TheMarch for Science Seattle (orMarch for Science–Seattle)[1] was a protest held inSeattle, in theU.S. state ofWashington. This local protest was part of theMarch for Science, a series of rallies and marches inWashington, D.C., and over 600 cities across the world on April 22, 2017 (Earth Day).
Hundreds attended a second March for Science event in Seattle in 2018.
Miles Greb was among local organizers of the event,[2][3][4] which "promoted the use of scientific knowledge and peer review as a basis for public policy, economics, public health and more", according toSeattle University'sstudent publicationThe Spectator.[5] The Nature Conservancy was a sponsor of the demonstration.[6]
The crowd was diverse and many people created homemade signs.[19] Erik Lacitis of theYakima Herald-Republic wrote: "College students, doctors in their white coats, parents with baby strollers, your gray-haired liberal types all marched... In Seattle, they held up homemade signs: 'Climate change is real.' 'No 'alternative facts' in real science.' 'There is no Planet B.' 'Funding science is patriotic.' 'Mr. President, science gave us Rogaine.'[15]
One protester who "stormed" the stage was removed by police.[20][21]
Another March for Science event was held in Seattle on April 14, 2018.[22] Stacy Smedley and Teresa Swanson were among local organizers.[23] According toThe Seattle Times, the 2018 event was more about indigenous rights, national politics, and public education.[24] Demonstrators gathered at Cal Anderson Park, then marched along Pike Street, Fourth Avenue, and Fifth Avenue North to the Seattle Center.[25] Speakers includedPramila Jayapal,Nancy Pelosi, and environmental scientistMarco Hatch.[23][26][27] The event's theme was "Science's Silenced Voices". The Nature Conservancy of Washington was a returning sponsor.[28] Hundreds participated.[24]
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