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12x12 is Fighting Back
As the 2012 Florida legislative session starts this week and we gear up for our state's GOP primary on January 31, it is very apparent that election season has come into full swing. The blunt reality is that LGBT Floridians have been hit hard by extremist politicians who espouse anti-gay rhetoric as a means to rally votes. While Florida is no stranger to enacting discriminatory statewide policies, just last year, Florida legislators attacked all citizens with the passage of new voter laws that block groups from registering community members through traditional means of organizing. One thing is certain-- the stakes have never been higher and the need to fight back has never been more necessary.
Floridians can fight back -- and we can fight back right now!
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FREE Screening: "In Anita's Wake: The Irrational War on Florida's Gay Families"
We invite you to join SAVE Dade, InterFaith OUT Committee, and ACLU of Florida for a free documentary screening event at University of Miami Law School!
In Anita’s Wake: The Irrational War on Florida’s Gay Families looks back at the hysteria surrounding the 1977 homophobic crusade of Anita Bryant, and the resulting adoption statute passed by the Florida Legislature, which prohibited gay and lesbians from adopting. Featured in the film are parents who were prohibited from providing a permanent, loving home to children who were languishing in foster care.
The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring:
- Elizabeth Schwartz, Miami Adoption Attorney
- Martin Gill, ACLU Plaintiff and Activist
- Howard Simon, Executive Director of the ACLU of Florida
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Brian McNaught: "When We Assume We're Wanted"
 As American lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender organizations think about expanding their services beyond U.S. borders, it’s really important to spend time asking if our services are wanted. Sometimes, even when we think we’re doing a good thing, other people don’t want or appreciate our help.
For many years, as a favor to a dear friend who didn’t cook but who entertained often, I’d walk in the door and, with the very best intentions, head straight to the kitchen. She and I would go through the ritual of me asking “What can I do?” but it was understood, I thought, that I should just plunge in and take over. I was good at something she wasn’t good at. More recently, I learned that my taking over her kitchen each time wasn’t appreciated. I was stunned and hurt, until I accepted the fact that what might have been helpful at one time isn’t necessarily wanted forever. I take responsibility for not checking in to ask, “Is this really something you like me doing and want me to continue to do?”
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Director of Development's Update
 On Friday, January 6th our dear friend and Guardian Angel Michael Larkin hosted an intimate cocktail reception on the roof deck of Ola - the fantastic Latin American restaurant on Miami Beach. The group consisted of current and potential donors we would like to bring into the family. The event was a tremendous success as our donors chatted with new people telling their personal stories and talking about the amazing advocacy work that SAVE Dade does to promote, protect and defend equal rights throughout Miami-Dade County. We are spectacularly grateful for the continued support of our Guardians especially this year - with the opportunity to elect pro-equality candidates here in Miami Dade County and across the state there has never been a more important time for us to spread the word about our work and our mission. Thank you to everyone that attended. To those that were not with us on Friday we look forward to seeing you soon at another event.
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To learn how you may become a Guardian or just get more involved with SAVE Dade - please email - joshua@savedade.org.
Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute Presents Candidate and Campaign Training this February in Tampa
 SAVE Dade is preparing for a busy election season in 2012, with the Presidential, as well as municipal elections taking place throughout the year. In a state as heated as Florida, we depend upon organizations like the Gay and Lesbian Victory Institute, to provide necessary training to LGBT candidates who seek election.
February 2-5, the Gay and Lesbian Victory Institute presents its Candidate and Campaign Training in Tampa. "Whether you're an openly LGBT candidate, a future candidate, or just interested in helping one win as a campaign manager or volunteer, don't miss this chance to learn the ins and outs of running a successful campaign."
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SAVE Dade’s mission is to promote, protect and defend equality for people in Miami-Dade County who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. Established in 1993, SAVE Dade accomplishes this mission through education initiatives, outreach, grassroots organizing, and advocacy. Starting with the landmark passage of Miami's Human Rights Ordinance in 1998 to recent enactments of domestic partner benefit policies, SAVE continues to lead the fight for LGBT equality in Miami-Dade County through grassroots action focused on civil rights, parental rights, and relationship recognition through political advocacy, community outreach, candidate endorsements.
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