“welfare” Charts
Share of Entitlement Benefits, FY 2010 »
Contrary to the popular myth of a lazy American "entitlement" society of "moochers", federal budget and U.S. Census data show…
Workers w/ Family Member Enrolled in Public Program »
In a recent New Yorker magazine article, they cited a recent study that over 50% of the fast-food workers require…
SNAP: The Program Feeding Our Reliance On Government »
SNAP, The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is a welfare program that provides food to the needy. Unfortunately, the program also…
Welfare Recipients Almost Equally Divided By Race »
Some like to promote the stereotype that the typical welfare recipient is a young, non-working black woman; a "welfare queen"…
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…
Millennials Are Far Less Tolerant Than You Probably Think »
Racial progress is often hailed as inevitable with the maturation of the "millennial" generation-- typically considered the most tolerant towards…
Race of Welfare Recipients in US »
This chart represents the number of welfare recipients based by race. Welfare is crucial to the American public.
The Great Society at 50: The triumph and the tragedy »
May 22, 2014, marks the 50th anniversary of LBJ's “Great Society” speech, the most ambitious call to date by any…
What Restrictions Should There Be on Welfare? »
A strong majority of Americans believe welfare recipients should not be able to purchase alcohol on taxpayer dollars. A bill…
Why Have Teen Pregnancies Plummeted to a 30-Year Low? »
It's not from increased use of birth control, as teenage contraceptive use has remained constant over the last twenty years.…
Reasons For Being A Vegetarian, According To Vegetarians »
When it comes to skipping the medium rare filet mignon, it is important to remember your reasons for doing so.…
I'm Not #Racist, But... »
While many hail the election of Barrack Obama as a major step in "black progress," implying that historical and contemporary…
Number of U.S. Children in Foster Care »
This report shows a decrease in the total number of children in foster care. This trend is long-term: data from…
Working for Welfare: The Weak Requirements »
In order to qualify for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, or TANF for short, an applicant must complete…
Generous Welfare is Not Unambiguously Pro-Natalist »
The pro-natalist concept that access to healthcare and a program of welfare generosity for lower-income women reduces their likelihood to…
The Soaring IRS Budget »
The IRS budget has skyrocketed in the last two decades, climbing from $12.1 billion in 1990 to $106 billion in…
Unemployment Remains Stubborn »
U-3 unemployment rose to 7.3 percent (from 7.2), which reflect a loss of 735,000 jobs and a loss of 720,000…
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…