We the People Wednesdays Action for September 30

ACTION 1:

In 2011, the Academy of Natural Sciences affiliated with Drexel University.  Early this month, Drexel announced that the museum was closing for financial reasons.  The William Penn Foundation has offered to fund operating costs for at least a year to explore alternatives.  Drexel has not responded.

Write to Drexel’s president to keep the ANS open.  Modify this sample text:

Dear President Merlo,

  Please accept the William Penn Foundation’s offer to fund ANS operations and avoid shuttering this national treasure.

Sincerely,

<your name and city>

President Antonio Merlo

Main Building, Suite 103

3141 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104

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ACTION 2:

Senator Dave McCormick was quoted in the Washington Post opposing the administration’s proposed cuts to NIH research funding. He stated that "America needs more science, not less.”

Write a postcard of support to Senator McCormick.  Modify this sample text:

Dear Senator McCormick,

  Thank you for supporting increased NIH funding to maintain America's scientific leadership.

Sincerely,

<your name and zip code>

Senator Dave McCormick

417 Lackawanna Avenue Suite 303

Scranton, PA  18503