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.

chemical plant behind a fence

Gretchen Goldman/UCS

September 29, 2022

Strengthening EPA’s Rule to Prevent Chemical Disasters

Darya Minovi
Senior Analyst

Refinery Smokestacks at sunset

Jeremy Woodhouse/Getty

September 28, 2022

EPA’s Chemical Safety Rule Tests the Biden Administration’s Commitment to Environmental Justice

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

Silent Spring/Rachel Carson

US Fish and Wildlife

September 22, 2022

Why Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring Still Resonates Today

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

people in line to vote

Omari Spears/UCS

September 22, 2022

Democracy Under Attack: Confronting Mounting Threats to US Election Workers

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

Syaibatul Hamdi/Pixabay

September 21, 2022

The Air We Breathe: Uncovering the Invisible Threat to Tackle COVID-19

UCS Science Network

A grey sky blends with clouds of emissions from a petrochemical plant in Detroit, MI, seen through a chainlink fence

September 14, 2022

Ethylene Oxide at the Intersection of Climate, Environment, and Social Justice

UCS Science Network

Michael Fleshman/Flickr

September 8, 2022

Ask a Scientist: How to Thwart Threats to Democracy

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

scientist at CDC

September 7, 2022

New UCS Survey Asks Federal Scientists: How are You Faring in the Biden Administration?

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

Looking at the huge night sky

Greg Rakozy/Unsplash

August 31, 2022

New US Policy Makes Federal Science Accessible to All

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

science-based policy street sign

August 23, 2022

Look What Can Happen When Congress Enacts Science-Based Policy

Andrew Rosenberg
Former Contributor

August 19, 2022

Will the Biden Administration’s Chemical Disaster Rule Finally Make Communities Safer?

Genna Reed
Former Staff

August 10, 2022

The US Geological Survey’s Updated Scientific Integrity Policy Strives to Combat Harassment and Promote Equity

Genna Reed
Former Staff

American Chemistry Council DC headquarters front door

DeAntre Bryant/UCS

August 8, 2022

American Chemistry Council Uses Disinformation to Target PFAS Safeguards

Genna Reed
Former Staff

August 4, 2022

Baby Steps Toward Curbing Pollution from Forever Chemicals

Andrew Rosenberg
Former Contributor

lab shot of cell growth/medium

CDC/Robert Denty

August 3, 2022

Monkeypox Response Must be Science-Based and Combat Stigma, Racism, and Misinformation

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

Voting line

Daniel Acker/Reuters

July 28, 2022

In Cleveland, New Signs of Success Engaging and Turning Out Low-Propensity Voters

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

People voting

Lucy Nicholson/Reuters

July 25, 2022

Now or Never: What’s at Stake in the New Bipartisan Coup-Prevention Bill

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

Photo from an abortion rights protest in front of the Supreme Court from May 2022. A sign reading "we are never going back" is visible.

Ian Hutchinson/Unsplash

July 19, 2022

After Dobbs, States Challenge FDA Scientific Expertise on Medication Abortion

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

A group of people at a Des Moines, Iowa, protest against Roe v. Wade being overturned by the Supreme Court. One person holds a sign reading "end compulsory pregnancy."

Phil Roeder/Flickr

July 14, 2022

Roundup: Supreme Court Disregards Evidence as Public Officials Downplay Pandemic

Liz Borkowski
Science Network Contributor

A smokestack belches a cloud of dirty smoke at a port, with ships also leaving clouds of exhaust in the foreground

Chris LeBoutillier/Unsplash

July 6, 2022

Before Trying to Overthrow Democracy, Jeffrey Clark Let Polluters Walk Free

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

Manny Becerra/Unsplash

July 6, 2022

Achieving Multiracial, Multiparty Democracy

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

Wikimedia Commons

July 3, 2022

The Supreme Court’s Latest Decision Is a Blow to Stopping Climate Change

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

Baby girl at doctor

ALEX PROIMOS/FLICKR

July 1, 2022

Children Will Suffer the Consequences of Recent Supreme Court Rulings

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

A cityspace of buildings in Milwaukee, WI, with a Shephard Fairey mural on the side of one building reading, "Voting rights are human rights"

Tom Barrett/Unsplash

July 1, 2022

How the Science Community Can Secure Our Democracy

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

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