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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 08/09/2026

Come to the rally at 10am today, and sign the petition to save the Academy of Natural Sciences!

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 08/09/2026

This is happened at 10am TODAY Hope to see you there, Philly

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 02/03/2026

The 3/7 Rally & March will highlight the harms that aggressive and blunt immigration enforcement is causing our science, healthcare, and education communities. Speakers will include:

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 02/03/2026

The 3/5 Teach-In will cover the state of federal science funding, academic freedom, and institutional autonomy. Speakers will include:

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 02/03/2026

Get ready, Science Jawns 🧪🦅! Action week is here! 3/5: TEACH-IN on the State of American Science One Year into the Trump Admin. RSVP HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph... 3/7: Philly's STEM, Healthcare, & Ed community will RALLY & MARCH to oppose the harms of aggressive immigration enforcement.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 28/02/2026

ON 3/7, WE RALLY & MARCH to oppose the harms caused by aggressive immigration enforcement on our STEM, healthcare, & education communities! Speakers include: @councilmemberjg.bsky.social, @aaup.org's Dr. Todd Wolfson, @pjsn.bsky.social's Miriam Oppenheimer, & more! 📍North side of City Hall 🕚 11 AM

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 25/02/2026

📣 One week to go until our 2026 Teach-In on the State of American Science One Year into the Trump Administration 🗣️ We will hear from Prof. Lorena Grundy, Dr. Andrea Liu, Dr. Kate Wallis, and more! RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 22/02/2026

We are a week and a half out, Philly! Watch this space, speaker announcements for both events, and more, are comin' your way! 🦅🧪✊

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 05/02/2026

Mark your calendars, Science Jawns🧪🦅! 🗓️ On 3/5: We are hosting a teach-in discussing the state of American science one year into the Trump Administration. 🗓️ On 3/7: We are once again hosting Philly's @standupforscience.bsky.social Day of Action Rally and March.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 03/10/2025

We'll see you this evening at the PSA Social 🧪🍺! 📍 National Mechanics, 22 S 3rd St, 19106 ⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM 🎉 10% off drinks

A flyer advertising Philly Science Action Social. Happy Hour for Philly's Science Community. Friday, Oct 3. 4:30-6PM National Mechanics. 22 S 3rd St #24, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Connect. Share. Build Community.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 01/10/2025

This Friday! 🍻🔬 Join us at National Mechanics for a science happy hour! 📅 Friday, Oct 3 ⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM 🎉 10% off drinks 🤝 Connect with Philly’s science community Then head to the FREE First Friday poster session at the Science History Institute! 🔗 tinyurl.com/3z8sh4ax

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 29/09/2025

This Friday: fill your cup, find your people, fuel the fight for science. 💪🔬

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 29/09/2025

Come find @dramandar.bsky.social at Monday at McCormicks now! We’re here to tell Senator McCormick to stand up against Trump and listen to the Pennsylvanias he represents!!

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 26/09/2025

🍻 Join us for the Philly Science Action Social! 📍 National Mechanics | 📅 Fri Oct 3 | ⏰ 4:30–6pm 10% off drinks + connect with Philly’s science community. Then head to the FREE First Friday poster session at the Science History Institute! 🔗 www.sciencehistory.org/visit/events...

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 25/09/2025

PSA was honored to speak at the Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good at Ursinus College. @amandastherrien.bsky.social and @dramandar.bsky.social had an inspiring day speaking with and learning from students about the threats facing biomedical science—and what we can do to protect it.

Dr. Amanda Therrien speaks at a lectern in a lecture hall, presenting on the history of federal science funding in the United States.

Dr. Robert Dawley, Dr. Amanda Therrien, Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz, and Parlee Fellows Ashton Newswanger and Max Matalavage at the front of the lecture hall.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 26/08/2025

Cuts to NIH & NCI would stall life-saving discoveries, devastate, patients, and harm Philly’s economy. That’s why we joined @americancancersoc.bsky.social and a coalition of survivors, researchers, providers and advocates at Independence Hall to urge Congress: protect cancer research funding.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 17/08/2025

🚨 Cancer research funding is under threat. Congress is considering cuts that would stall lifesaving progress. 📢 Join @americancancersoc.bsky.social + PSA at Independence Hall – People’s Plaza to oppose cuts & protect cancer cures. 🗓 Tues 8/26 | 10–11am 📍 530 Market St, Philadelphia

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 02/06/2025

🗣️ #Philly #Science Jawns! 💻 We are looking for guest contributors to our Substack. We want to hear about your science, how it advances the public good, and how federal funding cuts and policy changes are affecting it! 💬 DM us if you’re interested. open.substack.com/pub/philadel...

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 30/05/2025

✅ Proud to announce that our first Town Hall on Science & Higher Ed @sciencehistory.org was a success! 👏 Thank you @repmaryisaacson.com, @reprabb.bsky.social, @tarikforpa.bsky.social, & everyone who attended, for a thoughtful & engaging discussion!

A woman in the audience asks a question to the 3 panelists.

The town hall organizers stand with the panelists and discussion moderator on stage.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 29/05/2025

The U.S. biopharmaceutical industry critically depends on government funding. NIH funding contributed to 354 of the 356 new drug approvals between 2010 and 2019. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Cover page of a research article titled, “Comparison of Research Spending on New Drug Approvals by the National Institutes of Health vs the Pharmaceutical Industry, 2010-2019.” Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2003.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 29/05/2025

HAPPENING TODAY: Town Hall on Science & Higher Ed in the Current Political Climate Come discuss directly with PA lawmakers how the state can support science, healthcare, & higher ed in the face of changing federal policy. Space is limited to 250. Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...

Flyer for a town hall on science and higher ed in the current political climate in Philadelphia on May 29 from 6-8 pm at the Science History Institute.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 28/05/2025

Our Town Hall with @repmaryisaacson.com, @tarikforpa.bsky.social, & @reprabb.bsky.social is tomorrow! We’ll be discussing how state & local governments can stand as a bulwark against the Trump Admin’s assault on science & higher education. Sign up to join us: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...

Flyer for a town hall on science and higher ed in Philadelphia on May 29 from 6-8 pm at the science history institute.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 27/05/2025

Upset about Trump's Fool's Gold Science EO? Us too! 1. Sign the letter below. 2. If you're in #Philly, come to our *Town Hall on Thursday* to discuss directly with lawmakers how the PA govt can use its lobbying power to help us oppose it. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...

Flyer for a town hall on science and higher education in the current political climate to be held in Philadelphia from 6-8 pm at the Science History Institute.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 27/05/2025

We are *thrilled* that @drsforamerica.bsky.social has joined us as a partner organization for our Town Hall. They’re bringing q’s about how state govts can respond to the anti-science mindset behind recent fed healthcare policies. Bring yours. Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...

Flyer advertising a town hall on science and higher ed policy in the current political climate. To be held at the Science History Institute in Philadelphia from 6-8 pm on May 29.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 25/05/2025

The Trump Admin is trying to end or defund several clean energy programs. We have 3 PA state reps ready to answer your questions about how state govts can push back against climate change denying policies. Sign up to join our town hall: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...

Flyer for a town hall on science and higher education policy in the current political climate. Takes place at the science history institute in Philadelphia on May 29 from 6-8 pm. Panelists are PA state reps Mary Isaacson, Chris Rabb, and Tarik Khan.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 24/05/2025

The Trump Admin is pushing for huge cuts to federal student aid funding in their budget proposal. Come meet with 3 of your state reps to discuss ways the PA govt can support #Philly students’ ability to seek higher education. Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...

Flyer for a town hall on science and higher ed policy in the current political climate at the Science History Institute on May 29 from 6-8 pm. Panelists: PA State Reps Mary Isaacson, Chris Rabb, and Tarik Khan.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 23/05/2025

The GOP reconciliation bill makes legal *all* the terminations and freezing of NIH, CDC, EPA, NSF and other fed research grants. 🗣️ #Philly Scientists, if your grant has been cancelled, frozen, and/or delayed, *come share your stories* at our town hall. Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...

Advert for a town hall on science and higher education policy in the current political climate on May 29th from 6-8 pm at the Science History Institute in Philadelphia. 3 PA state reps will be present.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 22/05/2025

📣 1 week to go until our Town Hall on Science & Higher Ed in the Current Political Climate! 🎤 3 *fantastic* PA state reps are ready to hear your concerns & discuss possible ways the state govt can help in the face of changing federal policy & funding! Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...

advertisement for a town hall meeting on May 29, 6-8pm, at the Science History Institute in Philadelphia. Flyer features a the Philly skyline and logos of partner organizations: Science History Institute, Skype a Scientist, Start Talking Science, and Technical.ly.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 20/05/2025

The GOP reconciliation bill proposes drastic cuts to Medicare & Medicaid services, which provide healthcare for MILLIONS of Americans (incl 10% of people in the #Philly Metro Area). DYK Medicare & Medicaid are also the LARGEST funding sources for Graduate Medical Education in the United States?

A flow chart style diagram depicing the funding sources for graduate medical education in the USA

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 20/05/2025

Want to discuss your concerns about the effects of federal cuts to student aid directly with #Philly area electeds? Want to learn how the PA govt plans to support science and higher ed in the face of federal cuts? Sign up for our Town Hall here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...

Advert for a town hall meeting on science and higher ed on May 29, from 6-8 P at the Science History Institute in Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 15/05/2025

📢 Announcing the first 3 panelists for our Science Town Hall! PA State Reps @repmaryisaacson.com @reprabb.bsky.social @tarikforpa.bsky.social will discuss how the PA govt can support the science & higher ed in response to Fed cuts. Join the conversation! www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...

Flyer advertising a town hall in science and higher ed policy in Philadelphia on May 29th, 2025, from 6-8p at the Science History Institute. Partner organizations: Science History Institute, Skype A Scientist, Start Talking Science. Media Partner: Technical.ly Philly.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 14/05/2025

🗣️ We've got 2 new partners for our Science Town Hall! 🔬 @skypeascientist.bsky.social connects scientists w. classrooms across the globe. 🎤 Start Talking Science is a public event where #STEM researchers present their research to a general audience. Join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...

Advert for a trown hall on science and higher education policy in Philadelphia on may 29th, fron 6-8p, at the Science History Institute (315 Chestnut St).

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 14/05/2025

📣 Exciting Announcement: Technical.ly Philly is the media partner for our Science Town Hall on 05/29! 📣 An independent news organization, Technical.ly is THE source for #STEM news in Philly, DC, Bmore & Pgh. To join us, RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph... More announcements to come!

Blue and orange flyer with Philly skyline. Town Hall on 05/29, 6-8 pm, at the Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut Street.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 08/05/2025

🚨BIG NEWS🚨 In partnership with @sciencehistory.org, we are hosting a Town Hall on Science & Higher Education Policy. We're inviting fed & state reps of the Greater Philly Region to discuss what they can do to protect science & higher ed. JOIN US & RSVP HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 25/04/2025

Defunding the NIH is not only a problem for universities. The U.S. biopharmaceutical industry also critically depends on government funding. NIH funding contributed to 354 of the 356 new drug approvals between 2010 and 2019. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Title of a research article published in JAMA

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 22/04/2025

"Climate change is not a future problem. It is a NOW problem [...] When we defund weather, climate, & environmental research, we blindfold ourselves in the middle of a burning house." #EarthDay op-ed from @irinaclimatemom.bsky.social & @michaelemann.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/philadel...

satellite photo of the Atlantic Ocean with the article title, "This Earth Day, we must fund science and our planet's future."

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 13/04/2025

Understanding these health disparities is critical to solving them and saving lives. Yet, the Trump Administration is gutting research on minority health & health disparities. www.nature.com/articles/d41... #standupforscience #handsoffscience

Data figure from the cited article showing that the majority of cuts to the US NIH have been to the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 13/04/2025

This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek we are reminded of the importance of research on health disparities. In Philadelphia, non-Hispanic Black women made up 43% of births from 2013-18, but accounted for 73% of pregnancy-related deaths. www.phila.gov/media/202103...

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 07/04/2025

🚨New article by @dramandar.bsky.social on the recent cuts to the HHS Admin. of Community Living, which supports disability services & research. "1 in 4 Americans has a disability. If this issue doesn’t touch your life today, odds are it will." philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com/p/the-trump-...

Picture depicting the title of the article "The Trump Administration's Cuts to Disability Programs Will Impact All of Us." by Amanda Rabinowitz, PhD in black text on a white background.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 03/04/2025

2 DAYS until we say #HANDSOFF OUR SCIENCE & DEIA with @indivisiblephl.bsky.social & @50501philadelphia.bsky.social! Meet us before the event-10:30AM @ the Academy of Natural Sciences to ask Philly’s Higher Eds to resist federal bullying & stand up for the historically marginalized among them!

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 01/04/2025

Another reason were’re saying #HANDSOFF OUR SCIENCE on 04/05 with @indivisiblephl.bsky.social & @50501philadelphia.bsky.social Government investments in research & development accounted for at least ONE FIFTH of U.S. productivity growth since WWII. Source: Paper by the Fed Reserve Bank of Dallas

First page of the paper titled, The Returns of Government R&D: Evidence from U.S. Appropriations Shocks.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 31/03/2025

In Philly, we are asking our Eds & Meds to resist pressure to abandon their DEIA programs & stand up for historically marginalized individuals. Help us by signing our petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pr... Then, help us mail the petition on 04/05.

Graphic advertising a party to mail Philly Science Action's DEI petition and make signs right before the Indivisible Hands Off Rally on April 5th. The party starts at 10:30 AM at the Academy for Natural Sciences (use the 19th St. entrance).

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 29/03/2025

Join PSA on 4/5 to say #HANDS OFF OUR SCIENCE & DEIA PROGRAMS with @indivisiblephl.bsky.social & @50501philadelphia.bsky.social. 10:30 AM: Mail petition & Sign-Making Party at the Academy of Natural Sciences. 12 PM: Hands Off Rally at City Hall. RSVP: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Flier for a sign-making party to take place before the Hands Off Rally on 04/05. The party will be held at the Academy of Natural Sciences (19th street entrance) at 10:30 AM.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 28/03/2025

🚨 On 04/05, Philly Science Action will join @indivisiblephl.bsky.social to say #HANDSOFF OUR SCIENCE & DEIA PROGRAMS! Join us for a PRE-ACTION PARTY at the Academy of Natural Sciences at 10:30 AM to make signs, stuff envelopes, and mail our petition asking Philly’s Eds & Meds to protect DEIA.

Flier advertising an envelope stuffing and sing-making party at the Academy of Natural Sciences, 19th Street entrance, at 10:30 am on Sat April 05. The party will serve as a pre-action before joining the Hands Off Day of Action hosted by Indivisible PHL starting at 12 PM at City Hall.

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Philadelphia Science Action @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com · 27/03/2025

📢 We are Philly Science Action – a group of passionate organizers that came together in 2017 for the Philadelphia March for Science and came back together with renewed resolve in 2025 for the Stand Up for Science rally in Philly on March 7th, 2025. 🧵1/n

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