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24 Oct, 6 tweets, 3 min read
We thank @SPARC_NA for its tireless fight for a more equitable and free system for academic publishing. In support of #OAWeek2020, this thread highlights just some of the ways unrestrained innovation can make for a better tomorrow.
Earlier this year, publishers made relevant COVID-19 research accessible. While we applaud this, it’s not enough. We need to remove barriers that keep government-funded research from benefiting everyone in the first place, not just in a pandemic. eff.org/deeplinks/2020…
Universities have been forced online, and now have the choice of two futures. Let traditional publishing keep textbook prices prohibitively high, or support Open Education Resources for a more equitable future. eff.org/deeplinks/2020…
The law affects everyone, so everyone should have access to it. Eliminating the PACER paywall would be a big win for transparency, due process, and democratic accountability. eff.org/deeplinks/2020…
Open access is not just for academics. When research is made available, you are unleashing the creativity and innovation of everyday makers to replicate and improve upon that work. eff.org/deeplinks/2020…
While #OAWeek is over, our fight has only just begun. Please lend your support to @SPARC_NA and other contributors to openaccessweek.org. Continue reading about our stance on Open Access here: eff.org/issues/open-ac…

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