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Happy Earth Day! Today scientists around the world are taking to the streets to respond to what many see as the Trump adminstration’s disdain for truth, evidence and facts.
Some think a March for Science is a terrible idea. Meanwhile, in Europe, science is still highly regarded, so demonstrations there are largely an act of solidarity anyway, writes Luc Soete. But European scientists could do one thing better: infuse current EU debates (including discussions about Brexit's economic impacts and France’s presidential election), with expert analysis. (Don't miss all our coverage on the French election, below.)
And for some disconcerting weekend reading, learn why so many Brazilians believe that “the only good criminal is a dead criminal”.
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In Europe, scientists will be marching on Earth Day largely as a sign of support for their silenced American colleagues.
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Luc Soete, United Nations University
Scientists are marching in 500 cities across the globe to protest US president Donald Trump's anti-science policies and make their voices heard.
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Politics + Society
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Fatima Khemilat, Sciences Po Aix
A candidate's perceived Islamophobia may influence a French Muslim's vote, but the impact of religious faith on political choice should not be overstated.
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Pierre Bréchon, Sciences Po Grenoble
As France heads to the polls ton April 23, citizens seem more confused than ever about just what is "left" and what is "right".
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Andrey Shcherbak, Higher School of Economics, St Petersburg
The Kremlin wants to build strong alliances with "pro-Russian" forces in the West. In France's upcoming election, Putin is placing his bets on two right-wing candidates for president.
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Richard Maher, European University Institute
Europe has had a number of important elections over the past year, but for the EU none is as significant – or as potentially grave – as France's upcoming presidential election.
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Julita Lemgruber, Universidade Candido Mendes; Leonarda Musumeci, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Though police violence is widely tolerated in Brazil, not everyone believes in 'eye for an eye' as official state policy.
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