FLORIDA CENSORSHIP: OBSTRUCTING EDUCATION
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FLORIDA CENSORSHIP: OBSTRUCTING EDUCATION
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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.
Current News and Information
From Our Facebook FeedBrevard sheriff still investigating incident during Val Demings' campaign stop at Mims ... See MoreSee Less

Brevard sheriff still investigating incident during Val Demings' campaign stop at Mims
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Love of football unites kids living in Brevard hotel ... See MoreSee Less

Love of football unites kids living in Brevard hotel
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They come to this grassy spot to get out of their cramped rooms, to work off excess energy — and always, to play football.Florida intends to ‘pull’ LGBTQ support documents at school districts ... See MoreSee Less

Florida intends to ‘pull’ LGBTQ support documents at school districts
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Legislature this year passed a measure that bars classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades.Independents now exceed Democrats in Brevard among those registered to vote ... See MoreSee Less

Independents now exceed Democrats in Brevard among those registered to vote
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But with Florida's election rules, "no party affiliation" voters and members of minor political parties cannot vote in partisan primary elections.The tallest tree in Wales got damaged by a storm and was supposed to be cut down, instead chainsaw artist Simon O'Rourke found a better solution to symbolize the tree’s last attempt to reach the sky. ... See MoreSee Less

More than a cough: New study shows red tide exposure can cause neurological woes ... See MoreSee Less
More than a cough: New study shows red tide exposure can cause neurological woes
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Some 280 SWFL volunteers helped with a Roskamp Institute study that showed some people develop neurological problems after breathing red tide toxinsAnd imagine what it's doing to marine life
Never fear, just consult the nearest Republican and they'll tell you it's harmless and set your mind at ease.
Michael Flynn tried to overturn an election. Now he's trying to oust Sarasota's GOP leader ... See MoreSee Less
Michael Flynn tried to overturn an election. Now he's trying to oust Sarasota's GOP leader
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Trump's first national security adviser is getting involved in GOP politics in the Florida county where he now lives, applying to join party leadership."He (DeSantis) is planning to call a special session in November, that is what he has signaled,” said Bracy, a Democrat representing part of Orange County. “And he is signaling that he will institute an all-out ban on abortions here in our state." ... See MoreSee Less

floridaphoenix.com
A week from the August primary election, Democratic lawmakers are warning that Gov. Ron DeSantis will further restrict access to abortion care, an issue that Florida voters may consider when casting t...“I believe that the teachers that become great teachers don’t become great teachers because they’re sitting in some university lecture hall listening to some professor bloviate,” DeSantis said at the Tuesday press conference at a high school in Pasco County. ... See MoreSee Less

floridaphoenix.com
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced alternate routes for Floridians in all walks of life to become teachers, but with a catch: People would need only a two-year associate degree to lead a classroom...I can't believe people will actually vote for someone who wants their kids to be less educated, but they will. This guy went to any Ivy League school but he wants to take books out of schools and bring in teachers who don't know how to teach. It sounds dystopian but I think he is just doing this to satisfy his big money donors who want to ensure there will be lots of people who will work low wage jobs.
Bloviate is Desantis' middle name
This is just the next step of Idiocracy coming into fruition...
We certainly have lowered the standard to be governor of Florida
It’s actually a 4 year degree plus one extra year of classes and student teaching, plus state board exams.
Vote blue
The GOP doesn't want well educated citizens; it's too hard manipulate/con well informed people.
I think our Governor’s Drs would be adequate with a 2 yr certificate from a trade school. Why have experienced medical experts bloviate when they could practice on DeSantis after 2 years
Can we pay back to all the teachers all the money they paid in to get certified! That would be be great
People are upset about student loan forgiveness because what about all those who saved and sacrifice to pay their loans? Then DeSantis does this, isn't this actually much worse?
Educators should be educated it’s really that simple. This os a slap in the face to real teachers everywhere.
He's such a dumba$$