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I'm starting a thread on the new administration's actions and positions on to research.

I posted frequently about the actions of his first administration. But I did it on / #X, which I no longer use.

As background to this new Mastodon thread, see my tweets on his first term, which I've collected on a wiki page.
https://cyber.harvard.edu/hoap/The_Trump_administrations_on_open_access_to_research

For updates, watch this space.

petersuber OP ,
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Update. "Reflections on the Current Moment from SSP’s Board of Directors"
https://www.sspnet.org/community/news/statement-from-the-ssp-board-of-directors/

"The challenges stemming from a shifting U.S. political landscape, which threaten academic freedom, (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) initiatives, the scholarly record, and federal research funding, are affecting the Society for Scholarly Publishing () community in multiple ways: mentally, emotionally, physically, and financially…Since we were established in 1978, SSP has intentionally demonstrated an unwavering commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community. We actively infuse our work with equitable values, including providing leadership as a founding member of the Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Publishing ()."