Science & Democracy Resources

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.

A detailed guide suggesting how to submit a public comment to EPA's new rules regulating ethylene oxide

This toolkit explains how scientists can support legal accountability for the fossil fuel industry.

The latest Union of Concerned Scientists survey of federal scientists shows the powerful, positive effects of strengthening scientific integrity policies under President Biden.

The latest Union of Concerned Scientists survey of federal scientists shows the powerful, positive effects of strengthening scientific integrity policies under President Biden.

A peer-reviewed article in Journal of Public Health Policy.