May 16th, 2018
The Economy
Social Issues
The U.S. government spends more money on its military than the rest of the world, but how much more? Our new visualization ranks the top 15 countries in three different categories.
April 24th, 2018
The Economy
Social Issues
Climate change is happening, but how will it impact the state where you live? Our new map reveals which places have the most to lose from rising temperatures and extreme weather events.
April 23rd, 2018
The Economy
Social Issues
An overlooked aspect of the gun debate is how much the industry contributes to the economy. Our new map illustrates which states depend on gun manufacturers and shooting ranges for jobs and economic output.
March 27th, 2018
The Economy
Social Issues
International trade is dominating the headlines, but how important is it to the broader economy? Our new graph breaks down how much each state’s GDP comes from importing and exporting goods.
March 16th, 2018
Social Issues
A variety of large companies have spent billions of dollars getting politicians elected over the past decade, but have Democrats or Republicans benefited the most? Our new graph breaks down the Fortune 500’s most politically active companies in terms of campaign contributions.
December 11th, 2017
The Economy
Social Issues
There’s isn’t an exact correlation, but our new maps show that the more economic freedom people have, the more likely they are to live in a strong economy.
December 4th, 2017
Personal Finance
Social Issues
The government sends billions of dollars overseas each year, but do you know where the money goes?
November 27th, 2017
The Economy
Social Issues
A lot of state budgets are in financial trouble, but do you know which ones spend the most on public welfare?
October 19th, 2017
Social Issues
Education clearly impacts an individual’s net worth, but it doesn’t put all Americans on an even playing field. New data reveals that race and ethnicity still have major impacts on net worth, whether individuals have an education or not. Our new graphic shows who has the most money and who is most affected by a college degree.
October 2nd, 2017
Personal Finance
Social Issues
The gender pay gap is real, and it gets worse the more money you make. In fact, depending on the state where you live, women in the top 2% of earners make as little as 25 cents on the dollar a man makes