Webinar: How scientists can be involved in the run up to the 2024 election
Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 2pm EST | Virtual
Scientists are increasingly looking to use their voices to engage in political matters, especially as the 2024 U.S. election approaches.
In this webinar, the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund will help scientists understand how they can fully participate in political campaigns and political activism. We will discuss certain limitations on political expression likely to be relevant for many scientists during campaign season, particularly the Hatch Act. We will go over how to engage with elected representatives without running afoul of complex lobbying regulations. And we will also examine the ways in which the First Amendment protects the rights of scientists to participate in political activism, for both government employees and those who work in the private sector.
Finally, we will provide tips and best practices for scientists who wish to engage in advocacy and activism within their communities, while still minimizing the risk of any negative repercussions in their professional lives.