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The June 2025 issue of The Separationist is out now. Here is what is in the issue:

 

Extending the Rainbow

The inclusion and representation of intersex people is critical to combating Christian nationalists’ radical gender ideology and preserving freedom for all of us.

 

Join SHL at Park Circle Pride

SHL will be tabling at three events at Park Circle Pride on Tuesday, June 3rd, Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th.

 

Inverse Cowgirl

The SHL book club will be reading intersex activist Alicia Roth Weigel’s memoir Inverse Cowgirl. 

 

Charity of the Quarter: Alliance For Full Acceptance

SHL is raising money for the South Carolina LGBTQIA+ advocacy organization AFFA-SC.

 

TRUTH: What is it, and how do we know?

For our June member gathering we are talking about Truth. Tucker Lentz will give a presentation on philosophic theories of truth, practical methodologies for knowing what is true, followed by discussion and pizza.

 

June Commitment: Critical Thinking

“I will practice good judgment by asking questions and thinking for myself.”

 

Activist Corner

The SC legislative session is over, but now is the time to call your United States senators to oppose the so called “big, beautiful bill”.

 

No Kings National Day of Defiance

Join us and activists across the country on Saturday, June 14th at Hampton Park for a national protest against the regime.

 

Activist Sunday

Join us and activists across the country on Sunday, June 15th at Brittlebank Park for another protest.

 

🔥 The SHL Shirt You’ve Been Waiting For

We’ve got the perfect t-shirt to wear to your protests.

 

Merch Philosophy

We are excited to have merchandise to sell, but selling is not our primary focus. We would also like your feedback on what merch you might want.

 

The Good News

While the daily news is an absolute horrorshow, we’ve got stories from hopeful newly minted college graduates to an orphaned bear cub being raised by people cosplaying as bears, that we hope will lift your spirits.

 

Spring Picnic & Board Elections

A report and photos from last month’s picnic.

 

Being a Jew

Herb Silverman shares reflections on his ethnic identity.

 

Volunteer Service

SHL is working to expand our volunteer service. Last month we volunteered at the Lowcountry Foodbank.

 

Food Distribution with Park Circle Cares

Join us every month on the 3rd Saturday, distributing food with Park Circle Cares.

 

Adopt-A-Highway

We are hoping to bring back our regular adopt-a-highway service program, and doing a pilot run on Sunday, June 22nd.

 

Watch Friendship with the SHL Movie Club

The SHL movie club is going to see the new film Friendship on Sunday, June 1st.

 

Dogma 25th Anniversary Screening

On Thursday, June 5th we are going to a special 25th anniversary screening of Dogma.

 

June Happy Humanist Hour: Taste of Thai

This month, dine with your humanist friends at Taste of Thai in West Ashley.

 

Trivia Night: New Realm Brewing Co

Join the Freethinkers trivia team as we compete at New Realm Brewing Co on Tuesday, 24th.

 

5th Sunday Brunch: The Harlow

There are five Sunday in June, so we are brunching at The Harlow on James Island.

 

Looking forward to July

We are celebrating Disability Pride Month, organizing against a proposed gas pipeline along the Edisto River, and reading a humorous new memoir from Dave Barry.