on the ruling: “Our community just took […]
The Capital Equality Democratic Caucus condemns today’s announcement via Twitter by President Trump that “the United States Government will not accept or allow transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military.” We applaud the strong, bipartisan condemnation from members of both sides of the aisle in Congress and from our Democratic gubernatorial […]
January 5th, 2020 
Capital Equality Democratic Caucus 
Comments Off on Capital Equality: City Commission Seat 1 Democratic Candidates Democratic candidates filed to run in the 2020 race for Tallahassee City Commission, Seat 1, have been invited to speak during Capital Equality’s upcoming membership meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.
This meeting of the Capital Equality Democratic Caucus will be held at 6:30pm at the Leon County Public Library, Program Room A, in downtown Tallahassee and is open to all Democrats.
Grab a friend and join us for an informative and entertaining session! We hope to see you there!
December 18th, 2019 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Comments Off on Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Supports Impeachment November 20th, 2019 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Comments Off on LGBTQ+ Dems Energized for Tonight’s Debate November 20th, 2019 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Comments Off on Transgender Day of Remembrance 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20, 2019
FLORIDA LGBTQ+ DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS CELEBRATES THE LIVES OF TRANSGENDER FLORIDIANS LOST TO SENSELESS VIOLENCE
DELRAY BEACH FL – Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to honor the memory of those who lost their lives from anti-transgender prejudice. According to a new Human Rights Campaign report, 22 transgender people have been murdered in the United States in 2019. Three of those victims were Floridians.
Ellie Marie Washtock
Shot on 1/31/19 in World Golf Village, FL
Marquis “Kiki” Fantroy
Shot on 7/31/19 in Miami, FL
Bee Love Slater
Burned on 9/4/19 in Clewiston, FL
Stephen Gaskill, president of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement for Transgender Day of Remembrance and to honor the lives that we’ve lost:
“On Transgender Day of Remembrance we honor courageous individuals who dared to live the lives they were meant to live, but whose time with us was cut short. We are all accountable for ensuring acceptance, raising awareness, and providing support for our community, and in that respect today is a reminder that we have failed.
“The LGBTQ community in Florida is diverse, and that diversity is our strength. We stand united with Florida’s transgender community, and particularly our transgender women of color, who have been the target of deadly violence. Our thoughts are with them today, and our actions will support them always.”
Chapters of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus are taking part in vigils across the state:
Stonewall Democrats of Alachua County
Depot Park, Gainesville, FL
7:00 p.m.
Dolphin Democrats (Broward)
The Pride Center
2040 N Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
7:00 p.m.
Emerald Coast Equality LGBTA Democratic Caucus (Escambia)
Cactus Flower Cafe, 3425 North 12th Avenue in East Hill
7:30 p.m.
Hillsborough County LGBTA Democratic Caucus
Metro LGBTQ Welcome Center
2227 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33713
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Lee County LGBTA Democratic Caucus
Old Court House Steps: 2120 Main St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
5:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Capital Equality Democratic Caucus (Leon)
Cascades Park, Downtown Tallahassee
6:00 p.m.
Rainbow Democrats (Orange)
Valencia College East Campus
701 N Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, 32825
2:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
Rusty Gordon LGBTA Democratic Caucus of the Palm Beaches
Vigil for Bee Love Slater*
Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade, Florida 33430
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
*State Caucus President Stephen Gaskill will participate in this event
Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County
Metro LGBTQ Welcome Center
2227 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33713
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus is an arm of the Florida Democratic Party representing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Democrats. The Caucus has 19 chapters across Florida, from Miami to Jacksonville to the Panhandle. More information is on our website, www.floridalgbtademocrats.org.
November 20th, 2019 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus Comments Off on Candlelight Vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance Today we join members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies all over the world to remember and honor the lives lost to anti-transgender violence. Capital Tea, a local organization providing support and resources for the transgender community, will be hosting a Candlelight Vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance tonight beginning at 6pm in Cascades Park in Downtown Tallahassee.
November 20th, 2019 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus Comments Off on Watch Wednesday’s Democratic Presidential Debate in Tallahassee The fifth Democratic presidential debate of the 2020 election will be held on Wednesday, November 20, in Atlanta, GA! You can join fellow Democrats for a DEBATE WATCH PARTY in Tallahassee at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, 1208 Capital Circle SE, beginning at 8:30pm.
The ten candidates appearing at the debate include:
This event is hosted by the Democratic Club of North Florida and the Leon County Democratic Executive Committee. There is no cost to attend.
November 11th, 2019 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Comments Off on Honoring Our LGBTQ+ Veterans 
November 8th, 2019 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus Comments Off on Capital Equality Postcards & Pints: Conversion Therapy Capital Equality is proud to host another Postcards & Pints event on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at 6:30pm at The Bark, located at 507 All Saints Street in downtown Tallahassee. This month’s discussion will focus on the dangerous process of conversion therapy and will explore what can be done to prevent it in Tallahassee. Kathryn Lane, a Tallahassee attorney practicing criminal appeals, will share her insights.
Kathryn is a member of the Tallahassee Community Action Committee, the secretary for the Tallahassee chapter of the National Organization for Women, and is a member of Equality Florida’s TransAction Advisory Council.
We’ll be writing postcards to local elected officials to encourage their support of a local ban on conversion therapy, while enjoying delicious food, drinks, and the company of fellow Democrats! This meeting is open to all Democrats.
If you’d like to learn more about conversion therapy, don’t miss next Wednesday’s meeting as well as the following upcoming community events:
October 14th, 2019 Capital Equality Democratic Caucus Comments Off on Watch Tuesday’s Democratic Presidential Debate with Tallahassee Dems The fourth Democratic presidential debate of the 2020 election will be held on Tuesday, October 15, in Westerville, OH! You can join fellow Democrats for a DEBATE WATCH PARTY in Tallahassee at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, 1208 Capital Circle SE, beginning at 7:30pm.
The twelve candidates appearing at the debate include:
This event is hosted by the Democratic Club of North Florida and the Leon County Democratic Executive Committee. There is no cost to attend.
October 11th, 2019 Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Comments Off on Coming out with our new name! 
