‘Follow the science’: As the third year of the pandemic begins, a simple slogan becomes a political weapon

‘Follow the science’: As the third year of the pandemic begins, a simple slogan becomes a political weapon

Two years ago, when science writer Faye Flam launched a podcast to explore why so many Americans were drawn to misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, she settled on a name she figured would steer clear of politics: “Follow the Science.”

The Washington Post/February 11, 2022