A crowd is expected Thursday when the Hillsborough County Commission discusses providing health care benefits to domestic partners of county employees. Members of gay and lesbian organizations say they will pack the commission chambers to speak in favor of providing the benefits. Conservative groups also are expected to show up in force. ...more

January 21, 2009

In a brief response to Bill Youngman and anyone considering a yes vote on Amendment Two: Yes, I am a gay man who currently gets no financial or social legal benefits from my union with my partner of 27 years and I am fine with that. But in your defense, Mr. Youngman, the thought of marriage makes me sick and only brings up historically negative connotations such as divorce, spousal mental and physical abuse, drug and alcohol addictions, dead-beat dads, mothers working three jobs or relying on the government to support them. I believe only a very small portion of the gay community wants a home like their friends and neighbors. Yes, judges can overturn current laws, but like California, then Florida residents can vote and decide a less divisive amendment. ...more

October 24, 2008

A constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in Florida is closing in on a spot on the 2008 ballot, triggering a political battle that could sway voters in a presidential year. ...more

November 5, 2007