Gary Winfield, Chief Deputy Majority Leader of the CT legislature discusses the major issues he sees for the 2021 legislative session. Some of these issues are: equity in health care and criminal justice; cannabis legalization; clean slate prison reform and education reform. This presentation was given at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (CT) meeting on February 8, 2021. You can find this and other videos of interest to humanists, atheists, skeptics and other nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County website: hffcct.org/program-videos.

With the recent trial of the murderer of George Floyd and multiple police shootings, police accountability is an issue on everybody's mind. It is important to note that Connecticut passed a police accountability law in 2020 that is a model for the rest of the country. Gary Winfield, Chief Deputy Majority Leader of the CT Senate was a major author and promoter of that legislation. Senator Winfield spoke to HFFC in February and discussed the history and content of that bill.

Artist and naturalist James Prosek discusses how he has made sense of the natural world through art. His art has taught him that evolution is the great creator of diversity in the natural world. He finds that artists and scientists have a great deal in common. This presentation was given during the 2021 Darwin Day celebration of the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (CT). You can find this and other videos of interest to humanists, atheists, skeptics and other nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County website: hffcct.org/program-videos.

ACLU Connecticut Executive Director David McGuire answers questions about his organization's stance on humanist issues. These issues include: Deceptive advertising by crisis pregnancy centers, Immigration, Religious exemption from vaccines and Aid in dying. This video is an excerpt from a presentation which David gave to the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) on September 14, 2020. You can find this and other videos of interest to humanists, atheists, skeptics and other nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County website: hffcct.org/program-videos.

In this video ACLU Connecticut Executive Director David McGuire discusses the key legislative issues that his organization has worked on in 2020. Many of these issues are ongoing. He gave this presentation to the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (HFFC) on September 14, 2020. You can find this and other videos of interest to humanists, atheists, skeptics and other nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County website: hffcct.org/program-videos.

Did you know that Komodo Dragons don't have sex? In this Video, Evolutionary Biologist Matt Sasaki explains what that means to our whole view of how we classify all life forms. This video is an excerpt from a presentation which Matt gave to the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) on October 12, 2020. You can find this and other videos of interest to humanists, atheists and other nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County website: hffcct.org/program-videos.

In this video you will learn about actions that Humanists can do about climate change. The presenter, Mitch Wagener, considers climate change to present moral imperatives. He provides actions that can be taken on a personal level as well as issues requiring governmental level action. This video is an excerpt from a presentation in which Mitch Wagener describes earth's future climate. Hint: more fire and less ice. It was given to the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) on December 14, 2020. You can find this and other videos of interest to humanists, atheists and other nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County website: hffcct.org/program-videos.

In this video you will learn about the most easily identifiable indicators that prove the world is warming. Mitch Wagener, the presenter, suggests that you can use these indicators when arguing with your climate change denier friends and family (good luck). This video is an excerpt from a presentation in which Mitch Wagener describes earth's future climate. Hint: more fire and less ice.  It was given to the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) on December 14, 2020. You can find this and other videos of interest to humanists, atheists and other nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County website: hffcct.org/program-videos.

In this video you will hear what humanist communities might learn from Hip Hop Culture. This candid conversation with Dr. Anthony Pinn and Mandisa Thomas, two prominent Black Nonbelievers and humanists occurred during a meeting of the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (CT). You can find this and other videos of interest to humanists, atheists and other nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County website: hffcct.org/program-videos.

This video answers many of your questions about the legal issues surrounding Obamacare (Affordable Care Act) that the Supreme Court is considering. The questions are answered by legal expert Kevin Zezima. This video is one of a series of videos in which attorney Kevin Zezima explains the legal context of the 2020 election season. The original presentation was given to the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) on November 9, 2020. You can find this and other videos of interest to humanists, atheists and other nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County website: hffcct.org/program-videos.

Filmmaker, John Follis, answers questions about his award-winning documentary; "LEAVING GOD: Why I Left God and Why so many Others are, too." The full documentary film (47 min.) of Mr. Follis' journey from religion to humanism can be viewed at: https://vimeo.com/208442766 You can find this and other videos of interest to humanists, atheists and other nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County website: hffcct.org/program-videos.

In this video you will see the presentation of a Humanist Invocation at the opening of a Connecticut State Senate session. Secular invocations can be substituted for religious prayer at many events and activities. Such invocations let it be known that atheism, humanism, freethinking and many other nonbeliever philosophies are held by people in our communities. Individual nontheists can express themselves by requesting to deliver invocations at a variety of community and governmental events. The invocation text of this invocation can be downloaded at bit.ly/humanistinvocation and can be used freely. Humanists and freethinkers of Fairfield County, Ct (HFFC) provides a wide variety of activities and programs for atheists, humanists, freethinkers and other nonreligious people. Find out more about us at hffcct.org.

In this video you will learn about the way the Senate controls many aspects of the government, and our lives. It describes how the party with the majority of seats in the Senate wields enormous power. This video is one of a series of videos in which attorney Kevin Zezima explains the legal context of the 2020 election season. The original presentation was given to the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) on November 9, 2020. You can find this and other videos of interest to humanists, atheists and other nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County website: hffcct.org/program-videos.

In this video, you will learn how your organization can be more diverse and inclusive. Mandisa Thomas, founder of Black Nonbelievers, discusses the best practices for organizations. This presentation was sponsored by the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County. To find more videos for atheists, humanists and other nonbelievers, go to HFFCCT.ORG.

This video presents how one group of nontheists struggled with a religious town government to have a holiday display on a town green. The story is told in rhyme. You can download the poem and find instructions on how to get ornaments for your own Tree of Knowledge at the Freethought Society website: https://www.ftsociety.org/menu/tree-of-knowledge/ You can find this and other videos of interest to humanists, atheists and other nonbelievers at the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County website: hffcct.org/program-videos.

In this video you will learn how ethical and social values can shape methods of scientific investigation and analysis. The speaker, Anjan Chakravartty of the University of Miami, explains how, for example, values may determine what sorts of research methods we allow as acceptable, and in some cases, how scientific data are understood, classified, and analyzed. As a result, humanists, atheists and other nonreligious people should be vigilant to ensure that their values are considered in scientific practice. Download the program handout at http://bit.ly/2020-07-13meetinghandout. This video is from a program sponsored by the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County. Other videos of interest to humanists can be found at https://HFFCCT.org/program-videos.

In this video you will learn how humanists can be hurt because scientists' ethical and social values affect their interpretation of data and formulation of scientific claims. The speaker, Anjan Chakravartty of the University of Miami, explains how the presence of sometimes hidden values in the background can be significant to what ends up being accepted as scientific knowledge. Humanists, atheists and other nonreligious people should be vigilant to ensure that their values are considered in scientific practice. Download the program handout at https://bit.ly/2020-07-13meetinghandout. This video is from a program sponsored by the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County. Other videos of interest to humanists can be found at https://HFFCCT.org/program-videos.

In this video you will learn how the challenge of conflicting ethical and social values can shape how we prioritize different investigations in the sciences. The speaker, Anjan Chakravartty of the University of Miami, explains how limitations on resources such as funding, time, and personnel for research require choices regarding what scientific work to do, and these choices may reflect differing values. As a result, humanists, atheists and other nonreligious people should be vigilant to ensure that their values are considered in scientific practice. Download the program handout at http://bit.ly/2020-07-13meetinghandout. This video is from a program sponsored by the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County. Other videos of interest to humanists can be found at https://HFFCCT.org/program-videos.

In this video you will learn the importance of including humanist values in science itself. The speaker, Anjan Chakravartty of the University of Miami, explains that there are different ways in which values are, sometimes inevitably, part of scientific work. As a result, humanists, atheists and other nonreligious people should be vigilant to ensure that their values are considered in scientific practice. Download the program handout at http://bit.ly/2020-07-13meetinghandout. This video is from a program sponsored by the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County. Other videos of interest to humanists, freethinkers, atheists and other nonreligious people can be found at https://HFFCCT.org/program-videos.

This funny video shows you how to make Sangria. Whether you are having an online party or an in-person party this recipe can work for you. Send the recipe to your online guests and let them make their own. Everyone can share the fun. The recipe can be downloaded at https://bit.ly/3bhMrGC. This video is sponsored by Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County. For more humanist videos, go to https://HFFCCT.ORG/program-videos.

In this video, author Dr. Anthony Pinn and Mandisa Thomas talk about Dr. Pinn's latest book, "When Colorblindness Isn't Enough." You will find this spontaneous and candid discussion engaging and thought provoking. This video is presented by Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County. You can find more videos like this at HFFCCT.org/program-videos.

This video answers a lot of questions about electric car (EV) batteries. How long do they last? What is the battery range of EV cars? Should you have Battery range anxiety? The speaker is Bruce Becker, President of the EV Club of Connecticut. This video was recorded during a meeting of the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County on April 13, 2020.

In this video you will learn the status of electric cars in Connecticut. The presentation covers the different types of electric cars, benefits of electric car ownership, Connecticut and federal purchase incentives and the status of the electric car industry. Bruce Becker, President of the Electric Vehicle Club of Connecticut, is the speaker. The program was presented by the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (CT) on April 13, 2020. see HFFCCT.org.

In this video you will learn how low carbon architecture helps reduce climate change. Three specific low carbon buildings in Connecticut are highlighted. Bruce Becker, a prominent low carbon architect in Connecticut, is the speaker, The program was presented by the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (CT) on April 13, 2020. See HFFCCT.org.

Like the Corona virus, there is an urgent need to flatten the curve for the environment. In this video you will learn why it is important to lower the carbon curve and how to do that for our health. This video presentation is by Bruce Becker, President of the Electric Vehicle Club of Connecticut. This program is sponsored by the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (CT) and was delivered on April 13, 2020. See HFFCCT.ORG.

Black Atheists Explain Why People are Leaving Church Black Nonbelievers of NYC and the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County hosted an event about the history of religion in the Black American community and how she believes the indoctrination of Black people into the religions has mostly hurt the Black community. Produced by Tarik Johnson New Channels Subverse Shorts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAb9N7WGx-Yp244GIAKB7nQ Subversecasts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjCmJHWvAdl11YLigazvIw Social Media Twitter https://twitter.com/onSubverse Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ItsSubverse Instagram https://instagram.com/onsubverse Medium https://medium.com/@subverse Minds https://minds.com/subverse Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/onSubverse/ Support Paypal https://paypal.me/subversenews Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Subverse Subscribestar https://www.subscribestar.com/subverse Podcast Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/subverse-news/id1473751073 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0aRx61YlLYYyI12eMRcCfK Anchor https://anchor.fm/subverse Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=445979&refid=stpr Check out our merchandise shop to get your Subverse gear: https://teespring.com/stores/subverse