The LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus of the Nature Coast Region

09/14/2026

Please join us in wishing our board members a Happy Birthday!

09/14/2026

Sign up to phonebank for Angie Nixon, David Jolly and Democrats and down the ballot!

https://stech.floridadems.org/statewide-action-nights?event_session_ids=102417&stcid=5618240&fbclid=IwY2xjawUVAmpwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4OCGvMD_L_NRBL61pllOCQfqxI-heXcoBuIkxoU8Xu1Hj7EZ9QNKyj8yIwIA_aem_pulb9mCZjBi1a7pwK2KUCg

Together, we’ll call voters who may not vote this year unless they hear from us about Angie Nixon, David Jolly, and Democrats up and down the ballot.

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago today, 2,977 lives were taken in the attacks of September 11, 2001.

Today, we remember each of them. We remember the people who went to work, boarded a flight, answered an emergency call, or simply began an ordinary Tuesday morning that never became ordinary.

As an LGBTQ+ organization, we also pause to honor two members of our community whose courage became part of the history of that day.

Mark Bingham was one of the passengers aboard United Flight 93 who fought back against the hijackers. Their actions prevented the plane from reaching its intended target, saving untold lives even as they sacrificed their own.

Father Mychal Judge, a Franciscan friar and New York City Fire Department chaplain, rushed to the World Trade Center to minister to firefighters, first responders, and victims. He was killed while serving others and is remembered as the first officially recorded casualty at Ground Zero.

They were gay men. They were Americans. And when confronted with unimaginable danger, they acted with courage, compassion, and service to others.

On September 11, we remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the first responders and ordinary people who ran toward danger to help strangers.

May we honor them not only by remembering how they died, but by remembering the humanity, courage, and love for one another that emerged on one of our nation’s darkest days.

We will never forget.

08/17/2026

Tomorrow (8/18): Polls are open from 7am - 7pm across Florida and you must vote at your assigned precinct.

Precinct voting locations change from time so check your voter registration card or visit https://iwillvote.com/locate/?state=FL before heading out to vote.

Voter Protection Hotline: (833) 868-3352

Be a voter. Find everything you need to vote in your state’s next election.

08/15/2026

Last Day of Early Voting in Citrus, Hernando and Sumter Counties- https://mailchi.mp/ncrlgbtqdems.org/august2026earlyvoting-17999593

08/08/2026

Early voting is underway in all three of our counties!

Citrus: now through August 15 from 10am-6pm
https://www.votecitrus.gov/238/2026-Early-Voting-Sites-Schedule

Hernando: now through August 15 from 9am-6pm
https://www.hernandovotes.gov/1200/Early-Voting-Locations

Sumter: now through August 15 from 10am-6pm
https://elections.sumtercountyfl.gov/200/Early-Voting

Note: If you're planning on mailing your Vote By Mail ballot, please mail it by today to ensure on time delivery to your Supervisor of Elections office or plan on using a secure dropbox located at most Early Voting sites.

08/04/2026

Join us on Monday, August 10, via Zoom as we welcome congressional candidates James Pericola (Florida's 11th Congressional District) and Florida LGBTQ Democratic Caucus-endorsed candidate Chris Irizarry (Florida's 15th Congressional District). James is running to represent Sumter County and portions of Lake and Orange counties, while Chris is running to represent Citrus and Hernando counties, along with portions of Pasco and Hillsborough counties.

Register at: https://lgbtq-caucus-ncr.solidarity.tech/monthly-membership-meeting

07/26/2026

Thirty-six years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act became the law of the land, affirming a simple but powerful principle: disability rights are civil rights.

The ADA transformed our country by expanding access to employment, education, transportation, public spaces, and civic life. It has opened doors for millions of Americans, but the work of building truly accessible and inclusive communities is far from finished.

As we celebrate the ADA's 36th anniversary, we recommit ourselves to protecting these hard-won rights and advocating for a future where every person, regardless of disability, can fully participate in our democracy and our communities.

Today we celebrate the progress we've made, honor the advocates who made it possible, and continue the work of ensuring accessibility, opportunity, and dignity for all.

Image credit: ADA National Network (adata.org) 1-800-949-4232

07/23/2026

Our Board issued the following statement:

The LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus of the Nature Coast Region strongly condemns the conduct of Congressional candidate Brit Robinson toward U.S. Senate candidate Alex Vindman during this past weekend's Florida Democratic Party Leadership Blue event.

The videos shared by Ms. Robinson herself depict behavior that falls well below the standards Democrats should expect from anyone seeking public office. Following, confronting, and repeatedly engaging another candidate after it was clear those interactions were unwelcome is unacceptable. Harassment and intimidation have no place in our party.

Our organization believes campaigns should be won by earning voters' trust through ideas, leadership, and respect for others. Passionate disagreements are a healthy part of democracy. Personal intimidation is not.

As Democrats, we ask voters to trust us with leadership because we promise to defend dignity, equality, and democratic values. Those principles must guide how we treat one another, especially when we disagree.

We call on every Democratic candidate, elected official, and activist to reject harassment, respect personal boundaries, and model the professionalism our party deserves. Florida Democrats should be united by our shared commitment to defeating extremism, not distracted by conduct that undermines the values we fight to protect.