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Study Reveals Stark Science Divide Among US Lawmakers

4/26/2025

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A groundbreaking study uncovers a stark divide in how US lawmakers engage with scientific research. From 1995 to 2021, Democrats cited scientific literature 1.8 times more than their Republican counterparts, revealing a troubling trend in the politicization of science. This growing chasm raises concerns about the role of evidence in shaping policy decisions.

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A groundbreaking study uncovers a stark divide in how US lawmakers engage with scientific research. From 1995 to 2021, Democrats cited scientific literature 1.8 times more than their Republican counterparts, revealing a troubling trend in the politicization of science. This growing chasm raises concerns about the role of evidence in shaping policy decisions.