Apr 23, 2017
Who would have thought we would need to have a rally for Science!
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Who would have thought we would need to have a rally for Science!
©2017 helena long all rights reserved
BOSTON— American scientists share the same desires and needs as the rest of us. They’re just folks whose job description includes proving hypotheses and establishing facts based on collecting evidence. After eight years of a government that respected the importance of their work, the incoming administration has proven to be hostile—not only to scientists, but to evidence-supported facts themselves.
“I fear we are in for a very rough ride.”
Text “SCIENCE” to 90975 to get involved.
From the muzzling of scientists and government agencies, to the immigration ban, the deletion of scientific data, and the de-funding of public science, the erosion of our institutions of science is a dangerous direction for our country. Real people and communities bear the brunt of these actions. The annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) brings thousands of scientists together and offers a global stage to send a message at this pivotal moment: we must Stand Up for Science. RSVP HERE! We will be streaming live.
Here are five meaningful steps you can take
The reality is that science touches everything we do, and everyone we love, which is why the War on Science is so deadly serious. This is a war that needs to be won. But in order to do so, scientists and science supporters—including those participating in the upcoming March for Science—need to take a new tack.
How women and people of color in the sciences are bucking professional norms to resist Donald Trump.
How women and people of color in the sciences are bucking professional norms to resist Donald Trump.
Researchers will have to deal with attacks from a range of powerful foes in the coming years – and for many, it has already started
Mann said climate scientists “fear an era of McCarthyist attacks on our work and our integrity”. The odd unfulfilled threat may be perturbing but a more morale-sapping fear is that the White House and Congress will dig up and parade seemingly unflattering emails, sideline or scrap research and attempt to hush the scientific community.
Take action, and stand up for science: climatetruth.org
Today’s rally in Boston was a huge success! Here’s the next step: Text SCIENCE to 90975 or sign up at www.standupforscience.us to stay involved.
