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kstewart33

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Thu Jan 26, 2017, 08:51 PM Jan 2017

Trump's first week: 400 scientists inspired to run for office.

314 Action is a new group that organizes scientists to run for office; they were founded in opposition to trumpism and the official policy of gagging government scientists and freezing EPA research grants.

The group already has 400 people ready to stand for office. The group has recruited seasoned political operators to serve as mentors for future candidates, and will kick off its activities in earnest on Pi Day, March 14, with educational sessions for those willing to run. The group is only fielding Democratic candidates because of the Republican party's official policy of climate change denial.


Link: http://boingboing.net/2017/01/26/trumps-first-week-has-inspir.html
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