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Tell President Obama to support the Federal Research Public Access Act
- smanek 15y agoFor the lazy, here is the petition: http://wh.gov/04u http://wh.gov/04u Yes, we all know that online Whitehouse petitions won't have as much effect as calling/writing your congressional representatives. But this is such a 'niche' issue that I could imagine something as small as a this having a real effect. But call/write too, if you are so inclined!
- raymondh 15y agoI just signed the petition. If nothing else, it was very satisfying.
- bo1024 15y agoThat's what the petition system is for.
- Drbble 15y agoI was very excited but doubtful until I noticed "Tell" in the title.
- suprgeek 15y agoNote that Elsevier has vowed to oppose this: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/02/legislation/elsevier-backs-off-rwa-support-still-opposes-mandated-open-access/ http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/02/legislation/elsevier-ba... This is the very essence of a Big Company trying to hold on to its outdated business model which is in fact a direct threat to public good. Signed and forwarded to lots of friends in the Academic community.