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 FeedSpace Coast Progressive Alliance
18 hours ago
Rep. Sabatini proposes naming this Florida highway "President Donald J. Trump Highway" - The Space Coast Rocket ... See MoreSee Less

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Spread the loveIn a Facebook post this evening, State Representative Anthony Sabatini announced his intentions to present legislation naming US Hwy 27 after President Trump. This legislative session I...- Likes: 0
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HELL NO! It will be a distracting trigger for many drivers!
Sabatini is a dbag who pulls stunts like this to get his name out. We really need to stop electing these people.
This is terrible idea and I vehemently oppose it.
god NO!
NO!
Nunca!!!!!
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No.
I’d never drive down that highway.
NO. He wants us to honor a man who attempted a coup against the United States? Who has been impeached twice? Who lies almost every time he opens his mouth? Who caged children? Who spread conspiracy theories and praised Nazis? Who defended Putin against our own intelligence agencies? etc...
Well we got Schools and parks and all kind of stuff named after Confederate insurrectionist. Might as well have a highway named after a modern one.
He tried to overthrow our government, are you crazy or just plain stupid
Is it a dead end? That would be appropriate.
I certainly hope not! Nothing should ever be named after a criminal!
I guess that's what they call a road to nowhere.
Perfect choice since this highway has been known as Bloody 27 for decades. Deadly road for a deadly president
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We'll tear down that road sign like every other white supremacist sign and monument.
Space Coast Progressive Alliance
18 hours ago
Watch Lady Gaga's stunning national anthem performance at Biden's inauguration ... See MoreSee Less

Watch Lady Gaga's stunning national anthem performance at Biden's inauguration
theweek.com
Lady Gaga just brought the house down at President Biden's inauguration. Gaga, using a gold microphone, sang the national anthem at the start of Biden's inauguration ceremony, the first of numerous pe...She was a class act!
Absolutely!!!
Space Coast Progressive Alliance
18 hours ago
Kamala Harris is officially the first woman vice president of the United States ... See MoreSee Less

Kamala Harris is officially the first woman vice president of the United States
theweek.com
Kamala Harris took the oath of office on Wednesday, making history as the first woman and first woman of color to break the glass ceiling of the executive branch. Harris also makes history as the nati...Great!!!
Space Coast Progressive Alliance
18 hours ago
Biden urges unity in inaugural speech: 'Politics doesn't have to be a raging fire destroying everything in its path' ... See MoreSee Less

theweek.com
President Biden returned to a recurring theme Wednesday after he was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, calling for unity in his inaugural address. 'Let's start afresh,' Biden said. ...Space Coast Progressive Alliance
18 hours ago
"A man described as an organizer for the far-right nationalist group the Proud Boys faced a judge in Orlando after being arrested on federal charges Wednesday, accused of participating in the mob that overran the U.S. Capitol this month." ... See MoreSee Less

Proud Boys organizer arrested in Central Florida on charges from U.S. Capitol riot
www.orlandosentinel.com
A Florida man described as an organizer for the far-right nationalist group the Proud Boys was arrested in Central Florida on Wednesday, on charges stemming from his role in the mob that overran the U...Space Coast Progressive Alliance
18 hours ago
"Florida Democrats uniformly praised President Biden’s inaugural speech and his rise to power Wednesday, while the few Florida Republicans who commented offered caveats to Biden’s bipartisan message." ... See MoreSee Less

Florida leaders praise ‘new day in America,’ but some offer criticism of Biden
www.orlandosentinel.com
Florida Democrats uniformly praised President Biden’s inaugural speech and his rise to power Wednesday, while the few Florida Republicans who commented offered caveats to Biden’s bipartisan messag...Those Repubs should remove their heads from their butts. The short bus is getting ready to depart & it's waiting for them. Pres Biden is our President & it's a total waste of time to attack him. Floridians elected these people to make our State & Country better not act like rude, pouty little children.
Of course they did (referring to republicans).
Space Coast Progressive Alliance
22 hours ago
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1 day ago
"The day of the riot, 29-year-old Peter Heneen made the threats in Facebook messages he sent to a fellow deputy, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office." ... See MoreSee Less

Polk deputy texted coworker about plan to kill feds after U.S. Capitol riot, sheriff says
www.orlandosentinel.com
A Polk County deputy sheriff was arrested Tuesday after he was accused of threatening a mass shooting against federal officials following the riot at the U.S. Capitol this month.Space Coast Progressive Alliance
1 day ago
"In Brevard County, the website notified users that all available appointments for both Thursday and Friday were taken by 8 a.m. Wednesday. The first shots will be distributed at their pharmacies beginning Thursday." www.orlandosentinel.com/coronavirus/os-ne-coronavirus-florida-publix-vaccine-website-explainer-20... ... See MoreSee Less

www.orlandosentinel.com
The demand for appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine at Publix has repeatedly frustrated some seeking to use the company’s website, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has warned that even if it’s slow, it does...Current News and Information
From Our Twitter FeedHere’s the difference, folks.
When Colin Kaepernick speaks out against racial injustice, no team will sign him.
When Josh Hawley gets dropped for helping incite an insurrection, he lands another book deal in less than 2 weeks.
This is what white privilege looks like.
Platforms Must Pay for Their Role in the Insurrection via @wired

Platforms Must Pay for Their Role in the Insurrection
Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube have spent years fomenting and enabling yesterday’s violence at the Capitol. Policy...
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Hundreds of Google Employees Unionize, Culminating Years of Activism

Hundreds of Google Employees Unionize, Culminating Years of Activism
The creation of the union, a rarity in Silicon Valley, follows years of increasing outspokenness by Google workers. ...
www.nytimes.com
NPE's Thoughts on the Selection of Miguel Cardona for Secretary of Education

NPE's Thoughts on the Selection of Miguel Cardona for Secretary of Education
Last evening the Biden Administration selected Dr. Miguel Cardona, the State Superintendent of Connecticut, as his Sec...
networkforpubliceducation.org
Pandemic relief by country (up to % of wages):
Japan: 100% of wages
Netherlands: 90%
Norway: 90%
Germany: 87%
France: 84%
Italy: 80%
UK: 80%
Canada: 75%
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America: 0%
Tweet from TweetCaster - @ryangrim: This should be a wall-to-wall scandal https://theintercept.com/2020/12/18/afghanistan-cia-militia-01-strike-force
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Apocalypse Cow: The Future of Life at Point Reyes National Park via @pacificsun

Apocalypse Cow: The Future of Life at Point Reyes National Park
A Pacific Sun investigation reveals that a recent National Parks Service report is deeply flawed scientifically, culturally and ethically.
pacificsun.com
Gangsterism as Foreign Policy: Assassinations are Becoming the New Norm - https://www.counterpunch.org/2020/12/08/gangsterism-as-foreign-policy-assassinations-are-becoming-the-new-norm/

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The New Elite: Dark Nights Rising - https://www.counterpunch.org/2020/11/13/the-new-elite-dark-nights-rising/

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