What does it mean to follow the science?

March 23, 2021 What does it mean to follow the science?  COVID Response Has Become More Complicated When faced with a national health emergency, policymakers often vow to “follow the science.” Problem is, they and the public often want science to do far more than it can. Fauci, Paul and 'Following the Science' By Peter Van Doren The Value of Free Markets to Feminism The rights to own property and enjoy the fruits of one’s labors go hand in hand with women’s freedom and equality. The Feminism of Property Rights By Mallory Reader FEATURED ARTICLES Oversight Board Comment on Facebook’s Suspension of Donald Trump Facebook’s decision is supported by its incitement policy, but the platform’s newsworthiness exception has created a double standard for politicians. Read More Irresponsible Journalism Only Makes it More Difficult to Reach Herd Immunity Headlines suggesting COVID vaccines don’t work are irresponsible and work against defeating the virus. Read More Border Looks Identical to 2019 Without Repeat Crossers Since March 2020, the vast majority of border crossers are immediately expelled to Mexico under authority in Title 42 of the U.S. code. Once sent back to Mexico, the expelled can promptly recross. Without these repeat crossers, the first few months of fiscal year 2021 would look nearly identical to fiscal year 2019 before the pandemic. Read More Subscribe to Other Cato Newsletters ⟶ Donate to Cato Cato Institute, 1000 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 842-0200