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The Purple Group

The Purple Group is a non-partisan group of Lee County residents from all walks of life who advocate for public schools, students, parents, and educators in Lee County, Florida. The Purple Group believes in learning, parents’ rights, respect for educators, accountability, and are dedicated to protecting public schools from political interference. Volunteers attend school board meetings, write letters and articles, post and share on social media, and educate themselves and others. “We believe public schools, welcoming to all students and their families, are the bedrock of our multi-cultural, multi-ethnic democracy.”

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First Amendment Foundation

The First Amendment Foundation is a highly visible and accessible source of authoritative information, expertise, and assistance to the public and news media. FAF advocates for the rights of freedom of speech and press enshrined in the First Amendment, as well as for open meetings and access to public records protected by the Florida constitution and statutes. FAF does this work primarily through education programs, litigation activities, and legislative advocacy. The First Amendment Foundation believes that government openness and transparency are critical to citizen trust and involvement in our democratic society. Through ongoing monitoring of the state’s laws and decision-making and the education of government officials and citizens, FAF promotes the public’s constitutional right to oversee and to participate freely in the governance process.