OA = Funders and Lobbyists
In both the EU and the US, lobbyists have been driving "open" policies — often without disclosing it
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Friday Song: “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around”
A classic duet featuring Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty receives new injections of love
Interns and Identities at SPARC
Why was a government employee emailing the head of SPARC about interns and materials for them? Why do some people working for a lobbyist have so many titles?
Blinded Peer Review & Preprints
An insight is one thing, but understanding what it might mean another entirely
Three Mental Stimulants
Influencer transparency, Section 230 under pressure, and a great amicus brief
More Shade from SPARC & NVF
Since 2018, a lobbyist, SPARC employees, and people without disclosed interests have been allowed in
Friday Song: “Stand Back”
Inspired by Prince, and with Prince contributing the iconic synths, the song remains popular to this day
Introverts & Modern Science
If science and scholarship is full of introverts, why are we forcing more performative tasks on them?
Two Thoughts for Tuesday
What kind of cloud cover does a domain extension provide? And are we losing something existential by gradually forgetting our audience?
Will OSTP’s Guidance Hold?
Did the interim Director set up a tenuous situation for her permanent boss?