Yesterday, a group of scientists got together to form an organization to lobby on behalf of science.
Today a group of scientists and concerned citizens launch a new organization, Scientists and Engineers for America, dedicated to electing public officials who respect evidence and understand the importance of using scientific and engineering advice in making public policy.
They mention particular concern about political pressure to rewrite reports on global warming, vetoing stem cell research, promoting intelligent design in science classes, and government disseminatoin of inaccurate scientific information.
The organization’s website is http://www.sefora.org/. They were hoping to get 1000 people to sign on to their group by Friday. Keep in mind they launched on Wednesday. And they made that goal within 28 hours. The new goal is 5000 by Monday.
They have a proposed Scientists’ Bill of Rights, a set of Key Issues, and a Blog.
I’m sad that it’s necessary, but glad it exists.
Have they had anybody signing up by mistake thinking they were going to get makeup, skincare products or fragrances?