On March 17, 2021, the House Science Committee held a hearing, “Brain Drain: Rebuilding the Federal Scientific Workforce.” We at CSLDF welcomed this hearing and submitted a statement for the hearing record.
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Our Statement on Brain Drain in the Federal Scientific WorkforceLearn More
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The Role of Science in Policy: A Webinar with CSLDF and GAPLearn More
Join us for a free webinar on Thursday, March 18, about restoring the role of science in policy. Attorneys from CSLDF and the Government Accountability Project will discuss how scientific integrity principles, whistleblower protections, and academic rights can help restore science to its essential place as the bedrock of effective public policy.
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February Update: How Do We Protect Science from the Next Trump?Learn More
Our thoughts on the Biden administration's efforts to free science from political interference, our upcoming scientific integrity webinar with the American Geophysical Union, and more.
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Opinion: How Do We Protect Science From the Next Trump?Learn MoreTo prevent future political interference in science, agencies must build a lasting culture of scientific integrity, argues CSLDF attorney Augusta Wilson.
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Will Biden's Scientific Integrity Memo Help Whistleblowers?Learn MoreLauren Kurtz, executive director of the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund, explained that the memo makes big strides toward addressing censorship but doesn't look at other issues, like retaliation.
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How to Ensure the Federal Government Doesn't Try to Muzzle Science AgainLearn More“I don’t think these ideas are going anywhere, and I do think it is highly likely that attempts by industry-friendly lawmakers to undermine science will continue,” said CSLDF attorney Augusta Wilson.
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January Update: It’s Time to Repair the Damage to Federal ScienceLearn More
The Biden Administration's efforts to restore scientific integrity at federal agencies, how the EPA's new rule silences science, and more.
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Biden Memo on Scientific Integrity a Call to Strengthen Federal Agency PoliciesLearn More
A new Biden Administration memo aims to restore scientific integrity and bring science back into the federal decision-making processes.
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Biden: 'Today is Jobs Day at the White House'Learn More
Biden's effort builds on Obama-era scientific integrity policies, but Lauren Kurtz, executive director at the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund, noted: "The last four years showed the process is far from done."
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The Trump EPA Finalizes a Rule That Silences ScienceLearn More
As long as this rule is in effect, the EPA can unjustifiably disregard or discount vital science when taking regulatory actions.
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