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Scientific Integrity
Scientists shouldn’t have to face pressure or harassment from political figures or institutions—but too often they do. Our experts expose attacks on science across the country.
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Perdue’s Paradox: Proposed USDA Reorganization Would Undermine Farmers and Science-Based Research
Mike Lavender, Senior Manager of Government Affairs
March 14, 2019 1:15 PM EDT
Presidential budgets are wish lists. Very detailed and public wish lists.
That’s why on Monday, when the Trump Administration released its FY2020 Budget, it was alarming to see a 7 percent reduction to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area.
The Scientific Integrity Act is Good for Science and Good for Government
Michael Halpern, Deputy director, Center for Science & Democracy
March 13, 2019 4:15 PM EDT
Today, Senator Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Tonko (D-NY) introduced the Scientific Integrity Act, legislation that would give scientists who work for government agencies the right to share their research with the public, ensure that government communication of science is accurate, and protect science in policy decisions from political interference. The bill empowers federal scientists to share their personal opinions as informed experts. And the bill prohibits any employee from censoring or manipulating scientific findings. Anyone reading this post should reach out to their representative and senators to urge co-sponsorship of this important bill. Read more >
Photo: Omari Spears/UCS
6 Ways H.R.1 Would Strengthen Democracy and Science-Based Policy
Michael Latner, Kendall Science Fellow
March 1, 2019 10:00 AM EDT
The U.S. House of Representatives will soon advance the most significant electoral integrity bill since the 1965 Voting Rights Act for a floor vote. H.R.1, the For the People Act, is comprehensive legislation that would help modernize outdated election practices and curb the corrupting influence of money in politics. If you care about good governance and transparent policymaking, or are concerned about science being sidelined while entrenched interests shape policy to their benefit, you should check out H.R.1.
Photo: Lauren Gerson
Hans von Spakovsky Lies about Voter Fraud. Now He’s Testifying Before Congress
Michael Latner, Kendall Science Fellow
January 28, 2019 3:28 PM EDT
On Tuesday, House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler has called for the first hearings on House Resolution 1, the sweeping anti-corruption and electoral reform bill that is the first introduced in the 116th Congress. Possibly the most important election legislation introduced since the Voting Rights Act of 1965, HR1 would eliminate barriers to voter registration, expand and improves ballot access, implement new cybersecurity standards for voting systems, require independent redistricting commissions, implement new ethics standards, and set up a robust, innovative public campaign finance system.
