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 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

Photo: Derrick Jackson

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 and 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 and 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 and 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

November 15, 2018

As Congress Revives its Oversight Responsibilities, Science Should Be on the Agenda

Michael Halpern
Former Contributor

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November 14, 2018

A Stealth Move to Undermine Science at the US Department of Agriculture

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

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November 14, 2018

Forensics, Justice, and the Case for Science-Based Decision Making

UCS Science Network

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November 13, 2018

The Voters have Spoken: Time for Checks and Balances to Make a Comeback

Andrew Rosenberg
Former Contributor

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November 9, 2018

Can the EPA Protect Us from Ozone and Particulate Pollution Without Its Experts? What to Watch

Gretchen Goldman
President and CEO of UCS

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