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For only the second time in our 179-year history, the editors of Scientific American are endorsing a candidate for president. That person is Kamala Harris. | Editorial
Kamala Harris has plans to improve health, boost the economy and mitigate climate change. Donald Trump has threats and a dangerous record
By The Editors
September 16, 2024
In the November election, the U.S. faces two futures. In one, the new president offers the country better prospects, relying on science, solid evidence and the willingness to learn from experience. She pushes policies that boost good jobs nationwide by embracing technology and clean energy. She supports education, public health and reproductive rights. She treats the climate crisis as the emergency it is and seeks to mitigate its catastrophic storms, fires and droughts.
In the other future, the new president endangers public health and safety and rejects evidence, preferring instead nonsensical conspiracy fantasies. He ignores the climate crisis in favor of more pollution. He requires that federal officials show personal loyalty to him rather than upholding U.S. laws. He fills positions in federal science and other agencies with unqualified ideologues. He goads people into hate and division, and he inspires extremists at state and local levels to pass laws that disrupt education and make it harder to earn a living.
Only one of these futures will improve the fate of this country and the world. That is why, for only the second time in our magazines 179-year history, the editors of Scientific American are endorsing a candidate for president. That person is Kamala Harris.
Before making this endorsement, we evaluated Harriss record as a U.S. senator and as vice president under Joe Biden, as well as policy proposals shes made as a presidential candidate. Her opponent, Donald Trump, who was president from 2017 to 2021, also has a recorda disastrous one. Lets compare.
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Unexpected endorsement, but a welcomed one indeed!
Lovie777
(14,804 posts)teran
(57 posts)clearly and concisely, like good scientists do.
I didn't see a mention of the first time they endorsed, but I skimmed. Do you happen to know?
Bantamfancier
(385 posts)In 2020.
Clouds Passing
(2,064 posts)Doodley
(10,219 posts)3catwoman3
(25,378 posts)I can hardly see to type this.
wordstroken
(648 posts)Wonderful news. Even more so since the only other person was Joe Biden.
leftieNanner
(15,673 posts)They didn't choose the ivermectin, light bulbs up your butt guy
Hmm
johnnyfins
(1,317 posts)Bleach under your skin, like a cleaning for COVID Guy either. How about let's explode a nuclear device in the middle of a hurricane guy? Oh...same guy. My bad.
leftieNanner
(15,673 posts)He will always have his map sharpie.
johnnyfins
(1,317 posts)Now THAT is an exact science.
Magoo48
(5,216 posts)dweller
(24,894 posts)of science and Americans.
I doubt magats subscribe to the magazine .
✌🏻
RainCaster
(11,504 posts)What are the chances that any Republican has not only reading skills, but believes in science too?
BattleRow
(1,148 posts)with limited reading and comprehension skills.
North Coast Lawyer
(23 posts)MAGA sheep never read non-fiction. SA won't be losing any readers.
erronis
(16,770 posts)Last edited Tue Sep 17, 2024, 10:07 AM - Edit history (1)
On edit - I meant to add "only read fantasy - the bible."
ancianita
(38,259 posts)bluesbassman
(19,785 posts)So that'll calm the knuckle draggers down.
mainer
(12,157 posts)This will not change their minds. And I doubt they subscribe to SA.
dalton99a
(84,072 posts)Upthevibe
(9,056 posts)Iggo
(48,221 posts)twodogsbarking
(12,228 posts)GoodRaisin
(9,568 posts)as possible how horrible Trump is.
Cha
(304,912 posts)riverkittenDem
(64 posts)Wowowow!
dchill
(40,329 posts)I got all emotional about it. 😄
Bev54
(11,911 posts)Edit to add:
Did a little research their first endorsement was Biden.
whopis01
(3,718 posts)progressoid
(50,713 posts)Bev54
(11,911 posts)openly endorsed him. I think now with the "I hate Taylor Swift" confession, Taylor might be a little guarded around them. I would be careful when I am not sure who the other guests might be.
I imagine Taylor has had to redouble her security efforts.
Not only because of the Austria terrorism event but also because of Drumpf and his unhinged cult.
Elessar Zappa
(15,692 posts)She released a statement that said she endorsed Harris/Walz.
Bev54
(11,911 posts)Elessar Zappa
(15,692 posts)Thanks.
Chellee
(2,207 posts)she later deleted when she got push-back. So she's not his most steadfast supporter. But, I think you're right. I think Taylor should be more cautious around the Mahomes. When someone tells you who they are, believe them the first time.
yonder
(10,002 posts)Poiuyt
(18,272 posts)look at this statement as an affirmation of their admiration of Trump.
Nasruddin
(828 posts)Mysterian
(5,193 posts)on that segment of our population which believe that vaccines contain microbots from that evil mastermind Bill Gates.
Nasruddin
(828 posts)A LOT of scientists and engineers fall into the Republican half of the pie
Many are old - fashioned liberal Republicans or Reagan Republicans
They can be reached.
Cult nut cases pretty unlikely. Pretty Routhian probably.
murielm99
(31,411 posts)My son works at Fermilab. He has been there for 22 years. The county used to go Republican all the time. That is changing, too. No matter how the county went, the Lab was Democratic. I don't think you can get more scientific than a gaggle of particle physicists.
Nasruddin
(828 posts)Very strong Republican element in scientific/engineering circles - been that way
since they were in high school. I went to school with them, I went to university with them,
& I went to work myself in a national lab and in industry with them. They are out there
and still alive and voting.
It was probably even more true before my time.
It's possible the youngest generation is more left-leaning.
LisaM
(28,530 posts)It should have been.
ffr
(23,112 posts)dumb, like MAGAs.
FakeNoose
(35,508 posts)It's not surprising that they're endorsing Kamala, because 4 years ago they endorsed Joe Biden!
Thank you, Scientific American!
jfz9580m
(15,345 posts)With the lowest percentage of Trump supporters.
jfz9580m
(15,345 posts)Expecting the all caps denunciation in 1..2..3..
johnnyfins
(1,317 posts)blah, blah, blah. IMMIGRANT PET EATERS, HANNIBAL LECTOR, WHY DOESNT MY TOILET FLUSH, ELECTRIC BOAT BATTERY SHARK!!!!
jfz9580m
(15,345 posts)THE FAILING SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN MAGAZINE
Never speak when you can shout instead..
kimbutgar
(23,165 posts)A propaganda rag!
But then I doubt any of his MAGAloon supporters even know about Scientific American magazine!
Blue Owl
(54,603 posts)Response to Dennis Donovan (Original post)
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Aussie105
(6,193 posts)Unlike the Republican Doctrine, vote for us because we just hate everybody, just like you!