Open Access“America First” Will Destroy U.S. Science
Author(s) -
Brian D. Brown,
Andrew M. Leader,
J Vilček,
Miriam Mérad
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
cell
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 26.304
H-Index - 776
eISSN - 1097-4172
pISSN - 0092-8674
DOI - 10.1016/j.cell.2020.09.025
Subject(s) - biology , harm , immigration , government (linguistics) , doctrine , work (physics) , environmental ethics , political science , law , engineering , mechanical engineering , philosophy , linguistics
The U.S. government has sought to restrict immigration under the "America First" doctrine. These policies severely harm American science by stripping it of talent and eliminating a major driver of its innovation engine. We urge scientists to work to reverse these policies and forcefully condemn anti-immigrant sentiments.
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