Diabetes Association Under Fire Once More Over Suppressed Articles
Last month, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) faced widespread criticism after expelling five leading scientists who distributed an editorial critical of the Trump administration’s attacks on scientific research at their annual meeting in New Orleans. While the ADA later apologized and reversed the decision, new allegations suggest the organization may still be suppressing free speech.
The deputy editors of Diabetes Care, an ADA journal, have released a collection of editorial and opinion articles that they claim the ADA refused to publish. These articles include an accusation that ADA leadership knew in advance about the planned distribution of the earlier editorial and deliberately orchestrated a security response to intercept the scientists.
The deputy editors argue that this action is unprecedented and undermines the fundamental principles of medical society. They point to previous instances where the ADA attempted to restrict editorial freedom related to political issues. The editors believe the suppression of these articles reveals ongoing tensions within the ADA regarding the role of science in public discourse.
The ADA has not officially responded to these latest allegations. However, the organization’s handling of the situation last month suggests that it may be hesitant to engage in further conflict with its members and scientists.
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