Photo Essay: 2026 Stand Up for Science New York City

Kenna Beban
NEW YORK CITY – On Saturday, March 7, Stand Up for Science (SUFS) held 26 rallies across the United States, including an event at Manhattan’s City Hall Park. The organization describes its mission as “defend and advance America’s scientific ecosystem.” At the New York rally, participants carried signs addressing vaccines, research funding, and broader science policy debates. As part of our civic science photojournalism, this photo essay documents the event and includes excerpts from...