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 16, 2021

Why did the FDA Ignore the Science When Approving New Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm?

Genna Reed
Former Staff

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June 15, 2021

Science Activism After Trump

UCS Science Network

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June 15, 2021

Public Comment: EPA Must Consider Climate Change When Reforming Chemical Disaster Rule

Casey Kalman
Former Contributor

US National Archives

June 11, 2021

New Legislation Addresses Legacies of Pollution in Environmental Justice Communities

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

Beto Lugo-Martínez

June 8, 2021

In Armourdale, Kansas, CleanAirNow Envisions a More Equitable and Just Future

Genna Reed
Former Staff

riot police with gas masks during the Oakland, CA protests in 2010

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June 8, 2021

Scientists Cannot Sit Comfortably Around Police Violence. We Have a Role in Helping End this Epidemic.

UCS Science Network

Beto Lugo-Martínez

June 8, 2021

En Armourdale, Kansas, CleanAirNow imagina un futuro más equitativo y justo

Genna Reed
Former Staff

Red light on emergency vehicle outside the US Capitol

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June 3, 2021

Top Political Scientists Release Dire Warning: Our Entire Democracy Is at Risk

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

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June 3, 2021

Tyranny of the Minority? — The Filibuster: Democracy at Risk

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

Voting carrels set on a table in the 2019 Ohio general election.

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June 3, 2021

The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Must Be Made Law

UCS Science Network

June 1, 2021

The 2021 Hurricane Season Begins: Six Major Risks We’re Watching

Adrienne Hollis
Former Contributor

Two people look at computer

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June 1, 2021

The Myth of Diversity and Inclusion in Science

UCS Science Network

Samples of both clean and dirty water

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May 25, 2021

There’s No Compromising on Science When it Comes to Protecting Water Quality in the Nation’s Rivers and Streams

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

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May 25, 2021

Biden Administration is Building Back Science and Equity to Title X Health Program

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

Scientist at work

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May 24, 2021

Climate Denialism Has No Place at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

UCS Science Network

May 17, 2021

EPA Says More Diverse Advisory Committees Will Mean More Equitable Decisions

Genna Reed
Former Staff

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May 14, 2021

How to Stop the Dismantling of Democracy

Taryn MacKinney
Former Contributor

Closeup view of a lit cigarette in a person's hand

Lindsay Fox/Flickr

May 11, 2021

Biden Administration Pushes for Science-Informed Ban on Menthol Cigarettes

Casey Kalman
Former Contributor

President Biden and Vice President Harris at a CDC briefing

The White House

May 11, 2021

Scientific Integrity Task Force Will Tackle Politicization in Federal Science

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

Voting carrels set on a table in the 2019 Ohio general election.

Tim Evanson/Flickr

May 11, 2021

Ohio Needs to Strengthen, Not Restrict Voting Rights Protections

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

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May 11, 2021

How Can Scientific Organizations Support Science Advocacy? 5 Ways to Get Started

UCS Science Network

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May 6, 2021

Scientists Must Get Involved in Democracy Reform!

Andrew Rosenberg
Former Contributor

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May 5, 2021

Putting the Politics of COVID-19 “Under the Microscope” via Podcast

UCS Science Network

May 4, 2021

Don’t Let Them Fool You: Disinformation Is Not an Accident.

Astrid Caldas
Former Contributer

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