Welcome to the Space Coast Progressive Alliance

The Space Coast Progressive Alliance advances progressive policies at the local, state and national level through education on critical issues, coordination of activities among local and state progressive organizations, and providing internet resources.

We are a grassroots organization of concerned citizens who strive for domestic and international policies beneficial to the well-being and self-determination of Americans and all peoples of the world, for protection of civil and personal liberties, and for progressive environmental, economic, labor, health care, social welfare, education, foreign, and defense policies.

October Letter to SCPA Membership

Dear SCPA Members,
The 2020 new reality of Coronavirus in our community has tapped SCPA’s ability to reinvent itself in a virtual format. The result has been an expanded viewership on both Zoom and Facebook Live. It has brought us new members who are anxious to help solve the many problems before us.

We found our way into virtuality with our favorite format, a panel of outstanding experts on each subject, followed by a Q&A. This began with a conversation to ascertain the safety and well being of our membership and followers. Speakers helped us navigate the agencies and services available during:

  • May 7: Coping with Covid; Then, we presented compelling, hot topics of the day
  • July 2: Your Mail. Your Vote. Your Voice (as we watched our postal system being sabotaged just when the pandemic necessitated mail-in Primary voting).
  • August 6: The Color of Injustice; Being Black in America (as communities erupted into protest after witnessing the reality that vestiges of pre-Civil War mentality persist in the police departments that violently devalue Black lives).
  • Sept. 10: The Perversion of Truth, Media and Democracy (when truth and science are needed to make smart election choices but are lambasted as “fake news”; and journalists are attacked for seeking answers).
  • Oct. 1: At The Edge of Authoritarianism in America (as our system of peaceful elections are under attack through voter suppression and intimidation).
  • Sept. 16: Our acting president, Raed Alshaibi, initiated an urgent, live conversation in Melbourne Auditorium, open to Zoom and Facebook viewers: Law and Leaders Summit: a productive and enthusiastic dialogue between Chiefs of Police and community leaders and elected officials.

The first week of November will most certainly be an unsettling time as we wait for election results. SCPA will NOT hold its First Thursday event while the dust settles. Until then, we will be implementing our Action Items that you hear so much about. Join us!

We will be participating in demonstrations, working for candidates in this most crucial election,
writing letters, calling our Congresspersons. Join us!

And please let us know in what direction you wish to see SCPA go next. We look forward to your comments and participation on committees. Sign up on SCPAflorida.com.

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GLOBAL WARMING: TRUTH & CONSEQUENCES Part 1
Oct. 12th 6:30 PM
Join us on Zoom
us02web.zoom.us/j/84175950107
Or watch on YOUTUBE after the event:
www.youtube.com/@SCPABrevard
OR call in on your phone, enter the phone number, and then follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID
Phone: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 841 7595 0107
Panelists include:

**Dr. Leesa Souto, Ph.D., Principal Scientist, Applied Ecology Inc.

Dr. Souto has been working for Florida’s water resources for over 30 years in many different capacities, providing her a comprehensive understanding of the complex environmental issues facing our state.

During her career, she has done water and soil chemistry testing and analysis; groundwater and surface water assessment and remediation; environmental education and behavior change; shoreline restoration and land management; policy support and advocacy; program design and evaluation; environmental and socio-ecological research; grants and contract administration; and business development and management. She has successfully administered over $15M in grant-funded environmental projects in her career and has managed successful nonprofit and for-profit businesses.

She is an urban-ecology researcher and award-winning lecturer conducting and sharing actionable research to solve Florida’s water quality problems. Some of her accomplishments include initiating an international fishing line recycling program (MRRP, 2001), creating the Florida Water Resources Monitoring Council structure (2002-04), chairing Florida’s Stormwater Education Task Force (2001-2012), creating and distributing the Stormwater Education Toolkit (2003-04), launching the Cocoa Beach and Orlando Green Business Programs (2007-2011), producing the Indian River Lagoon Report Card (2017-2021) and conducting over one hundred charettes, assemblies, and conferences to reach consensus on critical issues.

Dr. Souto received a BS in Biological Sciences and Minor in Interdisciplinary Sciences from Florida State University and a Masters in Nonprofit Management and Doctorate in Conservation Biology from the University of Central Florida.
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GLOBAL WARMING: TRUTH & CONSEQUENCES Part 1
Oct. 12th 6:30 PM
Join us on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84175950107
Or watch on YOUTUBE after the event:
https://www.youtube.com/@SCPABrevard
OR call in on your phone, enter the phone number, and then follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID
Phone: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 841 7595 0107
Panelists include:

**Dr. Leesa Souto, Ph.D., Principal Scientist, Applied Ecology Inc.

Dr. Souto has been working for Florida’s water resources for over 30 years in many different capacities, providing her a comprehensive understanding of the complex environmental issues facing our state.

During her career, she has done water and soil chemistry testing and analysis; groundwater and surface water assessment and remediation; environmental education and behavior change; shoreline restoration and land management; policy support and advocacy; program design and evaluation; environmental and socio-ecological research; grants and contract administration; and business development and management. She has successfully administered over $15M in grant-funded environmental projects in her career and has managed successful nonprofit and for-profit businesses.

She is an urban-ecology researcher and award-winning lecturer conducting and sharing actionable research to solve Florida’s water quality problems. Some of her accomplishments include initiating an international fishing line recycling program (MRRP, 2001), creating the Florida Water Resources Monitoring Council structure (2002-04), chairing Florida’s Stormwater Education Task Force (2001-2012), creating and distributing the Stormwater Education Toolkit (2003-04), launching the Cocoa Beach and Orlando Green Business Programs (2007-2011), producing the Indian River Lagoon Report Card (2017-2021) and conducting over one hundred charettes, assemblies, and conferences to reach consensus on critical issues.

Dr. Souto received a BS in Biological Sciences and Minor in Interdisciplinary Sciences from Florida State University and a Masters in Nonprofit Management and Doctorate in Conservation Biology from the University of Central Florida.Image attachment

GLOBAL WARMING: TRUTH & CONSEQUENCES Part 1
Oct. 12th 6:30 PM
Join us on Zoom
us02web.zoom.us/j/84175950107
Or watch on YOUTUBE after the event:
www.youtube.com/@SCPABrevard
OR call in on your phone, enter the phone number, and then follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID
Phone: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 841 7595 0107
Panelists include:

**Addisyn Mayer: 10-year-old political activist; SCPA VIP Panelist and SCPA Youth Ambassador

At 10 years old Addisyn has received the President’s Gold Volunteer Service Award 2 years in a row. On June 11th, 2022 Addisyn spoke at, “March for Our Lives Rally”, held in Brevard County regarding how the kids asking for change are the answer to your thoughts and prayers but you’re just not listening to them. She is currently the youngest ambassador to the ‘Right to Clean Water’ Initiative. Addisyn is a very active member of her community in central Florida, all while maintaining a 95% overall average in virtual school.
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GLOBAL WARMING: TRUTH & CONSEQUENCES Part 1
Oct. 12th 6:30 PM
Join us on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84175950107
Or watch on YOUTUBE after the event:
https://www.youtube.com/@SCPABrevard
OR call in on your phone, enter the phone number, and then follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID
Phone: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 841 7595 0107
Panelists include:

**Addisyn Mayer: 10-year-old political activist; SCPA VIP Panelist and  SCPA Youth Ambassador

 At 10 years old Addisyn has received the President’s Gold Volunteer Service Award 2 years in a row. On June 11th, 2022 Addisyn spoke at, “March for Our Lives Rally”, held in Brevard County regarding how the kids asking for change are the answer to your thoughts and prayers but you’re just not listening to them. She is currently the youngest ambassador to the ‘Right to Clean Water’ Initiative. Addisyn is a very active member of her community in central Florida, all while maintaining a 95% overall average in virtual school.Image attachment

GLOBAL WARMING: TRUTH & CONSEQUENCES Part 1
Oct. 12th 6:30 PM
Join us on Zoom
us02web.zoom.us/j/84175950107
Or watch on YOUTUBE after the event:
www.youtube.com/@SCPABrevard
OR call in on your phone, enter the phone number, and then follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID
Phone: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 841 7595 0107
Panelists include:

**Hunter Miller: Field Campaigns Manager for Oceana/Protecting the World’s Oceans

For the last decade, Hunter has helped lead efforts to educate, organize, and advocate for our oceans, climate, and Florida’s coastal communities. As a Field Campaigns Manager, he helps lead a team of field representatives and works across Oceana’s U.S. campaigns, building support for local, state, and national policy change. Hunter regularly works with coastal community stakeholders, fishers, businesses, ENGO partners, and elected officials to build power to protect and restore our oceans.

During his time at Oceana, Hunter has helped to successfully defend against former President Trump’s proposal to dramatically expand offshore drilling in Federal waters, built support and helped pass a federal ban on the sale of shark fins, and passed local and state policies aimed at combatting the plastic pollution crisis. He also works to defend our nation’s blue ribbon, science-based fisheries management law, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and supports efforts to save the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale from extinction.

Hunter is a sixth-generation Floridian and has a B.S. in Public Administration from Flagler College.
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GLOBAL WARMING: TRUTH & CONSEQUENCES Part 1
Oct. 12th 6:30 PM
Join us on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84175950107
Or watch on YOUTUBE after the event:
https://www.youtube.com/@SCPABrevard
OR call in on your phone, enter the phone number, and then follow the prompts to enter the meeting ID
Phone: +1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 841 7595 0107
Panelists include:

**Hunter Miller: Field Campaigns Manager for Oceana/Protecting the World’s Oceans

For the last decade, Hunter has helped lead efforts to educate, organize, and advocate for our oceans, climate, and Florida’s coastal communities. As a Field Campaigns Manager, he helps lead a team of field representatives and works across Oceana’s U.S. campaigns, building support for local, state, and national policy change. Hunter regularly works with coastal community stakeholders, fishers, businesses, ENGO partners, and elected officials to build power to protect and restore our oceans.

During his time at Oceana, Hunter has helped to successfully defend against former President Trump’s proposal to dramatically expand offshore drilling in Federal waters, built support and helped pass a federal ban on the sale of shark fins, and passed local and state policies aimed at combatting the plastic pollution crisis. He also works to defend our nation’s blue ribbon, science-based fisheries management law, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and supports efforts to save the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale from extinction.

Hunter is a sixth-generation Floridian and has a B.S. in Public Administration from Flagler College.Image attachment
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