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March for Science Seattle
Part of Protests against Donald Trump
DateApril 22, 2017 (2017-04-22)
LocationSeattle, Washington, U.S.
TypeProtest march
ParticipantsTens of thousands

The March for Science Seattle (or March for Science–Seattle)[1] was a protest held in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington. This local protest was part of the March for Science, a series of rallies and marches in Washington, 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.

Local organizers

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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 to Seattle University's student publication The Spectator.[5] The Nature Conservancy was a sponsor of the demonstration.[6]

Demonstration

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Event participants at Cal Anderson Park
Demonstration participants

Thousands of people signed up to attend the event.[7] Protesters gathered at Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill and marched to the International Fountain at Seattle Center.[8] Tens of thousands participated in the demonstration.[9][10] Governor Jay Inslee, congresswoman Suzan DelBene,[11] and Mayor Ed Murray spoke on site.[12][13]

University of Washington physics student Tyler Valentine was among speakers.[14] Biochemist Edmond H. Fischer was among participants.[15][16] Groups from the University of Washington's Department of Global Health and Seattle Pacific University's biology department also attended.[17][18]

The crowd was diverse and many people created homemade signs.[19] Erik Lacitis of the Yakima 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]

2018

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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 to The 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 included Pramila Jayapal, Nancy Pelosi, and environmental scientist Marco 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]

References

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  2. ^ Sanders, Julia-Grace. "How Seattle's March for Science came to be | Crosscut". crosscut.com. Archived from the original on 2023-01-30. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  3. ^ "Organizers Of Seattle's March For Science Expect It To Be 2nd Largest In U.S." KNKX Public Radio. 2017-04-21. Archived from the original on 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  4. ^ "Saturday's 'March for Science' sparks political debate". FOX13 News. 2017-04-21. Archived from the original on 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  5. ^ Clark, Bailee. "Earth Week Invigorates the Effort for Sustainability at SU". The Spectator. Archived from the original on 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  6. ^ "March for Science steps off Saturday". KIRO 7 News Seattle. 2017-04-22. Archived from the original on 2017-05-30. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  7. ^ Oxley, Dyer (2017-04-21). "Seattle March for Science expects thousands in the streets". MyNorthwest.com. Archived from the original on 2017-06-13. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  8. ^ "Photos show thousands of Seattleites 'March for Science' on Earth Day". KOMO. 2017-04-22. Archived from the original on 2021-11-10. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  9. ^ "Why tens of thousands could turn out today for Seattle's March for Science". The Seattle Times. 2017-04-20. Archived from the original on 2022-12-26. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  10. ^ "Seattle's March for Science draws thousands on Earth Day — including a Nobel Prize winner". The Seattle Times. 2017-04-22. Archived from the original on 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  11. ^ "Advancing Towards Inclusion: An Interview With the March on Science's Diversity Lead". South Seattle Emerald. 2017-05-04. Archived from the original on 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  12. ^ NICKELSBURG, MONICA (April 22, 2017). "'The oceans are rising and so are we.' Photos, tweets, and more from Seattle's March for Science". GeekWire. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
  13. ^ Bueren, Emma (2017-04-24). "A march for science, a march for inclusivity". The Daily of the University of Washington. Archived from the original on 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  14. ^ Cortes, Amber. "Voices from the Seattle March for Science Protest". The Stranger. Archived from the original on 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  15. ^ a b Lacitis, Erik (2017-04-22). "Seattle's March for Science draws thousands on Earth Day — including a Nobel Prize winner". Yakima Herald-Republic. Archived from the original on 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  16. ^ "Marchers for Science protest 'alarming' anti-science trends". 13newsnow.com. 23 April 2017. Archived from the original on 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  17. ^ "UW Community Stands Up For Science, Joins Large March in Seattle". globalhealth.washington.edu. 2017-04-24. Archived from the original on 2021-04-13. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  18. ^ "Biology Faculty and Students participate in March for Science | Seattle Pacific University". spu.edu. Archived from the original on 2017-06-13. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  19. ^ CONNELLY, JOEL (2017-04-22). "Connelly: Earth Day in Seattle draws thousands to defend science". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on 2020-11-20. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  20. ^ "Thousands 'March for Science' on Earth Day". king5.com. 22 April 2017. Archived from the original on 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  21. ^ "With Trump in Power, Scientists Turned to Activism. Then Things Got Complicated". Seattle Weekly. 2017-06-14. Archived from the original on 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  22. ^ "Indigenous knowledge is critical to understanding climate change". The Seattle Times. 2018-04-10. Archived from the original on 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  23. ^ a b "March For Science Seattle returns to the streets Saturday". KIRO 7 News Seattle. 2018-04-14. Archived from the original on 2018-04-15. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  24. ^ a b "Hundreds gather at Cal Anderson Park for second annual 'March for Science' rally". The Seattle Times. 2018-04-14. Archived from the original on 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  25. ^ Lloyd, Sarah Anne (2018-04-12). "Seattle weekend traffic and transit: March for Science". Curbed Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  26. ^ "How Indigenous Knowledge Is Transforming the March for Science". YES! Magazine. Archived from the original on 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  27. ^ "Listen to the keynote speeches from this year's March for Science". KUOW. 2018-04-16. Archived from the original on 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  28. ^ Rounce, Kevin (2018-04-13). "March for Science Saturday". News Radio 560 KPQ. Archived from the original on 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
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