Recording the truth is an act of resistance The orchestrated effort by the federal government to deny horrifying events—ones we…
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Recording the truth is an act of resistanceLearn More
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AMS 2026: Free Legal Advice for ScientistsJanuary 26 - 28, 2026
Virtual via ZoomLearn MoreScientists attending AMS26 can meet with CSLDF attorneys for free, 30-minute, one-on-one legal consultations. Join us to discuss issues such as First Amendment matters, employment concerns, strategies for safeguarding online communications from adverse interests, or any other legal questions or concerns.
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News | CSLDF Resources
Science Still Under Attack: Announcing the Revamped Silencing Science TrackerJanuary 20, 2026 CSLDFLearn More
Since its launch on January 20, 2018, the Silencing Science Tracker has been documenting government efforts to restrict and prevent…
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Press | Press Release
Silencing Science Tracker Revamped Amid Trump Administration’s Attacks on Science, Public Health, and EnvironmentJanuary 20, 2026
CSLDF and the Sabin Center are excited to announce the revamped Silencing Science Tracker, a tool to support the vital work of climate scientists by recording, challenging, and ultimately curbing efforts to undermine science.
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The scrappy attempt to save US climate dataJanuary 8, 2026 PoliticoLearn MoreAs the Trump administration deletes and alters critical data, scientists are pushing back. Chris Marchesano, CSLDF attorney, pointed to a fact-check created by more than 80 scientists that challenged an Energy Department report filled with inaccuracies about climate change.
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All the climate info that disappeared under Trump. And how it’s being saved.January 8, 2026 E&E News | PoliticoLearn MoreAs Trump continues his war on science, “I think it’s critically important that academics and scholars are sort of stepping up to fight back against misinformation,” said Chris Marchesano, CSLDF attorney. “It has important legal implications.”
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2025: Our Year in ReviewDecember 23, 2025 Dana WillbanksLearn More
2025 was challenging in many ways—some we expected and others we could never have anticipated. To meet the many challenges,…
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News | Monthly Update
Taking a BreathDecember 15, 2025 Dana WillbanksLearn More
Taking a Breath Let’s be honest: 2025 was tough and demanded everything we have. But we did not back down.…
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Past Event | AGU
AGU Fall Meeting 2025: Preparing to Engage in the 2026 U.S. ElectionsDecember 18, 2025 at 10am - 10:45am CDT
Hall B-2/C
New Orleans Convention Center
More infoLearn More2026 will be a significant election year for the U.S. Congress. Discuss what’s at stake in the 2026 election, ways scientists can get involved in election efforts, and how to convert plans into actions.
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News | Other
Bring your legal questions to AGU25December 10, 2025 Chris MarchesanoLearn More
In this last year, the scientific community has had to navigate unprecedented challenges and a rapidly shifting legal landscape. In…
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