Florida Republican threatens legal action after Miami Beach Pride denies him space in parade
The Republican faced angry, disruptive protests when he participated in the Miami Beach Pride Parade last year.
APRIL 5, 2024
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Joe Saunders, One of Florida's First Gay Lawmakers, Looks to Make a Political Comeback
He's challenging GOP state Rep. Fabian Basabe, who has faced calls to resign.
MAY 7, 2023
Florida Lawmaker Comes Out, Says He's Now 'Living My Truth'
State Rep. Shevrin Jones has won a fourth term but has been mentioned as a potential lieutenant governor candidate.
AUGUST 24, 2018
Florida Lawmakers OK Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill, 'Don't Say Gay' Expansion
Both are now headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
MAY 3, 2023
For Presidents' Day, 10 political movies and TV shows to give us hope in a trying time
These films and series show that just sometimes, the good people win.
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
LGBTQ+ candidates lose races for Florida legislature
Two gay men expected to win Florida House seats lost to Republican incumbents. Voters failed to elect three trans candidates seeking to make history.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
A transgender woman wins Democratic primary for Florida House seat, and aims to make history
Ashley Brundage will run in a battleground seat in November against a Republican incumbent.
AUGUST 21, 2024
When It Comes to LGBTQ Rights, Florida Has a Split Personality
Equality advocates try to correct the state's ugly history just as the GOP governor snubs queer constituents.
JANUARY 11, 2019
Florida's LGBTQ+ Activists Plan to Fight Back Against DeSantis's ‘Slate of Hate’
Activists say more than 20 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in the recent legislative session.
MAY 18, 2023
Florida Republican lawmaker pivots from banning Pride flags — to protecting Confederate monuments
Dubbed by critics as the “don’t display gay” bill, the legislation had advanced through a committee in the House.
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Florida Lawmaker Fabian Basabe Opens Up About Being Cleared of Sexual Harassment Claims by Male Staffers
The Republican also talks about not wanting to be known as an LGBTQ+ lawmaker although Basabe, who is married to a woman, once said he was "a gay candidate."
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Gay Candidate Wins Where Anita Bryant Once Roamed
David Richardson will become the first openly gay legislator in Florida, representing the area where Anita Bryant once waged her war against gay rights.
AUGUST 15, 2012
Republican Lawmaker Who Claimed to Be Gay Faces Calls to Resign
Florida state Rep. Fabian Basabe represents Miami Beach.
MAY 2, 2023
Meet the Lesbian About to Become Tampa's First Out Mayor
Jane Castor, previously Tampa's first female police chief, heads into an election with a double-digit lead in the polls.
APRIL 23, 2019