FLORIDA DIGEST March 8, 2008

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Sun-Sentinel
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/
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Gay Democrats plan weekend of strategizing for fall
The Florida Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Democratic Caucus willhear this weekend from a member of Congress and an array of local electedofficials and candidates.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-flbgaydems0307sbmar07,0,6372241.story
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West Palm Beach: Klein among speakers at gay Democratic Caucus
The Florida Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Democratic Caucus willhear this weekend from a member of Congress and an array of local electedofficials and candidates.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-flp3bdig03074pnmar07,0,3570198.story
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Global brand spotlights gay, lesbian hotels - including two in FortLauderdale
An international hotel "brand" for gays and lesbians launched Thursday, withabout two dozen member hotels mainly in Europe and two in the UnitedStates - both in Fort Lauderdale.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/sfl-flzgayhotel0309sbmar07,0,1359283.story
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By Ron Mills
http://www.RonMills.us
Broward News And Politics
http://BrowardForChange.com/blog
I am sorry, but I supported Howard Dean since he was Governor of Vermont. I first met Gov. Dean when he first spoke to my Democratic Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, The Dolphin Democrats. I was one of the first ones to sign on his presidential bid in 2002, first as a meetup organizer when there were only 8 meetups nationwide, then as a State co-chair the as chair of Broward County For Dean. Now I am very disappointed in the manor he has led the Primary debacle, that the DNC rules committee, including Donna Brazil Alexis Herman Mark Brewer of Michigan all responsible for the total cluster f#$% they have made of this nonsense. Then rules committee could has just stripped Florida of the Super delegates or by the rules just half of the delegates. Mark Brewer, ironically the Chair of Michigan Democrats, threw Florida under the bus for their own agenda. Now Howard Dean must step in and make our party whole again. You can say rules, rules, rules, all you want, if we tear our party apart and get 8 more years of Bush v5 this will be on Howard's head for not leading us out of the mess. Leaders lead, sometimes the rules be damned, and we just stand up for what is right. I am calling on everyone to call on Gov. Dean to lead.
http://www.democrats.org/page/s/contactissues
Mailing Address:
Democratic National Committee
430 S. Capitol St. SE
Washington, DC 20003
Main Phone Number:
202-863-8000
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THE PALM BEACH COUNTY HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL FLORIDA PAC
has endorsed the following candidates in the
March 11, 2008 Municipal Elections
West Palm Beach
City Commission District 1 - Molly Douglas
City Commission District 5 - Bill Moss
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Palm Beach Gardens
City Council Group 5 - Jody Barnett
o locate your polling place, call (561) 656-6200 or use Precinct Finder in our Quick Links
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TALKING POINTS ON S. 572
BILL TO AMEND THE FLORIDA CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1992 AND FLORIDA'S FAIR
HOUSING ACT TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING AND PUBLIC
ACCOMMODATIONS BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION
Introduced by: Senator Ted Deutch (D-Boca Raton). Co-Introducers: Senators Dave Aronberg (D-Greenacres), Charlie Justice (D-St. Petersburg) Gwen Margolis (D-Miami Beach), Nan Rich (D-Fort Lauderdale) and Jeremy Ring (D-Margate). For a link to the web page for S. 572 which includes a link to the complete text of the bill as well as an updated list of sponsors, please go to:
http://www.flsenate.gov/session/index.cfm?BI_Mode=ViewBillInfo&Mode=Bills&SubMenu=1&Year=2008&billnum=572
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Ft. Lauderdale: GLCC CHOICES Group to start in March
Dating, sex and intimacy prove stressful for many gay and bisexual men.
Those living with HIV may face extra stressors. The five-week CHOICES (Choosing Healthy Options & Improving Communication EffectivenesS) program at the GLCC helps men living with HIV build coping skills to handle some of these challenges. In small groups, men meet to discuss how to build healthy relationships, negotiate safer sex, lower stress and disclose HIV-status to family, friends and sex partners. The creative, interactive sessions use modern movie clips to launch small group discussions each week.
PALS offers CHOICES groups both in English and en Español. Interested participants should contact the PALS Project at PALS@glccsf.org or 954.463.9011. The PALS Project provides a safe, non-judgmental environment for HIV+ men to look at their own behavior and to make wise choices that benefit their health and the health of others.
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Ft. Lauderdale: GLCC GRACIOUSLY SALUTES "STARS OF THE RAINBOW 2008"
The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida (GLCC) proudly thanks the community for supporting the highly successful "Stars of the Rainbow 2008"! This fabulous February 17, 2008 celebration attracted over 475 community leaders and guests-the largest ever! Last year's event drew 350 attendees. Generating record breaking revenues of more than $101,000 to support the GLCC's programs and services, the lavish event took place at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort. 'Stars of the Rainbow' is dedicated to honoring contributors to the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community.
This year's highly anticipated and notably fabulous event recognized 17 honorees in categories including "Individual", "Government", "Media", "Business" and more. Paul Hyman, GLCC Executive Director, shares "This year's event set record attendance and increased visibility for the LGBT community during one of the most exciting periods in the GLCC's 15 year history." Hyman adds, "We recognize and thank our 'Stars', volunteers and supporters, whose contributions enable the GLCC to grow and provide life affirming programs and services. The entire community is touched by these contributors. It is an honor to recognize them as our shining 'Stars'."
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