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Science

SamuelAdams

(276 posts)

1. Not a surprise.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2026, 07:40 AM

9 hrs ago

Republicans have been attacking science for decades, whether climate science, evolution, now vaccines. Much of our technology was developed through government funding. Medical research is heavily dependent on government funding. Funding cuts lead to job losses even in the private sector. High school and college students interested in science will follow other career paths due to these cuts. We are discouraging a generation of Americans from pursuing scientific careers and it's a huge loss for everyone.

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