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Federal scientific advisory boards have a critical role in ensuring evidence-based policies, and the effort to disband these boards is harmful to the scientific endeavor.

Events at NOAA highlight strengths and shortcomings of scientific integrity policies, how to contact us for free legal advice, and more.

President Trump’s recent tweets about Hurricane Dorian have resulted in another type of storm that highlights the need for stronger protections for scientific integrity—especially at federal agencies.

Double your impact on the scientific endeavor: Our matching gift challenge ends August 31!

Maria Caffrey was forced out of her job at the National Park Service in 2019. We helped her file a whistleblower complaint against the Trump administration to contest this unlawful retribution.

This guide helps scientists know what to expect—and what to safeguard against—when they agree to provide expert testimony to judges and juries.

Today we published two educational resources to help scientists safely and effectively speak up for science, and know what to do if they end up in political crosshairs.

While we believe the proposed rule needs some adjustments and additions, overall we support the rule as a positive development for scientific integrity at the agency.

We're buoyed by the results of the midterm elections, which show that people in the United States are ready for change on many fronts—including science.

This workshop, led by CSLDF attorneys Lauren Kurtz and Augusta Wilson, was held on Tuesday, October 9 in Washington D.C. in collaboration with 500 Women Scientists DC and the Union of Concerned Scientists.