Equality Florida

October 8, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

First marriage for a same-sex couple recognized by Florida

On the heels of the Supreme Court decision that brought marriage equality, Arlene Goldberg and her late wife, Carol Goldwasser, officially became the first same-sex couple whose marriage is respected by the state.

August 19, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

LGBT equality means business in Florida, nationwide

Equality Florida's CEO, Nadine Smith, penned an article for the Tampa Tribune exploring the concept behind Equality Florida Institute's new project's name--Equality Means Business.

February 22, 2013

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

Bayli Silberstein: Florida Teen Continues to Push for GSA

Bayli Silberstein continues her fight to make sure all students at Carver Middle School are protected from anti-gay bullying. Her school board is considering getting rid of all student clubs in elementary and middle schools.

July 26, 2012

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

VICTORY! Florida Lt. Governor Apologizes For Comments About Black Women and Lesbians

Two days after Equality Florida, in partnership with GLAAD, launched a Change.org petition to demand Florida Lt. Governor apologize her anti-gay and sexist comments about Black women and lesbians, Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll has apologized.

July 25, 2012

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

Equality Florida Launches Petition to Demand Apology from Florida Lt. Governor

Equality Florida's Nadine Smith is organizing lesbian women around the county to demand the Florida Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll apologize for her anti-gay comments. Sign this petition to tell the Lt. Governor that no elected official should promote hate and inaccurate stereotypes.

December 13, 2011

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Orlando City Council Unanimously Approves Domestic Partner Registry

The Orlando City Council voted unanimously yesterday to enact a domestic partnership registry, making it the first city in central Florida to legally recognize lesbian and gay couples.

November 9, 2011

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

Broward County Becomes First FL County to Enact Equal Benefits Ordinance

Companies with at least five employees that also have county contracts that meet or exceed $100,000 must offer domestic partner benefits equal to those offered to married couples, according to a new ordinance approved by the Broward County Council.

Equality Florida

First marriage for a same-sex couple recognized by Florida

LGBT equality means business in Florida, nationwide

Bayli Silberstein: Florida Teen Continues to Push for GSA

VICTORY! Florida Lt. Governor Apologizes For Comments About Black Women and Lesbians

Equality Florida Launches Petition to Demand Apology from Florida Lt. Governor

Orlando City Council Unanimously Approves Domestic Partner Registry

Broward County Becomes First FL County to Enact Equal Benefits Ordinance

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