Harm is preventable.We fix it upstream.
We are a collective of data scientists and policy experts closing the gap between research and impact. We use rigorous science to shape public policy, then we work with communities to see it through.
Research, policy, and community.
The evidence.
We publish peer-reviewed research that pairs open data and modern methods with policy expertise and community knowledge.
The record.
We file public comments, brief agencies, and work with journalists to amplify impact.
The coalition.
We run analyses, build tools, and do strategic research for community-based organizations.
Our track record of driving impact.
Lead in Chicago drinking water
Our research study and media campaign on lead-contaminated drinking water in Chicago led to free water filters provided to low-income communities.
Learn moreAuditing CalEnviroScreen
We analyzed California's $12B climate finance algorithm, successfully pushing for increased community engagement and robustness.
Learn morePreventing a massive oil spill
We modeled an impending oil spill in the Red Sea and helped prevent a disaster from occurring.
Learn morePolicy has an evidence problem.
Too often, communities are told they lack evidence for the problems they face. The data is out there, but somebody needs to find and analyze it in a way that's usable for agencies and the public. That's where we come in.
Have questions the data might answer?
We take on work with community organizations, legal teams, newsrooms, academics, and government agencies. Let us know how we can help.
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