As the Trump admin deletes online data, digital librarians rush to save it
The Trump administration has halted CDC publications, imposed a gag order on scientists, and banned certain terms from research, prompting efforts by digital librarians to preserve critical public health data.
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The Trump administration has initiated significant changes affecting public health and scientific data in the U.S., prompting a rush among scientists and digital librarians to preserve critical information. Key actions include the cessation of CDC publications, including the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, and a gag order preventing CDC scientists from sharing new findings. Additionally, specific terms related to gender and health have been banned from research manuscripts, leading to concerns about the implications for ongoing medical research and public health information. The Internet Archive and other organizations are working to save this data, as many federal health websites are disappearing in real time. The End of Term Archive is also active in preserving government websites, noting the unprecedented volume of content changes since the inauguration. Experts warn that the administration's actions resemble historical censorship, with potential long-term impacts on the availability and accuracy of scientific data. The situation highlights the importance of safeguarding public information, as the future of federal health communications remains uncertain.
- The Trump administration has halted CDC publications and imposed a gag order on scientists.
- Specific terms related to gender and health are being removed from research manuscripts.
- Digital librarians and scientists are working to preserve critical public health data.
- The Internet Archive and End of Term Archive are actively saving government websites.
- Experts express concerns about censorship and the potential rewriting of historical data.
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