November 2023 in-person events

Lee and Collier Counties

How to Report if you have been Victim of a Crime

Tuesday, Nov. 7

6:30 pm

Bonita Springs Library

10560 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs, FL 


Representatives from Lee County Sheriff’s Office will discuss the new anti-hate legislation in HB 269 which was signed into law on May 1. How this new legislation will be enforced as it relates to protected political speech is expected to be addressed.


One part of the legislation adds to the law on littering to include distributing “litter onto private property for the purpose of intimidating or threatening” and making it a felony if it contains a “credible threat” (FS 403.413). It creates FS 784.0493 making it a crime to willfully and maliciously harass or intimidate another person based on their religion or ethnicity. Another part (FS 775.085) reclassifies hate crime offenses to include harsher punishments.

Christian Nationalism 101

Thursday, Nov. 9

7:00 pm

Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Naples

6340 Napa Woods Way, Naples, FL


Supporting democracy means supporting religious freedom. Christian nationalism is not the same as Christianity; nor is it the same as patriotism.


This is an educational event intended to help our community learn about and recognize Christian Nationalism and make informed decisions about how best to respond when they see examples among us.

Saving Democracy

with

Dave Aronberg


Nov 14, 2023

11 am – 1:15 pm

UU Congregation of Fort Myers, Hobart Hall, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers 33912


Floridians for Democracy is honored to host Florida State Attorney Dave Aronberg for a meet and greet to discuss about the importance of protecting and preserving democracy in Florida, America and beyond.


Dave will share his perspectives on the legalities of removing elected state attorneys and the banning of books. Most importantly, he will offer thoughts of what each of us can do to support democracy over authoritarian rule. Let's not let American democracy be stolen from us!


Tickets are $50


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