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As one of 20+ chapters of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus, we represent the #lgbtq community to the Democratic Party in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and support and elect pro-equality #Democrats. www.emeraldcoastequality.org

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Great causes!

24.10.2025 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great event Pensacola. Yes, #dragqueens! #nokingsjustdragqueens

19.10.2025 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great turnout Pensacola!

19.10.2025 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of diverse HRC volunteers at St. Louis Pride with a Navy Blue gradient. Yellow and white text appears, "’For those who aren't able to come out β€” for whatever reason β€” right now, know that you are seen, you are loved, and when you're ready, there is a big community ready to embrace you with open arms.’ β€” Laurel Powell, HRC'S Director of Communications, Source: The Washington Blade - β€œComing out is more than a concept, it’s a necessity” by Laurel Powell" HRC logo appears.

Photo of diverse HRC volunteers at St. Louis Pride with a Navy Blue gradient. Yellow and white text appears, "’For those who aren't able to come out β€” for whatever reason β€” right now, know that you are seen, you are loved, and when you're ready, there is a big community ready to embrace you with open arms.’ β€” Laurel Powell, HRC'S Director of Communications, Source: The Washington Blade - β€œComing out is more than a concept, it’s a necessity” by Laurel Powell" HRC logo appears.

As we celebrate #NationalComingOutDay, we welcome ALL LGBTQ+ people, no matter where you are on your coming out journey.

To those who aren’t out: No rush. We are ready to welcome you with open arms on your terms.

To those who are out and proud: Continue to show up, speak out, and be you.

11.10.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 98    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Wow! Great statement and silent protest! 10/10 Pensacola, FL.
#standupspeakout

11.10.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats Carol!
#publiceducation #teachersrock #humanrights #civilrights #letteachersteach #letstudentslearn
#leadership

07.10.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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UWF Holding Town Hall on Student Code UPDATE - Rick's Blog Last month, I reported that a change proposed to the University of West Florida Student Code of Conduct appeared to make it okay to sexually harass LGBTQ+ students and faculty. The code changes were t...

Public Meeting on proposed anti-LGBTQ+ changes to UWF Student Code of Conduct
Monday, September 29 from 5-96:30 PM
UWF Conference Center (Building 22) ballroom A/B.
Learn more at ricksblog.biz/uwf-holding-...

#ShowUpSpeakOut #LGBTQrights #StudentsRights #lgbtqcommunity #DignityAndRespect

28.09.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

See y'all there!!

22.08.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud to be a sponsor of Stamped Film Festival! For over 10 years, the Pensacola, FL festival has shown LGBTQ+ stories and showcased LGBTQ+ film makers. #stampedfilmfestival #lgbtqstories #queerstories #representationmatters

08.08.2025 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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From The People Say No protest in Pensacola, FL yesterday. If there's a protest in your area & you value #democracy & depise what is being done to our country, join in. We're all in this together.

#standupspeakout #resist #nokings

@maddow.msnbc.com @msnbc.com @50501pensacolafl.bsky.social

06.07.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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If you are one of the 75 million Americans against trump, #showupandspeakout

#wethepeople #tyrantsnotwelcome

04.07.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When those kicked off Medicaid have to use the ER for care, guess to whom those costs are passed? What hurts one, hurts all. In this together! Call your congressperson now!

02.07.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Out, loud and proud. Happy #pride. #lgbtq #lgbtqrights #lgbtqvoices #lgbtqcommunity

16.06.2025 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Nokings #nokingsday #wethepeople #democracy

13.06.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great meeting & packed house last night! Thanks again to @equalityfl.bsky.social Senior Political Director Joe Saunders for the insightful & motivating talk.

"Rights are won only by those who make their voices heard." - Harvey Milk

Happy #HarveyMilkDay (5/22/25)

#resist #resistance #lgbtqrights

22.05.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for to a great meeting and presentation from @equalityfl.bsky.social Senior Political Director Joe Saunders. #Resist #lgbtqrights #lgbtqvoices #lgbtqcommunity

21.05.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Many Ways Florida Makes It Harder to Participate In Democracy Florida makes It harder to participate in democracy with more restrictive voting laws on registration and amending the State constitution.

This WMNF episode covers Florida’s latest voter suppression tactics, from restricting registration efforts to blocking citizen ballot amendments. Our Political Action Chair Nick Biscardi joins to help break it all down. Listen now and stay informed! #VotingRights #NickBiscardi #FloridaPolitics #LGBT

20.05.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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SB 7016, which makes petition collection in Florida harder & more expensive, cutting off grassroots accessibility, is on the Special Order calendar for TOMORROW, Wed. 4/30. Call your senator now ask they vote NO!
#citizenrights #amendments
#powerofthepeople

m.flsenate.gov/senators

29.04.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Chapter President shares insight on anti-lgbtq legislation and local sentiment. Shout out to board member Walter Arrington too!

25.04.2025 00:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPA’s Gulf Breeze lab does essential research to protect the #gulfcoast #ecosystems but this admin wants to cut key scientific positions.
#savetheepa #protextscience
#sciencematters
Contact FL Senators at www.moody.senate.gov/contact & www.rickscott.senate.gov/contact/contact

20.04.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An open letter to my fellow white, cis, gay men - Watermark Out News We're facing a troubling trend of complacency among white cisgender gay men, who, despite our own struggles for rights, often fail to extend our advocacy to the more marginalized, queer-presenting mem...

Outstanding article by Christian Hotchkiss, president, Stonewall Democrats of Pinellas County, a chapter of @lgbtqdems.bsky.social
Thanks @watermarkoutnews.bsky.social
watermarkonline.com/2025/04/17/a...

#lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqia #solidarity #equityandinclusion #equalityforall #StandUpSpeakOut

18.04.2025 00:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Call Your State Senator: Protect Direct Democracy and Citizen-led Amendments Oppose HB 1205 and SB 7016 Thanks to citizen-led amendments to the state Constitution, Florida voters have raised the minimum wage, enacted term limits for politicians, protected environmental treasur...

Regarding the horrible, restrictive amendment bills.

SB 7016 & HB 1205 scheduled for the Senate tomorrow! Take action. Call your Senator. Ask your contacts to do likewise. Post in chats,& post on social media w/ following link. Takes folkd to legislator info & has a script: Bit.ly/callmyflsenator

16.04.2025 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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More Pensacola photos!
Great to have chapter members speak & participate!
@50501movement.bsky.social
@indivisible.org
@carolsnagig.bsky.social
@jeffnall.bsky.social @aliciatrawick.bsky.social
@maddow.msnbc.com @chrislhayes.bsky.social
@jonathancapehart.bsky.social

05.04.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great turnout in Pensacola, FL. Great to have chapter members speak & participate!
@50501movement.bsky.social
@indivisible.org
@carolsnagig.bsky.social
@jeffnall.bsky.social @aliciatrawick.bsky.social
@maddow.msnbc.com @chrislhayes.bsky.social
@jonathancapehart.bsky.social

05.04.2025 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great turnout in Pensacola, FL. Great to have chapter members speak & participate!
@50501movement.bsky.social
@indivisible.org
@carolsnagig.bsky.social
@jeffnall.bsky.social @aliciatrawick.bsky.social
@maddow.msnbc.com @chrislhayes.bsky.social
@jonathancapehart.bsky.social

05.04.2025 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

To be quiet is to be #complicit.

04.04.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rise and shine folks! Let's make this a bright new day for #northwestflorida and elect #gayvalimontforcongress! Polls open 7-7. #votegay #voteblue #democracymatters

01.04.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Out canvasing w/ my new friends Charlie from New York & Laura from Minnesota. Thanks to all who have pitched in to help elect #GayValimont. They can knock doors & phone bank, but it's up to us NW Florida to vote. Let's do this! Vote by April 1.

#VoteGay #voteBlue #VoteValimont

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28.03.2025 00:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BREAKING: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s epic fumbleβ€”he accidentally added a reporter to a secret Yemen strike group chat, spilling the beans on weapons, targets, and timing.

This is an incredible goof, and yet more proof that Hegseth was not a merit-based hire.

24.03.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1327    πŸ” 445    πŸ’¬ 166    πŸ“Œ 79

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