Truemors
The cartoon says: "Research Concludes: "WE ARE DESTROYING THE EARTH" and the two fellows with the government briefcase say, "Could you kindly rephrase that in equivocal, inaccurate, vague, self-serving and roundabout terms that we can all understand."
Science Idol: The Scientific Integrity Editorial Cartoon Contest
Editorial Cartoons Can Be Funny. Political Interference in Science Is Not.
This spring, creative minds throughout America had the opportunity to show off their artistic and comedic talents in support of independent science by entering the third annual Scientific Integrity Editorial Cartoon Contest. After hundreds of cartoons were entered and over 20,000 citizens voted, Justin Bilicki is this year's Science Idol with this winning cartoon:
Read more about Justin and see all contest finalists.
And new this year, the original watercolor print of the winning cartoon is being auctioned off by the artist, with all proceeds going to UCS. Bidding closes August 30.
You can also order your 2009 Scientific Integrity Cartoon Calendar here!
Recent investigations and surveys show that political interference in science has harmed the ability of federal agencies to protect our health, safety, and environment. While guarding against last minute attacks from the outgoing administration, we are building a foundation to guide the next president in restoring scientific integrity to federal policy making. The next president and Congress must renew the independence of science at federal government agencies and create a thriving scientific enterprise.
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