Instead of accepting Galileo’s theory of heliocentrism, Romans punished him for it. What if things had been different?
Category Archives: General Interest
The Supreme Court at a Scientific Crossroads
“We can’t assume that good science automatically translates into good policy through agency expertise,” writes Ella Lesher.
Communicating Uncertainty Is Part of Science
What you don’t know can shape what you know, argues Toby Shu.
Ignoring the Evidence: The Skrmetti Decision
The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s SB1, limiting gender-affirming care for minors, disregarding significant medical consensus.
Lights and Buzzers: The Secret Codes of Congress’s Legislative Call System
In Congress, both the House and Senate have legislative bell systems that help inform members of what is happening during the daily session.
In Government Spending, Congress Has the Power of the Purse
An appropriations bill starts out as just an idea of spending priorities, but by the end of its journey in Congress, it is what keeps our government running.
SciCommers, Use Hooks to Gain Traction Leading to Action
Learn how to write engaging, attention grabbing hooks for essays, journalism, copywriting, speeches, and even social media content.
Frustrated with US Science Policy? Be Proactive, Not Reactive
True leaders are made in tough times. What if some of those leaders were scientists?
Can Democrats Win Presidential Campaigns with … Data?
Data significantly enhances presidential campaigns, wrote now-Kamala Harris for President alum Ben McGuire in his Master’s thesis at the Kennedy School of Government.
An incomplete list of non-work things I did as an intern in Congress
Interning in Congress involves collaboration, a fast pace, and self-care.
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