The Trump administration initiated a significant purge of federal demographic data shortly after taking office, affecting over 3,000 data sets related to public health, education, and climate. These cuts aim to comply with bans on 'gender ideology' and diversity initiatives, stripping vital resources from researchers. Key datasets like the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool have disappeared, which hinders the ability to study social, economic, and technological trends. Experts argue that the loss of this information diminishes the knowledge available for future scientific innovation and public policy formation.
Removing this data is removing a big piece of knowledge from humanity," said Cathy Richards, emphasizing the critical importance of retaining federal demographic data for future research.
Academics rely on detailed data to inform public policy. Without access to these sets, identifying social and economic trends will be hindered.
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