FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT
FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH
Tallahassee, FL — June 1 marks the first day of Pride Month. In celebration, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement:
“Since we last celebrated Pride Month, many of Florida Republicans’ most extreme anti-LGBTQ+ measures — including bans on drag queens and the expanded “don’t say gay” law — were overturned by the courts. Even still, Ron’s extreme policies continue to shape Florida today,” said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. “Just this week, Florida was ranked second to last in the country for its treatment of queer and trans people — from bans on books and rainbow lights on bridges to restrictions on gender affirming care for both children and adults.
“While Florida Republicans continue to target queer and trans people to score political points, Florida Democrats are proud to support legislation protecting and honoring the LGBTQ+ community — including sponsoring the first pro-LGBTQ+ bill passed in recent memory, HB 159, which will provide expanded access to HIV prevention medication.
“Today and always, the Florida Democratic Party stands with the LGBTQ+ community and celebrates their contributions to our state. We will continue to oppose all forms of hatred and bigotry, and will work tirelessly to elect pro-LGBTQ+ Democrats this fall to fight back against discrimination in Tallahassee.”
