Data That Matters May 2018

Alaska Sea ice has dropped from typically 300,000 square kilometers 100 years ago to 270,000 in the last 30 years Continue reading →

Recovery Disparaties

The US economy is recovering! From 2000 until 2015, 6.8 million jobs were created. That’s good news. The figures for Continue reading →

Gun Control Up Ownership Down

Despite the impressive influence the gun lobby exerts in the US, gun ownership is down and the number of people Continue reading →

Divergence Within US Life Expectancy

Life expectancy is a simple number, but the reality is complex. In general, life expectancy in the US has grown Continue reading →

Data That Matters April 2018

In America, there are 13 empty houses for every homeless American. The richest 1% now hold more than half the Continue reading →

Where US Taxes Go

Governments operate because of taxes (and going into debt). Where that money goes isn’t as obvious. According to Yes! Magazine; Continue reading →

Recession Hints

Congratulations, it has been ten years since the start of the Great Recession. Ready to party like it is 2006? Continue reading →

Monopolies Are Winning

If it seems that a few major corporations are gaining phenomenal power congratulate yourself on being perceptive. Monopolies are growing Continue reading →