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Beliebers of Democracy? »
As many of us know, (whether we want to or not) Justin Bieber was arrested on charges of a DUI…
No Religion, No Problem »
A PEW religious affiliation survey revealed that in 2012, over 45 million Americans described their religious affiliation as "none." Only…
The Most Deadly Creature on the Planet »
Despite all the hype around "Shark Week," sharks only kill about 10 people a year. It's the humans (475, 000)…
#Ferguson Profiling? »
Ferguson police are much more likely to stop, search and arrest African-American drivers than white ones. When stopped, blacks are…
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…
Children Living in Poverty »
Across the U.S., large numbers of children are affected by one or more risk factors linked to academic failure and…
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…
The Buzz vs. The Bulge: Caffeine and Calories »
Are you consuming a quick pick-me-up or a liquid meal? A great look at the caffeine content compared to calories…
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…
Women Under-Represented in Media »
Women are still grossly under-represented in media. The chart above shows the distribution of bylines for print journalists from January…
Race Distribution in the NFL (2014) »
Blacks are the majority in the NFL, but did you know that there are actually zero black kickers in the…
Ignored Issues »
Really? What's more important? Because it isn't as though human trafficking and child slavery aren't real issues.
90% of Corn Planted in US is Genetically Modified »
Genetically modified corn varieties now account for 90% of all corn planted in the United States. The jury is still…
US Imprisons More Citizens Than Any Other Nation »
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with 24% of the world's prisoner population, while only…
White People: Blinded by Privilege? »
Most black people (much more so than white people) say that blacks face a lot of discrimination. And they would…
When News Leaves You Knowing Less »
In a survey conducted in New Jersey, NPR listeners were much more likely to know that Egyptians successfully overthrew their…
Reefer Madness Could Bring Big Bucks »
The generated tax from marijuana in Colorado could be massive according to a recent NBC survey. NBC spoke to 18…
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…
The secret to happiness »
How happy are you? Very happy? Somewhat happy? After 40 years of research, social scientists have attributed happiness to 3…
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…
Changing Views: Are people born gay? »
According to a 2013 Gallup poll, 47% of people surveyed believe that being gay or lesbian is something a person…
Who Values Empathy Most in America? »
Just over half of consistently conservative Americans believe empathy is an especially important value to pass on to their posterity.…
Gun Homicide Has Seen 49% Change Since 1993, Public Unaware »
Even though nearly 6-in-10 Americans believe that gun crime has increased in the last twenty years, in actuality, it has…
Land of the Free, Home of the Paranoid »
Since 1999, the primary reasons gun owners in America posses weapons has changed dramatically. Those saying their weapons are primarily…
The Real-World Money Tree?!?! »
Colorado is seeing GREEN. Both kinds. And lots of it. The legal marijuana-market is far exceeding the $70 million annual…
Tiny Houses for the Homeless: A Big Idea Has Arrived »
More than 3.5 million people experience homelessness in the United States each year. But a growing number of towns and…
Do YOU Approve? »
Gallup's historical look at overall Presidential approval ratings ranging from Truman to Bush. You may be surprised by some of…
Injustice for One is Injustice for All »
While there is roughly a 150% increase in justifiable murders by all other nonwhites against blacks, when compared to total…
Uncle Sam Smokes the Chronic, War on Drugs $1 Tril Failure »
The US leads the world in legal and illegal drug use, particularly in regards to marijuana and cocaine. The US…
#Lies: The Most Prolific Lie Ever Told... »
"I have read and agreed to the terms and conditions." You know you've done it. You've clicked that little box…
How Much Do You Trust the Internet? »
When asked to describe their levels of trust in news gathered from online-only sources such as Yahoo! News, BuzzFeed, and…
No Place Like Home »
According to a 2008 PEW research survey, 57% of American adults have never moved outside of their home state. The…
Party Affiliation Reaches a Low With Millennials »
In a recent Pew study, America's youngest adult generation - the Millennials - report the lowest levels of political affiliation…
Number of Female National Legislators on the Rise »
Women as a percentage of all national legislators around the world have nearly doubled their numbers since 1997. Change has…
