🚨 BREAKING: Governor Ron DeSantis has signed one of the most extreme and dangerously vague anti-diversity laws in the country (HB1001 / SB1134)—a direct attack on local communities that celebrate and support LGBTQ people and other diverse groups.

The DeSantis Administration is targeting @aidshealthcare.bsky.social after they fought to protect lifesaving HIV medication for 10,000+ Floridians. This isn't about public health — it's retaliation. Our full statement: eqfl.org/retaliation-...

And now @captnamy.bsky.social is an Instagram celebrity thanks to @equalityfl.bsky.social

We are devastated by the heartbreaking news about Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen. It’s hard to put into words the weight of this loss. To so many of us, Nancy felt like part of the Equality Florida team. She was a true generational leader, and she will be deeply missed. Rest in Power, Nancy.

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Equality Florida statement regarding a recently deleted post: After careful consideration, we decided to delete one of our Instagram posts after public outcry… 🧵

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8–1 decision in Chiles v. Salazar, weakening Colorado’s law protecting kids from conversion therapy. The Court ruled Colorado’s conversion therapy ban likely violates the first amendment, but leaves malpractice and other legal claims intact. 🧵

BREAKING: Emergency funding to restore HIV care for over 10,000 Floridians through ADAP was signed into law today, following a fight against harmful cuts that put lives at risk. This is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when people refuse to stay silent. But let’s be clear, the fight isn’t over

Because of relentless people power, we stopped/neutralized FOUR out of FIVE anti-LGBTQ bills in FL. We also helped secure crucial stopgap funding to protect ADAP, alongside our partners and HIV advocates, restoring access to HIV care for 10,000+ people! Read more: eqfl.org/2026-Resista... (1/4)

BIG NEWS! In a unanimous, bipartisan vote, the Florida House and Senate passed emergency funding to restore access to HIV care for more than 10,000 people through the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). Swipe to learn more ⤵️

We recently hosted the 12th Annual All Together Now Conference — the only statewide gathering dedicated to supporting LGBTQ students, educators, and their families in Florida.

Earlier this week, Florida passed the dangerous and sweeping Anti-Diversity in Local Government bill — and it's headed to DeSantis' desk for a signature. But the story doesn't end here. 🧵

🚨BREAKING🚨 The Florida House just passed the sweeping and dangerously vague “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” bill (HB 1001 / SB 1134) by a vote of 77-37, sending another bill rooted in anti-LGBTQ animus to Governor Ron DeSantis’s desk for final signature.

BREAKING: The Florida House passed the sweeping and dangerously vague “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” bill (HB 1001 / SB 1134) by a vote of 77-37, sending another bill rooted in anti-LGBTQ animus to Governor Ron DeSantis’s desk for final signature. Full press release: eqfl.org/2026-florida...

This week’s WINNER is Senator Carlos G. Smith for his tireless leadership in the fight against the “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” bill. His emotional floor speech and questioning before the final Senate vote were a powerful reminder of why LGBTQ representation in the Capitol matters so deeply.

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 The Florida Senate just PASSED the “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” bill (HB 1001 / SB 1134). The bill is still up for a vote in the House. Call the Speaker of the House and tell him to oppose HB 1001/SB 1134: 📞 House Speaker Daniel Perez — (850) 717-5000

📣 Call the Senate President and Speaker of the House today and tell them to oppose HB 1001/SB 1134: 📞 Senate President Ben Albritton — (850) 487-5027 📞 House Speaker Daniel Perez — (850) 717-5000

🚨URGENT 🚨 The “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” bill is heading to the Florida House and Senate floors THIS WEEK for final votes. 🧵

🚨URGENT 🚨 The “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” bill is heading to the Florida House and Senate floors THIS WEEK for final votes. 🧵

‘The terrorism bill is “manufactured crisis” that distracts from last week’s revelation that James Uthmeier, Florida’s unelected attorney general and DeSantis’s former chief of staff, was accepting $100,000 a year of public money for a two hour-a-week teaching role at the University of Florida.'

Join us for the 2026 Florida AIDS Walk and Music Festival Lip Sync Battle! We'll be represented by the one and only Alice Marie Gripp! Don't miss this FREE event. 📆 Thursday, March 5th 🕛 7:00pm EST 📍Hunters Nightclub, Wilton Manors This event is for ages 21+ We'll see you there!

The Miami Herald Editorial Board is sounding the alarm on the vague and sweeping dangers of the Anti-Diversity in Local Government bill, which is currently racing through the Florida Legislature toward the governor’s desk. www.miamiherald.com/opinion/edit...

🚨URGENT🚨 The "Anti-Diversity in Local Government" bill is scheduled for a vote in its final House committee TOMORROW, Thursday, February 25th at 3:30pm EST. Tell lawmakers to OPPOSE HB 1001/SB 1134: act.eqfl.org/a/2026-anti-...

Thank you​ to the Miami Beach ​City Commission​ for speaking out against the sweeping Anti-Diversity in Local Government bill. 📞 Call today & tell Reps to oppose HB 1001/SB 1134: Senate President Ben Albritton 850-487-5027 House Speaker Daniel Perez 850-717-5000 floridapolitics.com/archives/780...

Tomorrow, Feb 24th @ 8PM EST, EQFL's Jennifer Solomon will join members of Congress at the People’s State of the Union in Washington, DC, to call out the obsessive attacks on LGBTQ families by Trump and DeSantis — and sound the alarm about the slate of anti-LGBTQ bills moving right here in Florida.

Three anti-LGBTQ bills cleared their final committees in the House or Senate and are now headed to the floor for a full vote. 📞 Call leadership and tell them to OPPOSE this slate of hate. Senate President Ben Albritton — (850) 487-5027 House Speaker Daniel Perez — (850) 717-5000

At 3:00am, volunteers from Sarasota and Tampa boarded our bus to Tallahassee, fueled by coffee and a commitment to protect our communities! They joined other advocates and partner orgs at the Capitol to testify against a slate of anti-LGBTQ bills moving rapidly through the FL legislature. #Resist

🚨URGENT!🚨 Anti-LGBTQ legislation is moving at an alarming pace in Tallahassee. this is becoming the most dangerous legislative session we’ve faced in the last three years. You can join us in fighting back through the links below! ⬇️🧵 🔗Join us in Tallahassee TOMORROW: www.mobilize.us/equalityflor...

🚨LGBTQ Youth Protections Are Under Threat🚨 Florida officials are moving to potentially roll back vital safeguards—including repealing the ban on conversion therapy—for LGBTQ foster youth in group homes. You can take action NOW & send a message to Secretary Hatch here: act.eqfl.org/a/2026-prote...

🚨TAKE ACTION:🚨 The Don’t Say Gay or Trans at Work bill brings Florida’s culture wars directly into the workplace by regulating how people refer to themselves and others on the job. The bill is headed to committee. Tell lawmakers to vote NO on S.B. 1642/H.B. 641 NOW: act.eqfl.org/a/2026-dont-...

We’re proud to share an important update about the next chapter of this work. After nearly 30 years of building this movement alongside our community, Stratton Pollitzer has stepped into the role of Executive Director of Equality Florida! Watch Stratton's message: youtu.be/lhw6torbmGg?... (1/5)

🚨ALERT: Bad bill up for a vote!🚨 The Outlawing Activism Bill (HB 1471/SB 1632) is up for a vote in the House Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee on Thursday, January 29th at 8:00am! Contact members of the subcommittee right away and tell them to vote NO on HB 1471: act.eqfl.org/a/2026-outla...

Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse and U.S. citizen. This is state violence becoming routine. (1/5)

🚨ACTION ALERT!🚨 The Florida Department of Health has announced it will slash the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) beginning March 1st. The DeSantis admin has offered ZERO transparency about the ADAP budget or how these funds have been managed.

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., who has guided the spirit of resistance for decades across the country and all over the world. Everyone deserves to be protected, and we will never stop fighting for true equality. #MLKJr

Thank you, Representative Rosenwald and Senator Smith, for sponsoring the Hate Crimes Law Expansion bill!

🚨URGENT🚨 The first anti-LGBTQ bill of the session is heading to two legislative committees this Tuesday. Tell lawmakers to put families first. Vote NO on H.B. 743/S.B.1010. Take action: act.eqfl.org/a/2026-more-...

URGENT: The "Lowering the Purchasing Age" bill by State Representative Sirois is headed to the House Floor for a full vote! Send a message to your Representative right away and urge them to vote NO on HB 133 when it comes to the House Floor: act.eqfl.org/a/2026-lower...

ALARMING: "While the state frames this as necessary because of a projected shortfall one community advocate has a different theory... 🧵 outsfl.com/state/florid...

We've officially entered the 60 most dangerous days in Florida: The 2025 Legislative Session. Sign-up today at and receive your Resistance Reports every Sunday 📰 act.eqfl.org/a/resistance...

Legislative Session in Florida starts TOMORROW! Get to know the four anti-LGBTQ bills that have already been filed and stay tuned to find out how to join us in defeating these bills. 🧵

Orlando: Join us as we demand an end to ICE in our communities and call on our local government to stop all cooperation with ICE. Our city should be a place of safety, dignity & justice for all. 📍 Orlando City Hall 🗓 January 11, 2026 ⏰ 12–2 PM Show up. Speak out. Protect our neighbors. #KeepICEOut

With outrage and sorrow, Equality Florida joins millions of people, community leaders, and elected officials in calling for accountability in the needless and brutal killing of Renee Nicole Good. (1/7)

Our struggles are intertwined, and all worth struggling for. 🤝

Your story is one of the most powerful tools you have as an advocate! Register HERE: equalityflorida.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The story of marriage equality in Florida proves that the fight for our rights is never linear; progress takes time, but hope and hard work will ALWAYS break through the finish line. 🧵

Tis the season to fight back against the real Grinch, the one trying to steal our rights and freedoms. We're standing shoulder to shoulder, refusing to be silenced or erased. We're not going anywhere.

Thank you, Leader Fentrice Driskell and Senator Tina Polsky, for sponsoring the "Repeal the Marriage Equality Ban" bill in the Florida Legislature! 🧵

The news out of Washington this week has been frightening, infuriating, and deeply personal for so many in our community. If you’re feeling scared, angry, or exhausted —​ you are not alone. 🧵

“Allowing the government to determine which patient groups deserve care sets a dangerous precedent, and children and families will bear the consequences,” said Dr. Susan Kressly, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics... www.cnn.com/2025/12/18/h...