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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September 16, 2019

Trump’s Witch Hunt Against California and Carmakers

Ken Kimmell
Former President

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September 16, 2019

SharpieGate in the Broader Context of the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Science

Andrew Rosenberg
Former Contributor

Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

September 13, 2019

The Biggest Casualty of Trump’s Dorian Deceit: Our Common Bonds

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

September 11, 2019

Former NOAA Officials File Scientific Integrity Complaint over Trump Attacks on Weather Forecasters

Michael Halpern
Former Contributor

September 11, 2019

Giving a Voice to Students & Early Career Researchers in International Science Policy and Diplomacy in the Post-Truth Era

UCS Science Network

Thousands of scientists engaged in Science Rising, an immensely successful effort to inject science policy topics into the 2018 election.

September 11, 2019

Ask a Scientist: Should Scientists Shy Away from Politics?

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

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September 10, 2019

How Science Watchdogs Can Protect the Gray Wolf

UCS Science Network

Raúl de la Nuez/UCS

September 10, 2019

Here’s What Congress Should Ask When Industry Tries to Spread PFAS Disinformation Today

Genna Reed
Former Staff

September 9, 2019

NOAA Officials Threatened with Firing After Dorian Trump Tweet Fiasco

Michael Halpern
Former Contributor

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September 8, 2019

Scientists Ordered to Keep Quiet During Hurricane Dorian to Help President Save Face

Michael Halpern
Former Contributor

Melting glaciers are a clear sign of climat change and global warming.

September 5, 2019

Gut Check Time for the Paris Agreement

Alden Meyer
Former Contributor

August 29, 2019

Women Scientists Form a Policy Advocacy Network in the Mid-Atlantic

UCS Science Network

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August 27, 2019

Time is Not on Our Side for Expert Review of Restricted Science Rule

Genna Reed
Former Staff

August 23, 2019

8 Times Your Voice has been Silenced by the Trump Administration

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

August 22, 2019

Facing Uncertain Future, Puffins Adapt to Survive Climate Change

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

August 22, 2019

EPA Administrator Wheeler Worsens Particulate Pollution Review Process

Gretchen Goldman
President & CEO of UCS

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August 21, 2019

On Mental Health and Guns, Experts Ordered Not to Contradict President Trump’s Lies

Michael Halpern
Former Contributor

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August 19, 2019

Amazon Deforestation and Brazilian President Bolsonaro’s Attack on Science

Mike Olliver/UCS

August 16, 2019

The Scientific Integrity Act and the Importance of Storytelling in Science Communication

Gretchen Goldman
President & CEO of UCS

American pika (Ochotona princeps)

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August 12, 2019

The Trump Administration Dismantles Endangered Species Protections as Sixth Mass Extinction Crisis Looms

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

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August 9, 2019

Maunakea and the Need to Indigenize Astronomy

UCS Science Network

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August 2, 2019

So Long and Thanks for all the Fish, Says the EPA to Southwest Alaska

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

July 30, 2019

Tackling Health Disparities in St. Louis

UCS Science Network

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