Florida Republicans are promoting a heinous pair of bills that would ban discussion of the LGBTQ+ community in elementary schools! They are fast-tracking this legislation for the 2022 Legislative Session, and we need everyone to act now! Call your Representative and Senator and urge them to vote NO on HB 1557 and SB 1843.
2021 Holiday Fundraiser
This year the Rainbow Democrats are aiming to raise $1,800 for Zebra Coalition! On June 2, 2021, the second day of Pride Month, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $50,000 meant for Zebra Coalition. This money would have transformed part of the old Daves Park Motel in Orlando into housing for 35 homeless youth. Ron DeSantis denied Zebra Coalition… Read More
Nicolette Springer 2021 Endorsement Questionnaire Response
Candidate Information Candidate Name: Nicolette Springer Campaign Website: nicolettespringer.com Are you a member of the Rainbow Democrats of Orange County? (Y/N)No Are you a member of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus? (Y/N)No Are you a member of the Orange County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC)? (Y/N)No Please list any other LGBTQ+ organizations you are affiliated with… Read More
Regina Hill 2021 Endorsement Questionnaire Response
Candidate Information Candidate Name: Regina I. Hill Campaign Website: https://votereginahill.com/ Are you a member of the Rainbow Democrats of Orange County? (Y/N)No Are you a member of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus? (Y/N)No Are you a member of the Orange County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC)? (Y/N)No Please list any other LGBTQ+ organizations you are affiliated… Read More
Samuel Chambers 2021 Endorsement Questionnaire Response
Candidate Information Candidate Name: Samuel Chambers Campaign Website: chambers4otown.com Are you a member of the Rainbow Democrats of Orange County? (Y/N)No Are you a member of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus? (Y/N)No Are you a member of the Orange County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC)? (Y/N)Yes Please list any other LGBTQ+ organizations you are affiliated with… Read More
Robert Stuart 2021 Endorsement Questionnaire Response
Candidate Information Candidate Name: Robert Stuart Campaign Website: http://www.VoteStuart.com Are you a member of the Rainbow Democrats of Orange County? (Y/N)No Are you a member of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus? (Y/N)No Are you a member of the Orange County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC)? (Y/N)Yes Please list any other LGBTQ+ organizations you are affiliated with… Read More
Shaniqua “Shan” Rose 2021 Endorsement Questionnaire Response
Candidate Information Candidate Name:Shaniqua “Shan” Rose Campaign Website: http://www.vote4shan.com Are you a member of the Rainbow Democrats of Orange County? (Y/N)Yes Are you a member of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus? (Y/N)No Are you a member of the Orange County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC)? (Y/N)Yes Please list any other LGBTQ+ organizations you are affiliated with… Read More
Rainbow Democrats endorse candidates for Orange County Soil & Water Conservation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 5, 2020 ORLANDO, FL – Today, the Rainbow Democrats caucus have announced their endorsement of the candidates for the Orange County Soil & Water Conservation groups. Rainbow Democrats President Brandon Nelson issued the following statement on the Caucus’ endorsement: We have an opportunity to elect the most progressive group of soil and water conservationists in Orange… Read More
Statement on Pulse Remembrance, June 12, 2020
Rainbow Democrats President Brandon Nelson issued the following statement regarding the Pulse tragedy: Four years ago today changed The City Beautiful forever. Orlando, the State of Florida, the nation, and the world woke up to the news that there had been a shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. It would become the deadliest mass shooting… Read More
2020 US Census
A joint statement from Brandon Nelson, President of the Rainbow Democrats and Matthew Inman, Vice President of the Rainbow Democrats. Looking for something to do during this time of social distancing? Then why not complete your census today! Today, April 1, is Census Day and not just April Fools day. Of which this is not.… Read More