The Lancet Oncology, Science, Nature, and the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) have all publicly announced their opposition to President Trump.Historically, journals of this ilk rarely dip their toes into the political world, but, in this most unusual year, they have made an exception.In a similar vein, Scientific American, a well-regarded scientific publication, also showed their hand.
As they explain at the top of a recent editorial:“We’ve never backed a presidential candidate in our 175-year history — until now.”The NEJM’s recent editorial, titled “Dying in a leadership vacuum,” begins with uncharacteristic pith:“COVID-19 has created a crisis throughout the world.