We’re a Democracy with individual rights protected by our Constitution. Sure we elect representatives BUT they can’t act like authoritarians. The country is too big for the entire country to vote on each law. We are a Democratic Republic. The relationship between the democratic and republican elements of this equation has been a dynamic and …
Susan
Susan joined the First Coast Freethought Society in 2008 after hearing about the organization on NPR. Susan has coordinated the FCFS book group since 2016. She retired in 2018 after working as a CPA for 42 years! Now, she is a member of the Advocacy Overview Committee for FCFS.
Well regulated
We have a Facebook group where you can comment on this issue. Let’s have a civil discussion. What do you think “well regulated” as used in the Second Amendment means? What do you think “arms” as used in the Second Amendment means? Do you think the six subversive extremist Supreme Court Justices are consistent when …
Calling all scientists
Volunteers needed to review science textbooks for adoption as part of a new state law. Apply by Oct. 28 Please don’t let the creationists and anti-vaxxers be the only ones who apply. Duval public schools need YOUR help. Link for more info: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=47891&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=101280&PageID=1
Global Warming
The majority of scientists agree that humans can help slow global warming. Some of the ideas include:1. Use nuclear power instead of fossil fuels2. Use solar and wind instead of fossil fuels3. Cut down on carbon dioxide produced by animal agriculture4. Plant more trees This guidebook provides an overview of the clean energy, climate mitigation …
Put Abortion On the Ballot
Excerpt from email: The constitutional amendment petition needs more than 800,000 signatures before February. That’s a tall order, and secular Floridians must show up in strong support. FFRF Action Fund is asking you to take the following actions: The only organized opposition to abortion rights is religious in nature. Please help ensure that the separation …
2023 Florida bills
Here is a list of some of the bills that are being considered in the 2023 Florida 60 day legislative session with a brief description. The oppose or support is my personal views and not necessarily the views of the FCFS. The alerts are from our allies. Please consider clicking on them if you agree …
Some of the bad bills being considered by the Florida legislature
House bill Senate companion bill a few words description or highlighting the most egregious part status of HOUSE bill as of 3/15/2023 unless indicated otherwise status of Senate bill as of 3/15/2023 unless indicated otherwise no house bill 1316 bloggers must register with the state if they get paid to criticize DeSantis et al referred …
Dangerous bills being considered in Florida
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is running a full-page ad in both the Tallahassee Democrat and the Miami Herald this Sunday with a surprising headline: “Yes, Governor DeSantis — You’re Right.” BUT it’s a limited agreement. FFRF, the national state/church watchdog, concurs: “Our schools are for education, not indoctrination.” But there the agreement ends. It …
HB 1 will expand vouchers going to religious private schools
HB 1, the universal vouchers bill, is making its way through the legislative process. It eliminates the income cap on families qualifying for a voucher. Even billionaires will qualify for a voucher (subsidy) if HB-1 passes as proposed. According to FL DOE School Choice website, 2,311 of 3,097 Florida private schools accept vouchers. Of those …
What does it mean to be woke?
What does it mean to be woke and what does DeSantis mean by the Stop Woke Act? Two parts of the Stop Woke Act have been at least temporarily stopped. The judge opened his 139-page order with a quote from George Orwell’s novel “1984” and called the law “positively dystopian.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/11/17/judge-nixes-higher-education-portions-floridas-stop-woke-act/ Are you worried about …