314 Action Fund Endorses Neuroscientist Bilal Mahmood in California State Assembly Special Election

January 10, 2022 PHILADELPHIA — Today, 314 Action Fund announced its endorsement of Bilal Mahmood in the race to represent the California State Assembly’s seventeenth district, which will hold primary elections on February 15th ahead of the seat’s special election this April. A neuroscientist by training, Mahmood received his bachelor’s degrees in biology and economics […]

Cranley Praises Conservative Senator Joe Manchin While Working Ohioans Struggle

December 22, 2021 PHILADELPHIA — As Senator Joe Manchin single-handedly tanks a once-in-a-generation investment in Ohio’s communities with the Build Back Better agenda – including universal pre-k, Medicare expansion, addressing climate change and the extremely popular child tax credit – one Democratic candidate for governor is showering him with praise.  John Cranley appeared on conservative […]

314 Action Fund Endorses Hawaii LG Dr. Josh Green for Governor; Releases New Poll Showing Green as the Clear Democratic Frontrunner

Green Has Support of 51% of HI-GOV Democratic Primary Voters in a Three-Candidate Race November 18, 2021 PHILADELPHIA — Today, 314 Action Fund announced its endorsement of Lieutenant Governor Dr. Josh Green in the race to become the next governor of Hawaii. A physician and experienced lawmaker, Green has served both Hawaii families as a […]

314 Action Fund Endorses Doctor and Navy Veteran Dr. Kermit Jones in CA-04 Race

November 12, 2021 PHILADELPHIA — Today, 314 Action Fund announced its endorsement of doctor and Navy veteran Dr. Kermit Jones in the race for California’s 4th congressional district. Jones is running to take on Republican Tom McClintock — who has voted against expanding access to affordable health care, called masks “useless” on the House floor, […]

314 Action Fund Endorses Nuclear Engineer Chris Jones in AR-GOV Race

November 11, 2021 PHILADELPHIA — Today, 314 Action Fund announced its endorsement of nuclear engineer and Ph.D Chris Jones in the Arkansas gubernatorial race. Jones would be the first Black governor of Arkansas, a historic opportunity for a state that has been the site of some of the most important moments in America’s continued fight […]

314 Action Fund Endorses State Representative Yadira Caraveo in CO-08 Race

November 10, 2021 PHILADELPHIA — Today, 314 Action Fund announced its endorsement of State Representative Dr. Yadira Careveo in the race to represent Colorado’s recently drawn eighth congressional district. A pediatrician, Dr. Caraveo has served in the Colorado General Assembly since 2019, making pro-science policy issues the hallmark of her legislative work. CO-08 is a […]

“More Fitting For the Emerald City”: 314 Action Responds to Mehmet Oz’s Entrance in the #PASEN Race

November 9, 2021 PHILADELPHIA — Today, the Washington Free Beacon reported that Republican Mehmet Oz — a television personality who has used his medical degree to hawk anti-science products for financial gain, push conspiracy theories, and claim at the start of the pandemic that two to three percent of American children dying of COVID-19 could […]

314 Action Fund Congratulates Massive Wave of STEM Leaders in Local Races Across the Country

November 4, 2021 PHILADELPHIA — Today, 314 Action Fund congratulated twelve pro-science candidates in municipal races across the country for winning their elections. From Michigan to Colorado, these scientists and STEM professionals will ensure that science has a seat at the policymaking tables and be the pipeline of candidates running for higher office for generations […]

314 Action Fund Congratulates Six Scientists on Election Victories in New Jersey

November 4, 2021 PHILADELPHIA — Today, 314 Action Fund congratulated six pro-science policy leaders in New Jersey for winning their state legislative races — including Dr. Andrew Zwicker, who won the only red to blue seat in New Jersey or Virginia. These scientists and STEM professionals will ensure that science has a seat at the […]

314 Action Fund Congratulates Three Scientists on Legislative Election Victories in Virginia

November 3, 2021 PHILADELPHIA — Today, 314 Action Fund congratulated three pro-science policy leaders in Virginia for winning their state legislative elections. During the next legislative session, these three incumbent STEM trailblazers will return to the policymaking table to fight for evidence-based policies. “314 Action and its network of more than six million pro-science advocates […]