Sign the OTA petition

By denialism on September 19, 2007.

Second Innocence has gone and shown me up on my own issue. They've started a petition to reinstate the OTA.

Please, show your support.

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We Need to Bring Back the OTA

In discussions lamenting modern day political interference in science and the less-than-prominent role science plays in formulating policy, bringing back the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) is commonly offered as a key facet of any comprehensive solution.

Bring Back the OTA III - A history of the OTA

Chris Mooney has been nice enough to help promote our effort, and points us to some more helpful information about the Office of Technology Assessment.

The life, and death, of Ota Benga

Restoring the Office of Technology Assessment to Its Rightful Place

Over at his new digs, Chris Mooney talks about efforts to re-launch the OTA:

Hey, we do what you tell us to, man.

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