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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Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Celebrates Passage of the Equality Act
February 25th, 2021
Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus LGBTQ+ Dems Welcome Reintroduction of the Equality Act
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 […]
Virtual Meeting with Commissioner Brian Welch
February 4th, 2021
Capital Equality Democratic Caucus Join the Capital Equality Democratic Caucus for a Virtual Meeting featuring one of Leon County’s newest Commissioners, Brian Welch! Log on to Zoom and join us to hear more about Brian’s perspectives on issues important to residents of Leon County. The event will stream live on Zoom on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, beginning at 6:30pm, […]
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 […]
Congratulations to Our Newly Elected Directors!
January 26th, 2021
Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus On January 23-24, our members in nine regions across the state met virtually to elect a Regional Director, a Deputy Director, and an Alternate Director. Congratulations to our newly elected directors! Region 1: Regional Director: Jeff Nall, Escambia Deputy Director: Mark Gillman, Escambia Region 2: Regional Director: Joshua Hicks, Duval Deputy Director: Clifton […]
LGBTQ+ Dems Celebrate Transgender Military Ban Reversal
January 25th, 2021
Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2021 DELRAY BEACH FL – The Biden administration announced today that it has reversed Donald Trump’s transgender military ban. This action comes after Biden’s day one executive order implementing the historic Bostock v. Clayton County ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, and the Justice Department revoking a last-minute, anti-LGBTQ Trump […]
LGBTQ+ Democrats Celebrate Inauguration of President Joe Biden
January 20th, 2021
Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2021 DELRAY BEACH FL – Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus President Stephen Gaskill issued the following statement in response to the inauguration of President Joe Biden. “Today is the day we’ve been waiting for. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris take office as the next President and Vice President of the United […]
Virtual Meeting with Commissioner Jack Porter
January 13th, 2021
Andy Janecek The Capital Equality Democratic Caucus is kicking off the new year with a Virtual Meeting featuring Tallahassee City Commissioner Jack Porter! Jack was one of the first candidates we spoke to at an early candidate forum during the 2020 election cycle. Log on to Zoom and join us to hear more about Jack’s experience in […]
LGBTQ+ Dems Call for Impeachment and Removal of President Trump
January 11th, 2021
Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 11, 2021 DELRAY BEACH FL – Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus President Stephen Gaskill issued the following statement calling for President Trump and his enablers to face consequences for their actions that have greatly damaged our democracy. “President Trump deliberately incited a mob of extremists to attack the U.S. Capitol. Six people […]




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