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Can March for Science participants advocate without losing the public's trust?

  • Written by Emily Vraga, Assistant Professor in Political Communication, George Mason University
imageWhat happens to their credibility when scientists take to the streets? February 2017 Stand Up for Science rally in Boston.Adam Salsman, CC BY-NC-ND

As the March for Science nears, questions about whether scientists can and should advocate for public policy become more important. On one hand, scientists have relevant expertise to contribute to...

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