Meet Michele Rayner, who could become Florida's first queer woman senator
The Democrat, who currently serves in Florida's House, will run for a safe blue state senate seat in 2026.
December 4, 2024
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Democrat Nate Douglas says it's time Orlando voters kick a homophobe out of Florida's legislature
"Right now, we’re seeing a large push for authoritarianism, where we have the state government telling people how they can live their lives, who they can love, how they can express themselves," says out Florida House candidate Nate Douglas.
October 23, 2024
Ron DeSantis vetoes millions in arts funding to shut down Florida's fringe festivals
The anti-LGBTQ+ governor blamed "sexual" fringe festivals across the state for making it impossible to allow any grants to reach organizations. Advocates have cried foul.
July 4, 2024
Florida just got its first LGBTQ+ Latino state senator
“It’s also important to acknowledge and celebrate the significance of our election for Florida’s LGBTQ community, who have been relentlessly attacked and demonized by the majority party in this Legislature over the past few years,” Smith said on Friday.
June 14, 2024
Florida LGBTQ+ advocates slam ban on sociology, DEI at state’s universities
The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s university system, made the decision to implement higher education reforms championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
January 29, 2024
Florida Democrats Call for GOP Chair and His Wife to Resign Over Rape Allegations & ‘Staggering Hypocrisy’
Facing criminal allegations against Christian Ziegler and charges of deep-seated hypocrisy against Bridget Ziegler of Moms for Liberty, Florida Democrats are advocating for their swift departure from political positions.
December 5, 2023
Ron DeSantis Signs ‘Right to Discriminate’ Law That Could Be Used Against LGBTQ+ Patients
“This bill is a broad license for health care providers and insurance companies to refuse services to people,” said Brandon Wolf, Equality Florida press secretary.
May 13, 2023
Florida Republican Lawmaker Admits GOP’s Hatred of LGBTQ+ People
Republican Rep. Jeff Holcomb spoke in Florida’s House, and his remarks drew gasps and disturbed looks.
May 2, 2023
Florida's First Gay Latino Lawmaker, Carlos Guillermo Smith, Announces State Senate Run
Smith previously served in the state's house of representatives before losing his election in 2022.
April 7, 2023
LGBTQ+ Activists Speak Out as Florida Considers Loosening Gun Access
Florida's Speaker of the House introduced a bill this week allowing concealed weapons to be carried without a permit.
January 31, 2023