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We are grateful to have had folks both inside AND outside the march providing useful feedback about why these tweets were wrong.

This isn't just about language. You all need to listen to marginalized groups about the politicization of science

*claps hands* Oh maybe they'll tell us again about how they're not political and science isn't political!

One wonders what kind of response that would provoke… (Problem of induction & all)

Eye rolls, sighs, and reaching for the wine bottle I can't have cuz I have a migraine?

We're sorry for any harm we caused. We're listening, and we're learning.

Science is strong when we listen to each other, and make space for our many voices. We're in this for the long haul.

science is strong when and only when it is based on verifiable empirical evidence

it is just theory until you can prove it and the next person can independently prove it. @ScienceMarchDC

FYI: Theory is never "just a theory" in science& you can't "prove it." This isn't pedantic, it's fundamental.

Mistakes happen, and this probably won't be the last one. But we're in it for the long haul, and we're listening.

I had no idea the word "female" was offensive to some. It's hard to keep up with PC language.

exactly, PC has become a weapon to use without thought of the declarer's intent

I am a white male, but I am also physically handicapped - I don't get offended when people use (1/2)

2/2 physically disabled or crippled to describe me, because I know there's no intent to demean or belittle me

And then someone else might be very offended by those words. It gets very confusing sometimes.