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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August 4, 2022

Baby Steps Toward Curbing Pollution from Forever Chemicals

Andrew Rosenberg
Former Contributor

CDC/Robert Denty

August 3, 2022

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

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

Daniel Acker/Reuters

July 28, 2022

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

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

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
Program Director, Climate

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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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

A refinery in Delaware City is shown with one of its vents blasting fire

Sarah Bucic

June 29, 2022

Healthcare Professionals Ask EPA to Protect Frontline Communities

UCS Science Network

protesters hold signs in front of the Supreme Court building in DC, one of which reads "We won't go back"

Ian Hutchinson/Unsplash

June 24, 2022

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

Rachel Licker
Former UCS 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

Elvert Barnes/Flickr

June 21, 2022

Channel Your Outrage about the January 6th Insurrection into Action

Sophia Marjanovic
Former Staff

Wikimedia Commons

June 10, 2022

Now Mobilizing Against Gun Violence: Scientists and Public Health Professionals

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

Wikimedia Commons

June 9, 2022

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

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

cdc.gov

June 8, 2022

Reducing Gun Violence: What Role for the CDC?

Andrew Rosenberg
Former Contributor

Highlighted definition of disinformation from a a dictionary page

Shutterstock/Casimiro PT

June 8, 2022

Ask a Scientist: How to Disarm Disinformation

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

USAF/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg

June 6, 2022

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

Kristy Dahl
Former Staff

Wikimedia Commons

May 19, 2022

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

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

Tetra Images/Getty

May 10, 2022

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

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

Highsmith Archive/LOC

May 9, 2022

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

Genna Reed
Former Staff

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