Jonathan Moreno, in his opening editorial for Science Progress writes:

In the 21st century, more than ever, it is no exaggeration to assert that only free and rigorous inquiry and not authoritarian dogma can provide the reliable information required for our physical survival. Perhaps most important, progress in science is essential for a continued sense of our national purpose as participants in an historic experiment in freedom and self-governance, as one people joined by a common future rather than a common past, a future we cherish for the sake of the generations of Americans to come.

The goal of Science Progress is to help identify and realize the elements of that boundless American future. We hope this goal is manifest in our statement of mission:

Science Progress proceeds from the propositions that scientific inquiry is among the finest expressions of human excellence, that it is a crucial source of human flourishing, a critical engine of economic growth, and must be dedicated to the common good. Scientific inquiry entails global responsibilities. It should lead to a more equitable, safer, and healthier future for all of humankind.

Science Progress is a project of Center for American Progress, a non-profit, non-partisan think tank which strives to improve the lives of Americans. They work to accomplish this through diverse education, research, policy, and outreach activities which help to engage Americans and keep several complex core issues at the forefront of our national debate. This year the CAP is focused on four interrelated key issues:

1. Restoring America’s global leadership to make America more secure and build a better world.
2. Seizing the energy opportunity to create a clean, innovation-led economy that supports a sustainable environment.
3. Creating progressive growth that’s robust and widely shared, and restoring economic opportunity for all.
4. Delivering universal health care so that quality, affordable health services are available to all Americans.

Science Progress offers readers articles on diverse issues such as: Life Sciences and Public Health, Innovation and Economic Mobility, Energy and Environment, Science Communication and Education, and National Security. The pages for each of these main issues also features related blog posts, too. If you like the short format, you might consider signing up for the Science Progress Newsletter. You can receive the newsletter in your email or via your favorite RSS reader.

One highlight that I hope you’ll check out is an article about the public’s opinion of science from SP called American Public: “Science is Good!”, with full report on “What the Public Really Wants on Science” from the CAP website.