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Somehow we here in Florida made it through the past few months without being too embarrassed by the anti-science nuts in our state government. A handful of worrying bills that would have impacted science education died at the end of … Continue reading →

Public hearings were held across the state by the Florida Constitution Revision Commission during which hundreds of concerned citizens voiced their opinions about the changes that should or should not be made to the Florida constitution. We’ve been watching this … Continue reading →

We were deeply worried when the 2018 Florida legislative session kicked off because several bills had been filed that would have directly and negatively impacted science education. A pair of Controversial Theories bills (otherwise known as Academic Freedom bills) would … Continue reading →

For those of you who have been along for the ride with us here at Florida Citizens for Science since the early days, you very likely know one of the most polarizing opponents we faced back in 2008: Ronda Storms. … Continue reading →

Florida hasn’t been on the Discovery Institute’s radar lately but an article in Nature got them riled up a bit. The DI’s rant “Shock: Florida Laws Would Give Floridians a Say on Science Education” complains about the Nature piece “Florida … Continue reading →

Have you ever read the children’s book “If you Give a Mouse a Cookie”? Asking for one thing leads to asking for another and another and another … Florida creationists and climate change deniers asked for more citizen input into … Continue reading →

Florida Citizens for Science board member David Campbell sent in the following update on the work of the Constitution Review Commission: As if Proposition 4  (which deletes the “No Aid” to religious institutions clause) wasn’t enough reason to communicate with … Continue reading →