Liberal Think Tank: Bush Admin Interference w/ Science

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In summary, the conversation is discussing different think tanks and their ideologies. The American Progress website is mentioned as being new and lacking in-depth analyses compared to conservative and libertarian think tanks. The conversation then shifts to discussing an article about the Bush administration interfering with scientific judgement to support their political agenda. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and the Liu Institute for Global Issues at UBC are briefly mentioned, as well as the CEPR and their liberal stance on economics.
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http://www.americanprogress.org/site/c.biJRJ8OVF/b.8473/

Quite new and do not yet have much in-depth analyses compared to the conservative and libertarian think tanks.

Still, articles like this are interesting
When the Bush administration has a political objective, it doesn't let science get in its way. Yesterday, the Union of Concerned Scientists released a report documenting a host of new examples in which Bush officials have inappropriately interfered with scientific judgment to support the president's predetermined agenda.

Among other things, the administration has sought to ensure the political fealty of scientific advisory committees; suppressed information on environmental damage from mountaintop mining; and doctored data to downplay risks to endangered species.
http://www.americanprogress.org/site/pp.asp?c=biJRJ8OVF&b=116225
 
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I always thought of cepr ( http://www.cepr.net/ ) as a liberal think tank on economics, though I think they'd hate the label. To their credit I've seen them slam the democratic party on many occasions; they seem fair for the most part, they just have liberal ideologies to start with. They used to be interesting to me because they were liberal economists. Who had heard of liberals caring about economics?

Since the role is reversed these days they aren't so unusual.
 

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1. What is a liberal think tank?

A liberal think tank is an organization that conducts research and promotes policies or ideas that align with liberal or progressive political beliefs. These think tanks often focus on social and economic issues, and are typically ideologically opposed to conservative or right-leaning think tanks.

2. How did the Bush administration interfere with science?

During the Bush administration, there were several instances where scientific research and findings were suppressed, altered, or ignored in order to align with the political agenda of the administration. This interference primarily occurred in areas related to climate change, environmental regulations, and reproductive health.

3. What were the effects of this interference on science and society?

The interference of the Bush administration with science had a negative impact on both the scientific community and society as a whole. It undermined the credibility of scientific research and hindered progress in important areas such as climate change mitigation and public health. It also perpetuated misinformation and hindered the public's understanding of important scientific issues.

4. What actions were taken to address this interference?

Various actions were taken to address the interference of the Bush administration with science. Some scientists and organizations spoke out against the interference and advocated for policies to protect scientific integrity. In 2009, President Obama issued a memorandum that aimed to strengthen scientific integrity in federal agencies and prevent political interference in scientific research.

5. Is interference with science still a concern in current administrations?

While there have been improvements in protecting scientific integrity in federal agencies, interference with science remains a concern in current administrations. There have been instances of censorship and suppression of scientific findings under the Trump administration, particularly in areas related to climate change and environmental regulations. It is important for scientists and the public to remain vigilant and advocate for policies that prioritize scientific integrity.

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