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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April 29, 2024

After Decades of Disinformation, the US Finally Begins Regulating PFAS Chemicals

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

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April 19, 2024

Earth Day Is a Day to Celebrate the Environmental Progress We’ve Made in Recent Years

Chitra Kumar
Managing Director, Climate and Energy Program

Against the backdrop of a blue sky, people head down the stairs outside of the U.S. Supreme Court on February 21, 2024 in Washington, DC.

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April 17, 2024

Roundup: EPA Releases Several Rules and a Draft Scientific Integrity Policy

Liz Borkowski
Science Network Contributor

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April 11, 2024

Industry’s Newest Tactics to Undermine EPA Science

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

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April 5, 2024

How Tobacco Companies Created the Disinformation Playbook

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

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April 3, 2024

A Triumph and Disgrace: The Very Slow Road to Banning Asbestos

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

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March 29, 2024

Court Rulings Signal Support to Protect Disinformation Researchers

Jennifer Jones
Program Director, Center for Science & Democracy

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March 18, 2024

EPA Strengthens Emissions Controls for Facilities Emitting Cancer-Causing Ethylene Oxide

Darya Minovi
Senior Analyst

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March 12, 2024

The US Supreme Court is Operating Like a Rogue EPA

Derrick Z. Jackson
Former Fellow

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March 11, 2024

US Elections Aren’t as Free and Fair as They Should Be. Here’s How Science Can Help

Liza Gordon-Rogers
Research Associate

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March 4, 2024

EPA Finalizes Critical Chemical Disaster Prevention Rules

Darya Minovi
Senior Analyst

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March 4, 2024

How Bad Ballot Design Can Impact Election Outcomes—And What We Can Do

Liza Gordon-Rogers
Research Associate

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February 29, 2024

A New EPA Plan Offers a Roadmap on Environmental Justice and Cumulative Impacts

Kristie Ellickson
Senior Scientist

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February 27, 2024

Could the US House Find a Path to a Bipartisan Budget Deal?

David Watkins
Director of Government Affairs, Climate & Energy Program

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February 21, 2024

Will the EPA Strengthen Ethylene Oxide Standards Without Outside Interference?

Darya Minovi
Senior Analyst

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February 15, 2024

A New Election Science Task Force Aims to Strengthen Our Elections—and Our Democracy

Jennifer Jones
Program Director, Center for Science & Democracy

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January 30, 2024

EPA’s New Scientific Integrity Policy: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Anita Desikan
Former Staff

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January 29, 2024

The Warning Signs Are Flashing: AI Is a Threat to Democracy in 2024

Jennifer Jones
Program Director, Center for Science & Democracy

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January 26, 2024

Roundup: Biden Administration Revamps Procedures for Reviewing Regulations

Liz Borkowski
Science Network Contributor

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January 25, 2024

La protección del medio ambiente debe tener en cuenta los impactos acumulativos

Kristie Ellickson
Senior Scientist

An aerial view of a neighborhood with the focus on an industrial facility spewing smoke into the air

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January 24, 2024

For Real Environmental Justice, We Need Community Input into Federal Rules

Darya Minovi
Senior Analyst

a woman sits at a booth to fill out a ballot. the booth says VOTE with a USA flag on it side.

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January 22, 2024

UCS Is Primed and Ready for this Election Year

Johanna Chao Kreilick
Former President

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January 16, 2024

Ask a Scientist: Can Election Science Ensure the Integrity of the 2024 Elections?

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

December 14, 2023

Mobilizing the Student Vote: 4 Takeaways from the Students Learn, Students Vote Summit

Melissa Varga
Science Network Senior Manager

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