Challenges to scientific and democratic freedoms are overlapping. Scientific advances have been underpinned by increasing democratic freedoms that are no longer guaranteed. Democracy needs all of us to show up. ESAL shares some ways you can join in this work.

The National League of Cities, a non-profit organization which aims to be a voice for local policy leaders, has released the 2024 edition of the State of the Cities report. This annual report draws on mayoral addresses, surveys from city mayors, and insights from locals to define the top priorities of local leaders to improve the well-being of their constituents.