Science & Democracy Resources

Dr. Mindy Romero, founder of the Center for Inclusive Democracy at the University of Southern California, talks with Jess about election science.

With concerted action, the US can meet its climate goals—and see huge benefits to the economy and public health.

How did UCS perform over the last year?

A report on strengthening and diversifying the STEM workforce at federal agencies

Science fictions are widely held dangerous beliefs that are not supported by science. Jess explores a few of these in anticipation of the continued propagation of science myths during the next US election cycle.

This report finds that states lack policies and laws needed to safeguard science at government agencies from politicization, and makes recommendations for reform.

A peer-reviewed article in Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology.

Jess speaks with Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse about the influence of fossil fuel dark money in politics today.

We need stronger science-based protections for ethylene oxide.

Analysis shows how relational organizing, together with data-driven outreach, can increase voter turnout in historically marginalized communities.

Groundbreaking science shows how oil and gas companies bear at least some responsibility for worsening forest fires.