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.

Woman in a lab

Julia Koblitz/Unsplash

October 10, 2023

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

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

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October 4, 2023

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

Juan Declet-Barreto
Senior Social Scientist for Climate Vulnerability

Covid vaccination

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

September 27, 2023

Protecting Science from Politics

Guest Commentary

Women with kids in a flooded village

Kuntal Biswas/Pexels

September 25, 2023

The Human Right to a Stable Climate

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

Map of Memphis EtO Facility

September 22, 2023

Memphis Facility Emitting Cancer-Causing Ethylene Oxide Gas to Close

Darya Minovi
Fair Access Research Manager

engaged student in lecture hall

Gorodenkoff/shutterstock

September 18, 2023

6 Ways STEM Educators Can Enhance Student Engagement in Our Democracy

Alyssa Shearer
Biologist and Science Educator

A sign reads WARNING CRUDE PIPELINE, against a background of grass in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah and Wyoming

U.S. Forest Service/Flickr

September 11, 2023

Mountain Valley Pipeline: Science, Community Activism, and The Fight to Preserve Scientist Voices

UCS Science Network

A street in Red Bank, NJ, with traffic lights and cars. Everything looks yellow and hazy because of smoke from the northern wildfires in the summer of 2023.

Andrew Wolff/Unsplash

September 6, 2023

Creating Environmental Action by Changing our Message

UCS Science Network

a diverse group of students in graduation gowns stand in front of an academic building, looking up at their graduation caps that they've tossed into the air

RUT MIIT/Unsplash

August 28, 2023

What Makes the College-Educated More Likely to Vote?

Alyssa Shearer
Biologist and Science Educator

EPA headquarters

August 22, 2023

EPA’s New PFAS Definition Will Make it Harder to Protect the Public

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

from the rocky shores of the Detroit River, the Detroit city skyline is pictured at sunrise

geniuserp/Pixabay

August 21, 2023

In the Fight for Voting Rights, Michigan Is Determined to Win

Ingrid Paredes
Engineering Educator

pills spilled from bottle

August 17, 2023

Netflix’s “Painkiller” Series Reminds Us: Sidelining Science Can Be Deadly

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

The front of the Westcott Building at Florida State University, featuring a large brick building and a decorative fountain

Ernie A. Stephens/Pixabay

August 14, 2023

How Florida Legislation Will Limit the Student Vote

Alyssa Shearer
Biologist and Science Educator

A pile of colorful postcards that read BE A VOTER in block letters, with a fun and cheerful star pattern around the text

Dan Dennis/Unsplash

August 7, 2023

Student Voter Turnout: Key Data on Recent Trends and Opportunities

Ingrid Paredes
Engineering Educator

Capitol building

Matthew Bornhurst/Unsplash

July 25, 2023

Scientific Integrity Act Re-introduced in Congress to Protect Federal Science

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

fizkes/Shutterstock

July 25, 2023

4 Tactics Anti-Democratic Forces Are Using to Suppress the Student Vote

Ingrid Paredes
Engineering Educator

A large "FOR SALE" sign looms on the lawn in front of the US Supreme Court, in a photo taken in 2010 as a protest against Citizens United

takomabibelot/Flickr

July 20, 2023

Roundup: Supreme Court Problems and a New Scientific Integrity Policy

Liz Borkowski
Science Network Contributor

Los Angeles City Hall, an imposing art deco-style building, surrounded by blue skies and palm trees.

Cnugent69/Pixabay

July 13, 2023

Angelenos Could Lead the Nation in Strengthening Democracy

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

Community organizers meet with a local voter on her porch

Greater Cleveland Congregations

July 11, 2023

How to Improve Voter Turnout and Build Power in Historically Marginalized Communities

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

A group of people hold signs at a protest in front of the US Supreme Court building. In the foreground, one sign reads, "March like your future depends on it," with the O in 'your' and T in 'future' aligning to create the symbol for woman.

Gayatri Malhotra/Unsplash

July 5, 2023

Supreme Court Rulings Will Reduce Diversity in STEM and Set Back Scientific Progress

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

President Biden sits at his desk in the Oval Office, signing a veto for (unrelated) legislation in June 2023.

The White House/Flickr

June 28, 2023

For the First Time Ever, the White House Adopts a Model Scientific Integrity Policy

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

chemical plant behind a fence

Gretchen Goldman/UCS

June 27, 2023

EPA Must Protect Communities from Sterilizer Plants’ Carcinogenic Emissions

Guest Commentary

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