Push Back Against Hate

Hate is intensifying in Florida.

The Southern Poverty Law Center in 2022 tracked 89 hate and anti-government groups in Florida. In 2025, that number is 100 and counting.

Due to Florida laws that promote discrimination and hate for immigrants, people of color, and LGBTQ community; the following organizations have posted travel advisories:

  • Equality Florida
  • Human Rights Campaign
  • NAACP
  • League of United Latin American Citizens
  • Florida Immigrant Coalition
Stop Hate

Below is an example of a group pushing back against hate.

Concerned Citizens of Southern Lee County

As brazen demonstrations of the Nazi swastika, SS symbols and public displays of anti-Semitic rhetoric grew throughout Florida, Liz Matt of Bonita Springs was motivated to convene interested individuals to meet at her local library. The room was filled to overflow capacity.  This led to the formation of a group to confront this menace, reassure neighbors of their safety, and how to address hate. Subsequently, these concerned citizens have met with law enforcement, legislators and social justice leaders to share their concerns and coordinate resistance.  There is much more to do!