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.

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June 30, 2022

Science Shows US Supreme Court Abortion, Guns, Environment Rulings Will Have Devastating Consequences

Kristy Dahl
Former Staff

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June 29, 2022

How the American Legislative Exchange Council Turns Disinformation into Law

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

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June 29, 2022

Healthcare Professionals Ask EPA to Protect Frontline Communities

UCS Science Network

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June 24, 2022

The Overturning of Roe V. Wade and When We Stop Governing with Facts

Rachel Licker
Former Staff

A person wearing a face mask, hat, and hoodie holds a candle and a sign reading "Remember Jan. 6, senators. Protect our democracy now," at a candelight vigil in Washington, DC, after the attack on the US Capitol

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June 21, 2022

Channel Your Outrage about the January 6th Insurrection into Action

Sophia Marjanovic
Former Staff

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June 10, 2022

Now Mobilizing Against Gun Violence: Scientists and Public Health Professionals

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

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June 9, 2022

The Insurrection Isn’t Over: January 6 Hearings Must Address the Threat of Future Election Violence

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

June 8, 2022

Reducing Gun Violence: What Role for the CDC?

Andrew Rosenberg
Former Contributor

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June 8, 2022

Ask a Scientist: How to Disarm Disinformation

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

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June 6, 2022

We’re Naming Summer “Danger Season” in the US. Here’s Why.

Kristy Dahl
Former Staff

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May 19, 2022

Roe v. Wade Draft Bodes Ill for Air, Wetlands and EPA

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

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May 10, 2022

What I Told Congress: To Protect the Nation’s Health, We Need Strong Scientific Integrity Policies

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

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May 9, 2022

How Far Have Agencies Come Toward More-Inclusive Science Advice?

Genna Reed
Former Staff

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May 3, 2022

The Science is Clear: Overturning Roe v. Wade Will Hurt Reproductive Health

Genna Reed
Former Staff

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April 25, 2022

Remembering Our Nation’s Fallen Workers

Guest Commentary

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April 20, 2022

Restoring Public Interest to the National Environmental Policy Act Process

Andrew Rosenberg
Former Contributor

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April 18, 2022

White House Releases More than 300 Plans to Advance Equity and Justice

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

April 15, 2022

A Win for Science: EPA Releases Formaldehyde Study the Chemical Industry Tried to Suppress

Genna Reed
Former Staff

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April 13, 2022

Roundup: Problematic COVID-19 Metrics and a Toxic Science Workplace

Liz Borkowski
Science Network Contributor

Andrew Rosenberg

March 29, 2022

Violations of Scientific Integrity Are Killing Dogs (and Cats)!

Andrew Rosenberg
Former Contributor

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March 28, 2022

Strategic Ambiguity

Guest Commentary

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March 25, 2022

Supreme Court Ruling on Redistricting Targets Voting Rights Act

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

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March 25, 2022

Nearly One Million US Deaths from COVID-19: The Grim Consequences of Sidelining Science

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

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March 18, 2022

Your Voice Is Needed as EPA Updates its Rule on Risk Management of Chemical Facilities

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

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