“poor” Charts
20 Years of Income Inequality in One Picture »
From 1990 to 2007, wage inequality in the U.S. increased significantly. The bottom 90-95% went down. The top 5% went…
Britain's Inequality Starting to Match The US »
Britain has seen growing inequality that is beginning to assume U.S. proportions. In terms of wealth, the 100 richest people…
When Is Increased Unemployment a Good Thing? »
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that Obamacare will reduce the total hours worked by 1.5-2% from 2017-2024. However, this will…
Wealthiest Universities Get 10x the Tax Money as Public »
Government money-- i.e. taxpayers' dollars-- is given to elite private universities through tax exemptions on their billion-dollar endowments, disproportionately benefiting…
Higher Earners Pay Growing Tax Share »
Check out this new chart from Veronique de Rugy at the Mercatus Center, which shows that high earners are paying…
Why Are People Poor? By Party »
Democrats and Republicans have nearly diametrically opposed views on the reason most poor people in America have ended up that…
Why Are People Poor? »
In 1994, Americans were just as likely to blame "not-working" as they were to blame "not-earning-enough" for the poor's lack…
Why Walmart Is Bad for America »
As the nation's largest private employer, Walmart's decision to pay many of its workers so little that they cannot afford…
Education Debt Skyrockets for American Families »
While most Americans still owe less than $25,000 in debt from educational loans, college costs have persistently risen faster than…
Is America's Government Providing Enough? »
For most Americans, the answer is no, but it depends on what section of the public you are talking about.…
The Richest And The Poorest In Congress »
Public service attracts people from a variety of income levels, from the über rich, to those with a little less…
Who Pays Our Taxes? The Rich, Mostly. »
It is pretty well known that the American income tax system operates off of a progressive tax in which the…
Nearly Half of U.S. Identifies as 'Middle Class' »
Nearly half of Americans see themselves as belonging to the "middle class". Those with family incomes over $100,000 are the…
U.S. Economic System: Americans Still Feel Risk »
The 2008 economic crisis continues to permeate the minds of Americans. Nearly 63% of Americans feel our economic system is…
Who's The Government Looking Out For? »
The American public seems to think government policies since the recession are benefiting banks, corporations, and the wealthy the most.…
Justice Dep Report: Police and Courts Guilty of Stark Racism »
A 6-month investigation by the Justice Department has found that Ferguson police and courts have routinely violated the Constitution, in…
Afghans Highly Dissatisfied With Local Economic Conditions »
Afghanistan's dire economic situation has been further strained by recent terror attacks as well as the departure of foreign troops.…
Head of Household Income Tax Brackets for April 15, 2015 »
To be clear, the tax bracket at 39.6% extends to any amount above $432,201. The chart was capped at $1…
Going to College Despite the Costs? Your Kids Will Thank You »
According to information from the NCCP, American children are more likely to be in low-income or poor families when their…
What is more important? »
In total, the majority of Americans believe keeping spending for the poor and needy at current levels is most important.…
Why Are People Poor? By Race »
Nearly identical majorities of blacks and Hispanics believe most people in America are poor because of circumstances out of their…