competitive workforce act

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the 1964 Civil Rights Act banning sex discrimination in the workplace applies to LGBTQ employees. The move prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Florida LGBTQ advocates say, despite the court's landmark decision, state lawmakers still need to pass laws protecting LGBTQ people in areas like housing and healthcare.

For more than a decade, Florida lawmakers have tried and failed to approve the Competitive Workforce Act. This year’s attempt to put statewide protections…

Activists want Florida to be the 16th state to ban conversion therapy. The practice is known for trying to change someone from gay to straight. Awareness…

Florida Republicans are beginning to lend their voice to traditionally liberal issues like climate change and LGBTQ rights.Rep. Jackie Toledo, R-Tampa, is…

Two bills in the Florida legislature would add workplace protections for LGBTQ individuals, but activists say one could be a step forward while the other…

State lawmakers are pushing to enshrine civil rights protections in state law for the lesbian gay bisexual and transgender community. Sen. Darryl Rouson’s…