American Anthropological Association

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) recently asked 12 artists to “draw humorous attention to the not-so-funny issue of political interference in federal government science”, and held a vote for the winning cartoon: 

According to contest winner, Jesse Springer, ”The Endangered Species Act is something that hits close to home in Oregon. Salmon preservation, for example, is related to many issues-water use, energy, economic stability, and so much more. It’s important for the conservation planning to be science-based, and for all stakeholders to have a voice.”

UCS says it held the contest because “it’s our job to raise awareness about the consequences of political interference in science in an accessible way–and this issue is fertile ground for satire.”

To view all 12 cartoons and learn how you can get involved in efforts to “restore independent science to federal policy”, visit the UCS website.

Filed under: Advocacy, Anthro in the Media