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I have to do a demo presentation for a job interview about LGBTQ+ inclusivity and I asked Mom to define LGBTQ+ and she said:
L is for Lesbian ✅
G is for Gender 🤔
B is for bitch 🚫
T is for Transgender ✅
Q is for Queer ✅
+ is for all the other identities not stated but included ✅
A district judge had blocked Florida's law restricting access to gender-affirming care earlier this year. Lawyers for trans plaintiffs and their families say even a temporary rollback on that decision is "devastating"
HRT and gender-affirming care for adults in Florida under fire
Florida is no stranger to the increase in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that has appeared in the past few years. Many such bills have been neutralized or stopped by the efforts of groups such as Equality Florida and GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD). But on May 17, 2023, Gov. Ron Desantis signed SB 254. This bill states that administering gender-affirming care to minors will be punishable by…
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[Photo ID: A car's dashboard and steering wheel in the daytime. A semi translucent black box above the image has orange and white text that reads: 'Equality Florida Emergency Town Hall 02/01/24. Notes compiled by Trans Florida Resources regarding what we currently know about gender markers on Florida driver's licenses.' /End ID]
[Photo ID: A car's dashboard and steering wheel in the daytime. A semi translucent black box above the image has orange and white text that reads: 'What if my ID has already been updated? "There is no reason to believe whatsoever that a person who has a valid, not expired driver's license or ID, that reflects their gender identity, is at any risk of civil or criminal penalties." "You cannot possibly be charged with fraud or misrepresentation of information or withholding of information if you amended your gender marker in compliance with, according to, the policy that existed at the time." - Simone Chriss.' /End ID]
[Photo ID: A car's dashboard and steering wheel in the daytime. A semi translucent black box above the image has orange and white text that reads: 'What if my ID has already been updated? Do not return your ID, do not amend it back. If you are renewing your license, US citizens can do that online and the gender marker should not be affected. Non US citizens have to renew in person. In both US and non US citizen cases, as long as ANY federal document (birth certificate, passport, social security card) has the amended gender on it, it can be used to update a driver's license.' /End ID]
[Photo ID: A car's dashboard and steering wheel in the daytime. A semi translucent black box above the image has orange and white text that reads: 'What if my ID has already been updated? (A screen cap box of text reads) 'The provision that governs how the department establishes gender for a newly issued license won't change, according to the memo and Molly Best, the department's director of communications. Someone can establish their gender for a new Florida license using supporting documents such as a driver's license from another state, a US passport or a US birth certificate, among other documents." Yurcaba, J. (2024, January 30). Florida bars transgender people from changing the sex on their driver's licenses. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/florida-transgender-drivers-license-sex-change-gender-identity-rcna136395.' /End ID]
[Photo ID: A car's dashboard and steering wheel in the daytime. A semi translucent black box above the image has orange and white text that reads: 'What if my ID hasn't been updated? As long as you have a federal document that states your gender, you aren't affected. If you don't have one at all, that could preclude you from changing the gender marker. Florida birth certificates are no longer being amended at this time (Feb 2024) according to Simone Chriss. Passports with updated gender markers are still possible to acquire. Check out floridanamechange.org for details.' /End ID]
[Photo ID: A car's dashboard and steering wheel in the daytime. A semi translucent black box above the image has orange and white text that reads: 'What if I'm pulled over? What about voting? The police or any individual cannot judge the validity of your ID. There are many layers & courts etc. that decide "fraud." If any pushback occurs, keep referring to the ID as your identity and don't escalate the situation. Make sure your voting information matches your current ID. Any further questions or situations that arise related to this, reach out to Simone: [email protected].' /End ID]
[Photo ID: A car's dashboard and steering wheel in the daytime. A semi translucent black box above the image has orange and white text that reads: 'What else? This is only a very brief outline of everything that was discussed. The full town hall recording is available across Equality Florida's social media. This is still an ongoing topic & will change as we know more each day. Lawsuits against it will occur. This memo defied many legalities. The key thing to remember is that these things occur & are phrased as they are mostly to just incite panic & fear. Try to relax as much as possible & remember you're in a community & we're all fighting like hell together.' /End ID]
Thank you so much to Equality Florida for putting together this town hall as quickly as they did. If any information here is incorrect or you have any further questions or need clarifications, please feel free to reach out.
The hope is to build a network of informed advocates within the community who will fight back against right-wing measures that target LGBTQ+
A coalition of organizations serving families and parents in Florida has come together to launch Equality Florida’s new statewide program, Parenting With Pride. The goal is to create a hub of resources for queer families to know their rights, to have access to support and resources, and to combat harmful laws that affect them in the state.
“As a mom of four, including two LGBTQ children, the last few years have taken a toll on families like mine, and the time has come for us to speak out,” said Equality Florida Parents & Families support manager Jennifer Solomon said in a statement.
“Parents are fed up with politicians waging war on families by banning books, censoring curriculum, whitewashing history, replacing education with propaganda – all at the expense of our kids and their futures,” she added. “We developed Parenting with Pride as an answer for families across the state, furious at how they are being used as political pawns and demanding an end to government censorship and intrusion into their lives — to ensure all of our families receive support, become educated, hone their advocacy skills, and get access to the resources they need.”
Launched at the beginning of the school year, the program is poised to significantly impact Florida’s classrooms as new laws and policies are implemented. Laws and policies, such as the expansion of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law, attacks on Advanced Placement classes and Black history classes, limiting access to restrooms and lockers for transgender and nonbinary students, escalating bans on books, and limiting families’ rights to ensure their children’s pronouns and titles are honored, have led to a state of uncertainty due to the broad interpretations of the law.
Because of the relentless policy barrage, families are seeking more information and resources than ever before, Equality Florida reported.
In addition to essential tools to support their children as they understand their identity, parents may also seek support as they navigate the impact of new laws and advocate for their children’s rights at school. From those ready to speak at school board meetings to those prepared to advocate for their children’s rights at the state legislature, families at all stages are looking for the tools to defend their parental rights against government attacks.
The Parenting with Pride program will help these families receive support, gain knowledge and skills, and increase their advocacy skills, Equality Florida expects.
On Tuesday, dozens of parents and community leaders announced the program launch. In addition to showing the wide range of communities impacted by recent legislation, the speakers and attendees embodied the growing coalition of Floridians joining Parenting With Pride.
According to Equality Florida, over 1,000 families across the state have already been involved in the program, with families from Pensacola to Key West all represented.
Parenting With Pride will provide critical information and support and provide families with opportunities to speak at school board meetings and state agency hearings, receive media training to share their stories with the media, and connect with other families ready to fight back, the organization says.
The program’s partners include the Human Rights Campaign, PFLAG, Family Equality, GLSEN, The Trevor Project, the National Center for Transgender Equality, and more.
A 4"x6" art print of either Mitch and Avi or Jodie. Professionally printed on heavyweight cardstock with a matte finish. All proceeds go to
Hi! I'm selling 4"x6" prints of the art that I made for Pride this year. They're $6 each, and all proceeds go to Equality Florida.
Please consider checking them out or spreading the word, thanks!