March for Science in Oakland 2018

March for Science Bay Area included a march around the Lake Merritt path, speakers, live music, plus a wide array of information booths and hands-on demonstrations, great weather and a kids area.

Science supporters called for strong uninterrupted funding for basic research, public access to scientific data, data-driven policy decisions and increased diversity in science leadership, funding, and mentoring.

The March for Science champions robustly funded and publicly communicated science as a pillar of human freedom and prosperity. Organizers say, "We unite as a diverse, non-partisan group to call for science that upholds the common good, and for political leaders and policy makers to enact evidence-based policies in the public interest".