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Does this Shirt Make my Economy Look Fat? »
A recent Gallup poll indicates despite beliefs that economic conditions are improving, "Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the future of…
Fast Food, Frequent Visits »
The United States certainly loves its fast food. Over half of all Americans frequent a fast food restaurant at least…
Crime Slows While Prisons Grow »
The United States spends more on prisons than education every year. Even though crime rates have continually fallen since the…
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…
We know politicians are bought. Here's who's buying. »
Buying political influence can be an expensive venture in American politics, and these five organizations know that reality best. The…
Evolution And Religion: Where Do You Stand? »
Americans' views are largely divided over the issue of evolution. While nearly 60 percent of American adults believe that evolution…
Death From Above: US Drone Strikes »
In large part, the United States' drone program has been successful, having eliminated over 2400 enemy combatants and fifty high…
Incarceration: If Our States Were Countries »
Approximately 2.2 million Americans currently live behind bars. Thirty-six states, with Washington, D.C., have higher rates of incarceration than the…
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…
Women Are Only 24% of All STEM Workers in the US »
The gender imbalance in the sciences today is arguably more pronounced than in any other field. According to data from…
A First For American Opinions on Same-Sex Marriage »
In 2001, Americans opposed same-sex marriage 57% to 35%. Since, support for same-sex marriage has grown. Today, a majority of…
How Do Americans Feel About the Bergdahl Exchange? »
Pew Research Center and USA TODAY found that while this specific prisoner exchange is viewed negatively, most think the U.S.…
Unequal Distribution of Wealth »
400 individuals—you could seat them all on a single airplane—own as much wealth as 60 percent of the rest of…
Legal Marijuana Sales Are Projected To Be Higher Than Ever »
In the coming years, the market for marijuana will certainly not be going up in smoke. In fact, legal weed…
Friends and Politics Don't Mix »
If you want to keep your friends, it might be a good idea to not talk about politics. While fervent…
America: Our Shifting Priorities »
For the first time since 2013, Americans' focus has shifted away from the economy as the United States' top priority.…
Can Obesity Be A Symptom? »
While it is no surprise that with increasing obesity, there is an increase in diabetes diagnoses, here are the numbers.…
Americans Are Expecting A Lot From Their Government »
When it comes to prioritization, the American people place a great deal of importance on a plethora of issues. Despite…
The US Government Owes Lots Of Money ... To Itself »
About 30 percent of the total US federal debt falls under the category of intragovernmental holdings: money the government owes…
To Whom Do We Owe Our Great National Debt? »
For many people, the total amount of US debt is beyond comprehension. But to whom do we owe such an…
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…
Should There Be Politics In The Pulpit? »
Although the influence of the church is declining in America, the public is divided on the issue of whether religious…
The Gambling Hub That Puts Las Vegas To Shame »
When most people think of casinos, Las Vegas is the first place to come to mind. Times have changed, however,…
Science fiction technologies may actually become available! »
Technology is advancing at an ever-accelerating rate, and for many Americans, the possibilities of future technology are ambitious to say…
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…
World's Fastest Internet: Which Country Has It? »
Looking for the world's fastest Internet? You won't find it in the US, you'll have to head over to South…
Deadliest War in US History: Civil War »
Throughout US history, the Civil War has been the deadliest major conflict. It represents over 50 percent of US military…
Top Five Polluters: Per Capita Carbon Footprint »
Although China remains the largest producer of total CO2 emissions in the world (followed by the United States, India, Russia…
238 Years Later: No Taxation Without Representation »
Though we inherited our civilizational foundations from the United Kingdom, Americans have opposite views to our counterparts across the pond…
Hate Speech: A Crime Or A Right? »
Does a law against hate speech infringe upon our First Amendment Rights? Americans are rather divided over the answer to…
Top 10 LGBT-Friendly Cities »
55% of Americans support same-sex marriage, compared to 27% in 1996. The following factors were considered when finding the most…
Top 10 Deadliest States...If You're Black »
Specifically the most dangerous place to be black is Omaha. Thirty black people were murdered in Nebraska in 2011, 27…
Longevity: Do We Really Want It? »
The Pew Research Center found that extended life may not be as popular as it is perceived to be. When…
What does it mean that US education rates are slipping? »
America hasn't held the top spot in college attainment of young adults since the 1970s. Does this mean our kids…
The Rise of the Smartphone »
A study by the Pew Research Center found that smartphones are not only the most popular type of cell phone…