Our collective commitment
NASW was founded more than 90 years ago with a mission to “fight for the free flow of science news.” That mission is imperative, yet threatened by recent challenges to the First Amendment and the freedom of the press.
Calls to action
Journalism organizations call for restoration of public data
Leaders of five journalism organizations, including the National Association of Science Writers and representing more than 7,000 members in the United States and abroad, sent the following letter to the heads of eight U.S. federal agencies that have recently removed public datasets and databases funded by Americans’ tax dollars.
On February 5, 2025, NASW co-signed a letter to U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Edward R. Martin, Jr. and congressional leaders. Martin had made public statements threatening to prosecute journalists reporting factual information surrounding the Department of Government Efficiency.
The National Association of Science Writers addresses the current external communications freeze for agencies within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
NASW co-signs Congressional letter supporting independent access to Gaza for U.S. and international journalists
The National Association of Science Writers signed on to a letter led by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and U.S. Representative Jim McGovern.
Oct. 21, 2024
A Message from ScienceWriters2024
The National Association of Science Writers, the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing, and the Science Communicators of North Carolina encourage your support for western North Carolina.
Oct. 8, 2024
NASW submits letter of support for California Senate Bill 988, Freelance Worker Protection Act
The National Association of Science Writers submitted a letter of support for California State Senate Bill 988, the Freelance Worker Protection Act.
Sep. 25, 2024
NASW and CASW presidents submit remarks regarding North Carolina House Bill 237
The leaders of two major science writers organizations submitted remarks on an amendment to North Carolina House Bill 237 that had the potential to impact the ScienceWriters2024 national conference.
NASW co-signs letter of support to U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on the PRESS Act
The National Association of Science Writers (NASW) Board of Directors lends support to U.S. Senate Bill 2074, the “Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act” (PRESS Act).