Winter Conference A Great Success!
Suncoast Stonewall Democrats Host Candidate Debate
At their regular monthly meeting on May 2nd, the Suncoast Stonewall Democrats will host a debate between Democratic candidates for the US House of Representaties District 13. Candidates will include Christine Jennigns, Mike LaFevers and Jan Schneider.
The meetings are held at the Fruitville Public Library at 100 Coburn Rd in Sarasota. Refreshments are served at 6:30pm and the meeting begins at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact the Suncoast Stonewall Democrats at SuncoastStonewallDemocrats@yahoo.com.
Caucus Analysis of Florida's GLBT Population
A summary of the Caucus' analysis, Voting Impact of the Florida GLBT Community, is now available by clicking here. This analysis uses the 2000 Census same-sex household data to estimate the size of the GLBT population throughout Florida. More detailed analysis by Congressional district or state House or Senate districts is available by contacting the Caucus.
President's Approval Rating Continues to Plummet
Approval
23rd Qualm
Bush is my shepherd; I dwell in want.
He maketh logs to be cut down in national forests.
He leadeth trucks into the still wilderness.
He restoreth my fears.
He leadeth me in the paths of international disgrace for his ego's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of pollution and war,
I will find no exit, for thou art in office.
Thy tax cuts for the rich and thy media control, they discomfort me.
Thou preparest an agenda of deception in the presence of thy religion.
Thou annointest my head with foreign oil.
My health insurance runneth out.
Surely megalomania and false patriotism shall follow me all the days of thy term.
And my jobless children shall dwell in my basement forever.
SAVE THE DATE!
Our next general membership meeting will be held in Tallahassee on July 14, 15 & 16. Watch this space for more details as we finalize the plans for our conference, which will include general sessions, workshop, training sessions and an opportunity to meet & greet candidate in the upcoming elections.
BLACKOUT FILM FESTIVAL
BlackOUT 2006The inaugural Black LGBT Film/Video Festival will be held on April 28-30, 2006 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
BlackOUT, the international black, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender film and video festival was conceived as a cultural affirmational tool of Black Gay Pride of South Florida to fill a cinematic cultural void for same gender loving people of African descent exploring their cultural Diaspora.
More info: http://www.blackoutfest.org/.
PALM BEACH COUNTY DP REGISTRY
Click here to read the Palm Beach County Domestic Partnership Registration Procedures
CAUCUS T-SHIRTS
T-Shirts are $15 (shipping included) and come in sizes of S through XXL. Click here for more info.
Winter Conference A Great Success!
Our winter meeting in Tampa Bay was an unqualified success!
To read the press reports of our meeting, click below:
ASSOCIATED PRESS
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Our hosts, the Hillsborough County GLBTA Democratic Caucus and the Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County were awesome. From the social events at several venues in the Tampa Bay area to the Saturday session at the downtown Tampa Public Library, the Caucus is truly grateful for all of their hard work!
Our Saturday session was attended by almost 60 people, including 47 voting members as well as local press and an AP representative. We were addressed by many state and local candidates, including Congressman Jim Davis, candidate for governor and Alex Sink, candidate for CFO. (Senator Rod Smith, candidate for governor, was also scheduled to join us, but had to cancel because of the death of a close friend. Our thoughts are with Senator Smith during this time.)
We honored Hillsborough County Commissioner Kathy Castor for her unyielding support of the GLBT community during last year's pride controversy. Our community could not have a better friend!
Our afternoon included an address by Nadine Smith, Executive Director of Equality Florida. The session featured our business meeting, including the election of officers for 2006. Finally workshops were presented on the Caucus' Religion & Gays website and our plan for our 2006 Get Out The Vote (GOTV) effort.
Watch this space as we finalize details for our Summer conference, tentatively scheduled for the Florida Panhandle!
At their regular monthly meeting on May 2nd, the Suncoast Stonewall Democrats will host a debate between Democratic candidates for the US House of Representaties District 13. Candidates will include Christine Jennigns, Mike LaFevers and Jan Schneider.
The meetings are held at the Fruitville Public Library at 100 Coburn Rd in Sarasota. Refreshments are served at 6:30pm and the meeting begins at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact the Suncoast Stonewall Democrats at SuncoastStonewallDemocrats@yahoo.com.
Caucus Analysis of Florida's GLBT Population
A summary of the Caucus' analysis, Voting Impact of the Florida GLBT Community, is now available by clicking here. This analysis uses the 2000 Census same-sex household data to estimate the size of the GLBT population throughout Florida. More detailed analysis by Congressional district or state House or Senate districts is available by contacting the Caucus.
President's Approval Rating Continues to Plummet
Approval
23rd Qualm
Bush is my shepherd; I dwell in want.
He maketh logs to be cut down in national forests.
He leadeth trucks into the still wilderness.
He restoreth my fears.
He leadeth me in the paths of international disgrace for his ego's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of pollution and war,
I will find no exit, for thou art in office.
Thy tax cuts for the rich and thy media control, they discomfort me.
Thou preparest an agenda of deception in the presence of thy religion.
Thou annointest my head with foreign oil.
My health insurance runneth out.
Surely megalomania and false patriotism shall follow me all the days of thy term.
And my jobless children shall dwell in my basement forever.
SAVE THE DATE!
Our next general membership meeting will be held in Tallahassee on July 14, 15 & 16. Watch this space for more details as we finalize the plans for our conference, which will include general sessions, workshop, training sessions and an opportunity to meet & greet candidate in the upcoming elections.
BLACKOUT FILM FESTIVAL
BlackOUT 2006The inaugural Black LGBT Film/Video Festival will be held on April 28-30, 2006 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
BlackOUT, the international black, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender film and video festival was conceived as a cultural affirmational tool of Black Gay Pride of South Florida to fill a cinematic cultural void for same gender loving people of African descent exploring their cultural Diaspora.
More info: http://www.blackoutfest.org/.
PALM BEACH COUNTY DP REGISTRY
Click here to read the Palm Beach County Domestic Partnership Registration Procedures
CAUCUS T-SHIRTS
T-Shirts are $15 (shipping included) and come in sizes of S through XXL. Click here for more info.
Winter Conference A Great Success!
Our winter meeting in Tampa Bay was an unqualified success!
To read the press reports of our meeting, click below:
ASSOCIATED PRESS
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Our hosts, the Hillsborough County GLBTA Democratic Caucus and the Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County were awesome. From the social events at several venues in the Tampa Bay area to the Saturday session at the downtown Tampa Public Library, the Caucus is truly grateful for all of their hard work!
Our Saturday session was attended by almost 60 people, including 47 voting members as well as local press and an AP representative. We were addressed by many state and local candidates, including Congressman Jim Davis, candidate for governor and Alex Sink, candidate for CFO. (Senator Rod Smith, candidate for governor, was also scheduled to join us, but had to cancel because of the death of a close friend. Our thoughts are with Senator Smith during this time.)
We honored Hillsborough County Commissioner Kathy Castor for her unyielding support of the GLBT community during last year's pride controversy. Our community could not have a better friend!
Our afternoon included an address by Nadine Smith, Executive Director of Equality Florida. The session featured our business meeting, including the election of officers for 2006. Finally workshops were presented on the Caucus' Religion & Gays website and our plan for our 2006 Get Out The Vote (GOTV) effort.
Watch this space as we finalize details for our Summer conference, tentatively scheduled for the Florida Panhandle!
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