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March 24, 2026

We’re Suing the Trump Administration for Removing Science, History from Our National Parks

We cannot fully understand our country and climate without publicly accessible and accurate historical and scientific information.

Julian Reyes
Chief of Staff

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March 23, 2026

Trump’s Proposed Military Spending Would Be a “Bloody New Deal”

Sean Manning
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellow

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March 23, 2026

As President Trump’s Attacks on Science Escalate, Big Oil Moves to Avoid Legal Accountability

Carly Phillips
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March 25, 2026

Conservation Is at a Crossroads with the New Farm Bill

DeShawn L. Blanding
Senior Washington Representative

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March 25, 2026

This Women’s History Month, Make History for Black Women by Resisting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Attacks

Sonja Spears
Chief Justice and Equity Officer

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March 25, 2026

Democracy Depends on Science—So Scientists Need to Show Up for Democracy

Jennifer Jones
Program Director, Center for Science & Democracy

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March 24, 2026

Communicating Across Disciplines in Climate Change Litigation

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March 24, 2026

Scientists Must Speak Clearly, Especially in Court: Five Tips for Clear Communication

L. Delta Merner
Lead Scientist, Science Hub for Climate Litigation

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March 24, 2026

We’re Suing the Trump Administration for Removing Science, History from Our National Parks

Julian Reyes
Chief of Staff

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March 23, 2026

As President Trump’s Attacks on Science Escalate, Big Oil Moves to Avoid Legal Accountability

Carly Phillips
Research Scientist

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March 23, 2026

Why Linking Data Systems at Trump’s USDA Isn’t Enough. (And Might Be a Disaster for Farmers.)

Karen Perry Stillerman
Deputy Director

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March 23, 2026

Trump’s Proposed Military Spending Would Be a “Bloody New Deal”

Sean Manning
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellow

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March 19, 2026

The US–Israeli History Behind Their War Against Iran

Sara Al-Sayed
Kendall Fellow

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March 19, 2026

What a Recent Court Win Reveals About the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Attacks on Climate Science

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

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March 19, 2026

We (Still) Have the Science on Cumulative Impacts

Kristie Ellickson
Senior Scientist

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March 19, 2026

What Farmers Will Pay for President Trump’s War on Iran

Omanjana Goswami
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March 18, 2026

Electricity Bills Are High. Trump Administration Policies are Set to Make them Soar.

Julie McNamara
Associate Director, Policy for Climate and Energy

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March 17, 2026

If Confirmed, Will Senator Markwayne Mullin Be DHS’s Next Disaster?

Shana Udvardy
Senior Climate Resilience Policy Analyst

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March 17, 2026

Iran War Shows Why Farmers Need an Off-Ramp from Their Fertilizer Dependence

Kathryn Anderson
Program Director, Food & Environment

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March 17, 2026

Trump’s Nominee to Run NSF is Unqualified, Conflicted, and a Threat to Science

Julian Reyes
Chief of Staff

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March 16, 2026

Two Other Uses for Electric Vehicles Besides Driving: Backup Power and Grid Support

Samantha Houston
Senior Vehicles Analyst

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March 12, 2026

EPA, “Common Sense” is Protecting Communities and Workers from Chemical Disasters

Darya Minovi
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March 12, 2026

Ask a Scientist: A Data Center Was Proposed in My Town. Now What?

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March 9, 2026

Rubio’s Promise to “Unleash Chiang” Won’t Land Well in China

Gregory Kulacki
East Asia Project Manager

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March 5, 2026

Governor Newsom, Be the Man Science Needs

Daniel Barad
Acting Associate Director, Western States

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March 4, 2026

Data Centers Are Changing the Grid. Our Energy Sources Should Evolve Too.

Lee Shaver
Senior Energy Analyst

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March 3, 2026

Racial Disparities Already Undermine Elections—but the Threat to Democracy Is Growing

Liza Gordon-Rogers
Research Associate

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