All science & democracy resources
Explainer
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Is Disinformation the Same as Misinformation?
They’re not the same. One happens by accident. The other is deliberate–often strategic.
Podcast
![Got Science? The Podcast - Sabrina Stevens](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2022-03/gs-thumbnail-Sabrina-Stevens.jpg?itok=QZzNpj98)
Fighting Disinformation
Communications strategist Sabrina Joy Stevens shares practical tips for shutting down disinformation online.
Podcast
![Got Science? The Podcast - Adrienne Jones](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2022-02/gs-thumbnail-adrienne-jones.jpg?itok=2ew647WS)
Fighting Voter Suppression
Dr. Adrienne Jones discusses efforts to limit voter access in Georgia, and how we can all fight back, no matter what state we live in.
Activist Resource
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1992 World Scientists' Warning to Humanity
This appeal, written in November 1992, was the World Scientists' Warning to Humanity and was written and spearheaded by the late Henry Kendall, former chair of UCS's board of directors.
Podcast
![Got Science? The Podcast - Taryn MacKinney](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2022-02/gs-thumbnail-taryn.jpg?itok=UL2k2gEw)
President Biden’s First Year: Progress and Shortfalls
What's on the line for science and justice—and how can the Biden administration improve its support for science?
Report
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Environmental Racism in the Heartland
A legacy of systemic racial discrimination has left communities in the Kansas City area disproportionately exposed to health-damaging pollutants.
Podcast
![Got Science? The Podcast - Mike Latner](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2021-11/gs-thumbnail-mike-latner-2.jpg?itok=7z6BvESz)
The State of Elections in the US
Voting rights expert Dr. Michael Latner details the steps we need to take in the coming months to ensure free and fair elections in the US.
Video
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American Democracy Under Siege
In the last few years, many elected leaders have attacked voting rights, cast doubt on free and fair elections, and served private interests over the public good. But all is not lost.
Report
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The Fossil Fuel Industry and Colorado
The oil and gas industry has used deceptive tactics to exert outsized political control in Colorado.
Explainer
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What Is Ethylene Oxide (EtO)?
An explainer page about the health threats posed by Ethylene Oxide (EtO) to workers and communities
Explainer
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COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
As COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available, it's important to have access to reliable scientific information. Here are answers to the most common questions.
Report
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Becoming a Federal Scientist
A toolkit to help scientists navigate the process of applying for government jobs.