Meet Michele Rayner, who could become Florida's first queer woman senator
The Democrat, who currently serves in Florida's House, will run for a safe blue state senate seat in 2026.
December 4, 2024
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Florida just got its first LGBTQ+ Latino state senator
“It’s also important to acknowledge and celebrate the significance of our election for Florida’s LGBTQ community, who have been relentlessly attacked and demonized by the majority party in this Legislature over the past few years,” Smith said on Friday.
June 14, 2024
Meet the Trans Activist Running for Florida Senate
Melina Rayna Svanhild Farley-Barratt has worked as legislative director for NOW in Florida. Now she wants a seat in the Florida legislature.
October 11, 2019
Florida Senate Bill Could Ban Books With LGBTQ+ Characters
Legislation introduced in the Florida Senate could empower homophobic parents to challenge the use of books with LGBTQ+ characters at public schools.
January 26, 2022
Another Senator Supports Marriage Equality: Bill Nelson of Florida
Nelson's announcement today leaves just six Democrats in the chamber who have not come out for equal marriage rights.
April 4, 2013
Florida: Repeal of Adoption Ban Gets OK, Sent to Governor
The repeal measure, which has already passed the House, received bipartisan approval in the Senate after emotional debate.
April 14, 2015
Florida's First Gay Latino Lawmaker, Carlos Guillermo Smith, Announces State Senate Run
Smith previously served in the state's house of representatives before losing his election in 2022.
April 7, 2023
Florida senate race spotlights Randall Terry's estrangement from gay son
Randall Terry (pictured), a leading conservative Christian, actively promotes "family values issues" in his Florida state senate race, but his gay son, Jamiel, says things are not what they seem.
August 22, 2006
Marco Rubio Swears He's Not a Bigot
At CPAC, the senator from Florida defended his stance on marriage equality.
March 15, 2013
We Will Not Be Free of Marco Rubio
The anti-LGBT Florida senator lives to see another term.
November 8, 2016
Gay Protester to Marco Rubio: 'You Have Blood on Your Hands'
The Florida senator is scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention tonight.
July 20, 2016
Marco Rubio: Immigration Reform Shouldn't Include Gay Couples
A provision establishing rights for same-sex partners 'kills the bill,' the Florida senator says.
June 13, 2013
Marco Rubio Shamed for Speech to Antigay Rally on Pulse Anniversary
The senator was called "Florida's most brazen political opportunist" by a local alt-weekly.
August 2, 2016
Marco Rubio: ‘Gay Community Was Targeted’
The Florida senator talks to The Advocate about what led to the attack.
June 12, 2016
Pioneering Florida Transgender Candidate Dies of Cancer
Melina Rayna Svanhild Farley-Barratt, a lobbyist for women's rights, was running for Florida Senate.
October 14, 2020
Marco Rubio Amps Up Hypocrisy in Speech on Not Judging LGBTs
The Florida senator opposes LGBT rights and yet lectures Christians for judging LGBT Americans.
August 12, 2016
WATCH: Marco Rubio Extols Morality to 'Ex-Gay' Supporters
Florida senator Marco Rubio delivered the keynote address at an annual gathering of the right-wing Florida Family Policy Council, which supports 'ex-gay' or 'reparative' therapy.
November 18, 2013
‘No Confidence’ in Anti-LGBTQ+ Senator Ben Sasse, UF Faculty Says
Sasse, a Republican senator from Nebraska, is under consideration to become the University of Florida's next president.
October 28, 2022
WATCH: Marco Rubio Versus His Mouth
The U.S. senator from Florida is being hounded by accusations of being robotic and repetitive, not to mention overly thirsty.
February 8, 2016
Obama Nominates Gay Black Man to Federal Judgeship
If confirmed by the Senate, William Thomas of Florida would be the first out gay black man to be a life-tenured federal judge.
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November 14, 2012
Out Sen. Shevrin Jones Breaks Down in Debate Over 'Don’t Say Gay' Bill
The Florida state senator discussed the hardships he faced coming out at 34 as he voiced opposition to the legislation.
March 7, 2022