All science & democracy resources
Report
Signed, Sealed, but Not Delivered
The evidence shows that people are having problems receiving mail.
Video
Voting Rights Video Series
A series of videos focused on issues with our electoral system.
Podcast
The Racist History of Race Science
Author Angela Saini discusses biological myths and racist biases in the sciences from past to present
Report
Science in an Age of Scrutiny
Scientists are increasingly subject to personal attack when their work touches on public policy debates. This UCS guide offers advice and resources to help scientists distinguish harassment from legitimate criticism and respond appropriately to both.
Report
Roadmap for Science in Decisionmaking
Independent science in government decisionmaking is under attack and must be restored.
Podcast
COVID-19 and the 2020 Election, Part 2
Voting rights expert Dr. Michael Latner explains how science can keep us safe when casting our votes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report
A Toxic Relationship
Thousands of Superfund sites are threatened by coastal flooding, putting the health of millions of people at risk.
Podcast
COVID-19 and the 2020 Election, Part 1
Voting rights expert Dr. Michael Latner explains how science can keep us safe when casting our votes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report
COVID-19 Underscores the Need for Voting Reform
Nobody should have to risk their life to vote.
Feature
Voting and COVID-19
COVID-19 has amplified the US electoral system's many problems. Will state governments do what's needed to ensure a free and fair 2020 election?
Feature
COVID-19 Climate Hazards
Climate hazards across the world will inevitably collide with the COVID-19 pandemic in ways that will disrupt emergency responses to both.
Podcast
Sidelining Science During a Pandemic
Science policy expert Michael Halpern exposes how the Trump administration is unraveling health and safety standards during COVID-19.