Discussion Points

1. The recent executive orders by the new president have led to a widespread censorship of information on U.S. government agencies' websites, including those related to Trans people and climate justice. Is this a violation of freedom of speech and access to information?r
2. How can individuals and organizations work together to preserve and archive information that has been removed or censored? What tools and resources are available for this purpose?r
3. What are the implications of this censorship on vulnerable communities, particularly those who rely on scientific research and accurate information for their well-being and survival? Summary r The recent executive orders have resulted in the removal of thousands of web pages and datasets from U.S. government agencies' websites, citing a memo from the Office of Personnel Management. This has led to a censorship of information on Trans people and climate justice, resulting in an anti-science and anti-speech fit of panic. However, institutions like the Internet Archive have provided tools to fight these memory holes. Individuals and organizations can help preserve and archive information by submitting links to the Wayback Machine or using other available resources. This is a critical effort to protect established science and historical records.