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The March 2025 issue of the Separationist is now online! Here is what is in the newsletter:

Godless Women
For women’s history month we profile several lesser known Secular Humanist women.

Turnaway Study by Richard Cook
Research shows that women denied access to reproductive care have worse outcomes on several measures.

Humanist Commitment: Global Awareness
I will be a good neighbor to the people who share the Earth with me and help make the world a better place for everyone.

Stand Up for Science
We are promoting a nationwide protest to Stand Up for Science on March 7th.

Activist Sunday
Join us on Sunday, March 16th to take action in defense of our secular democracy.

Activist Corner by Madelyne Adams
We track specific bills in the SC legislature and provide concrete actions to make a difference.

The Power of Boycotts by Jeff Lovins
Boycotts are a tool we can use to pressure business to do the right thing.

Check Out the Redesigned SHL Website
On February 10th we launched a new and improved website.

The Good News by Tucker Lentz
Here are some good news stories to counter the darkness.

Trump Jeopardizes Funding for our Charity of the Quarter
Our current Charity of the Quarter, Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S. (TCS), is one of the casualties of the regime’s callousness.

Nature Walk
For our March member gathering we are going on a naturalist-led bird and wildlife nature walk.

Origin Stories: Greg Warr
Greg shares his journey from abusive catholic school to accomplished scientist.

The Demon of Unrest
We are reading The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson for our March book club meeting.

Becoming a Humanist Celebrant by Herb Silverman
Herb shares his experiences as a Humanist Celebrant.

Letters
Jeff Eichel and Sharon Fratepietro express their view points in these letters shared with SHL.

Upcoming Conferences
The Summit for Religious Freedom and the American Atheists National Convention are both in April.

Watch My Dead Friend Zoe with the SHL Movie Club
We will be going to the 3:55 pm showing of My Dead Friend Zoe on Sunday, March 2nd at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 theater.

Happy Humanist Hour: Vickery’s on Shem Creek
On Tuesday, March 11th at 7 pm we will be going to Vickery’s, located at 1313 Shrimp Boat Ln on Shem Creek in Mt Pleasant.

Trivia Night: LG’s by the Creek
SHL is heading to LG’s by the Creek in Hanahan at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, March 26th for Trivia Night.

5th Sunday Brunch: Smoky Yolk Cafe
Join us for 5th Sunday Brunch at Smoky Yolk Cafe on James Island on Sunday, March 30th at 11 am.

Looking forward to April