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How “Gold-Standard Science” Has Been Weaponized in Public Health

As we close out the year, I want to revisit one of my least favorite trends. The misappropriation of scientific language. In public health, few phrases carry more authority than “gold-standard science.” It signals rigor, objectivity, and trustworthiness. But increasingly, this language is being repurposed—not to improve decisions, but to shut them down. What was […]

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The Rise of “Gold Standard Science”—And How It’s Being Weaponized

Arecent executive order from the White House, titled “Restoring Gold Standard Science,” has quickly become one of the most consequential (and controversial) developments in federal science policy. Marketed as a push for research that is “transparent, rigorous, and impactful,” the order promises science that clearly communicates uncertainty, questions its own conclusions, and guides evidence-based decision making. […]

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How “Gold-Standard Science” Has Been Weaponized in Public Health

The Rise of “Gold Standard Science”—And How It’s Being Weaponized

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