One of the topics Bob Duff covered (in HFFC's January meeting) in his preview of the CT "short session" was the Health Committee's consideration of the repeal of the religious exemption for vaccines. The Stamford Advocate had a long article, "Both sides ready for battle over repeal of religious exemption for vaccines." It's interesting reading, especially for those of us who plan to go to the Wednesday 2/19 hearing in Hartford. Read it. Join us?

Here is the Proclamation of January 16, 2020 as a Religious Freedom Day in Stamford, CT: I gave my thanks to Mayor Martin's office for responding to this request so quickly.

Hemant Mehta , a.k.a the Friendly Atheist is an author, blogger, and atheist activist. Hemant was the keynote speaker and the title of his talk is, “What Atheists Can Learn from Churches… Seriously” He spoke at The Connecticut Assembly for Reason & Ethics (CARE) conference held at the Mark Twain House & Museum on Saturday April 2, 2016. Watch his talk at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdH-m-Shg3I .