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More than 1,900 scientists write letter in ‘SOS’ over Trump’s attacks on science (www.theguardian.com)
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Members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine warned Americans of ‘real danger in this moment’

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[–] MyDogLovesMe@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Not even near enough people.

[–] anindefinitearticle@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago

Save Our Sciences

[–] Terrarium@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I wonder if Americans will learn that they actually need to do something, something disruptive, with actual leverage, to actually threaten power. Writing letters does nothing but make the signers-on erroneously believe they've accomplished something. Maybe they'd be more likely to take action if they didn't sign the letter.

[–] Ledericas@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago

Scientist do that by fleeing the country, that usually sends a stronger message once the brain drain begins and it will,

[–] BrikoX@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Many are leaving US entrirely, which on one hand is disruptive, but on the other hand is not the kind of disruption US needs right now.

[–] huf@hexbear.net 2 points 1 week ago

brain draining the evil empire seems like a good idea actually