All activist resources
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Science, Democracy, and Disinformation
Information and resources for science advocates to plug into critical advocacy efforts.
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Scholar-Advocate Council
Information about the Center for Science and Democracy's Scholar-Advocate council.
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Building a Modern Transportation System in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
A regional program to modernize our transportation system will bring the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions into the 21st century.
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Back from the Brink toolkit
A toolkit for local activists detailing how to organize, use social media, and work with others to abolish nuclear weapons.
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COVID-19 Disinformation
Disinformation is threatening to derail science-based responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how to spot it and stop it.
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Science for Public Good Fund
Are you an early career scientist looking for ways to get involved with advocacy? The Science for Public Good Fund is for you.
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The Science Network Workshop Series
These sessions are part of a series offered to Science Network members to provide quarterly training opportunities to strengthen your communication and advocacy skills.
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Checklist: Presidential Recommendations for 2020
We make the case for bold presidential action to advance science-based policy. Here's a checklist of key asks from the report.
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Protecting Children's Health and Safety
If you've read our book, "Breathe in the Smog, Drink in the Lead," you may be wondering what you can do to help kids who are being hurt by the Trump Administration's attacks on science. Here are some places to start.
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Team-Based Organizing Initiative
This year-long leadership development opportunity will train leaders in key advocacy skills—and help create change.
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Where do 2020 candidates stand on nuclear weapons
A letter urging 2020 presidential candidates to make reducing nuclear weapons risks a top priority and to lay out their plans for doing so.
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The PFAS Threat
The EPA must act now to protect communities from a highly toxic class of chemicals known as PFAS that contaminate drinking water and groundwater.
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Beyond the Trend of Decolonizing Science
In April 2019, the UCS Science Network hosted a conversation led by Indigenous and Black scholars around what it means to ‘decolonize science.’
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Shopping for Change
Our web feature Shopping for Change is a resource to help you make informed shopping choices and learn more about your role and policymakers' roles in the food system.
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Security Research Groups and Organizations
A list of organizations working on international security, arms control, disarmament, and related issues.
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Meet with your Member of Congress
Commit to stand up for science this year: Set up your first meeting with your member of Congress. We’ve got the tools you need to get started.
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Members of Congress Speak Out for Cleaner Cars
In the 115th Congress, more than 175 members of Congress-–Republicans, Democrats and Independents alike-–spoke out against the Trump administration’s attempt to roll back clean car standards.
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Clean Car Standards Resource Center
Fuel economy standards cut emissions and save money—but they're under attack.
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Writing an Effective Letter to the Editor
Writing a letter to the editor of your local or regional newspaper is an effective and easy way to reach a large audience with your message.
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Stopping the Disinformation Playbook
Too often, companies use the Disinformation Playbook to make public policy work for them, instead of for all of us. But the Playbook is not unstoppable—and it's time to push back.
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Communication Best Practices
The UCS communication toolkit offers tips, strategies, and best practices to talk to skeptical audiences, to get your stories in local media, and to sharpen your message for decisionmakers.
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Engaging with Communities
Scientists have a tremendous opportunity to improve access to and understanding of technical information in communities, leading to better solutions.
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Endangered Species Act Toolkit
The Endangered Species Act is under attack—and scientists have a crucial role to play in protecting it. Our toolkit helps scientists understand how the ESA works and how they can help keep it strong.
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Engaging with Policymakers
Bringing science to the policymaking process is crucial to our democracy—but facts alone often aren’t enough. Learn ways to effectively advocate for science by engaging with legislators.