Dear Jack,



Bill Nye—Science Guy—here. I’m writing on behalf of the Union of Concerned
Scientists (UCS) withan urgent request for you to take action to help keep
science in policymaking in your state.
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It’s only been one year under our current administration, but they have
already done more damage to science and democracy than perhaps any
administration in modern history.



They have shuttered entire agencies, frozen billions of dollars essential to
research and public health funding, and fired or otherwise pushed out hundreds
of thousands of dedicated civil servants.


They’ve rolled back pollution standards, lied about climate science, and
boosted fossil fuel profits at the expense of people, wildlife, and our
environment.



And they’ve made changes to hundreds of public health, safety, and
environmental rules without public input—even when it’s required by law.



Now, we need to be reaching out to our elected officials to ensure that they
keepscience in policymaking.



Tell your state officials to follow the best available science and uphold the
democratic process in all state policymaking.
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You and I both know that what’s happening right now is not normal, and it is
not okay.



Like so many authoritarian leaderships, they want to be the sole source of
truth—and know that independent science threatens that power.



That’s why the work being done at UCS is more critical than ever. If we want
to protect our communities, our democracy, and our planet, we must fight back
against these attacks.



Please join me by telling your elected state officials to keep science and
transparency strong.
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The scientific community and UCS supporters are and always have been stronger
together.



As UCS President and CEO Dr. Gretchen Goldman says in her recent article,
co-authored in Science magazine:“The ability to tell the truth, even (or
especially) when it does not suit any particularly partisan aims, is an
essential prerequisite for a free society. Scientists can leverage their
substantial social standing and trustworthiness to preserve this vital
ingredient.”



It’s an all-hands-on-deck moment for protecting science and our democracy. Now
is the time to join together and demand that elected leaders at all levels
represent our communities and prioritize public safeguards informed by science,
to ensure that our democracy remains and our voices are heard.

We need your help holding these protections and holding the line against
these attacks on science for the public good. The founders included Science in
the Constitution. They knew its value for our quality of life and international
competitiveness.



Join me today in defending science and democracy.
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Sincerely,



Bill Nye

Science Educator

National Advisory Board Member for the Union of Concerned Scientists




P.S. We urgently need to reach our state elected officials to encourage
science-backed policymaking. Take action today.
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