Save NSF Funding for Political Science

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Save NSF Funding for Political Science
Dear Senator,

On May 9th, the House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act to prohibit the NSF political science funding. I implore you to oppose this and have the funding included.

The National Science Foundation’s political science program provides essential funding for cutting edge social science research. As Representative Flake (R-AZ) noted “the work of political scientists advances the knowledge and understanding of citizenship and government, politics, and this shouldn't be minimized.”

It is important to have accurate information regarding significant political issues that face the country, including the causes of political extremism, the moderation of terrorism, the characteristics of a strong democracy and more.

Please return funding for political science to the NSF.

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Democracies study democracies (and other forms of governance)!
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Nicholas D. from Milwaukee, WI writes:
As a doctoral student in political science at a public research university, I have experienced the benefits of NSF funds firsthand. There is no justification to eliminate funding for political science any more than any other science, especially when it does nothing to reduce government spending.
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