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I just want to mention that I've been walking nonstop for about 4 hours & got some done

Science is what makes us great

Sorry I'm a theorist...drawing a blank on the spelling of beaker

We don't move in fear, because science is here

When I was in program management "no funding gaps" was a high priority. When the $$$ goes away, so do the people.

No snake oil salesman with brain worms!

Francis Collins is now up

Now Dr Collins is doing a mic check

When lying is normal truth is revolution

Science doesn't care what you believe!

Technical difficulties... it's really windy out here.

The guy that organized the science march last time...I couldn't believe I had to march for science last time, but here we are again. At least I'm not going to die from hypothermia this time

The former USAID assistant administrator gets a hearty reception

We pledge to bear witness to the harm *they* are doing. is

Dr Francis Collins! Introducing the next speaker, who is alive today because of science!

Dr Collins said that a study showed every $1 invested in Human Genome Project resulted in $141 of economic return.

Diversity enhances the scientific enterprise

Dr Collins says this would be a terrible time to dismantle the scientific enterprise in the US...is there a good time???

Dr Collins pays tribute to the PEOPLE that do science. Now he sings

Wow did you see the DOUBLE HELIX on the fingerboard of his guitar?!

Science does not offer answers immediately, but science delivers

Scientists sometimes change our minds. That's a strength! We are informed by the data!

LOL the speaker touted AI as an example of science

Senator Bill Nelson, a former astronaut and Administration of NASA

Oh no this is about planetary defense

(former?) Congressman Fred Upton, a Republican who claimed to have helped double the NIH budget in the 90's

I mean science used to be bipartisan. Republicans should go suck an egg.

Senior Senator of MD is thrilled to be here with so many mad scientists. You betcha we are MAD!!

I'm hungry and tired. I'm going home after Chris Van Holen. This has been my coverage of the rally.