On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As we celebrate this Independence Day, we reflect on how our Founding Fathers enshrined in…
Author: Anne Whitaker, Editor
How Americans Compare Trump and Biden-Beyond Politics
Tonight, for the first time, a current and former president will take to the debate stage on CNN to make their case to the American people why they should be re-elected. And while we have had nearly 8 straight years…
Broadband Access in Tribal Areas Behind Rest of the Nation
American Indian and Alaska Natives living in tribal areas have among the nation’s lowest rates of high-speed internet access in the United States. The Computer and Internet Use in the United States: 2021 report released today highlights key estimates of computer ownership…
Majority of Older Adults in Poverty in 2021 Lived Alone
Many older adults rely heavily on Social Security, the largest anti-poverty program in the United States, and research shows it was the sole source of income for 28% of adult recipients in 2021. In 2021, most (63%) older adults in poverty lived alone…
How Many Young and Older Adults Lived Alone?
Almost 1 in 10 young adults ages 18-34 and nearly 3 in 10 adults 65 or older lived alone in 2022, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau report. Among 25- to 34-year-olds, a larger share of women (43%) than men…
Internet-Based Services Drove Information Sector Growth
The last two decades bore witness to a marked explosion in information-sharing readily available at our fingertips via mobile devices and touchscreens. As a result, many industries in the Information sector have grown at a markedly rapid rate. How Information…
More People Moved Farther Away From City Centers Since COVID-19
In a possible sign of the COVID-19 pandemic’s lasting impact, the country’s fastest-growing places are increasingly likely to be far-flung exurban communities on the outer margins of metro areas, according to July 1, 2023, population estimates released today. “With many…
New Study Reveals the Top 10 States that Misuse Pain Relievers
A new study conducted by addiction resource site, Find Recovery, Tennessee is the state tat misuses pain relievers the most. The study analyzed the percent of people 12 and older who have misused pain killers between 2021 and 2022. The…
Who Was Affected by the Key Bridge Collapse?
Baltimore County and Baltimore city commuters who likely drove across the Francis Scott Key Bridge had longer, earlier commutes than other car commuters in the area, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. The use of routing software…
Trump Supporters Warm Towards Legal Immunity for Ex-Presidents
Americans are still divided over their opinions of former President Donald Trump and whether he paid hush money to cover up a relationship with an adult film star. However Trump supporters have started to expect a conviction and they also…