A July 17 hearing on “Scientific Integrity in Federal Agencies” will be a great opportunity to hear more about the Scientific Integrity Act and ways to protect science from political interference.
If a study’s published in a journal but no one reads it, does it make an impact? A new POLITICO investigation suggests that might be a relevant question when it comes to studies from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service.
Recent pieces address reparations, conditions in detention centers for migrant children, a new executive order on federal advisory committees, and more.
The Trump administration’s apparent discomfort with expertise has taken an especially obvious and pernicious form: President Trump has issued an executive order instructing federal agencies to cut the number of federal advisory committees by one-third.
Reproductive & Sexual Health
With abortion access dwindling, “a state of emergency for women’s health in America”
Friday, May 31 was nearly the last day on which Missouri residents could obtain abortion care in their state — and across much of the country, access to abortion care is increasingly restricted.
As the managing editor of a peer-reviewed journal, I’m accustomed to seeing disclaimers alongside articles written by employees of federal agencies; they normally explain that the views expressed don’t necessarily reflect official agency views or policy. However, I was taken aback last month when I saw that USDA was instructing its researchers to use an […]
Recent pieces address abortion bans’ impacts, defending science against attacks, the decision about declaring an Ebola emergency, and more.
New figures from CDC give an updated look at the awful racial disparities in US maternal mortality, while new proposals offer solutions.
Hours before the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 (HR 1603), the New York Times reported that EPA ignored its scientists’ advice in proposing a new asbestos rule.
Worker Health & Safety
Workers Memorial Day 2019: “There is no reason to tolerate irresponsible behavior by employers who fail to provide a safe workplace”
For Workers Memorial Day, two important reports capture what’s wrong in U.S. workplaces.