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Thousands gather across U.S. in Stand Up for Science events (www.science.org)

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Thousands of researchers and their supporters, including recently fired federal workers, gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial here today to protest what they consider the antiscience actions of President Donald Trump in the nearly 7 weeks since he took office. The nation’s capital is just one of the many locations hosting the rally, called Stand Up for Science, with about 30 events nationwide and additional rallies outside the United States, bringing the expected total to more than 150 events.

At the Washington, D.C., event, protesters demanded an end to government censorship in scientific research, restoration of federal funding, reinstatement of federal employees, preservation of diversity and inclusion in science, and more. The crowd heard from more than a dozen speakers, including Senator Chris van Hollen (D–MD), former Representative Fred Upton (R–MI), and former National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis Collins.

Soft-paywall, although the article is still updating. Also see the organizers' website: https://standupforscience2025.org/

I was at the local rally this noon.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

I went to the last one in DC. It was cold and rainy but everyone was in good spirits and having fun. Was great to be around all the other science needs. Got to hear Bill Nye speak in person.

I didn't find out about this one until a couple weeks out. I could have still gone, but this time around I just don't have the emotional strength to deal with everything going on and put on a good face for the sake of solidarity. I hope it was as good of an event this time and will be with them in spirit.