Category Archives: FCS News Releases

Press Release: 2011 “Critical Analysis” bill

Florida Citizens for Science Press Release: “Critical Analysis” bill harmful to Florida science education. Florida Citizens for Science opposes Senator Stephen Wise’s recently filed bill — SB 1854, Required Instruction in the Public Schools — as it is clearly unnecessary, … Continue reading

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Release: Response to today’s vote

The following was sent out to the media today: Response to today’s House vote passing the deceptively named “academic freedom” bill. April 28, 2008 Contact: Brandon Haught, Florida Citizens for Science bhaught@flascience.org / www.flascience.org / (Media Page available) Rep. D. … Continue reading

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Reaction sent to media

The following reaction was sent to the media earlier today following the anti-evolution bill debate in the Florida House. The St. Petersburg Times education blog, the Gradebook, has already linked to it. Florida Citizens for Science response to today’s House … Continue reading

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Media Alert

The following two media alerts are being sent out to news outlets statewide: First one is notice of a press conference and the second is a notice of a Public Roundtable Discussion. Reporters are encouraged to visit the Florida Citizens … Continue reading

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News Release: “Academic Freedom” bills needless and treacherous

The following press release has been sent out. Our media page is available for any interested reporters. SO-CALLED “ACADEMIC FREEDOM” BILLS ARE NEEDLESS AND TREACHEROUS Senate bill 2692, “evolution academic freedom act” will be going before the Judiciary committee Tuesday. … Continue reading

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