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Melissa RossJune 29, 2015

With reaction continuing to pour in after the Friday Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage, Jacksonville LGBT activists say they’re ready to take another crack at updating the city’s human rights ordinance. “We’re trying again,” says Jacksonville attorney and activist Jimmy Midyette, who chairs the Northeast Florida LGBT Leadership PAC, and thinks the climate is now a […]

Peter SchorschJune 28, 2015

I am certain the public’s opinion is as divided on the subjects of gay marriage and Obamacare – and, in particular, this week’s SCOTUS rulings – as the court itself. And although this is not a post about the meaning or effect of either ruling, I can’t help but wonder if dissenter-in-chief Antonin Scalia has […]

Peter SchorschJune 26, 2015

I am certain the public’s opinion is as divided on the subjects of gay marriage and Obamacare – and, in particular, this week’s SCOTUS rulings – as the court itself. And although this is not a post about the meaning or impact of either ruling, I can’t help but wonder if dissenter-in-chief Antonin Scalia has lost his […]

Drew WilsonJune 25, 2015

In a new email to supporters, Democratic House District 49 hopeful Carlos Smith believes President Barack Obama‘s LGBT Pride Month celebration was a symbol of progress. Not everyone there agreed. In fact, at least one attendee at the White House event found it hard not to get carried away. Not long into the ceremony, an […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 10, 2014

The federal government is making available to consumers a new “window shopping” feature so they can compare plans days before the second round of open enrollment in Obamcare opens on Saturday. Beginning today, people can begin comparing federally approved health plans after entering the their zip codes in the retooled window shopping website. They can also […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 10, 2014

The federal government is making available to consumers a new “window shopping” feature so they can compare plans days before the second round of open enrollment in Obamcare opens on Saturday. Beginning today, people can begin comparing federally approved health plans after entering the their zip codes in the retooled window shopping website. They can also […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 8, 2014

The Supreme Court of the United States on Friday agreed to hear a lawsuit that challenges insurance subsidies made available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for those who purchase health insurance through a federal exchange. The case-King v Burwell-challenges the legality of the premium subsidies in states–such as Florida– that did not […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 3, 2014

The Supreme Court of the United States has taken a pass for now on a new Obamacare challenge. King v Burwell did not appear on a list of orders released by the United States Supreme Court on Monday. The suit challenges whether premium tax incentives can be given to people who enroll in Obamacare through a […]

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With same-sex marriage now legal coast to coast, Jax activists eye city’s HRO once again

Peter Schorsch: Antonin Scalia takes turn to the bizarre

Seriously, has Antonin Scalia lost his mind?

Email insights: Carlos Smith resists getting ‘carried away’ at Obama LGBT event

Feds release revamped “window shopping” tool for upcoming Obamacare open enrollment

Feds release revamped "window shopping" tool for upcoming Obamacare open enrollment

SCOTUS agrees to hear Obamacare challenge; how this will impact Florida

SCOTUS passes on Obamacare suit challenging premium tax assistance