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Melissa RossFebruary 19, 2015

Equality Florida’s Action PAC is out with its list of recommendations on candidates running for office in Jacksonville, based on whether or not they support expanding the city’s human rights ordinance to cover the LGBT community. Jacksonville is one of the only major U.S. cities left not to have codified protections against discrimination in jobs, […]

Melissa RossFebruary 19, 2015

Equality Florida’s Action PAC is out with its list of recommendations on candidates running for office in Jacksonville, based on whether or not they support expanding the city’s human rights ordinance to cover the LGBT community. Jacksonville is one of the only major U.S. cities left not to have codified protections against discrimination in jobs, […]

Mark FerruloJanuary 23, 2015

January 6 was a monumental day as marriage equality finally came to Florida, and loving same-sex couples were granted the legal right to marry. Circuit Judge Sarah Zabel’s decision not only sparked jubilant celebrations across the state, it also served as an important reminder of the impact the judicial system has on critical issues, including […]

Mark FerruloJanuary 22, 2015

January 6 was a monumental day as marriage equality finally came to Florida, and loving same-sex couples were granted the legal right to marry. Circuit Judge Sarah Zabel’s decision not only sparked jubilant celebrations across the state, it also served as an important reminder of the impact the judicial system has on critical issues, including […]

Peter SchorschNovember 6, 2014

When a candidate loses an election, there’s a tendency to ask what could have been done differently. Coulda, woulda, shoulda is a natural part of the post-election period. But when a candidate loses by a margin as tight as Charlie Crist fell short against Rick Scott — 48.2 to 47.1 percent — there’s an obligation […]

Guest AuthorDecember 17, 2013

Invariably around the holidays, we all become wrapped up in the joy of the season. Beginning Thanksgiving Day, the spirit of family, the spirit of joy, the spirit of giving become the primary expressions of our gratitude for the abundance of the past year in this the richest country in the world. It’s also a […]

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Equality Florida's Action PAC scores Jax candidates, doesn't endorse only openly gay one

Equality Florida’s Action PAC scores Jax candidates, doesn’t endorse only openly gay one

Mark Ferrulo: Marriage equality underscores vital role of our courts

Mark Ferrulo: Marriage equality underscores vital role of our courts

Peter Schorsch: Here are 16 factors that contributed to Charlie Crist’s loss

Stacy Gromatski: Too many LGBT youths among nation’s homeless