Desmond Meade, the Florida Veterans for Common Sense 2018 Thomas Paine Award winner has received clemency from the Florida Clemency Board. He recently recieved a letter from the Florida Clemency Board announcing that his civil rights — including the rights to vote, run for office and serve on a jury — have officially been restored.…
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By Gene Jones, President, Florida Veterans for Common Sense
FLVCS stands strong for the national security of the United States. Every passing day the Republican Party compounds serious threats such as the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change, as the following NY Times article confirms. Both the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change are having a
Did you miss the August Zoom meeting? The August 2021 Meeting highlights are now available for viewing.The meeting featured, Dr. Dave Tomasko, Executive Director of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program. He spoke about Red Tide and how the latest Piney Point spill affected it.
As we celebrate America’s birthday on the Fourth of July, let us reflect on the promise of America after 245 years of independence. We can be proud that we have come so far although we are humbled to recognize how much has to be …
Florida Veterans for Common Sense (FLVCS) participated in the 2021 Sarasota County Homeless Vets Stand Down on June 26th. As an original co-founder of the Sarasota County Homeless Veterans Stand Down in 2000, FLVCS has participated ever since.
The Jewish Family & Children Services of the …
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FL veterans’ group urges defeat of SB 90 voter suppression bill.
Pioneer Floridians had a saying that rings true about Florida politics today. To paraphrase, “Your …
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Every current struggle for justice depends in large part on abolishing corporate personhood.
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Did you miss the FLVCS March 2021 Meeting or want to watch it again? Now you can watch it below.
Dennis “Mitch” Maley, veteran and reporter for the Bradenton Times was the featured speaker. He spoke on the current political climate.
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Did you miss the FLVCS February 2021 Meeting or want to watch it again? Now you can watch it below.
Former Florida State Representative, Margaret Good is the featured speaker. Her topic is President Biden’s Climate Agenda.
Don’t miss the drawing for the 2021 Thomas Paine Party 50-50 Raffle with a pot of $1500. See …
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