March for Science Lincoln, NE pix and story

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BAILEY SCHULZ Lincoln Journal Star Apr 22, 2017 Updated 1 hr ago

Sarah Padgett couldn’t believe she had to march for science.

At least that’s what the Southwest High School freshman’s sign said. But on Saturday afternoon, Padgett and hundreds of other concerned civilians took part in Lincoln’s March for Science, a satellite rally for a global movement promoting the role of science in the world’s health, safety, economies and governments.

Padgett said she marched to show the current administration that people are upset over certain policies, such as gag orders on certain federal agencies and budget cuts. She also marched in support of scientists and their contributions.

“My grandpa used to be a scientist, he was a paleontologist,” she said, wearing his lab coat. “I’m marching for him.”

FULL story and more pix at link above.

My neighbor with a daughter in science studies at NU drove us down there. It was a little warm in the sun. But I kept my AFSCME jacket on to represent labor. I took the photos below.

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Tribal dance center before the march.


4 blocks from the NE Capital and people are already there.


Same place and time in opposite direction.


From the capital door to the curb.


Overflow across the street.