“savvyroou” Charts
America: Land of the Free But Home of the Overworked »
There are 196 countries on Planet Earth. 92% of them mandate time off each week, 95% of them mandate paid…
Money available for retirement: Save Young! »
I created this chart to show the net gain (free money!) of someone who saves $3000 in a retirement account…
Women Are Economic Powerhouses »
In the United States, women exercise decision-making control over $11.2 trillion. That's almost 40% of the nation's total investable assets.…
Conservative Republicans Stand Alone on Climate Change »
Conservative Republicans are alone on the political spectrum on the issue of man-made climate change. Even Moderate and Liberal Republicans…
Pope Francis is Quietly Becoming an American Celebrity »
Over the past two years, Pope Francis has seen his approval rating in the United States consistently climb upwards. Interestingly…
Is Google Becoming The Copyright Police? »
The internet is incredibly vast, and it seems as though the responsibility to moderate the internet has fallen to Google.…
America's Best Selling Vehicles »
So far through 2015, the 3 most sold vehicles in the United States are pickup trucks. After pickup trucks, Toyota…
The State of Garbage in The World: Where Does It Go? »
Nearly 70% of the waste produced in the United States is landfilled. As Edward Humes writes in his book Garbology,…
Almost 42 percent of Americans did not take vacation in 2014 »
It seems vacation days are less important to the majority of Americans. According to a survey of 1500 Americans, conducted…
Remembering Robin Williams: His Ten Highest Grossing Films »
On August 11th, the world lost an incredible talent. With amazing range, Williams could play anything from a psychotic criminal,…
Voter Fraud: Serious Problem in States Enacting Vote ID Laws »
Democrats attest voter fraud prevention laws to be fraudulent in themselves, merely a ploy by Republicans to disenfranchise millions of…
FAUX News: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics (Well.. 2 of 3) »
Throughout the 2010 campaign season, over 90% of news-media viewers felt that their news source presented false information. However, viewers…
Citizens Unite! (Read: 'Corporations') They're People Too... »
Chief Justice Roberts' Court has been more supportive of corporate interests than any modern court. Especially impactful have been cases…
If Justice is Colorblind, then Injustice Only Sees Color... »
There is an significant overrepresentation of nonwhites among those wrongly convicted of crimes. Even more unsettling, there is a particularly…
Most Popular Art Museums »
Europe has the most popular art museums and galleries in the world. On the top ten list, only three are…
America's Most Pressing Issues? Depends On Who You Ask »
One thing is for certain: America faces many pressing concerns. The only problem is that Americans aren't sure which issue…
Did you use a toilet today? »
In an era of technological wonderment (e.g. online ordering, overnight shipment,etc), why is it that one third of the world…
Sharks vs. Humans »
Between Shark Week and the media attention given to sharks with the increase in attacks off the coasts of the…
The Most Popular News Site Is Likely Not One You'd Expect »
Since it dethroned The Huffington Post late last year, the most visited news and media site has continued to be…
The Reasons Why Americans Support Marijuana Legalization »
Among supporters of marijuana legalization, the reason they most often cite for their support is the medicinal benefits of the…
Record Breaking Tax Day »
$1.47 trillion, the amount collected this fiscal year in taxes, is the highest amount of taxes ever collected in one…
Salary, Sex and Officials/ Administrators in Government »
(Data from 2009) Equal pay for equal work seems like a no-brainer. What then could the reason be for women…
Obama Administration Sets Record For Government Censorship »
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), hailed globally as a model for transparent governance, entitles any person to view most…
Scientists and US Public Don't Always See Eye to Eye »
Pew Research polls have found that members of the American Association for the Advancement of the Sciences and US adults…
Recovery In Context »
Those who were in the job force in 2001 know that recession felt nothing like the 2008 recession. It wasn't…
Black Weed Offenders 300% More Likely Imprisoned »
The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice found that, in California, blacks were imprisoned at 13x the rate of non-black…
These Companies Have Vast Swiss Bank Accounts »
The American tax codes can be a pain in the neck. To avoid the hassle, some companies decide to store…
Drake vs. Meek Mill: Rap Beef or Publicity Stunt? »
This summer the world was captivated by the Drake vs Meek Mill rap beef. Although the battle seemed genuine, some…