Science and politics

Science is generally not a main topic in political discourse though it is clearly becoming more and more intertwined with politics and culture, what with concerns about global warming, oil production, stem cell research, and attempts by the religious right to discredit the theory of evolution. How politicians address these issues will affect how science is funded and conducted, ultimately feeding back into how politicians will address future issues. (This scientific system is not perfect, but maybe that is a topic for another post.)

Nature magazine published today a special feature on the 2008 US presidential election, which is definitely worth checking out. I think you're able to view it without having a subscription to Nature, but I could be wrong.