November 6, 2008
Ballot Initiatives: States decriminalize pot, nix abortion limits...
Voters also okay doctor-assisted suicide, embryonic stem cell research and more...
Science and the U.S. Election
Where candidates Barack Obama and John McCain stand on science; key races involving science, energy and the environment; and what neuroscience says about how you'll vote
The SciencesNovember 5, 2008
A campaign loss for science writer Carl Zimmer's dad
EnvironmentNovember 5, 2008
What an Obama win means for the environment
The SciencesNovember 5, 2008
The Day After: Science in the Obama Administration
Stanford University biologist Sharon Long, a science advisor to the Barack Obama campaign, talks about science in the upcoming administration. Plus, we'll test your knowledge of some recent science in the news. Web sites related to this episode include www.SciAm.com/report.cfm?id=election2008
The SciencesNovember 5, 2008
Beyond Obamamania: Uninsured member of Congress wins reelection; Democrats take Colorado races
EnvironmentNovember 4, 2008
One long campaign, one enormous carbon debt
Mind & BrainNovember 4, 2008
Who has a better sense of humor--Liberals or conservatives?
HealthNovember 4, 2008
Sarah Palin's health described by doc
The SciencesNovember 4, 2008
Election Day: Your -- and the candidates' -- votes on science
The SciencesOctober 14, 2008
Also on the ballot: Assisted suicide measure
Mind & BrainOctober 13, 2008
Political Science: What Being Neat or Messy Says about Political Leanings
Do genes determine whether you'll be liberal or conservative, Democrat or Republican?
The SciencesOctober 13, 2008
Interactive Map: Presidential Battleground States
These will likely be the states where the presidential election is decided. Find out where science and environmental policy issues will play a role
The SciencesOctober 13, 2008
The Big To-Do List--Scientific Challenges Facing the Next President
Will the next administration find itself hamstrung by the cost of the financial crisis?
The SciencesOctober 13, 2008
The "New" New Media Campaign: Will the Networked Generation Rock the Vote--Or Wreck It?
Welcome to the first presidential election of the YouTube era. What's next?
The SciencesOctober 13, 2008
Body Politics: The Power of the Visual in Electoral Debates
Just as important as what you say is how you look and what you're doing while you're saying it
The SciencesOctober 6, 2008
Ranking Candidates Is More Accurate Than Voting
A ballot-counting system that allows voters to rank the candidates could provide more accurate results
October 2, 2008
Environmental Issues Divide Presidential Contenders
Where do the candidates stand on the environment and energy? David Biello reports
The SciencesOctober 1, 2008
Sarah Palin dishes on health and science: What does she really think?
The SciencesOctober 1, 2008
Science Questions for Would-Be Presidents
For the science policy positions of McCain and Obama to be meaningful, they need to be more detailed
TechnologyOctober 1, 2008
Working Knowledge: Voting Machines—Competing Candidates
Taking apart the various voting machines used in the U.S.
The SciencesSeptember 26, 2008
Media Bias: Going beyond Fair and Balanced
Despite popular accounts, researchers found that Barack Obama got more negative press coverage than John McCain did in the early summer
EnvironmentSeptember 24, 2008
To Drill or Not to Drill? Energy Policy Surfaces in Colorado's Senate Race
Politicians, environmentalists and industry clash over the leasing of public lands for natural gas drilling on Colorado's rugged Roan Plateau
September 24, 2008
Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand on Environment and Energy?
From drilling for oil to climate change, the answers may surprise you
The SciencesSeptember 24, 2008
California's Political Environment May Prove Too Toxic for Green Energy Propositions
Myriad special interests combined with state budget woes mire two environmentally friendly ballot initiatives