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Election 2020
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Biden has a bold agenda, but a divided Congress could constrain him
The new president will likely cancel a host of Trump executive orders -
U.S. elections bring wins and losses for research community
Several scientists fail to win seats in Congress, while referenda seem poised to win -
Trump catalyzed the March for Science. Where is it now?
Group that emerged from massive 2017 event tackles narrower goals -
As U.S. election nears, researchers are following the trail of fake news
Projects seek to understand, and block, spread of disinformation -
Stem cell research, clinical use of ‘magic mushrooms’ among issues on state ballots this year
Voters will weigh in on more than 100 state initiatives and referenda -
In Wyoming, an ecologist seeks a new niche as a U.S. senator
Democrat Merav Ben-David wants to “put science in the Senate” -
Answer: covfefe? Play Science’s election 2020 crossword puzzle!
Test your knowledge of the intersection of science and politics past and present -
In New York, chemist Nancy Goroff is battling a Trump loyalist for a seat in Congress
Stony Brook University professor could be first female Ph.D. chemist elected to House of Representatives -
A Biden presidency could have a ‘remarkable’ impact on science policy—but also face hurdles
A Republican Senate and conservative judges could limit agenda -
Trump has shown little respect for U.S. science. So why are some parts thriving?
Congress and some appointees credited with keeping research afloat -
‘Very disappointed.’ Trump’s science adviser has left U.S. researchers wanting more
Kelvin Droegemeier has struggled to meet modest hopes of peers who oppose his boss’ policies
