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PA Coalition for Stance on Science, a nationwide @snapcoalition.org initiative snapcoalition.org/initiatives/stanc… We ask candidates #SciencePolicy questions that voters care about + share their responses

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Ayana Paul @ayana-paul.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Are you interested in learning more about science policy issues? Do you want to help inform your community about candidate views on scientific or environmental issues? Volunteer with Stance on Science! #stanceonscience #snap #scipolicy
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Scientist Network for Advancing Policy @snapcoalition.org · 21h
Whoa! New materials for a #SciencePolicy course? Designed to be accessible for #scientists and #students? Check it out here: snapcoalition.org/initiatives/... We have #SciPol, #SciComm, #ScienceDiplomacy, & more! Modules were made over the last year by SNAPpers, and are free to download and use.
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SciPol 101 - Scientist Network for Advancing Policy
SNAP Coalition Website
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Sneha Rao @sneharao.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
In honor of the 2026 www.goldengooseaward.org out today, I wanted to share this blog post I wrote for @snapcoalition.org earlier this month where I reflected on the value of basic science. medium.com/science-policy-in-a-snap/its-a-wonderful-life-afe73bbf079e
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It’s a Wonderful Life
Written by SNAP member Sneha Rao
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Emily Selland, PhD (she/her) @eselland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Candidates from federal, state, and local #elections IN OVER 40 STATES are telling us how they will think about science and #evidence in #policymaking. The open-access resource, if you want to check it out: snapcoalition.org/initiatives/... Just click your state!
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Stance on Science - Scientist Network for Advancing Policy
SNAP Coalition Website
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Emily Selland, PhD (she/her) @eselland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I want to give a huge shout-out our giant nationwide team supported by @snapcoalition.org who have been pushing Stance on Science ahead. Almost 500 (500!!!) candidates up for election have shared their stances on timely #Science and #Technology #Policy issues ahead of the #midterms.
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Stance on Science NY @stanceonscienceny.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#StanceOnScience has 2,600 responses from 476 #MidtermElection candidates across 41 states + counting We ask questions about topics like #DataCenters, #pharmaceuticals, & #wildfire containment, & publish their responses. See what your candidates are saying! snapcoalition.org/initiatives/...
Stance on Science logo and text showing 2,60 responses from 476 candidates to 285 questions across 41 states
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Stance on Science NY @stanceonscienceny.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
@castanceonscience.bsky.social @wistanceonscience.bsky.social @stancepa.bsky.social @co-stanceonscience.bsky.social @akstanceonscience.bsky.social @wa-stanceonscience.bsky.social @mainestancescience.bsky.social @stanceonsciencenm.bsky.social @snapcoalition.org
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New Mexico Stance on Science @stanceonsciencenm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
New #blog post out by @snapcoalition.org members @ashyeneng.bsky.social and Disha Patel about combating #antimicrobial resistance using #nextgen tools! #science #microbiology medium.com/science-poli...
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Combating the antimicrobial resistance public health crisis with next-generation tools
Written by Disha Patel and Ashley Eng
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KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The old Philadelphia Police Department headquarters sits between two of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods: Chinatown and Old City. But the building, known as the Roundhouse, has been vacant for four years, despite efforts to imagine a new use. www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...
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4 years on, the city still has no redevelopment plans for PPD’s former headquarters
The old PPD headquarters sits between two of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods: Chinatown and Old City. But the building, known as the Roundhouse, has been vacant for four years, despite efforts to imagine a new use. | KYW Newsradio
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Scientist Network for Advancing Policy @snapcoalition.org · 17/09/2026
Are you interested in learning more about the intersection of science and law? Join us Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. ET to learn from experts! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #SciPol #Science #EarlyCareerResearchers #AAAS #careers
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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Trailblazer Elaine McGuire is leading the charge to attract and train more electricians like her: Black women. bit.ly/4iOYiAu
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A Modern Day Rosie The Riveter
Trailblazer Elaine McGuire is leading the charge to attract and train more electricians like her: Black women.
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Stance on Science PA @stancepa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Are you a scientist who also cares about politics? Help us ask candidates for public office what their positions are on important science policy issues! #Colorado #Hawaii #Idaho #Iowa #Maryland #Montana #DC #NewMexico #NorthDakota #SouthDakota #Virginia Sign up even if your state isn't listed!
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Stance on Science PA @stancepa.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Do you care about protecting #science in the #MidtermElections? Do you want evidence-based policy creation? Of course you do! Join #StanceOnScience, where we ask candidates for public office their positions on #SciencePolicy issues relevant to voters! #Stance2026 #politics #PA #Pennsylvania
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Stance on Science PA @stancepa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
snapcoalition.org/initiatives/... Come read what your candidates for public office have to say about #science policy issues! #PA #Pennsylvania #scipol #EarlyCareerResearchers #midterms #midtermelections #elections
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Stance on Science PA @stancepa.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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NPR @npr.org · 01/08/2026
NPR asked an aspiring scientist in Philadelphia to interview an adult who is living his dream about his career in conservation science.
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We asked a first grader to interview his hero: A bird scientist
NPR asked an aspiring scientist in Philadelphia to interview an adult who is living his dream about his career in conservation science.
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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
A CHOP pediatric trauma surgeon asks: What if we confronted the number one cause of death among children the same way we dealt with motor vehicle safety? bit.ly/3QSSI49
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Guest Commentary: We Can Prevent Children’s Gun Injuries
A CHOP pediatric trauma surgeon asks: What if we confront the number one cause of death among children the same way we deal with motor vehicle safety?
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Scientist Network for Advancing Policy @snapcoalition.org · 21/07/2026
So proud of @spgatucsf.bsky.social for receiving 2026 University of California President’s Award for Outstanding Student Leadership! This recognized SPG’s commitment to empowering scientists to engage effectively with their communities and their advocacy efforts. www.linkedin.com/posts/congra...
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Congratulations to the students and postdoctoral scholars of the Science Policy Group at UCSF(SPG), recipients of the University of California President's Award for Outstanding Student Leadership…...
Congratulations to the students and postdoctoral scholars of the Science Policy Group at UCSF(SPG), recipients of the University of California President's Award for Outstanding Student Leadership. P...
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Scientist Network for Advancing Policy @snapcoalition.org · 21/07/2026
SNAPper Beanca went last week with Southeast Asia Resource Action Center #SEARAC #Leadership & #Advocacy Training #LAT2026 cohort. Beanca and her team met with representatives from #Oklahoma to discuss immigration + share perspectives on issues affecting #SoutheastAsianAmerican communities.
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Stance on Science PA @stancepa.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
#Maine #Midterms #Elections #SciPol #SciencePolicy
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Stance on Science Maine @mainestancescience.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Stance on Science is a nationwide, non-partisan initiative by early career scientists (at the @snapcoalition.org) asking candidates for public office questions on science and policy. Below are the questions we'll be sending to candidates in Maine. Let us know which ones are most relevant for you!
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WVIA @wviatvfm.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
It’s beach read season once again, and this week's recommendations will keep you reading all summer long. www.wvia.org//news/local/...
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KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
In the ICU in 2018, with about two weeks to live, he received a heart transplant. When he asked his doctor about competitive cycling, the doctor said he would probably be able to ride a bike again, but never get close to racing again. www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...
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Years after receiving heart transplant, Lehigh Valley surgeon takes silver in National Cycling Championship
In the ICU in 2018 with about two weeks to live, he received a heart transplant. When he asked his doctor about competitive cycling, the doctor said he would probably be able to ride a bike again, but never get close to racing again. | KYW Newsradio
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KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Delaware County officials have confirmed they were the victims of a cyberattack late last month. Weeks later, they are still working to get their systems back up and running at 100%. www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...
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Delco still working to get systems fully back and running after June cyberattack
The county faces hundreds of thousands of unauthorized cyber intrusion attempts each year. This time, cybercriminals gained limited access to their systems. | KYW Newsradio
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KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Richard “Dick” Knoebel, the long-time president of Knoebels Amusement Resort in north-central Pennsylvania, has died. He was 87. 📲: www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...
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LNP | LancasterOnline @lancasteronline.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The Brownstown-Rothsville exit of Route 222 is set to become disputed territory in the Wawa-Sheetz rivalry sometime in the next two years. lanc.news/4wdrcOK
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Wawa to face off with Sheetz at planned Brownstown location
The Brownstown-Rothsville exit of Route 222 is set to become disputed territory in the Wawa-Sheetz rivalry sometime in the next two years.
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KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🎧LISTEN🎧 SEPTA says some new conflict resolution trainings for frontline workers are going a long way in reducing stress for its employees. spr.ly/63321BEj3eJ
SEPTA trolley.
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League of Women Voters of the US @lwv.org · 17/07/2026
The League issued a statement from CEO Celina Stewart following President Donald Trump’s address to the nation Thursday night: www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases…
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Ellen Kuwana, MS (#SciComm at #SciWri26) @ellenkuwana.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Listening to a webinar on how to restore trust in science. Themes (my wording): Train people as systems thinkers (comment by Julian Reyes) and how to connect to real world/real people, and how to communicate science and uncertainty--but also how we know things! #Science #Trust @snapcoalition.org
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KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Are you the best parallel parker in Philly? Prove it. The Philadelphia Parallel Parking Association (not to be confused with the Philadelphia Parking Association) is holding a competition to crown the best parker in town. 📲: www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...
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Stance on Science PA @stancepa.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Splendid piece from @yelgharably.bsky.social with the @snapcoalition.org #StanceOnScience #Delaware team, sharing how #SciencePolicy is relevant to our everyday health and wealth. baytobaynews.com/stories/el-g... #midterms2026 #scipol #scicomm #science #ECRs @aguscipolicy.bsky.social
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El Gharably: Science is already on Delaware’s ballot - Bay to Bay News
Open an electric bill lately? Then you have already brushed up against science policy — it just might not be labeled as such.
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Stance on Science NY @stanceonscienceny.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Splendid new piece from @yelgharably.bsky.social with the @snapcoalition.org Stance on Science #Delaware team, sharing how #SciencePolicy is relevant to our everyday health and wealth. baytobaynews.com/stories/el-g... #midterms2026 #scipol #scicomm #science #ECRs
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El Gharably: Science is already on Delaware’s ballot - Bay to Bay News
Open an electric bill lately? Then you have already brushed up against science policy — it just might not be labeled as such.
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Stance on Science PA @stancepa.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
What is #Stance2026? Stance on Science is an effort by #EarlyCareerResearchers to bring #SciencePolicy into the conversation between voters and candidates for public office for the #MidtermElections2026 Follow us to hear what candidates have to say! #science #politics #PA #Pennsylvania
A flyer describing the purposes of Stance on Science
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California Stance on Science @castanceonscience.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
We want to hear from you! What #science policy issues do you care about? What topics do you want us to ask candidates their Stance on Science? #Stance2026 #california Fill out this Google Form and let us know: forms.gle/ftuJiNEnBRTs...
Flyer with header "Are you interested in...". Subheader reads "CA policy? Science policy? Having your voice heard?" Image in center of Stance on Science logo with text below that reads "wants to hear from you". Body text reads "Stance on Science is a nationwide, non-partisan initiative organized by early-career scientists working to help voters understand how candidates will use science and data to inform their policies and decision making. What issues and race are important to you? Tell us below!". QR code centered at the bottom of the flyer. Footer reads, "Learn more: snapcoalition.org/initiatives/stance-on-science Contact us here: ca.stanceonscience@gmail.com"
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PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
In an early Sunday evening ceremony, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50.8 billion state budget for the next fiscal year. The spending package was approved 12 days after the deadline outlined in the state Constitution and was late for the fifth straight year. politicspa.com/general-asse...
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General Assembly Approves $50.8B State Budget For FY 2026-27
In an early Sunday evening ceremony, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50.8 billion state budget for the next fiscal […]
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 12/07/2026
Though it comes more than a week past due, the agreement in Harrisburg marks an improvement from last year’s monthslong impasse over the state budget. Details of the contents of the overall budget deal were not immediately available on Saturday.
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Top Pennsylvania leaders have reached a $50.8 billion state budget deal, sources say
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Spotlight PA @spotlightpa.org · 10/07/2026
Lawmakers aim to finish Pennsylvania’s late budget this weekend www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/07/pe…
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PA’s 2026 budget could be finished this weekend
Two unresolved issues in PA’s 2026 budget talks are whether to cut a data center sales exemption and lower an electric utilities tax.
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LNP | LancasterOnline @lancasteronline.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Northwestern Lancaster County is under a flash flood warning until 5:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in State College. lanc.news/4vnZZHS
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Northwestern Lancaster County under flash flood warning
Northwestern Lancaster County is under a flash flood warning until 5:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in State College.
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Cornell Advancing Science and Policy Club (ASAP) @cornellasap.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
@snapcoalition.org member Amanda Finn from the @uofalabama.bsky.social at Birmingham shares her journey in science advocacy as a PhD student: "We have to talk to each other." www.uab.edu/shp/news/hom... #scipol #PhD #science #community #ECRs @researchamerica.bsky.social
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Amanda Finn: Science Advocate for the Public | School of Health Professions News
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Spotlight PA @spotlightpa.org · 10/07/2026
Great PA News Quiz: Severe storm damage, coach charged, and Pa.’s big produce buy www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/07/pe…
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PA News Quiz: Severe storm damage, coach charged
In this quiz: the PECO strike ends, a former governor weighs in on the SAVE America Act, and Pa.’s time capsule contributions.
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Scientist Network for Advancing Policy @snapcoalition.org · 10/07/2026
Early career researchers, now's the time to join #Stance2026 as many teams are starting candidate outreach! We need volunteers from all states, especially #Hawaii, #Arkansas, #Idaho, #Louisiana, #Montana, #NewMexico, #NorthDakota, #RhodeIsland, #Utah, #Wyoming tiny.cc/JoinStance #science #scipol
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Hello! Thanks so much for your interest in helping out with Stance on Science. Please fill out the fields below, and we will be in contact soon with more information. We look forward to working with y...
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