Science and Democracy

The partnership between science and democracy is as fragile today as ever before. Our experts keep you informed on the latest developments, from Capitol Hill to local communities.

An aerial view of a neighborhood with the focus on an industrial facility spewing smoke into the air

Marcin Jozwiak/Unsplash

January 24, 2024

For Real Environmental Justice, We Need Community Input into Federal Rules

Darya Minovi
Senior Analyst

a woman sits at a booth to fill out a ballot. the booth says VOTE with a USA flag on it side.

Alachua County/Flickr

January 22, 2024

UCS Is Primed and Ready for this Election Year

Johanna Chao Kreilick
Former President

Daily Hampshire Gazette

January 16, 2024

Ask a Scientist: Can Election Science Ensure the Integrity of the 2024 Elections?

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

December 14, 2023

Mobilizing the Student Vote: 4 Takeaways from the Students Learn, Students Vote Summit

Melissa Varga
Science Network Senior Manager

black graduate with dollar sign on cap and gown

Burlingham/Shutterstock

December 4, 2023

For Black STEM PhDs, the “D” Also Means Debt

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

Anthony Eyring/UCS

November 16, 2023

State and Local Governments Across the Country are Sidelining Science. Here’s What’s Needed

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

CDC/Unsplash

November 14, 2023

Post-Trump Brain Drain Largely Restored at Key Federal Agencies But More Work Needed on Diversity

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

Two BIPOC FDA scientists wearing labcoats and protective gear prepare liquid containing nutrients that make it an ideal environment for growing bacteria. They are part of a group of researchers nicknamed “Team Tomato,” who try to understand and prevent Salmonella contamination early in the tomato production process.

Michael J. Ermarth for FDA/Flickr

November 7, 2023

A Diverse Federal Scientific Workforce Benefits All of Us

Johanna Chao Kreilick
Former President

Woman scientist looking through microscope

Tru Katsande/Unsplash

November 7, 2023

New Analysis: Federal Agencies Need to Recruit More Scientists from Diverse Universities

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

Ulster County New York I voted winning sticker deisgn 2022

Hudson Rowan

November 6, 2023

The Best “I Voted” Stickers on the Internet: My Favorite Displays of Voting Energy, Diversity, and Pride

Ingrid Paredes
Engineering Educator

Andrii Yalanskyi/Shutterstock

November 2, 2023

Science for a Stronger Democracy: 3 Ways to Boost Communication Between Scientists, Voters, and Decisionmakers

Alyssa Shearer
Biologist and Science Educator

women playing chess with a computer/robot arm

pavel danilyuk/pexels

November 2, 2023

New Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence Falls Short on Science and Democracy

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and former Director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Rochelle Walensky, talks with CDC staff during a briefing in 2021, at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta. Everyone is wearing face masks.

The White House/Flickr

October 24, 2023

Roundup: Movement on Agency Scientific Integrity Policies

Liz Borkowski
Science Network Contributor

Edmond Dantes/Pexels.com

October 18, 2023

2024 Election Workers Need Better Protection from Harassment

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

plane with "scientific integrity" banner

photofunia.com

October 16, 2023

Ask a Scientist: Building on Advances in Scientific Integrity

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

Massimo Catarinella/Wikimedia Commons

October 12, 2023

In a Blow to Public Health, EPA Delays Strengthening Ozone Standards

Darya Minovi
Senior Analyst

Julia Koblitz/Unsplash

October 10, 2023

New Report Underscores the Need to Prevent Political Interference at US Public Health Agencies

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

G. Edward Johnson/CC by 4.0

October 4, 2023

Decolonization Is Critical for Puerto Rico to Achieve Representation in Climate Negotiations

Juan Declet-Barreto
Senior Social Scientist for Climate Vulnerability

Steven Cornfield/Unsplash

September 27, 2023

Florida Officials Urge Residents to Ignore Science and Avoid Covid Boosters

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

Robina Weermeijer/Unsplash

September 27, 2023

Children’s Developing Brains Need Protection from Pollutants

Kristie Ellickson
Senior Scientist

Jesse Springer

September 27, 2023

Protecting Science from Politics

Guest Commentary

Kuntal Biswas/Pexels

September 25, 2023

The Human Right to a Stable Climate

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

UCS

September 22, 2023

Memphis Facility Emitting Cancer-Causing Ethylene Oxide Gas to Close

Darya Minovi
Senior Analyst

Gorodenkoff/shutterstock

September 18, 2023

6 Ways STEM Educators Can Enhance Student Engagement in Our Democracy

Alyssa Shearer
Biologist and Science Educator

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