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DESCRIPTION:SCIENCE IS FOR EVERYONE!\n\nStand Up for Science: Protest Rally in Support 
 of Real Science & Academic Freedom\n\nWhen: Friday, March 7 at 12 - 4pm 
 \n\nWhere: CA State Capitol - west steps of building\n\nMore info: 
 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-for-science-2025-sacramento-ca-state-capitol-west-side-tickets-1250788625449\n\nThis 
 protest is part of a nationwide day of action for science: 
 https://standupforscience2025.org/\n\n\nJoin us for The Stand Up For 
 Science 2025 at our Sacramento rally to demand robust, censorship-free 
 science. \n\nStand Up For Science 2025 is a national day of action calling 
 for robust, interference-free scientific research and policies that ensure 
 science serves everyone. In Washington, DC, state capitals, and cities 
 around the country, people will gather to advocate for continued government 
 support for science, defend against censorship, and push back on attacks 
 against diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in research and 
 education.\n\nJoin us March 7th on the West Side of the State Capitol in 
 Sacramento to Stand Up for Science! We now can confirm the California 
 Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and Sacramento Mayor Pro Tem 
 Eric Guerra are CONFIRMED SPEAKERS at our Sacramento Rally. Davis Mayor 
 Bapu Vaitla will also be speaking, in addition to several local scientists 
 and engineers!\n\nImportant info: This is a peaceful, non-violent family 
 friendly rally where scientists and their many supporters are gathered in 
 community. Please make sure you do not instigate or escalate any 
 confrontation. If you are not sure you can do this, please do not attend 
 our rally and support us in other ways.\n\nAn additional note: Please be 
 aware of a Hwy 50 closure, which is one of the major freeways leading to 
 the rally location. Please plan accordingly.\n\nPROTEST SCHEDULE\n\n12:00 
 PM - 1:00 PM\n\nWelcome\nThe first hour is will be dedicated to allowing 
 people to arrive, chants, sign making, will a fun playlist of 
 music!\n\n1:00 PM - 2:30 PM\n\nSpeeches\nConfirmed speakers include CA 
 Senate Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, Sacramento Mayor Pro Tem Eric 
 Guerra, Mayor of Davis Bapu Vaitla, Yolo Commission on Climate Action Chair 
 NJ Mvondo, and loc...\n\n2:30 PM - 4:00 PM\n\nKeep the party going!\nThe 
 last 90 min will be dedicated to chants and discussions of tangible action 
 items to keep the momentum going. The rally will end at 4pm. \n\n\nNATIONAL 
 ORGANIZATIONS\n\nhttps://standupforscience2025.org/\n\nFreedom Together 
 Foundation\nCoalition for the Advancement and Application of Psychological 
 Science\nAmerican Association of University Professors\nUnion of Concerned 
 Scientists\nGenetics Society of America\nUnited Auto Workers\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/03/05/18874014.php
SUMMARY:Stand Up for Science: Protest at State Capitol Sacramento
LOCATION:California State Capitol - west steps\n10th Street and Capitol Mall 
 street\nSacramento, CA 
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/03/05/18874014.php
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