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.

Voting carrels set on a table in the 2019 Ohio general election.

Tim Evanson/Flickr

May 11, 2021

Ohio Needs to Strengthen, Not Restrict Voting Rights Protections

Michael Latner
Senior Voting Rights Fellow

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May 6, 2021

Scientists Must Get Involved in Democracy Reform!

Andrew Rosenberg
Director, Center for Science and Democracy

World Health Organization

May 4, 2021

Global COVID-19 Vaccine Inequity: A Shameful Crisis within a Crisis

Rachel Cleetus
Policy Director

Screenshot of panel discussion on Rebuilding the Federal Science Workforce at the National Academy of Sciences' 158th Annual Meeting in April.

May 4, 2021

A National Academy of Sciences Conversation on Rebuilding Federal Science Workforce

Gretchen Goldman
Research Director, Center for Science & Democracy

Jiayu Liang/UCS

April 30, 2021

Biden Has Reversed Trump’s War on Science in His First 100 Days

Jacob Carter
Senior Scientist

April 29, 2021

Federal Government Should Embrace More Diverse and Inclusive Science Advice

Genna Reed
Senior Analyst

Joe BIden/Flickr

April 28, 2021

100 Days into Biden’s Presidency, Science Is Bouncing Back

Taryn MacKinney
Investigative Researcher

Bobby Stevens Photo/Shutterstock

April 28, 2021

Too Many Lost: Honoring Workers Who Have Died from COVID-19 and Other Workplace Hazards

Kathleen Rest
Executive Director

Steve Debenport/Getty Images

April 22, 2021

For Effective Science Advocacy, Focus on Shared Values, and Speak Up Often

UCS Science Network

House Committee on Energy and Commerce

April 21, 2021

My Testimony on the CLEAN Future Act and Environmental Justice: Protecting Frontline Communities

Adrienne Hollis
Senior Climate Justice and Health Scientist

Robert Kneschke/Shutterstock

April 16, 2021

Systemic Racism Continues to Plague Pandemic Response

Derrick Z. Jackson
Fellow

NurPhoto/Getty Images

April 14, 2021

The Shared Fate of Science and Democracy

Michael Latner
Senior Voting Rights Fellow

The National Guard

April 8, 2021

Roundup: Signs of Hope for Scientific Integrity and Public Health

UCS Science Network

Katarzyna Nowak

April 7, 2021

Indigenous and Western Scientists and Knowledge Holders Partnering for the Public Good

UCS Science Network

Rexjaymes/Shutterstock

April 6, 2021

Fossil Fuels and Public Lands: How the US Interior Department Can Act on Climate Right Now

Joel Clement
Senior Fellow

Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Velez)

April 6, 2021

Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines? You’ve Come to the Right Place

Anita Desikan
Research Analyst

Cartoon showing Silence Advisory Board replaced by Science Advisory Board

Steve Moskowitz

March 31, 2021

Administrator Regan Resets EPA Science Advice

Genna Reed
Senior Analyst

Ringo Chiu/Shutterstock

March 30, 2021

Protecting Workers from COVID-19: Long Overdue Safety Standards Coming Soon from OSHA

Anita Desikan
Research Analyst

EPA Administrator Michael Regan

March 26, 2021

Administrator Michael Regan is Bringing Science Back to the EPA

Jacob Carter
Senior Scientist

Signs outside a Minnesota home saying Black Lives Matter and Voting Is Sacred

March 26, 2021

Republican State Legislatures Are Attacking Voting Rights. Congress Has the Power to Fight Back.

Michael Latner
Senior Voting Rights Fellow

Black woman holding up sign at voting rights march

MIchael Fleshman/Flickr

March 26, 2021

Voter Suppression in Georgia Again: Anti-Democracy, Anti-Science

Andrew Rosenberg
Director, Center for Science and Democracy

March 24, 2021

What I Told Congress: Five Ways to Rebuild Scientific Capacity in Federal Agencies

Andrew Rosenberg
Director, Center for Science and Democracy

Houston Stop Asian Hate Vigil and Rally

March 24, 2021

The Science Policy Community’s Responsibility to Address Anti-Asian Xenophobia

UCS Science Network

March 18, 2021

Censorship of Federal Environmental Agency Websites Under Trump: What We Learned and How to Protect Public Information Moving Forward

UCS Science Network

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