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Demands for Fair Representation; LGBT Students Gain Protections; Masquerade Ball

 

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Pro-Equality Report
 AUGUST 25, 2011

News
 SAVE Dade Demands Fair Representation in Florida
Last week, SAVE Dade Executive Director, CJ Ortuno, spoke at the Florida redistricting hearing and demanded fair representation in state and federal politics for communities of interest, including the LGBT community.  

CJ Ortuno Speaks at Florida Redistricting Hearing

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SAVE Dade Now Accepting Applications for Fall Internship Program

SAVE Dade is offering fall internships for college students. You can have the opportunity to work with Florida’s largest local LGBT advocacy group and gain invaluable experience that will help you succeed in your career after college. We will be offering internships in 5 areas: communications, field, policy, development and special events. The deadline is September 1st.

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Miami-Dade Public School Officials Increase Protections for LGBT Students
The work of SAVE Dade and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida with the Miami-Dade Schools to protect LGBT students from bullying and harassment has been successful! The County will now protect our students explicitly based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity expression!

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Florida Together Statewide Conference Coming to Miami September 24

Join Florida Together and more than 80 local LGBT member organizations for the 2011 Conference with some of the most energetic, dynamic, nationally known speakers. Learn how they all take different roads, and find your own road, to our shared destination – full equality for all Americans.  Saturday, September 24, FIU Biscayne Bay Campus.

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TransCon: Justice Summit
SAVE Dade is a proud community partner and sponsor of the 2011 TransCon: Justice Summit.  This year's conference will focus on aiding legal and professional institutions gain a greater understanding about issues dealing with the Transgender Community concerning institutionalized discrimination, the basics of legal gender transition and the challenges of gaining access to healthcare.

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SAVE Dade’s mission is to promote, protect and defend equality for people in Miami-Dade County who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.  Established in 1993, SAVE Dade accomplishes this mission through education initiatives, outreach, grassroots organizing, and advocacy.  Starting with the landmark passage of Miami's Human Rights Ordinance in 1998 to recent enactments of domestic partner benefit policies, SAVE continues to lead the fight for LGBT equality in Miami-Dade County through grassroots action focused on civil rights, parental rights, and relationship recognition through political advocacy, community outreach, candidate endorsements.

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Community Events

 

Pridelines Youth Services Masquerade Ball
 

  Pridelines Youth Services Masquerade Ball
Saturday, August 27.  7-11PM.  Jungle Island.

 

MGLFF - We are the Night

Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival: We are the Night.  Fundraiser for icandee.
Sunday, September 4.

 

Florida Together

Florida Together Statewide Conference.  September 24. FIU Biscayne Bay Campus.

TransCon: Justice Summit

TransCon: Justice Summit.  October 1-2. FIU Biscayne Bay Campus.

 

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Pro-Equality Report: July 20, 2011

Actions  

Tell U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to Strike Down Florida's Voter Suppression Laws
SAVE Dade adds our voice to the ACLU of Florida's call upon United States Attorney General Eric Holder to deny preclearance to Florida's new election laws and procedures, as they violate the Voter Rights Act.  Click here to use our form to write your own letter directly to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and tell him to strike down the law before the August deadline! 

State Redistricting Town Hall Meetings with State Senators and Representatives on August 17th 
August 17.  Miami Dade Wolfson Campus 10AM-2PM. FIU College of Law 6-9PM.
There will be two town hall meetings featuring state senators and representatives discussing the the plans for redrawing Florida’s political boundary lines. Here you will be able to voice your concerns about how redistricting will affect you and express how you feel our districts should be drawn. Both town hall meetings will be on August 17th; the first will be held at the Miami-Dade Wolfson Campus from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and the second will be held at the FIU College of Law from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Click here for more information.

Tell Your Member of Congress to Join Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Co-Sponsor the Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Be a voice for equality b   y joining Martin Gill and SAVE Dade as we send our own personal appeals to our Members of Congress. Click here to personalize your message and tell your Member of Congress to join Rep. Ros-Lehtinen as a co-sponsor of the Every Child Deserves a Family Act.

Pro-Equality Report: June 29, 2011

Local News
Thank You to Our Community for Electing Carlos Gimenez  
We want to thank you all for your support in the Miami-Dade Election. Your money, time, and talent was truly felt and made an impact on our community.

I could go on and on, but I figured I would share some of the comments we received from community members:

CJ,
I must say, I have been extremely busy and totally forgot about voting until I read a last minute email written by SAVE Dade, reminding my to vote. I dropped everything I was doing and went directly to my polling station and voted for our new Mayor-Elect. I have work with SAVE Dade for years and understand that we can get discouraged with our community's apathy, but not this time! Thank you for your hard work and efforts. I remain grateful!
Regards,
James 
 
This is great news!
I forwarded the last e-mail yesterday and two people who I know did not plan on voting took the time during lunch and voted. It was very close and I think the endorsement and work by SAVE Dade did go a long way!
Thanks for keeping up the fight.
Alex
 
Congratulations for all the hard work. You all did a great job. There was a tremendous assault on Carlos Gimenez that was unfair, full of lies and well beyond Robaina's change re family/GLBT issues. The lies being told about Carlos Gimenez were just terrible and I hope this serves as a message to other candidates and 527 organizations that every now and then, voters don't believe the crap.
James
 
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