May 29th, 2018
Jobs
Teachers are going on strike for higher salaries in several places around the country. Our new maps highlight the dramatic wage differences for elementary, middle and high school teachers in every state.
May 29th, 2018
The Economy
Social Issues
Hurricanes, heatwaves, and floods are inherently unpredictable, but do you know which ones caused the most damage? Our new visualization compares the cost of every natural disaster since 1980.
May 23rd, 2018
Personal Finance
Taxes
There are lots of countries where workers earn less than average but keep more of their money. Our new visualization reveals how taxes affect take home pay for workers across the developed world.
May 23rd, 2018
Privacy Policy
May 21st, 2018
The Economy
Monetary Policy
Want to see a leading indicator for how prepared a country is for an economic downturn? Check out our new map of foreign exchange reserves for every country in the world.
May 18th, 2018
Business
Social Issues
The military-industrial complex generates billions of dollars in economic activity every year, but do you know which companies make the most money selling weapons and other military hardware? Our new graph reveals the top players in the industry.
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.
May 15th, 2018
Personal Finance
Taxes
Income taxes are only one way the government can tax you. Our new map reveals which states have the highest and lowest average sales tax rates.
May 11th, 2018
Personal Finance
How much money do you need to make to afford a decent two-bedroom apartment in your state? Our new map reveals the eye-popping statistics behind the affordable housing crisis.
May 8th, 2018
Personal Finance
Americans owe more money on student loans than ever, but are there any affordable high-quality schools? Our map reveals the top programs costing under $20k in every state.