The current administration under Trump has been widely criticized for its corruption, incompetence, and disregard for the law. The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) has been diligently monitoring and tracking these attacks on science, while also collaborating with supporters and partners to pressure Congress to protect scientific integrity and democracy.
Various organizations and scholars across the country are working tirelessly to confront this authoritarianism and provide the public with reliable information and updates. Here are a few resources that can be valuable in staying informed about the ongoing issues:
Attacks on Public Health: The Assault on NIH
- The Science & Community Impacts Mapping Project (SCIMaP): This project provides interactive visualizations that showcase the impacts of NIH federal health research cuts on local economies and jobs at the county level.
- NIH for America: A nonpartisan initiative that estimates the NIH funding cuts in different Congressional districts through an interactive map.
- NIH Grant Terminations in 2025: A detailed list of terminated NIH grants, including reasons for termination and contact information for Congressional representatives.
Illegal Actions by Musk’s DOGE
- Unmasking DOGE: An online spreadsheet that catalogs the legal infirmities behind the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency.
- Trump-Musk Watch: A regularly updated webpage that tracks the administration’s actions and personnel, evaluating them for corruption and consequences.
The Courts
- Litigation Tracker: A searchable database of legal challenges to the Trump administration, providing comprehensive details on different cases and their status in the courts.
Keep Up with UCS
If you want to support the defense of science, here are a couple of things you can do:
- Stay informed with The Equation, the UCS blog covering democracy, climate, transportation, water, and more.
- Take action and demand transparency and scientific independence from NIH.
By staying vigilant and engaging with these resources, we can all play a role in holding the administration accountable and defending the integrity of science and democracy.
