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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February 11, 2022

Another Win for Science: Gray Wolves Regain Endangered Species Protection

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

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February 10, 2022

Ask a Scientist: Assessing the Biden Administration’s Progress in Its First Year

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

"Science has your back" sign at a protest

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February 3, 2022

Defend Biomedical Researchers from Anti-Science Harassment!

Andrew Rosenberg
Former Contributor

Boston Public Library

February 1, 2022

Confronting Smallpox: How an Enslaved Man Helped Spur the First US Vaccine Study

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

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January 27, 2022

Five Things to Know About the Recent Scientific Integrity Report from the Biden-Harris Administration

Andrew Rosenberg
Former Contributor

USDA

January 24, 2022

La equidad social en el sistema alimentario bajo la administración del Presidente Biden

Ricardo Salvador
Former Contributor

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January 20, 2022

Biden USDA Must Do More to Rebuild a Diverse Science Workforce

Charlotte Kirk Baer
Former Contributor

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January 20, 2022

Three Signs of Progress on Environmental Justice

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

A worker sets up a plexiglass divider in an elementary school office in a Des Moines school as they prepared for a limited return to school in 2020.

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January 19, 2022

Roundup: Worker Protections Weakened as Omicron Cases Soar

Liz Borkowski
Science Network Contributor

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January 11, 2022

Highlights from the Historic White House Scientific Integrity Report

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

a group of young-looking people wearing Black Lives Matter tee-shirts and holding Black Lives Matter signs march peacefully down a street

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January 10, 2022

Taking Action for Racial Justice: Postdocs at Yale Organize

UCS Science Network

Two people in the foreground of a group of protestors raise their fists in solidarity for George Floyd

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January 7, 2022

Stopping the Decline of US Democracy: Where Is the Coalition We Need?

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

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January 6, 2022

Falsified Government Water Quality Tests Highlight Need for More Federal Scientists

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

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December 22, 2021

How Omicron Stole My Christmas: Facing the New Dominant COVID-19 Variant

Meghan Hassett
Former Contributor

UCS

December 22, 2021

Union of Concerned Scientists’ 2021 Picks: 53 Things for Science Lovers to Read, Watch, Listen to, Enjoy

Kristy Dahl
Former Staff

US House Office of Photography

December 21, 2021

Congressman Tonko talks Scientific Integrity at AGU

Andrew Rosenberg
Former Contributor

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December 13, 2021

Gagging Scientists in Florida and Missouri to Hide COVID-19 Data

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

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December 9, 2021

DC’s Shifting Indoor Mask Mandate: Follow the Science, Mayor Bowser

Rebecca Boehm
Former Contributor

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December 3, 2021

Omicron in Blackface: Racist US Travel Ban Scapegoats Africa

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

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November 30, 2021

Lessons from a Career Serving the Public

Kathleen Rest
Former Executive Director

A small group of lay people standing in a field observe as a representative from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service discusses the benefits of using cover crops

Tracy Robillard/NRCS Oregon

November 29, 2021

Scientists Engaging the Public: 6 Steps to Make Participatory Science More Policy Effective

UCS Science Network

Red light on emergency vehicle outside the US Capitol

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November 22, 2021

Democracy in Peril: Top Political Scientists Highlight What’s at Stake with Freedom to Vote Act

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

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November 18, 2021

Achieving Multi-Racial, Multi-Party Democracy: An Alternative Model for Reform

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

close-up of a table with empty chairs and speaker microphones, suggesting a meeting. notepads and pens are also on the table.

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November 5, 2021

Perils of Censorship On Full Display in Florida University Fiasco

Kathleen Rest
Former Executive Director

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