Thousands rally in downtown Austin in support of science

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thousands of people participated in Austin’s March for Science at the Texas Capitol to show support for science and research Saturday afternoon. Demonstrators filled the Capitol’s south lawn, carrying signs and starting the day with “science teach-ins.”
Austin joined cities around the world where activists marched to defend science from attacks and reduced federal funding.
“It is what keeps us alive and going every day,” participant Simon