“policy” Charts
Do Rapists go to Jail? »
This statistic is horrifying and can be largely attributed to rape often going unreported. Only around 40% of sexual assaults…
Sequester Cuts Hurt Head Start »
After the 2012 sequester cuts, Head Start lost much of its funding. Because of the cuts, many children lost access…
Should Obama take Executive Action? »
With President Obama poised to announce his plans for an executive order later this week, Americans are very divided about…
Drug Arrests: Directing Our Efforts for Social Well-Being »
Cannabis possession has little connection to violent crime and is considered a safe drug. At the same time cannabis possession…
Only 19% of College Students Educated about the Middle East »
College students report taking, on average, only one course related to the Middle East, which most likely would be a…
The Flanigans »
The Flanigans of Milton, Massachusetts are comparatively affluent. The family of four lives in a $450,000 house in the Greater…
Solar Is The Future »
According to the National Solar Jobs Census, solar industry employment has grown by 86% in the past five years, resulting…
Obama on Foreign Policy »
At a point in time where our countries handling of foreign policy is so crucial; due to many flashpoints around…
Protected Innocence Challenge: How Does Your State Compare »
The Protected Innocence Challenge is a comprehensive study of existing state laws designed to inspire and equip advocates. Under the…
2007 Wealth Concentration in the United States »
This chart shows the percentage of total wealth held by each designated income group in 2007. Notably, just one percent…
Supporting the EPA is the Way to Get the Vote »
Likely voters in 11 states around the country show support for candidates who endorse the Environmental Protection Agency's regulations on…
If We Value Hard Work In The U.S., Why Doesn't Our Tax Code? »
We live in a country that touts hard work as the key to success at every turn of life. So,…
Big Utility's Two-Faced Talk on Low-Carbon Energy »
This infographic describes how monopoly utility Xcel Energy has two different messages on low-carbon energy, depending on the audience. Do…
Which States Allow "Shared Renewables"? »
10 states and the District of Columbia allow virtual net metering or "shared renewables," a policy that allows many people…
Good Jobs for Black Workers »
More education. Growing older. No progress. Black workers have seen no rise in the percentage who hold "good jobs." CEPR…
