Scientific American has Issued its Second (and Consecutive) Presidential Endorsement.

Update in Politicization.

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Summary of Endorsement

On September 16, 2024 Scientific American has published editorial entitled: “Vote for Kamala Harris to Support Science, Health and the Environment. Kamala Harris has plans to improve health, boost the economy and mitigate climate change. Donald Trump has threats and a dangerous record” (Ref).

This article constituted a second (after endorsing Joe Biden in 2020) backing of the presidential candidate by Scientific American during its 179-year long history. The editors explained that they decide to to support Kamala Harris - because she is a candidate who “prioritize science, education, health care, and the environment” while her opponent Donald Trump “does not”.

To prove their points the authors performed a detailed evaluation of past records and current proposals of both presidential candidates. According to the editors’ comparative analysis - current presidential hopefuls have acted differently and ma…