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CALL SENATORS NELSON AND LEMIEUX ON DADT TODAY
There are a number of swing votes on the Senate Armed Services committee that need to hear from you today, including Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) who's voting record has repeatedly demonstrated support for LGBT Americans. Republican Senator George LeMieux, who was appointed by Florida Governor Charlie Crist and not elected by Floridians, stated that he is against the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". Take 5 minutes to call Florida's Senators on this history-making legislation today. TAKE ACTION
CAUCUS NEWS
CRAIG LOWE WINS
The Gainesville canvass board certified Craig Lowe's election and he won by 42 votes to become the first gay mayor in North Florida! Congratulations, Craig!
Stonewall Democrats of Alachua County Statement
Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus Statement
2009 SUMMER CONFERENCE WRAP-UP
The 2009 Summer Conference held July 17-19 in Key West was a great success and lots of fun! We will be posting photos soon, but in the meantime, here are a few articles summarizing the conference:
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OTHER NEWS
Winter Conference Wrap-Up
Thank you for a successful conference in West Palm Beach. Read about it here:
Sun-Sentinel: Gay candidates focus on wider agenda at Democratic Caucus meeting
Click here for first photos of the conference. Our thanks to Charlie Fredrickson. |
