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When scientific journals take sides during an election, the public's trust in science takes a hit

  • Written by Kevin L. Young, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts Amherst
When scientific journals take sides during an election, the public's trust in science takes a hitPeople lose faith in science when it takes a political side.AP Photo/Wong Maye-E

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When the scientific establishment gets involved in partisan politics, it decreases people’s trust in science, especially among conservatives, according to our recent research.

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