The Scientific Integrity Act is an important step forward for safeguarding scientific integrity at federal agencies, and it improves the legal options available for federal scientists who are facing increasing levels of censorship, research hindrances, and misrepresentation of established facts.
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Find out how we’re protecting the scientific endeavor and putting our legal expertise to work for scientists.
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Science, Civil Rights, Public Health and Good Government Groups Rally Behind Scientific Integrity Legislation
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New Publication: Advocating for Science in a Politicized EnvironmentLearn More
Our newest resource will help scientists from all disciplines understand U.S. anti-lobbying restrictions and other political laws, so they can safely and effectively advocate for the issues of importance to them.
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Congress Can Stop the War on ScienceLearn MoreIt is essential that Congress exercise their immense powers to protect scientific research by supporting scientists and challenging anti-science efforts by the Trump administration.
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New Resources Help Scientists Reduce their Risk of Harassing AttacksLearn More
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.
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Our Comments on the EPA's Proposed Rule on Scientific IntegrityLearn More
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.
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Protecting Science at Federal AgenciesLearn More
Today we released a joint report, “Protecting Science at Federal Agencies: How Congress Can Help,” that describes the tools Congress should use to bring back evidence-based policymaking.
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A Vote for ScienceLearn More
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.
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Watch! Know Your Rights: Legal Literacy for ScientistsLearn More
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.
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2018 Defender of Science DinnerLearn More
We’re pleased to announce that the recipient of our 2018 Defender of Science Award is Andrew L. Frey, Senior Counsel…
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Women Climate Scientists Threatened and HarassedLearn MoreI will say that my experience is that people who reject climate science a non-zero amount of time often overlap with people who are also raging misogynists.
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