Monthly Archives: December 2017

We’ve modernized!

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Brandon Haught

The Florida Citizens for Science website is now upgraded. It looks much better than the old design we’ve had for several years and it’s more user friendly. Of special note is the new “Issues” section that connects you directly to … Continue reading →

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Following up on Nassau County shenanigans

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Brandon Haught

I told you about the interesting conversation about evolution at a recent Nassau County School Board meeting a few days ago (Meanwhile, in Nassau County: “I thought evolution was a bunch of baloney”). Now, the local weekly newspaper published a … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, in Nassau County: “I thought evolution was a bunch of baloney”

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Brandon Haught

A Nassau County resident protested to the school board in November about evolution being taught in schools. He asked that the board approve the placement of disclaimer stickers in all textbooks that mention evolution. The school board made the right … Continue reading →

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The time for action is now in Marion County

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Brandon Haught

Do you live in Marion County? If you don’t, do you have friends, family or colleagues in Marion County? It’s time to get work there. Marion County Public Schools recently issued this press release: MARION COUNTY – Marion County Public … Continue reading →

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Let’s have a “factual, objective conversation”

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Brandon Haught

I encourage you to comb through the letters to the editor in your local newspaper from the past week. The creationist and climate change denying group Florida Citizens’ Alliance has been encouraging their members to respond to the Associated Press … Continue reading →

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News Roundup 12/10/17

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Brandon Haught

Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell wrote a piece about the new instructional materials bill we have in Florida as well as the pre-filed bill that’s waiting for the next legislative session: Book-banning — a crusade for Florida’s simplest minds. And … Continue reading →

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Nassau County textbook challenge: “Bacteria to man evolution is not supported by science”

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Brandon Haught

Nassau County is the first school district I’m aware of that has been faced with a citizen’s challenge to topics in the schools’ science instructional materials. I told you about this back in early November (Nassau County complaint: “stop promoting … Continue reading →

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Antiscience Bills Update 12/8/17

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Brandon Haught

Here’s a quick update on the bills we’re watching in the Florida legislature. The legislative session doesn’t actually kick off until Jan. 8 but bills can be pre-filed in preparation for the session and those bills can be assigned to … Continue reading →

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