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SPARC provides comments on OSTP Memorandum on Public Access to Publicly Funded Research ArticlesMay 16, 2013
SPARC applauds White House for landmark directive opening up access to scientific researchFeb 22, 2013
FASTR in the MediaFeb 14, 2013
White House tells agencies to widen access to federally funded researchFeb 23, 2013NBC Cosmic Log, February 22nd
White House opens more federally funded scientific research to the publicFeb 22, 2013Washington Post, February 22nd
Rep. Doyle Praises White House Decision to Improve Public Access to Federally Funded ResearchFeb 22, 2013
White House moves to increase public access to scientific research onlineFeb 22, 2013O'Reilly Radar, February 22nd
White House announces new US open access policyFeb 22, 2013Nature News Blog, February 22nd
Congress opens door to US open accessFeb 18, 2013By John Morgan, Times Higher Education, February 16, 2013.
The Other Aaron’s Law: How FASTR Could Help Americans Access The Research They Paid ForFeb 18, 2013By Andrea Peterson, Think Progress, February 16, 2013.
Notes on the Fair Access to Science and Technology Research ActFeb 18, 2013Harvard Open Access Project, February 15, 2013.
Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act (FASTR) Legislation Introduced in U.S. CongressFeb 18, 2013By Diane Gurman, ALA Connect, February 15, 2013.
ACRL Applauds Introduction of “The Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act”Feb 18, 2013By Kara Malenfant, ACRL insider, February 15, 2013.
Support this: the Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act (FASTR)Feb 18, 2013By Matt Wedel, February 15, 2013.
Publishers Blast New Open Access Bill, FASTRFeb 18, 2013By Andrew Albanese, Publishers Weekly, February 15, 2013.
Digital Activist's Suicide Casts Spotlight on Growth of Open Access MovementJan 23, 2013Wendy Grossman, Scientific American, January 23, 2013.
Anger, soul searching follow death of Internet activistJan 15, 2013Brandon Griggs, CNN, January 14, 2013.
Research posted online to honor digital activist SwartzJan 15, 2013Caleb Garling, Houston Chronicle, January 14, 2013.
Remembering Aaron Swartz: Commons ManJan 15, 2013The Economist, January 13, 2013.
How the Legal System Failed Aaron Swartz—And UsJan 15, 2013Tim Wu, The New Yorker, January 14, 2013.
A Data Crusader, a Defendant and Now, a CauseJan 14, 2013Noam Cohen, The New York Times, January 13, 2013.
Aaron Swartz, American heroJan 14, 2013Tim Lee, The Washington Post, January 12, 2013.
At A Young Age, Aaron Swartz Did A Lifetime Of WorkJan 14, 2013Laura Sydell, NPR, January 13, 2013.
Rogue Downloader's Arrest Could Mark Crossroads for Open-Access MovementJan 14, 2013David Glenn, Chronicle of Higher Education, July 31, 2011.
Former SIU doctors promote free access to medical researchNov 26, 2012Dean Olsen, The State Journal-Register, November 25, 2012
Yoder Promotes Open Access to Tax-Funded ResearchOct 25, 2012Tim Carpenter, The Topeka Capital-Journal, October 24, 2012
Open Access and its impact on the future of the university librarianOct 25, 2012Stephen Barr, The Guardian, October 25, 2012
SPARC Video: Sign White House PetitionMay 22, 2012
Sign the White House Petition on Open Access to Research Today!May 21, 2012We now have a brief, critical window of opportunity to demonstrate that we as a community firmly believe should be a high priority for the Administration to act on right now. To help accomplish this, today, May 21st, a petition calling for Public Access to all Federally Funded Research has been posted to the White House's "We the People" Website. If the petition garners 25,000 signatures within 30 days, it will be reviewed by White House staff, and considered for action.
CU Leaders Back Bill that Would Increase Access to Academic JournalsMay 7, 2012
Brittany Anas, Times Call, May 6, 2012
University of Colorado leaders are advocating for a legislative bill that, if passed by Congress, would make academic journals -- which have been soaring in cost -- more accessible.
NIMH Director's BlogApr 30, 2012Thomas R. Insel, M.D., National Institute of Mental Health, April 26, 2012
Information Needed to Treat Put Beyond Physicians' ReachApr 30, 2012P. Logan Weygandt, The Baltimore Sun, April 29, 2012. Free online access to medical journal articles must be the norm.
FRPAA in the Spotlight: Public Access Bill featured in Congressional Briefing, Two Dozen Bipartisan Co-sponsors add their Support.Mar 20, 2012Fresh on the heels of yesterday’s well-attended Congressional briefing on the issue of public access to the results of taxpayer funded research, 24 new bipartisan co-sponsors have officially been added to the roster of supporters for H.R. 4004, The Federal Research Public Access Act.
SPARC OA Meeting a SuccessMar 20, 2012SPARC just wrapped up a very successful first-ever Open Access (OA) Meeting in Kansas City, MO. This meeting built on the foundation established by the popular SPARC Digital Repositories meeting, and its expanded focus included information on institutional OA policies, author rights, and OA publishing. The 250 (very active!) participants represented librarians, researchers, publishers, and technologists from around the globe. The meeting program was designed to inspire the community and foster opportunities for collaborative action on all issues relating to open access.
Researchers Defeat Publishers in Clash over Open Access to Scientific ReportsMar 20, 2012Noel Brinkerhoff and David Wallechinsky, AllGov, March 20, 2012
8,200+ Strong, Researchers Band Together To Force Science Journals To Open AccessMar 20, 2012David Hill, Singularity Hub, March 18, 2012
Opinion: Academic Publishing Is BrokenMar 20, 2012Michael P. Taylor, TheScientist, March 19, 2012
Issa's Brain: What the Congressman Said During a Reddit Q&AMar 8, 2012Miranda Neubauer, techPresident, March 7, 2012
Make Tax-funded Scientific Research PublicMar 8, 2012Newsday Editorial, February 24, 2012
Copyright Fight Hits the LabMar 2, 2012Nancy Scola, The American Prospect, March 1, 2012
Scientists Protest Cost of Research JournalsMar 1, 2012Ben Wolfgang, The Washington Times, February 29, 2012
Reps. Issa and Maloney Issue Statement on RWAFeb 29, 2012"The American people deserve to have access to research for which they have paid. This conversation needs to continue and we have come to the conclusion that the Research Works Act has exhausted the useful role it can play in the debate. As such, we want Americans concerned about access to research and other participants in this debate to know we will not be taking legislative action on HR 3699, the Research Works Act."
Next Steps in Public Access: Tell your Representatives to Support FRPAAFeb 29, 2012While the RWA and its damaging implications is no longer an immediate threat, action is still needed to cement stronger footing for public access on Capitol Hill. Education on and support for The Federal Research Public Access Act (FRPAA) is now more important than ever.
Legislation to Bar Public-Access Requirement on Federal Research Is DeadFeb 27, 2012Jennifer Howard, The Chronicle of Higher Education, February 27, 2012
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