{"id":4775,"date":"2011-08-19T08:07:33","date_gmt":"2011-08-19T08:07:33","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2011-08-19T08:07:33","modified_gmt":"2011-08-19T08:07:33","slug":"census-data-show-increased-acceptance-of-florida-s-glbt-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/2011\/08\/census-data-show-increased-acceptance-of-florida-s-glbt-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Census data show increased acceptance of Florida’s GLBT families"},"content":{"rendered":"

Article adapted by PrideParenting.com from original press release<\/cite><\/p>\n

According to data from the US Census Bureau, the number of same-gender households in Florida has seen a dramatic increase, up 60% over the past 10 years. Perhaps more importantly, the data also shows that our families live in every county and every city of Florida. <\/p>\n

These numbers reflect a much greater willingness on the part of same-gender couples to be out and open about their families. The increase in the visibility of our families can only be seen as positive. <\/p>\n

Equality Florida<\/strong><\/a> has worked with local communities across the state and led the way in promoting LGBT acceptance through non-discrimination ordinances, anti-bullying policies and domestic partner benefits. <\/p>\n

In fact, 13 communities representing 6.7 million Floridians currently offer domestic partner protections, either through registries or public employee benefit programs.<\/p>\n

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