The last administration tried to undermine the federal workforce. That’s going to change. Read more >
Science and Democracy
The partnership between science and democracy has played a huge role in U.S. history. But misinformation and attacks on science have strained that partnership. UCS science and democracy experts keep you informed on the latest developments, from Capitol Hill to local communities.
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President Biden’s Science Policies Are…Good, Actually. And That’s Worth Celebrating.
David Shiffman, marine conservation biologist, UCS Science Network, UCS
February 22, 2021 2:44 PM EDT
As an interdisciplinary conservation scientist, I spent a lot of time thinking about the proper role of science in advising and informing government decisionmaking. While scientists don’t know everything and science can’t solve every problem, relying on expertise and evidence to inform decisionmaking generally results in better outcomes than just making up nonsense. When science and expertise is ignored, marginalized, or mocked, when experts are threatened rather than listened to, well…. *gestures around at the current state of the country after the last four years*. Read more >
U.S. Army photo by Luis A. Deya
500,000 US COVID-19 Deaths and Counting: A Shameful Public Health Failure
Derrick Z. Jackson, fellow
February 17, 2021 4:25 PM EDT
Our nation’s failed response to COVID-19 should long perforate our pomposity about being the greatest nation on earth. Read more >
Vice President Harris speaking at an event CC BY 3.0 US
Black History Is American History
Adrienne Hollis, Senior Climate Justice and Health Scientist
February 11, 2021 5:09 PM EDT
Black History Month in 2021 is particularly significant, although in a perfect world, people would be acknowledged and recognized for their contributions all year, not at specifically designated times. Black history IS American history, everyone should be aware of it, value it and uphold it. Read more >
Forging Equitable Scientist-Community Partnerships for Citizen Science Projects
Jackie James, Founder and Board Chair, and contributions by Dr. Shaun Crawford, Technical Advisor, UCS Science Network, UCS
February 9, 2021 5:58 PM EDT
In 2014, I met Shaun Crawford at a Science for Action conference in New Orleans. With similar goals for our communities, we struck up a partnership, realizing science had to converge with civic action and community organizing to affect real change. Read more >
