“united-states” Charts
International Development vs. National Income »
Luxembourg allotted one percent of it's Gross National Income (GNI) for developmental aid in 2012. The United States gave over…
What's The Biggest Threat to the World? »
Well, it depends on where you live. These results aren't particularly surprising, but they reveal how much people's experience at…
Which Country Is The Biggest Threat to World Peace? »
In a WIN/Gallup International poll 66,000 people across 65 nations were asked "Which country do you think is the greatest…
The United States of Consumption »
The United States, with less than 5 percent of global population, consumes 22 percent of the world’s oil, 13 percent…
Fast Food, Frequent Visits »
The United States certainly loves its fast food. Over half of all Americans frequent a fast food restaurant at least…
The Long Term Victory Of Pro-Life »
Abortion is on the decline in the United States, and it has been for a while. Since 1991, the number…
United States of Genocide: Legacy of Christopher Columbus »
The biggest genocide in history occurred right here on American soil, but is only a few pages in our history…
The Shocking Truth About Corporal Punishment »
I thought corporal punishment was a relic of the past — until I found this map showing U.S. states that…
Underemployed or Unemployed? »
With the American unemployment rate high, the number of underemployed has also increased. People who are underemployed include those who…
Think China's Economy is a Big Success Story? Think Again. »
There have been a bunch of misleading stories about China “overtaking” the United States in economic output. But GDP is…
Public Overwhelmingly Agrees: Prisons Are Impotent »
A recent Pew study found widespread support across party, age, and ethnic groups for shorter sentences and alternatives to incarceration…
"Conservative Advantage" Wanes in US States »
A Gallup Poll compares American political ideology throughout the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Interestingly, the article points…
The Rise Of Part Time »
Over the last two decades, part time employment has become progressively more popular, increasing by nearly eight million workers.
Six of the Top Ten U.S. Billionaires Are Kochs and Waltons »
For the first time ever, according to Forbes magazine, the 400 richest Americans have more than $2 trillion in combined…
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…
Student Loan vs. Credit Card Debt in US »
Student loan debt increased 13.9% in the United States from 2013 to 2014. It now outweighs total US credit card…
America's Gun Violence Problem »
Americans, more than any other people, resolve conflicts with a gun. According to the Washington Post, we've got "the highest…
U.S. Overtakes E.U. in Productivity »
Output per person is now higher in the United States than in the European Union. Productivity was about the same…
Think There's Justice For All? Depends Where You Live. »
Faith in judicial systems vary according to region. The U.S. trails behind the Middle East. How can we interpret this?…
The Ubiquitous Nature Of American Firearms »
It certainly says something about American culture that there are nearly four times as many firearms dealers in the United…
Guns and Crime »
There has been a remarkable decline in the amount crime involving firearms. Homicides have seen a nearly 50% drop from…
America's Decline In Violent Crime »
Many Americans hold the false notion that violent crime is on the rise in the US. That perception, though, couldn't…
A Tale of Two Wars »
Over the past decade, the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have weighed heavily on the United States' military budget. Peaking…
Let's Raise the Minimum Wage Already — Americans Are Ready »
A poll from The Wall Street Journal shows that a solid majority of Americans (63%) favor raising the minimum wage…
I'll Be a Monkey's Uncle: Public View on Human Evolution »
Six in ten Americans believe that humans have evolved over time while a third holds the belief that humans have…
High School Graduation Rates Soaring in US »
According to a recently released study from the National Center for Education Statistics , there is now an 80% high…
Tax Dollars and Their Distribution »
According to the chart, 45% of each tax dollar goes to entitlements, 19% to National defense (including overseas contingency operations),…
U.S. Defense Spending Dwarfs Rest of the World »
The United States spends 58% of the total defense dollars paid out by the world's top 10 military powers, which…
In Government We Trust... Not to Let Ebola Take the U.S. »
Most Americans have either fairly or very high confidence that the federal government will prevent a major outbreak of Ebola.…
Ebola In The U.S.? Here's Why We Shouldn't Worry »
The Ro, or basic reproduction number, of a disease represents how many people an infected person will likely transmit the…
Gun Death and Ownership: A Clear International Correlation »
As the leader of the top ten developed countries with the most guns, the United States has twice the amount…
How Much Food We Actually Waste in the United States »
We need to face the facts, we waste more food than we actually consume. Food wastage in the United States…
Decreasing Sodium Can Prevent This and Save Lives »
A study shows that by reducing sodium by 9.4% the U.S could save $32.1 billion in direct medical costs. Not…
Advertising Follows the Eyeballs »
A recent study found that the percentage of advertising spending per media outlet is strongly correlated with the percentage of…
Retirement May Be Further Than You Think »
A recent poll by Gallup found that the average retirement age of Americans is rising. The current average age of…
Teen Pregnancy Isn't as Bad as We Think »
Recently, there have been reality shows that show teen pregnancies as well as teen moms. According to statistics, there has…