Pew Research Center conducted a new survey, that found that when it comes to several aspects of society, Americans generally feel pessimistic about the future of the country. In particular 63% are pessimistic about the country’s moral and ethical standards…
Author: Anne Whitaker, Editor
Americans Increasingly Link Increases in Extreme Weather Events to Climate Change
The summer of 2023 was the hottest on record, and also had a variety of devastating, extreme weather events. Wildfires in Canada, flooding in Libya and drought in regions across the world. There are three and a half more months…
Health Insurance Coverage of U.S. Workers Increased in 2022
Health Insurance Rates for Working-Age Adults Higher by Race, Hispanic Origin, Region The percentage of working-age adults ages 19 to 64 with health insurance coverage increased from 2021 to 2022, primarily driven by an increase in employment-based coverage. This resulted in…
Nearly 15% of U.S. Consumers Prefer International Whiskey
According to CGA’s BeverageTrak, the Whiskey category experienced a 16% uplift in Q4 of 2022 compared to the previous quarter. Winter showed the most growth, with 2023’s Q1 having a 11% raise compared to Q3 of 2022. This outperformed the…
2022 Income Inequality Decreased for First Time Since 2007
Income inequality declined in 2022 for the first time since 2007, due primarily to declines in real median household income at middle and top income brackets, according to the Income in the United States: 2022 report released today. The report shows real…
Black Individuals Had Record Low Official Poverty Rate in 2022
The official poverty rate of the U.S. Black population reached a historic low of 17.1% in 2022, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released today. The 2022 poverty rate for the Black population fell to a record low even after…
Median Household Income After Taxes Fell 8.8% in 2022
Real median household income after taxes fell 8.8% to $64,240 from 2021 to 2022 and the poverty rate after taxes as measured by the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) increased 59% to 12.4%. These significant changes in after-tax income and poverty rates of…
Even in an Uncertain Economy, the Wealthy Will Continue to Travel, Napa Valley Tourism Reports
On August 30, Visit Napa Valley released its travel trends for its second quarter, revealing that hotel stays are a key metric in its continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Luxury hotels saw the most notable growth, which accounts for…
Biden’s Job Approval at 42%, Higher on Race Relations, Ukraine
President Joe Biden’s job approval rating is holding steady at 42% but his ratings are low average level on nine key issues. 47% approve of how the President is handling the situation in Ukraine, and 46% like his approach to…
Better Health, Voulenteerism Linked to Postsecondary Education
Charitable giving rates get higher with each level of education, a new poll from Gallup indicates. Rising from only 38% of people with a high school diploma to a whopping 77% with a graduate degree. Volunteer rates double between non-college…