Your smart TV knows what you're watching
The Markup looks at the software on smart TVs that tracks what you’re watching and explains how to switch it…
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Are small towns actually safer than big cities?
Seeking respite in America’s smaller cities and towns has its appeal, but how much safer are small towns in reality? MoneyGeek analyzed crime…
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U.S. emergency departments see sharp increase in fitness-related injuries in January
With the new year upon us and many people resolving to improve their health and fitness, Monge & Associates looks into the sharp increase in…
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Why some countries are happier than others
Wysa analyzed data from the 2023 World Happiness Report and World Bank Group to see what factors correlated the most strongly with national…
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25 animals most commonly struck by aircraft
Stacker examined which animals were most often involved in aircraft strikes over the past three years using data from the Federal Aviation…
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10 Black-led food justice organizations you should know about
Using interviews, local and federal data, and news, Stacker highlights 10 Black-led food justice organizations working for a more equitable food…
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20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped pop culture
Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words popularized from Black Twitter that have helped shape the…
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The 11 best electric vehicles for the entire family, according to Edmunds
The best family electric cars are safe, comfortable, and affordable to maintain. Edmunds put together a list of the 11 best electric family cars…
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What is the actual cost of crime in America's largest cities—and which spend the most and least per capita?
An annual analysis from MoneyGeek looks at the most recent crime statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to estimate the cost of crime in…
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Arizona's federal-only voters are concentrated on college campuses, data show
The state requires proof of citizenship to register to vote, which disproportionately affects young college students, a Votebeat analysis…
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Increase in ballot errors coincides with turnover among county election officials in Pennsylvania
Votebeat’s Pennsylvania bureau looks at how during the 2023 general election more ballot errors occurred than in any election in the state’s recent…
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16 women abolitionists you may not know about
Stacker scoured archives and historical sources to compile a list of 16 lesser-known women who were heroes of the abolitionist movement.…
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Does lane changing get you there faster?
Lane changing may seem like a time-saver, but the data, according to Cheapinsurance.com, shows it may not be worth the…
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This holiday spam text season came with less aggressive promotion from brands
Spokeo analyzed spam text message data from Robokiller to illustrate spam trends over the last…
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Navigating 2024's new and proposed car laws
Way.com explains driving regulations at the federal and state levels being proposed in 2024 and how they may affect drivers across the…
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These states have the best fast-charger network for electric cars
To see which states are best positioned for the transition to electric vehicles, SmartAsset ranked states by the amount of DC fast chargers – which…
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When will a speeding ticket show up on insurance?
CheapInsurance.com takes a closer look at how and why speeding tickets can impact your car insurance premiums, and your ability to find cheap…
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Is my ID a Real ID? What to know about new mandated IDs before the federal deadline
Spokeo analyzed federal resources to share information and suggestions on updating your driver’s license or state ID to comply with new federal…
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The 8 most widespread vehicle recalls of 2023
Insurify identified the eight recalls affecting the most motor vehicles in 2023, using data from the Department of…
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Survey: 90% of small businesses lack confidence in insurance coverage
NEXT Insurance’s survey reveals the biggest worries for small business owners, and their confidence in preparing for risk and buying…
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Are you driving next to a death trap? Data shows millions of dangerous recalled vehicles are unrepaired
ConsumerAffairs found that an estimated 7 million cars with urgent “do not drive” and “park outside” recalls have not been…
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Best-selling vehicles of 2023: What stood out
Way.com ranks a comprehensive list of the top-selling vehicles in…
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Which states spend the most in winter?
To better understand where homeowners pay the most, the This Old House Reviews Team analyzed data from the EIA and the Federal Emergency Management…
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Want safer streets for everyone? Narrow the lanes
Summary: As pedestrian deaths surge, Next City looks into new research that suggests narrowing street lanes – and repurposing that space for…
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Rural jobs grew a percentage point in September, but the longer-term trend is still a problem
An analysis by the nonprofit newsroom The Daily Yonder found that fewer than half of rural counties have as many jobs now as they did before the…
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A D.C. law puts tenants first in line to buy their building. But here's why it doesn't often work out
Washington, D.C. is one of a few U.S. cities with a law giving tenant associations the first chance to buy their building if it goes up for sale.…
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The Lower Sioux in Minnesota need homes — so they are building them from hemp
Grist takes a closer look at how the Lower Sioux reservation will soon have the only facility to create hempcrete in the…
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14 heroes of the Civil Rights Movement whose names you may not recognize
Stacker used various sources to uncover the stories behind 14 heroes of the Civil Rights Movement whose names you might not…
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No, don't put your wet phone in rice: Popular phone myths debunked, according to science
Visible partnered with Stacker to review research from universities, scientific journals, and news sources to identify seven common phone myths that…
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States with the strictest distracted driving laws
Westfield used data from the Governors Highway Safety Association to determine which states have the strictest distracted driving laws regarding…
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These 25 U.S. cities are the most dangerous for drivers
As the national death toll from speeding rises, the highways and byways in these 25 places pose the greatest…
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How dangerous is driving on New Year's Eve?
With New Year’s Eve right around the corner, Sargon Law Group analyzed National Highway Transit Safety Administration data to determine how dangerous…
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The Emancipation Proclamation in practice: A timeline
Stacker describes the events after the Emancipation Proclamation leading to the full abolition of slavery, using records, academic commentary, and…
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Documents show Republican-led states struggling to clean voter rolls after leaving ERIC
Votebeat reports on records that show Republican-led states are struggling to clean voter rolls after leaving the Electronic Registration Information…
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A government shutdown halts pay for 2.8 million federal workers. Here's where it would hit them hardest
In the wake of November’s stop-gap bill to fund the federal government through early 2024, MoneyGeek looks at the ways in which a government shutdown…
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Michigan to automatically register people to vote when exiting prison
Votebeat looks at a new Michigan law, the first in the nation to restore voting rights to citizens coming out of…
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4 charts that show how interest rates impact used car affordability
CoPilot breaks down how interest rates are impacting used car prices in four easy-to-grasp…
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The hidden financial aid hurdle derailing college students
Critics say requirements conditioning federal aid on ‘satisfactory academic progress’ are confusing and overly punitive, and legislators are taking…
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How your family can recover after a home burglary
Home burglary is a frightening and stressful thing. Today’s Homeowner walks you through how you and your family can recover from a…
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The 'most American' vehicle for the last 3 years has been electric
CheapInsurance.com analyzed the emergence of electric cars as the “most American” using data from Tesla’s earnings reports and the Cars.com…
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When and where do fog-related fatal crashes occur most often?
Hill Law Firm analyzed over 700,000 fatal crash records from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to find when and where…
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What's driving the gender gap in EV popularity?
A study by Edmunds reveals major differences in how men and women approach EV car…
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Harris County election shows progress. But challenges remain ahead of 2024.
Votebeat’s Texas bureau turns its attention to Harris County where a new election chief is working to bounce back after a court found that the county…
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5 of the biggest gold heists you've never heard of
SD Bullion aggregated news articles to compile five of the biggest, most notorious gold heists in recent history.…
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Facebook watches teens online as they prep for college
An investigation by The Markup found Meta’s pixel tracking students from kindergarten to…
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The 10 best US cities for public transportation
Rent.com explores the top 10 best cities for public transportation in the…
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A sobering history of drunk driving in the US and why it's still so prevalent
CheapInsurance.com analyzed federal data to trace the history of America’s battle with the dangers of drunk…
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Yes, it's getting worse: New data shows mass shootings are more frequent
The Marshall Project looks into the growing prevalence of mass shootings and the toll they are taking on American…
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Here's how to support transgender youth, according to trans teens
Using resources from The Trevor Project and interviews with trans teens, Stacker explored how adults can best support trans children in their…
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Understanding electric vehicle battery fires—and what to do if one happens at home
CheapInsurance.com delves into the complexities of suffering an electric vehicle battery fire in your own garage to help you understand whether you…
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New vehicle costs are tempering but remain high relative to income
The General used data from Cox Automotive and Moody’s Analytics to examine new vehicle affordability over the last decade for American…
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Pedestrian deaths have skyrocketed. Is there a solution in sight?
Automoblog dives into the alarming rise in roadway-related pedestrian…
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These are the people most likely to be burdened by medical debt in the US
Care Better analyzed data from the Kaiser Family Foundation to visualize which groups of Americans are most likely to hold medical…
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Can the auto finance market avoid a debt crisis? Industry experts weigh in on alarming signs of instability
Automoblog looks at some alarming signs that a debt crisis in the auto loan industry may be on the…
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Working the polls cleared up one Pennsylvanian's 2020 election suspicions. Now he's taking charge as a judge of elections.
Votebeat talked with Jay Schneider, a Pennsylvania poll worker once suspicious of the legitimacy of the 2020 election, who is now taking charge as an…
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The promise of Suboxone depends on erasing stigma in opioid use disorder treatment
Ophelia analyzed data and studies from the National Institutes of Health to break down the stigmatization of medication-assisted…
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One city's surprising tactic to reduce gun violence: Solving more nonfatal shootings
The Marshall Project looks into how a Denver police unit started investigating all shootings like homicides—and why other cities are taking…
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5 popular retirement activities—and the best cities for each
CheapInsurance.com identified five popular retirement activities and cities with the greatest public access, citing Trust for Public Land…
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How does the cost of living in each US state compare to the nations of Europe?
SmartAsset examined the cost of living across all 50 states and the 38 countries in Europe to get a sense of how the cost of living compares on a…
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Landslide season is upon us: Here are the most vulnerable counties in the US
To mark the start of landslide season—November to March—Gutter Gnome ranked 2023’s most landslide-vulnerable…
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Baltimore buried its urban streams—now an artist is bringing one back
Next City looks at how the new “Ghost Rivers” art installation is a reminder of Baltimore’s hidden streams — and the visible costs of trying to…
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Has the shared e-scooter industry finally grown up?
Next City looks into whether cities are still embracing shared e-scooters to help get people out of…
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Which states' residents drive the most per capita?
CheapInsurance.com used data from the Federal Highway Administration and the Census Bureau to find out which state’s residents do the most driving…
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What America can learn from Canada's new '$10 a day' child care system
The Hechinger Report looks at how Canada’s launch of a national child care system may set an example for the US on how to improve child care across…
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Where in the US will heating your home cost less this winter?
To explore how natural gas prices could affect U.S. households this winter, MoneyGeek analyzed data from the Energy Information Administration to…
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Rosa Parks' historic protest wouldn't have been possible without this unsung hero
Sarah Mae Flemming’s legal case provided the foundation to end segregation on buses. Stacker explored her contribution to the Civil Rights…
Continue Reading20 photos of reproductive rights protests from the age of Roe up until now
Stacker put together a slideshow of 20 photos highlighting reproductive rights demonstrations from 1970 through today.…
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5 dinner parties that changed the course of history
Giggster compiled a list of five pivotal dinner parties that shaped history, using information from various news sources and…
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Common conditions that can affect driver safety
CheapInsurance.com analyzed historical data on traffic fatalities to illustrate conditions contributing to more deaths on the…
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26,000 Americans reported catalytic converter theft in 2023. Here's what makes your car an easier target
Edmunds dives into catalytic converter theft—why it happens, which vehicles are common targets, and where in the US it is most…
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How to get the most from your car's extended warranty, according to a repair shop owner
Automoblog spoke with Matt Lofton, owner and president of Strut Daddy’s Complete Car Care in Roxboro, North Carolina, to gain perspective on getting…
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These 15 states have the most dangerous winter roads: Here's some tips on staying safe
To underscore the importance of safe driving this winter, MoneyGeek analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA)…
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'Praying that my health holds out': Many senior citizens expect to die with college loan debts
With student loan payments restarting, The Hechinger Report looks into the growing number of people with ballooning student debt who are aging into…
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How to spot a financial scam: 7 things your bank would never ask you
With financial scams on the rise, TD Bank outlines 7 red flags to be aware of when scammers try to pose as your…
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Not just electric: States with the most cars that use more than just gasoline
Using data from the Alternative Fuels Data Center, The General broke down the number of cars across the U.S. powered by gasoline…
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Drivers are 9 times more likely to be in a fatal accident during this time of the day
MoneyGeek analyzed data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to determine if driving…
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Elegance vs. extravagance: What do Biden and Trump's car collections say about these very different leaders?
Way.com breaks down the car collections of Joe Biden and Donald…
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These countries have the most mobile phone users
In partnership with Visible, Stacker used data from the International Telecommunication Union via the World Bank to examine the rate of mobile phone…
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25 historic images of Route 66 in its early days
In celebration of Route 66’s 97th birthday, Stacker curated a slideshow highlighting the construction and early years of the iconic American…
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Indigenous data warriors and the ongoing fight for data sovereignty
Stacker conducted interviews, consulted research, and explored how Indigenous data warriors are fighting for data…
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When police kill and use victims' rights laws to stay anonymous
The Marshall Project investigates how the shooting of a pregnant woman in Ohio is the latest case of police using Marsy’s Law to shield…
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Where in the U.S. are homes most likely to be broken into?
To mark National Crime Prevention Month, Fence Gnome ranked 2023’s most vulnerable cities for burglaries.…
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What inflation has done to the cost of Halloween
Stacker used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and industry reports to analyze how inflation has changed the game for…
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Ending the Golden State era of solitary confinement
The Marshall Project looks at how the state of California could reshape how solitary confinement is used—and misused—in the prison system, even…
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As nursing home costs rise, here's where private payers are footing more of the bill
Incredible Health used Kaiser Family Foundation data to look at states where nursing home residents primarily pay for their own…
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These states have the deadliest highways, local streets, and county roads
MoneyGeek analyzed National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data and broke down the deadliest types…
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From Ford to Tesla: Top 5 electric truck manufacturers of 2023
Edmunds looks at the top electric truck manufacturers in the automotive…
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Is it time to say 'I do' to manufactured diamonds? The rise of the lab-grown diamond industry
Jewel360 examined the growing lab-grown diamond industry and what it means for traditionally produced…
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Auto workers halt manufacturing : 5 charts that show the impact of the UAW strike
Using its PricePulse data set, CoPilot measures used car prices and supply over time, highlighting trends in the used car market and the impact of…
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7 nurses of color who made history
Incredible Health features seven nurses of color who made history, drawing on information from various…
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How climate change is fueling alcohol-related hospitalizations
Grist dives into a new study from New York that found that hospital visits from alcohol-related disorders spike along with…
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As touchscreens everywhere prompt for tips, consumers feel fatigue—and frustration
According to a recent Experian survey of more than a thousand consumers, American consumers are suffering from tipping fatigue and are pushing back,…
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How access to naloxone medication like Narcan—used to reverse opioid overdoses—varies in each state
Ophelia examined how naloxone access varies by state using data compiled by the SAFE Project, a nonprofit organization working to combat America’s…
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Two trans mechanics are changing gears—and stereotypes—in the automotive industry
Automoblog spoke with two transgender mechanics about their working lives inside the garage and personal lives outside of it to learn more about…
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Are we about to face an EV technician shortage?
Automoblog dives into the question of whether the rapid influx of electric vehicles on US roadways is leading to a technician shortage and what…
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5 ways AI could influence nursing in the coming years
Using various news articles and research studies, Incredible Health compiled five ways AI is poised to change nursing careers in the…
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From bus stops to laundromats, cities embrace play to help kids learn
The 74 looks at cities across America that are quietly building play-oriented installations to layer on learning where families already spend…
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10 groundbreaking Filipino Americans in US history
Stacker combed the web and found 10 Filipino Americans who have made significant contributions and accomplishments in U.S. history.…
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Election deniers focus recruitment in 'out of the way places'
The Daily Yonder looks at how grassroots election deniers are affecting rural election officials and threatening civic infrastructure in rural…
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These 2 charts show how Gen Z is changing the makeup of the LGBTQ+ population in the US
For the 35th annual National Coming Out Day, Stacker compiled data to show how young LGBTQ+ Americans are owning their…
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