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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January 28, 2019

Hans von Spakovsky Lies about Voter Fraud. Now He’s Testifying Before Congress

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

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January 28, 2019

The Game is Changing: How Two Years of Trump Has Energized the Science Community

Michael Halpern
Former Contributor

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January 28, 2019

Two Years of Attacks on Science are Putting Public Health and Safety at Risk

Jacob Carter
Former Contributor

US Navy

January 25, 2019

Newly Formed PFAS Task Force Calls for Action to Clean Up Toxic Chemicals

Genna Reed
Former Staff

Tim Evanson

January 22, 2019

Organizing a Science Policy Workshop: What we learned in Bozeman, Montana

UCS Science Network

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January 14, 2019

Trump Swamp Threatens Waters of the US

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

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January 8, 2019

Mercury Is Toxic. Andrew Wheeler’s Proposed Rollback Is Even Worse.

Kathleen Rest
Former Executive Director

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January 8, 2019

The Government Shutdown Hurts Public Health and the Environment. Do You Have a Story to Tell?

Michael Halpern
Former Contributor

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December 30, 2018

The EPA, Mercury, and Air Toxics, Oh My!

Kathleen Rest
Former Executive Director

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December 19, 2018

Why Was Climate Change Content Removed from the Department of Transportation Website?

Michael Halpern
Former Contributor

Justin Bilicki

December 17, 2018

5 Tips for Working in the Trump Administration Like an Absolute Pro

Julie McNamara
Associate Director, Policy for Climate and Energy

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December 15, 2018

Zinke Circles the Drain, but the Stains of His Reign Remain at Department of the Interior

Joel Clement
Former Contributor

December 13, 2018

As the Dietary Guidelines Process Begins, Health Experts Want to Keep Science Front and Center

Sarah Reinhardt
Former Contributor

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December 13, 2018

Gutting Protections in a Marine Sanctuary: Trump and Zinke Take Aim at Northeast Canyons and Seamounts National Monument

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

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December 10, 2018

Scientists to EPA: Stop Sidelining Science in the Air Pollution Standard Update for Particulate Matter

Gretchen Goldman
President & CEO of UCS

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December 10, 2018

Congress Can Finally Secure Our Right to an Equally Weighted Vote: Here’s How

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

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December 7, 2018

Monumental Disaster at the Department of the Interior

Joel Clement
Former Contributor

General Motors

December 5, 2018

Will Koch Pull the Plug on Electric Cars?

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

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December 4, 2018

Understanding Local Impacts to Inform Wildlife Conservation

UCS Science Network

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November 29, 2018

Scientific Integrity and Privacy at Risk in Census

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

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November 28, 2018

Scientists Call Out EPA Over Ozone Pollution Standards

Gretchen Goldman
President & CEO of UCS

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November 27, 2018

EPA Chemical Office Nominee Alexandra Dunn Must Prioritize Science and Public Health

Gretchen Goldman
President & CEO of UCS

November 26, 2018

Hope and a 250-mile Bike Ride Through Colorado with a Mother-Daughter Duo

UCS Science Network

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November 26, 2018

The 2018 House Elections May be Historic Enough to End the Redistricting Wars

Michael Latner
Former UCS Fellow

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