“california” Charts
Which State Produces the Most College and NFL Quarterbacks? »
There's something they're feeding these boys. The success that these states have had with producing football stars is compelling. The…
Changing Views: Are people born gay? »
According to a 2013 Gallup poll, 47% of people surveyed believe that being gay or lesbian is something a person…
What are the main football states? »
There are 32 teams in the NFL and each one is from one of our 50 states. Certain states have…
Medical Errors: Who pays the most? »
New York leads by a wide margin when it comes to medical malpractice payouts. The question is whether this is…
Giraffe Heroes Clean Up the Environment »
Jim and Karen Claus of Sherwood OR lost their home, four businesses, $1.5 million, and were repeatedly threatened when they…
Minimum Wage to Increase in California »
California Governor Jerry Brown recently approved a $2 minimum wage increase, set to take full effect by January 2016. This…
California Has Limited Water. Here's How The State Uses It. »
The recent Californian drought has brought a large amount of attention to just how The Golden State uses its limited…
California Sees Decrease in Hate Crimes »
California is one of the most culturally diverse states in America, so it's nice to see an actual decrease in…
Death Penalty Cases Have Cost California BIllions »
In 2012 Judge Arthur Alarcon and Professor Paula Mitchell attempted to estimate how much money death penalty cases have cost…
The Real Value of California's New Minimum Wage »
Because the cost of living in California varies across the state, the impact of its new minimum wage will vary…
California's New Minimum Wage Outside Historical Experience »
In January 2016, California’s minimum wage was increased to $10 per hour, the highest in the U.S. The wage will…
When the State Fails Youth »
This shocking statistic, that a full 70% of inmates in California state prison have spent time in the foster care…
Reported Cases of Pertussis (1976-2004) »
Rates of pertussis (whooping cough) dropped dramatically in the 20th century after introduction of the pertussis vaccine. Recently however, pertussis…
How Thirsty is Your Food? »
Certain plants require more water than others. California's major crops need different amounts of water, with one grape needing the…
Latinos in California Lacking Higher Education »
Latinos make up 38 percent of California's population, which makes it even more concerning that among all racial groups in…
California's Domestic Workers »
California recently became the third state in the US to pass a bill guaranteeing rights for domestic workers (after New…
Can Cailfornians Win the Battle Against For-Profit Water? »
Communities in California are taking public assets back into public control. No longer are Californians willing to live under a…
Reducing Recidivism in CA (SB 678) - Saves $179 Million »
SB 678 was a 2009 law in California that has dramatically reduced recidivism, saving the state $179 million -- and…
Gay Marriage Opinion by Church Attendance »
According to a 2012 Gallup poll, Americans who attend church weekly are the most likely to believe that same-sex marriages…