At Hillsborough County commission meeting, where there agenda is...
At Hillsborough County commission meeting, where there agenda is full—including #LGBTPride month vote. Follow along: live.tampabay.com/Event/Live_blo…
View ArticleCommissioner Stacy White, who has criticized other Pride designations, gave...
Commissioner Stacy White, who has criticized other Pride designations, gave opening prayer, as he does each meeting.
View ArticleWhite asked for unity on the board and the guidance to make wise decisions,...
White asked for unity on the board and the guidance to make wise decisions, but made no mention of debate to come. Also prayed for LEOs.
View ArticleHere's the background on Hillsborough's recognition of LGBT Pride after the...
Here's the background on Hillsborough's recognition of LGBT Pride after the Orlando Pulse shooting. tampabay.com/blogs/baybuzz/…
View ArticleCommissioner Kevin Beckner is asking his colleagues to approve an ordinance...
Commissioner Kevin Beckner is asking his colleagues to approve an ordinance that names each June "LGBT Pride Awareness & History Month."
View ArticleThe item won't come up for a vote until 11:30 a.m. but public comment will...
The item won't come up for a vote until 11:30 a.m. but public comment will begin shortly and the room is packed.
View ArticleCommissioner Les Miller says they will allow 45 mins to speak now but after...
Commissioner Les Miller says they will allow 45 mins to speak now but after that, rest of public comment will be at the end of the meeting.
View ArticleFirst speaker is a gay employee of Hillsborough, who said he considered...
First speaker is a gay employee of Hillsborough, who said he considered leaving when BOCC voted to allow discrimination based on orientation
View ArticleEmployee: "I’m beginning to hear the loud thunder of hate ring in my ears on...
Employee: "I’m beginning to hear the loud thunder of hate ring in my ears on many issues that face the community."
View ArticleSpeaker: "I hope this conversation and actions taken will reflect the long...
Speaker: "I hope this conversation and actions taken will reflect the long journey we have been on, one toward peace."
View ArticleTerry Kemple asks people in room to stand if they oppose month to recognize...
Terry Kemple asks people in room to stand if they oppose month to recognize "sexual behavior." About 2 dozen people stand.
View ArticleKemple, a former school board candidate, instead suggests "save sex for...
Kemple, a former school board candidate, instead suggests "save sex for marriage month."
View ArticleSpeaker said "the murderous actions (in Orlando) were not against the...
Speaker said "the murderous actions (in Orlando) were not against the homosexual community" but actions of a terrorist.
View ArticleSpeaker: "It’s not hate that we’re talking about but we also believe that the...
Speaker: "It’s not hate that we’re talking about but we also believe that the LGBT agenda is not God’s plan for humanity."
View ArticleSpeaker: "Pushing that agenda by govt agencies is an endorsement of a group...
Speaker: "Pushing that agenda by govt agencies is an endorsement of a group of people for their sexual preference."
View ArticleNancy Desmond, founder of PFLAG Tampa, criticizes the fire and brimstone...
Nancy Desmond, founder of PFLAG Tampa, criticizes the fire and brimstone messages from the Christian right.
View ArticleDesmond: "Right wing churches are not the only voices in Hillsborough County."
Desmond: "Right wing churches are not the only voices in Hillsborough County."
View ArticleDesmond said she and other religious progressives are taking in the children...
Desmond said she and other religious progressives are taking in the children that right-wing religious families are kicking out
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