http://www.ucsusa.org Political interference in federal government science is weakening our nation's ability to respond to the complex challenges we face. Because policy makers depend on impartial research to make informed decisions, we are mobilizing scientists and citizens alike to push for reforms that will enable our leaders to fully protect our health, safety, and environment. Union of Concerned Scientists Convio Content Management System Module en-us www.ucsusa.org-430964899 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/science_idol/2013-cartoon-contest-contestants.html Welcome to the eighth annual scientific integrity cartoon contest! This year we're featuring a competition between an all-star lineup of cartoons from previous years. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:45:12 -0500 www.ucsusa.org-339664371 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/science_idol/ The 2013 UCS Editorial Cartoon Contest is your chance to vote for the best cartoons as we take a look back through time at some of the great cartoons from the past seven competitions. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:37:43 -0500 www.ucsusa.org-66041331 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/science_idol/voted.html Thank you for voting for your favorite cartoon in Science Idol 2011! Fri, 17 May 2013 12:34:24 -0500 www.ucsusa.org-411066274 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/solutions/agency-specific_solutions/grading-government-transparency.html Our 2013 report, Grading Government Transparency, looks at the policies governing scientists' communications through both traditional and social media at 17 federal agencies, evaluating the policies in a variety of categories and summarizing each evaluation with a letter grade. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:27:08 -0500 www.ucsusa.org-411066989 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/solutions/agency-specific_solutions/media-policies-at-federal-agencies.html No description available Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:50:17 -0500 www.ucsusa.org-281093915 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/ Science has played a pivotal role in the advancement of human civilization. But it can only do its job when it is independent and free from corporate and political interference. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 07:56:31 -0500 www.ucsusa.org-13781964 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/abuses_of_science/freedomtospeak.html To assess the degree of freedom with which science is communicated at federal agencies, the Union of Concerned Scientists conducted an investigation of 15 federal regulatory and science agencies. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:02:00 -0500 www.ucsusa.org-260405199 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/solutions/agency-specific_solutions/federal-agency-si-policies.html Links to policies, policy drafts, or interim documents produced by federal agencies in response to the scientific integrity policy guidelines issued by the Obama administration in December 2010. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:59:08 -0600 www.ucsusa.org-411957381 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/solutions/agency-specific_solutions/federal-agency-si-policies-1.html Links to policies, policy drafts, or interim documents produced by federal agencies in response to the scientific integrity policy guidelines issued by the Obama administration in December 2010. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:40:01 -0600 www.ucsusa.org-384382142 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/what_you_can_do/media-policy-thank-you.html No description available Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:42:16 -0600 www.ucsusa.org-351244891 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/science_idol/2012-cartoon-contest-contestants.html Welcome to the seventh annual scientific integrity cartoon contest! It’s time for you to choose which cartoon ends up on the front of the 2013 UCS calendar. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:52:39 -0600 www.ucsusa.org-11808688 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/abuses_of_science/surveys-of-scientists-at-federal-agencies.html Survey of scientists at the EPA, FDA, NOAA Fisheries, FWS, and climate agencies that report significant interference in their work. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:12:47 -0600 www.ucsusa.org-11807125 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/abuses_of_science/arms-control-panel.html After the George W. Bush administration came into office, the entire scientific committee that advised the State Department on technical matters related to arms control was dismissed. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:10:44 -0600 www.ucsusa.org-11807060 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/abuses_of_science/abstinence-only-education.html Since his tenure as governor of Texas, President George W. Bush has made no secret of his view that sex education should teach teenagers “abstinence only” rather than including information on other ways to avoid sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. Unfortunately, despite spending more than $10 million on abstinence-only programs in Texas alone, this strategy has not been shown to be effective at curbing teen pregnancies or halting the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:55:56 -0600 www.ucsusa.org-246097364 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/abuses_of_science/business-trade-groups-drive.html Congress is considering legislation backed by corporate interests that would put unnecessary roadblocks in the way of federal agencies charged with protecting the public. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:35:39 -0500 www.ucsusa.org-207641896 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/scientific-integrity-content-audit.html No description available Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:01:37 -0500 www.ucsusa.org-366055832 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/solutions/big_picture_solutions/10-questions-for-2012-candidates.html Science-based policy requires transparency and accountability in government. These ten questions are intended to help make these issues part of the political conversation in 2012. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:50:59 -0500 www.ucsusa.org-364305874 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/abuses_of_science/science-in-an-age-of-scrutiny.html Scientists are increasingly subject to personal attack when their work touches on public policy debates. This UCS guide offers advice and resources to help scientists distinguish harassment from legitimate criticism and respond appropriately to both. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 06:58:22 -0500 www.ucsusa.org-147941831 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/abuses_of_science/va-ag-timeline.html The Union of Concerned Scientists has assembled a timeline of events, editorial comments and statements from scientists, academics and other groups related to Cuccinelli’s demand. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:45:28 -0500 www.ucsusa.org-11822292 http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/solutions/big_picture_solutions/ No description available Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:14:20 -0500