Brics & Bouqs

Bouquet:

To Equality Florida Action Inc. With hate crimes based on sexual orientation accounting for 22% of all hate crimes in the state of Florida, the organization is even more committed to securing full equality for Florida’s LGBTQ+ community. Projects include the Safe and Healthy Schools project which aims to create a culture of inclusion while countering the bullying, harassment, social isolation, and bigotry that dramatically increase risk factors for LGBTQ+ and ensuring every family is respected and every child is protected. Equality Florida Action also work to protect transgender and non-binary people, raising awareness and engaging in public policy issues supporting inclusive Human Rights Ordinances across Florida. Another mission, One Disarm Hate, addresses the epidemic of violence fueled by the normalization of hatred of LGBTQA+ people, people of color and immigrant communities. They also advocate for policies that help to keep more people safe from gun violence. Support Equallity Florida Action by attending the 2023 Greater Jacksonville Gala on Sept. 30 or by visiting eqfl.org.

 

Bonus Bouquet:

To the 100-year-old oak tree that fell on the governor of Florida’s mansion during Hurricane Idalia. Thank you for sacrificing your life to remind certain people climate change is real.

 

Brickbat:

To Governor Ron DeSantis (again) for… what should it be for this month? Should it be because members of his campaign are avid supporters of neo-nazis? Or for ostracizing gay kids? Or maybe banning the complete discussion of menstrual cycles for young girls in grades K-6? What about the fact he accepted multiple undisclosed private flights and lodging through wealthy donor?. Wonder what he promised them. Tax breaks? Deregulation? Maybe a fun trip to a private golf course? But the fact is, he is just another corrupt Republican.