#DeclarationofDissent
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Trump’s EPA is continuing its illegal retaliation against employees for telling the truth in defense of our planet and the nation.

We stand with these brave employees in their fight against this retaliation.

#zeldin
#epa
#declarationofdissent
A black background graphic with the red and white Stand Up for Science logo in the top left. Large white text reads “OFFICIAL STATEMENT –”. Below, the statement is in white text with key phrases highlighted in red: illegal retaliation, brave civil servants at the EPA, betrayal of our nation’s most dedicated members of society, Whistleblowing is protected by law, We stand with them, egregious retaliation and First Amendment violation. The full statement condemns unlawful retaliation against EPA employees who signed the Declaration of Dissent, calling whistleblowing a protected act and a public service, affirming support for these workers, and framing the retaliation as a First Amendment violation. At the bottom, the statement is signed: “– Colette Delawalla, Founder & Executive Director.”
August 30, 2025 at 1:11 AM
standupforscience.net
Today, admin leave ends for #EPA employees punished for signing the #DeclarationofDissent, which says current EPA leadership is ‘recklessly undermining’ the agency’s mission.

Senate Dems urged Zeldin to reinstate them - but we’re watching closely what happens next.

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Senate Democrats urge EPA to reinstate 140 employees still on leave
The Democrats’ letter comes after EPA employees signed a declaration of dissent, causing EPA leadership to put them on leave and conduct an investigation.
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August 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
standupforscience.net
🚨 BREAKING NEWS!

Seventeen Senate Dems just urged Zeldin to reinstate #EPA workers placed on leave in retaliation for signing the #DeclarationofDissent.

The Declaration of Dissent condemns the admin’s politicization, science rollbacks, and climate of fear at EPA.

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A two-page letter on U.S. Senate letterhead dated July 30, 2025, addressed to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. The letter, signed by multiple Democratic Senators, expresses deep concern that over 140 EPA employees were placed on administrative leave after signing the “Declaration of Dissent.” It urges Zeldin to restore the employees to active service, citing their First Amendment rights and referencing the Supreme Court’s Pickering decision, which recognized the importance of public employees speaking out on matters of public concern. A page showing the signatures of 14 U.S. Senators who signed the letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. Signatures include Chris Van Hollen, Cory Booker, Edward Markey, Tina Smith, Jeff Merkley, Bernie Sanders, Tammy Duckworth, Martin Heinrich, Ron Wyden, Kirsten Gillibrand, Mazie Hirono, Sheldon Whitehouse, Dick Durbin, Richard Blumenthal, Peter Welch, Jeanne Shaheen, and Angela Alsobrooks. Each signature is in blue ink with the senator’s printed name and title below.
July 31, 2025 at 1:48 AM
standupforscience.net
The Trump admin pushed to gut EPA science.

Senate responds with a bipartisan bill that defends the Office of Research & Development, echoing a key message of the #EPA #DeclarationofDissent.

This is a start, not a finish, sign your support ➡️ zurl.co/ZtWtM

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Bipartisan senators seek to prevent Trump from cutting EPA science research office
A bipartisan Senate appropriations bill seeks to prevent the Trump administration from cutting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) scientific research office. Text of the appropriations bil…
thehill.com
July 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
tyk314.net
The letters we receive mean so much to us. Thank you to the general public who have signed the #BethesdaDeclaration, #DeclarationofDissent, and #VoyagerDeclaration. Thank you to those of you supporting #NSF. #FEDSTRONG
jeremymberg.bsky.social Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Jul 25
Some sweet people have been sending physical cards and letters to the Bethesda Declaration signers. This is so kind and meaningful.

It would be GREAT if they received more. Cards can be sent to

Ian Morgan
NIGMS
45 Center Dr, MSC 6200
Bethesda, MD 20892-6200

Ian will share them with the signers.
harry potter is surrounded by a bunch of letters falling on the floor .
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July 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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The heart and brain of EPA - its research office - has been dismantled. Policy now outranks evidence. Hundreds of scientists silenced while industry lobbyists cheer.

And the #EPA139 who spoke out still on admin leave.

Support them & the #DeclarationofDissent here: zurl.co/ZRMh1

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Win for chemical industry as EPA shutters scientific research office
Companies feared rules and lawsuits based on Office of Research and Development assessments.
arstechnica.com
July 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
i270exit1.bsky.social
We are united against the politicization of science and it's risks to our health and safety. #BethesdaDeclaration #NIH #DeclarationOfDissent #EPA #VoyagerDeclaration #NASA
nihvigils.bsky.social NIH Vigils @nihvigils.bsky.social · Jul 22
Scientists stand together
3 female scientists with NIH, EPA, NASA written at the bottom
July 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
tyk314.net
As an #NIH employee, I support our #EPA colleagues in their #DeclarationofDissent. You can sign it, too. #FEDStrong
July 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
standupforscience.net
After the #EPA139 were placed on admin leave for signing the #DeclarationofDissent, their union is demanding immediate reinstatement.

Their union is fighting back, & so are we.

Science must be protected from political interference. Support the EPAers here ➡️ zurl.co/pYvdy

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EPA Must Reinstate Employees Placed on Leave for Dissent Letter, Says Union
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July 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
standupforscience.net
Lawmakers, unions, and the public are calling out Trump’s EPA + Zeldin for silencing truth-telling scientists following the #DeclarationofDissent.

This retaliation won’t go unanswered.

Stand with the #EPA139 fighting to defend the public and the planet here ➡️ zurl.co/MgGPX

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E&E News: ‘Political retaliation’: Backlash mounts over EPA handling of dissent letter
The agency’s targeting of staffers who criticized Trump administration policies has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill and a likely lawsuit from unions.
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July 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
Posted several days ago to LinkedIn… ❤️😉
My LinkedIn post that says: A “textbook violation”…. Which is what it appears to be to me as an #HRProfessional. Pretty firm and unwavering response from some members of the #US #Congress. They issued yesterday a letter to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Zeldin demanding an end to what they call “illegal retaliation” against the #EPA139 for signing the #DeclarationofDissent. “Taking adverse actions against employees for making a protected disclosure — including investigating them and placing them on administrative leave — in a manner that deters others from coming forward is a TEXTBOOK VIOLATION (my emphasis) of the whistleblower Protection Act,” the lawmakers said in the letter sent to Zeldin. Second screen of my LinkedIn post with the links to the article and images
July 12, 2025 at 2:15 AM
standupforscience.net
The EPA knows PFAS are toxic. Its own scientists proved it. And yet, it’s caving—stalling action and siding with polluters.

Brave #EPA employees discussed this & more in their #DeclarationofDissent - and 139 were put on admin leave as a result.

Support them here ➡️ zurl.co/c3ucC

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Trump’s First EPA Promised to Crack Down on Forever Chemicals. His Second EPA Is Pulling Back.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims to prioritize combatting long-lasting chemicals called PFAS. Despite this, the agency has delayed enforcement of standards and terminated over $15 million in funding for “forever chemicals” research.
www.propublica.org
July 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
Shared on LinkedIn!
My LinkedIn post that says A “textbook violation”…. Which is what it appears to be to me as an #HRProfessional. Pretty firm and unwavering response from some members of the #US #Congress. They issued yesterday a letter to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Zeldin demanding an end to what they call “illegal retaliation” against the #EPA139 for signing the #DeclarationofDissent. “Taking adverse actions against employees for making a protected disclosure — including investigating them and placing them on administrative leave — in a manner that deters others from coming forward is a TEXTBOOK VIOLATION (my emphasis) of the whistleblower Protection Act,” the lawmakers said in the letter sent to Zeldin. #Courage #PeopleMatter #HRProfessionals Stand Up for Science United States Senate U.S. House of Representatives
July 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
standupforscience.net
The EPA says Trump’s bill lets them reverse a court order to release Green Bank funds—arguing rescinded money voids past obligations.

This is the anti-science corruption #EPA employees called out in the #DeclarationofDissent. Support these employees here: zurl.co/gv7fn

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ADD YOUR NAME: Support the EPA Public Servants' Declaration of Dissent!
Join the courageous and committed EPA public servants who are standing up to protect our communities and our future.
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July 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
standupforscience.net
🔥 Congress just issued a letter to EPA Admin Zeldin demanding an end to what they call “illegal retaliation” against the #EPA139 for signing the #DeclarationofDissent.

These civil servants warned that EPA leadership was endangering public health, abuse of authority, & gross mismanagement.

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First page of a July 8, 2025 letter from the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. Signed by hundreds of EPA staff, the letter accuses Zeldin of undermining the EPA’s mission and abusing his office. It states that Zeldin’s actions have harmed communities, set back science, and damaged the agency’s culture. The letter condemns the retaliatory administrative leave placed on at least 139 signatories of a previous dissent letter and warns that these retaliatory acts may violate the Whistleblower Protection Act.
July 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
standupforscience.net
THIS is why the #EPA139 dropped their #DeclarationOfDissent - and why Trump/Zeldin retaliated immediately to silence them.

Presser today in DC @HOB 2pm

Defend and support the EPA brave signatories here www.standupforscience.net/epa-declarat....

#StandUpForScience
#SaveTheEPA139
#EPADefenders
July 8, 2025 at 10:47 AM
standupforscience.net
🚨 On 7/3, 139 EPA employees who signed the #DeclarationofDissent were placed on administrative leave while being investigated.

We'ew holding a press briefing TOMORROW (July 8th) to update the press & public on the retaliation faced by the #EPA139 .

📍Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC.
Press briefing graphic for July 8 at 2 PM ET at Rayburn House, DC, titled “An Update on the Retaliation to the EPA 139.” It states that 139 EPA employees who signed the Declaration of Dissent were placed on administrative leave July 3. Speakers include Colette Delawalla, EPA signatories, members of Congress, and science org leaders. The background features a faded image of the Statue of Liberty.
July 8, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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The recently signed spending bill advances policies that will raise climate emissions.

Meanwhile, #EPA staff who warned this admin is ignoring science on pollution & health are on leave.

Support the EPA employees here zurl.co/O2HZB

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#DeclarationofDissent
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Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Raise U.S. Climate Emissions
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July 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
standupforscience.net
🚨 EMERGENCY RALLY ALERT🚨

NEW YORK! Wednesday July 9th we’re rallying at Foley Square in 5pm

Join us to demand an end to political retaliation against the #EPA139 who were put on leave for investigation following the #DeclarationofDissent.

Help us spread the word! Please share!
Flyer from the American Federation of Government Employees and Federal Unionists Network reading “SAVE THE EPA 139.” It describes how 139 EPA workers were placed on leave after urging Administrator Lee Zeldin to uphold the EPA’s mission. A rally is announced for July 9 at 5:00 PM at Foley Square in New York City to protest political retaliation. Includes a QR code and link to read the Declaration of Dissent.
July 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
standupforscience.net
These career scientists showed great bravery to stand up for public health in their #DeclarationofDissent.

But now they're being punished.

We stand with the #EPA139, and you can too: zurl.co/3upM9

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EPA puts 139 employees on leave who criticized administration
The staff were put on administrative leave after signing a “declaration of dissent.” 
www.eenews.net
July 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
zoogirl16.bsky.social
#DeclarationOfDissent The #EPA employees dissent against the administration. wow. Yay
July 7, 2025 at 6:47 AM
morgan-mouchka.bsky.social
139 EPA employees who signed the #DeclarationofDissent were placed on administrative leave. Please sign the public letter of support for the Declaration to stand up for these employees and the EPA!
standupforscience.net Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · Jul 3
📣 OFFICIAL STATEMENT from our Founder & Executive Director @cdelawalla.bsky.social on the unfolding situation at the #EPA.

Stand with the brave EPAers here➡️ act.standupforscience.net/forms/epa-ad...

#DeclarationofDissent
A graphic from “Stand Up for Science” with a black background and white and red text. The top features the “Stand Up for Science” logo. The heading reads “Official Statement –” followed by a quote: “All we know is that Administrator Lee Zeldin made the following statement to the Daily Caller:” Below is a block quote attributed to Zeldin: ‘Unfortunately, a small number of employees signed onto a public letter, written as agency employees, using their official work title, that was riddled with misinformation regarding agency business.’ Below the quote, bold white and red text says: “This was not just a public letter – it was emailed to him by employees at the EPA on Monday morning, and published after it was sent to him.” In the bottom right corner, red italicized text reads “More on next page” with a red arrow pointing right. A continuation of the graphic with a black background and white and red text. The paragraph reads: “he has not formally responded to his employees, and they have been placed on administrative leave. Though we are still gathering information on this situation, we condemn these actions. These are dedicated civil servants whose career goal is to keep Americans safe.” This is followed by the name and title: – Colette Delawalla, Founder & Executive Director At the bottom, the red and white “Stand Up for Science” logo appears again.
July 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
neuronickole.bsky.social
Better yet, double your support.
Do you lead an organization, professional society, for-profit business, or nonprofit?
Your organization can endorse the EPA #DeclarationofDissent.

If you are a leader, please stand up for these essential staffers.
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standupforscience.net Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · Jul 3
📣 OFFICIAL STATEMENT from our Founder & Executive Director @cdelawalla.bsky.social on the unfolding situation at the #EPA.

Stand with the brave EPAers here➡️ act.standupforscience.net/forms/epa-ad...

#DeclarationofDissent
A graphic from “Stand Up for Science” with a black background and white and red text. The top features the “Stand Up for Science” logo. The heading reads “Official Statement –” followed by a quote: “All we know is that Administrator Lee Zeldin made the following statement to the Daily Caller:” Below is a block quote attributed to Zeldin: ‘Unfortunately, a small number of employees signed onto a public letter, written as agency employees, using their official work title, that was riddled with misinformation regarding agency business.’ Below the quote, bold white and red text says: “This was not just a public letter – it was emailed to him by employees at the EPA on Monday morning, and published after it was sent to him.” In the bottom right corner, red italicized text reads “More on next page” with a red arrow pointing right. A continuation of the graphic with a black background and white and red text. The paragraph reads: “he has not formally responded to his employees, and they have been placed on administrative leave. Though we are still gathering information on this situation, we condemn these actions. These are dedicated civil servants whose career goal is to keep Americans safe.” This is followed by the name and title: – Colette Delawalla, Founder & Executive Director At the bottom, the red and white “Stand Up for Science” logo appears again.
July 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
#StandUpForScience @standupforscience.bsky.social

#EPA #DeclarationofDissent

(I’m terrible at hashtagging… lol)
My LinkedIn post that says: As an #HRProfessional, I’ve shared before that I have so many conflicting emotions about these employee/employer situations playing out in public and/or social media. But I’m also an #American AND the first word in my chosen career starts with the word #human, so these intersections of my identity often overlap. I also - like most sensible business professionals - rely on experts when I don’t know “the thing” - whatever the “thing” is… and well, these EPA employees are some of the experts, right? So when these employees take their boss to task with their concerns (see the link below for the full #DeclarationofDissent) and appear to be being #retaliated against by being placed on administrative leave, AND receive the support of 70 #NobelLaureates, the #HR professional in me pays attention. And because it involves the integrity and effectiveness of what is supposed to be a #nonpartisan organization, the American in me pays attention. 🇺🇸😉 I hope you will too… #Courage #PeopleMatter US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Stand Up for Science Science Magazine Declaration of Dissent here: https://lnkd.in/g-RTu5Ws Science Magazine article here: https://lnkd.in/gpFbRE_G
July 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM