Yesterday we marched for science. Because, lately, it seems that science has lost her voice. SCROTUS has started to erase science from America, quite literally. Data has been removed from government websites. SCROTUS shows a disdain for facts, and "alternative facts" have become accepted. He has called global warming "a hoax." He wants to gut the Environmental Protection Agency. The administrator of the EPA, Scott Pruitt, hates the very agency he oversees! It is getting very scary out there. We need action against the heinous war on science. Some have said that scientists shouldn't enter into politics, that science should stay neutral. But boy howdy, staying out of things could mean being driven out completely.
And so, we resist. Marches were held around the world yesterday in support of science.
Santa Barbara's March for Science was a success! There were reportedly about 3000 people attending the demonstration and march. When I got to the park, I was surprised at the wonderful turnout. Several speakers motivated the crowd, and there was even a science quiz with prizes!
We marched from De La Guerra Plaza toward Stearn's Wharf. When we had passed under the freeway overpass, we turned around and marched all the way up State Street to Alameda Park and the Earth Day celebration.
Here I am with my scientist friend Julie.
Here is the other side of my sign.
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There were lots of great signs. I captured a few. And there are more in the local Noozhawk story.
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| This couple had knitted brain hats! Love it! |
Here is a little video I shot during the march.
What do we do next? Stay active. Our freedom depends on it! Engage in conversation. Contact your MoCs. Tell them to reject the budget that calls for cuts to the EPA and other environmental policies. Keep doing science! Here is an excellent piece on the next steps for scientists from Scientific American. Keep up the Resistance!
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