Florida Agenda

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, a bill that would legalize adoption and foster parenting by same-sex couples was introduced. The “Every Child Deserves A Family Act” would prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status. Currently, seven states ban same-sex couples from adopting his or her partner’s children. Gay couples face legal issues [...]

MARINA DEL REY, CA – Traditional condoms are just that – traditional. People prefer to have unprotected sex because it feels better, not because they have a disdain for latex. However, what if it wasn’t because of the condom, but rather the design itself? What if it wasn’t the material or the lubricant, but the actual shape of the condom that turns you on [...]

KwaDukuza, South Africa – Africa’s first traditional gay wedding has arrived. The country, which is notorious for its negative stance on homosexuality, is now finally getting a taste of what’s to come in the near future. The men who wed, Tshepo Cameron Modisane and Thoba Calvin Sithol, were reported to have married in KwaDukuza, South Africa, [...]

  ST. LOUIS, MO – An innovative new coloring book has recently been released by St. Lous-based Really Big Coloring Books, in an effort to educate lil’ ones on diversity and inclusion in a whole new way. Even though the book was produced by a straight company – trust us, it shows – their heart is absolutely in the right place.  The activity book [...]

CBSSports.com football analyst Mike Freeman is reporting that “a current gay player is strongly considering coming out publicly within the next few months—and after doing so, the player would attempt to continue his career.” According to Freeman, the player is concerned about a negative reaction from fans. “The player would attempt to continue his career” [...]

WASHINGTON, DC — During oral arguments on Wednesday, March 27, the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court seemed poised to strike down part of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA0, the federal law that defines marriage as solely between a man and a woman. With the majority of justices expressing reservations about DOMA, LGBT advocates [...]

FREEPORT, ME — On Sunday, March 24, a gay couple was chosen as the winners of a magazine-sponsored $100,000 dream wedding contest. Caroline Currie and Jenna Eagleton of Portland were selected by Real Maine Weddings from among three finalist couples during an event held at the Maine Wedding Association Bridal Show. In November, Maine voters [...]

WASHINGTON, DC — Appearing on the ABC News program “This Week” on Sunday, March 24, Republican strategist Karl Rove predicted that the next Republican presidential candidate might support marriage equality. Asked by host George Stephanopoulos, “Karl Rove, can you imagine the next presidential campaign, a Republican candidate saying flat out I am for gay marriage?” [...]

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL — Last week, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced a new policy backing marriage equality, saying that permitting same-sex parents to marry is in the best interests of their children. The AAP policy statement declares that same-sex marriage helps guarantee rights, long-term security, and other benefits for children. The report [...]

NEW YORK, NY — In a video statement produced by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and released on Monday, March 18, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton endorsed same-sex marriage. “I support marriage for lesbian and gay couples,” Clinton said in the video, adding, “I support it personally and as a matter of policy [...]