“sotu-2014” Charts
Teachers Were Never The Problem »
Social science research over the last few decades has shown that two thirds of student achievement is a product of…
Raising the Minimum Wage is a Political No-Brainer »
Raising the minimum wage is simply not a controversial issue — except on Capitol Hill. Poll after poll reveals that…
GOP-Backed Voting Laws Target And Hurt Young Minority Voters »
A new report highlights the numerous ways “young voters of color” are affected by restrictive voting laws that have been…
Least Productive Year for Congress »
As of the end of November, Congress has passed only 52 bills since January, making 2013 the third consecutive year…
How Many People Has Obamacare Helped? Millions And Millions »
All we have now is estimates, as some states are reporting signups and some are announcing actual enrollment numbers. As…
Fast-Food Workers Organize Protests To Demand Living Wage »
The fast-food industry is a $200 billion business, yet many chains offer wages just a dollar above the federal minimum…
Obamacare Early Enrollment: It's Supposed to Be Slow »
If there’s one chart that’s soothing Obamacare supporters, it’s this one. Only .003% of those Massachusetts residents who signed up…
Gender Wage Gap Projected to Close in Year 2058 »
Most Women Working Today Will Not See Equal Pay during their Working Lives.
Is the American Dream Dead? »
A study into American income inequality reveals just how dire the situation has become. The American Dream seems closer to…
One Year After Newtown, Little Progress Made on Gun Reform »
A NYT report shows just how little progress has been made on gun reform since Newtown. In 2013, “about 1,500”…
Americans Favor Path for Illegals to Stay, Not Citizenship »
Americans overwhelmingly believe current immigration policy needs major changes, with 35% contending it requires a complete overhaul. The predominant perspective…
5 Cuts Congress Can Make Instead of Punishing the Unemployed »
Congress is about to make a million of the nation’s most unfortunate citizens a little more unfortunate by simply doing…
The Costs of Our Overseas Military Presence »
Americans have long been frustrated by inequitable burden sharing, with many of our wealthy allies spending a fraction of what…
Teacher Salary by Country »
Average salaries for teachers varies greatly around the world. All salaries are shown in US dollars. See also: savvyroo.com/chart-3427438858…
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…
Average Student Loan Debt Has Increased 177% Since 1989 »
With the cost of a college education continually on the rise, student debt has shot up tremendously in recent years.…
Americans Do a 180 on How to Deal with Illegal Immigration »
Within the span of this relatively young decade, Americans significantly changed their attitudes on illegal immigration, as seen through a…
Record Number View Immigration as a Good Thing for America »
The number of Americans that view immigration as a 'good thing' has jumped to a record high after a 13…
Bipartisan "Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act" Proposed in Senate »
Earlier this month, a bipartisan coalition of 27 Senators introduced the Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act, which makes it clear…
Obamacare, Minimum Wage Hike Would Increase Labor Costs »
A proposal to increase the federal minimum wage, coupled with existing employer mandates from Obamacare, would increase the minimum cost…
Republicans More Likely Than Dems to View Israel Favorably »
Seventy-eight percent of Republicans surveyed said they view Israel favorably, while just 60 percent of Democrats felt the same.
Health Care Debacle Costs Obama Dearly »
President Barack Obama’s approval rating has fallen sharply because of the botched launch of his signature health care plan, says…
Personal Healthcare Costs On The Decline »
Measured as a share of nominal GDP, spending on health care services has actually fallen slightly over the last year.…
Minimum Wage: States Pick Up Where Fed Government Falters »
It has been over four years since Congress raised the federal minimum-wage. By all of the commonly used benchmarks –…
There's Something Seriously Wrong With How We Watch TV »
While over one-in-three Americans tuned in for the most recent Super Bowl Championship, only about a tenth watched the President's…
If ACA Continues Cost-Control, Long-Term Debt Crisis Fades »
The growth of Medicare’s costs has slowed dramatically since 'Obamacare' was first passed, even as Baby Boomers began retiring. In…
Democrat Help Wanted/95% of GOP Senators back Iran sanctions »
To date, 95% of GOP Senators (43 of 45) have cosponsored S. 1881, the Nuclear Weapons Free Iran Act. In…
Congress Needs to Extend Emergency Unemployment Insurance »
1.3 million Americans lost unemployment benefits once 2014 began--we can't let them lose anymore.
Republicans Grossly Out Of Touch With The Public On Iran »
This week, Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) outlined the hardline alternative to the president’s Iran negotiations. What would the public think…
Obamacare Will Not Lead to Higher Price Plans for Most »
The ACA will probably force about 3% of Americans to buy higher-quality, more expensive health plans. Another 3% will have…
Gaming the System: Corporate Tax Dodging »
Wealthy corporations have become incredibly skilled at avoiding taxes. Shifting overseas, creating sham headquarters in tax haven countries, and even…
Despite Mass Shootings, Americans Still Against Gun Bans »
Despite the recent mass shootings such as Newton CT and the US Naval Yard, the majority of Americans are still…
U.S. Energy Production Led By Oil and Gas »
Though many Americans may not realize it, the U.S. is producing considerably more of its own energy. Last year the…
What Influences Childhood Obesity? »
While access to grocery stores was previously thought to be a primary factor in childhood obesity, new research suggests income…
Dim Retirement Prospects for Americans, Except Most Affluent »
Before the 1980s, working Americans did not concern themselves with retirement savings: traditional pensions with guaranteed monthly retirement payments were…