Strong scientific integrity policies help ensure that the science that guides government decisions is independent, trustworthy, and free of political influence. But federal agencies vary widely in the ...

Banning the sale of Plan B to people under 17 despite evidence that it is safe for all ages. Lies about the air quality surrounding the World Trade Center following the 9/11 attacks. Failure to ban a ...

Cambridge, MASS—Science is in a state of emergency, with attacks on state and federal levels undermining evidence- and data-backed decisions. In response, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) has ...