R. Zeke Fread's Blog (8)

For Immediate Release

April 11, 2009

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R. Zeke Fread

DayOfDecision.Org Florida Coordinator/Organizer

zeke@dayofdecision.org

(813) 251-0693



Florida Call to Action Join The Day of Decision Organize Event In Your City Today



On November 15th, 2008, thousands upon thousands of supporters equality proudly stood together at rallies in protest of passage of FL's Amendment 2, AZ's Prop. 102 and… Continue

TAKE ACTION ALERT - Please Make Calls For HB 413 On Adoption



Last night, Representative Mary Brandenburg’s legislation (HB 413) to repeal the bigoted, discriminatory 32 year old ban on adoption by gay Floridians was assigned to four committees. The bill currently is in the Civil Justice & Courts Policy Committee.



The first step in moving this important legislation forward is for a hearing to be held in the Civil… Continue

R.I.P. Ryan

Welcome My I-Peace Friends and Visitors



If you haven't heard, one of dear Ryan Skipper's killers was found guilty of murder in the second degree, along with theft of motor vehicle, accessory after the fact to robbery, tampering with evidence, and dealing in stolen property. He was immediately sentenced to life in prison, which in Florida is life, and total of an additional 40 years on the other charges which are to be… Continue

TAKE ACTION ALERT:

February 5, 2008

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R. Zeke Fread

Director Pride Tampa Bay

pridetampabay@verizon.net



Thank Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, Mars, Incorporated for Advertising on LOGO Network



The Florida Family Association, FFA, newest target, in their ongoing efforts to further their anti-gay agenda is the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, Mars, Incorporated. Their most recent Action Alert is to mobilize its members to contact the maker of… Continue

Veiw Video of Pat and Lynn Speak About Ryan's Life, Death, and Hate Crimes

http://pridetb.homestead.com/hate2.html#anchor_54



I've been following the trial of one of Ryan Skipper's accused killers on TV and online. Closing arguments were completed today, the first thing tomorrow, 2/26/09, the Judge will gives jury instructions, after which, they'll begin deliberations. If… Continue

Watch Lifetime Movie "Prayers for Bobby" Online



Sigourney Weaver stars in this emotional true story about a 1970s religious suburban housewife and mother who struggles to accept her young son Bobby, (Bobby Griffith) being gay. What happens to Bobby is tragic and causes Mary to question her faith, ultimately this mom changes her views in ways that she never could have imagined.



To view the complete movie "Prayers… Continue

----- Original Message -----

From: Pride Tampa Bay

To: Rose Ferlita Dist 1 ; Mark Sharpe Dist 7 ; Kevin White Dist 3 ; Kevin Beckner Dist 6 ; Jim Norman Dist 5 ; Al Higginbotham Dist 4 ; Ken Hagan Dist 2

Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 5:50 PM

Subject: Open Letter to Hillsborough County Commissioners





Dear Honorable Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners



It's obvious that all Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners, except for two,… Continue

Rhonda Storms Homophobic Policies Still Haunt Hillsborough Gays Hillsborough BOCC Refuse to Rescind 2004 Anti-Domestic Partners Policy

By Zeke Fread

January 23, 2008



Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners, (BOCC), first openly gay Commissioner Kevin Beckner, proposed rescinding an April 7, 2004 county policy, "which forbids any County Commissioners and/or staff of expending any efforts", such as research, cost or… Continue