New tax credits aim to boost rural business investment while helping communities
The Daily Yonder looks at how federal tax credits are encouraging investment in rural businesses and the effect it is having on rural…
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Voter ID laws are disenfranchising transgender and nonbinary people as anti-trans legislation reaches record levels
Stacker talked to experts and sifted through data to see how voter ID laws disenfranchise transgender…
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Filipino Americans were invisibilized in American society—now, they're reclaiming their space and identity
Stacker explored the reasons why Filipino Americans continue to be less visible in American society and how that may be…
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Cyberattacks on local governments are on the rise, highlighting a need for enhanced security
What would a cyberattack on your local government look like? Drata analyzed threat trends to break down the growing…
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How do people die in U.S. traffic collisions?
Morris Bart analyzed crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to determine the myriad causes behind traffic deaths in the…
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How cognitive behavioral treatment works to treat teenage substance abuse
Sandstone Care examined how encouraging teens to change their thoughts and behaviors can help them overcome substance…
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The deadliest and safest cities for pedestrians
To better understand the landscape when it comes to pedestrian safety, Miller & Hine analyzed data on pedestrian fatalities from the National Highway…
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From parchment to pixels: A brief history of medical records
Using research from the National Institutes of Health and other sources, DocBuddy documented five major shifts in the history of medical…
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What drives voters? The years with the biggest spikes in voter registration
Stacker examined U.S. Census data to find which states had the lowest share of registered voters in the 2022 midterm elections and how registration…
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Most common causes of workplace stress
Wysa used Zippia Research data to review common causes of workplace stress and how workers and companies can manage…
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Are we facing a nationwide EV charger shortage and what does it mean for the future of EVs?
Automoblog takes a deep dive into answering the question of whether or not there is a national EV charger shortage and what this might mean for the…
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The US offers more organ-donor surgeries than ever, but more work is needed to improve organ transplants
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to review Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network data and better illustrate the gap between the…
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Disaffiliation votes over homosexuality doctrine hold special risks for rural United Methodist churches
United Methodist congregations are working through a complex process brought about by fears over possible changes in its doctrines on homosexuality.…
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15% of youth in the US were treated for mental health disorders in 2021
Sandstone Care examined how youth are receiving treatment for mental health using data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Schools got $190B to counter the pandemic's effect on student learning—Here's how they spent it
The COVID-19 relief funds to schools are coming to a close. HeyTutor cited data from the Department of Education to determine how much states…
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What are the 6 types of driving automation?
CheapInsurance.com compiled info from engineering organization SAE International to break down the complexities of autonomous vehicle…
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What the Hollywood strikes tell us about the state of unions in the US
Stacker analyzed NLRB data from the past two decades to measure how high-profile labor actions are shifting the power balance in the…
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Teachers are becoming more educated, but salaries aren't keeping up
TeacherCertification.com explored how salaries aren’t keeping up even as more teachers earn post-baccalaureate degrees, citing National Center for…
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How sustainable is your company? 8 things to look for
At home, you ensure to recycle and curb one-time plastic use. But is your office sustainable? Firmspace compiled this list of what to look…
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Plant-based sources of probiotics to boost gut health
Thistle compiled a list of plant-based fermented foods that are a rich source of…
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Online college enrollment is on the rise: What brings students to virtual campuses?
Using data from the NCES and research from Education Dynamics, EDsmart explored why online college enrollment is on the…
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Comparing the prevalence of learning disabilities, from kids to adults
Marker Learning gathered statistics from a report on the National Health Interview Survey on children with learning disability diagnoses, the…
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It's a bird. It's a plane. It's the police responding to a 911 call
The Marshall Project took a look at the increasing use of surveillance drones by police and the effect it is having on incident response time and…
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Cities with the highest rates of obesity
Stacker examined data from the CDC’s annual PLACES report, released in July 2023, to see which cities had the highest share of adults with…
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For many, a lawyer is a luxury out of reach
The Marshall Project dives into the criminal justice system’s ongoing struggle with “legal deserts” as well as other mitigating issues compromising…
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"Concrete Coffins": Surviving extreme heat behind bars
The Marshall Project took a close look at the dangerous and potentially negligent state of prisons in extreme heat zones and how extreme heat…
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Which states have the deadliest rush hour?
Gold Law examined 2021 fatal crash data from NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System to find…
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Electric vehicle charging standards are going to change—here's what's at stake
While other designs have come and gone, at present there are two types of charger connections that account for the majority of EV chargers in use.…
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Women's suffrage, but for whom? These 10 Black suffragists fought for the vote before—and long after—the 19th Amendment
Stacker sifted through news articles and historical documents to commemorate the legacies of 10 Black suffragists often left out of the…
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$190B later, reason to worry relief funds won't curb COVID's academic crisis
The 74’s look at 15 school systems shows some promising investments, but also a slew of questionable expenditures and a breakdown of…
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The history of how roads are built, and what future construction may look like
The General compiled research to show how roads have been integral to connecting people and cultures and how construction has changed over…
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Pros and cons of electric vehicles
Edmunds looked at all the pros and cons of switching to an electric…
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27 senators are up for reelection—which, if any, are 'progressive' relative to the political lean of their states?
Stacker used Progressive Punch data to see how progressive the senators running for reelection are relative to the political leanings of their…
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Inside Florida's 'underground lab' for far-right education policies
A Hechinger Report analysis finds in Sarasota County, as school board members battle over book bans, character education, attacks on LGBTQ+…
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How 'Barbershop Talks' help one school offer counseling and mentoring
At Indianapolis’ George Washington High School, educators have partnered with activists and barbers to create new spaces for open talk and…
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Why some casinos don't pay and how to get your winnings
A player finally wins at the casino—but the house refuses to pay out. What can be done? AskGamblers rounds up the ways that players can fight…
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A timeline of the Gulf War
Using an array of news and archival sources, Stacker constructed a complete timeline of the Gulf War, identifying relevant events during the…
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Here's why 61% of Americans think AI could spell the end of humanity
Benzinga took a look at the state of artificial intelligence by analyzing public concern about the future of AI and its global…
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The US is presently involved in 15 'shadow wars': Here's where and why
Stacker compiled a list of shadow wars the U.S. is currently engaged in or supporting, using news, government, and investigative…
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Grandparents, neighbors and friends are propping up the child care industry. They need help
The Hechinger Report explores the state of the child care industry, noting millions of unlicensed, informal caregivers care for children each day…
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Are self-driving cars a national security risk?
Automoblog took a deep dive into the world of autonomous vehicles to explore questions regarding the safety and security of self-driving…
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Beating the heat: Common car issues in hot weather
Way.com has explored the common problems cars face during hot weather and provides practical tips on how to combat them effectively.…
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These 25 states have seen the biggest increase in fatal auto collisions in the US
Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi examined NHTSA fatal auto collision data to find out which states experienced the biggest changes over three…
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A dozen cities set youth curfews this year, even though they don't reduce crime
The Marshall Project looks at the impact of Texas recently banning juvenile curfews, while cities like Baltimore and Memphis have doubled-down on…
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States with the most single-parent households
To determine the states with the most single-parent households, Stacker used data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey 2021 five-year…
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Pedestrian crash analysis shows that even at low speeds, accidents often cause severe injuries
MoneyGeek analyzed pedestrian crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to help keep pedestrians and motorists safe on the…
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A timeline of the Civil War
Over 150 years later, the Civil War continues to fascinate readers with a taste for historic minutiae. Stacker compiled a timeline of the war using…
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How long does it take to charge an electric car?
To calculate how long it typically takes to reach full capacity for different charge rates, Edmunds takes a closer look at variables that determine…
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How the AP program expanded to 7 in 10 high schools in the US
Study.com compiled a timeline detailing how AP courses have expanded and impacted the high school curriculum, using academic and historical…
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What speed limit zones are the most likely to see fatalities?
CheapInsurance.com cited data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to calculate rates of fatalities from car accidents on…
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College students outnumber other residents in these towns
Best Universities identified 11 towns with more degree-seeking undergraduate students than the residential population using The Integrated…
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How many children live in poverty in your state?
Stacker determined how many children live in poverty in each state by consulting the Census Bureau’s Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates…
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Watch out when you see these plates: America's worst drivers
Utilizing data from the NHTSA, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and other sources, MoneyGeek ranked the safest and most dangerous drivers in…
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15 notorious celebrity lawsuits
Janda Law Firm compiled a list of some of the most notorious celebrity lawsuits using various news…
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How Biden's approval rating compares to other major world leaders
Stacker looked at how Joe Biden’s approval compares to other world leaders using data from Morning Consult’s Global Leader Approval Rating…
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Can you guess what these 25 organs do in your body?
Stacker compiled a quiz on what 25 major organs do for your body. Read on to see what you know about human…
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States with the costliest weather events
Stacker ranked each state (and Puerto Rico) by the average cost of property damages due to weather-related disasters on its citizens between 1980…
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12 jobs that require the most stress tolerance
Wysa cited data from O*NET to identify the 12 jobs that require the highest amount of stress…
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10 terms you need to know to understand personal injury cases
Webb Patel has curated a list of 10 important concepts people must be aware of before dealing with personal injury…
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Understanding the significance of the US debt limit
Stacker examined the U.S. debt limit, along with its economic and political implications, based primarily on Politico and FRED…
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20 facts about homelessness in the US
Stacker compiled a list of statistics and facts about homelessness in the U.S. using the HUD 2022 Annual Homeless Assessment…
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Most conservative county in liberal states
Stacker compiled data from voter turnout data from the New York Times and statewide political ideology data from Gallup to rank states by their share…
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Over $200 billion from the infrastructure law has been spent. Here's what's left.
The General used federal funding data on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to rank states by the percentage of initial funding amounts still…
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Most liberal county in conservative states
Stacker compiled New York Times data and Gallup polling data to identify counties in conservative states that voted against the statewide average…
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Extreme weather is disrupting Amtrak's trains — and its climate benefits
Grist found disruption by extreme weather to Amtrak trains is a much bigger problem than the frequent headaches and occasional heartbreak that come…
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10 notable Juneteenth celebrations across the US
Local Juneteenth events are growing across the U.S. now that it’s a federal holiday. Stacker created a list of 10 notable…
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The Vatican is investigating a miracle at a Connecticut church. Here's every Eucharistic miracle visualized.
Referencing a list compiled by miracolieucaristici.org, Stacker visualized every Eucharistic miracle the Vatican has declared across time and…
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25 deadliest years in military history between 1980-2021
Stacker ranked the deadliest years for the U.S. military between 1980 and 2021 by the number of conflict-related fatalities, according to data from…
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States with the most anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes
Using FBI data, Stacker analyzed which states reported the most anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in…
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Electric vehicles are least popular in these states
Way analyzed data from Statista surveyed people throughout the U.S. about their EV ambitions and whether or not they were open to having one in the…
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The unseen barriers hindering affordable housing in your town
Foothold Technology examined research and perspectives on housing development and zoning to explain some unseen barriers to affordable…
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How Texas lawmakers gutted civics
The 74 discusses the little-noticed casualty of the culture wars in the Lone Star State—the training students receive to participate in American…
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Antisemitic incidents are on the rise in most states
Stacker cited data from the Anti-Defamation League to identify the number of antisemitic incidents in every state and Washington D.C. in 2022 and…
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Most common food ingredients and contaminants that led to recalls in 2022
Using FDA data, Stacker developed a list of the most common food ingredients and contaminants that led to recalls in 2022.…
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How spending on public safety and policing has changed over the last 40 years
Stacker analyzed data from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy to examine how city spending on public safety has changed since 1980 and how police…
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Most and least educated states in America
Stacker used data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, released in 2022, to determine the states with the highest…
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21 of the most impactful intelligence leaks in US history
Stacker compiled 21 of the most impactful intelligence leaks in U.S. history from historical archives, government reports, and federal…
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On the frontlines: How nurses have responded in conflicts throughout history
Incredible Health compiled a list of notable nurses who responded in conflicts throughout history using various news and historical…
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Here are the safest—and most deadly—days for drunk-driving fatalities
MoneyGeek analyzed historical data from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to…
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States with the most hate crimes
Stacker investigated the states where the most hate crimes take place using the FBI’s 2019 Hate Crime…
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10 U.S. cities with the highest rates of car ownership
Automoblog examined data to identify the 10 cities with the highest rates of car ownership in the…
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A brief history of the shoes and moments that defined sneaker culture
Stacker took a deep dive into the histories of some game-changing shoes to see why the world continues to obsess over these…
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States with the highest rate of people killed by police
Stacker cited data from the Washington Post’s Fatal Force Database to look at the rate of fatal police shootings per state in the U.S. since 2015.…
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From flintlock muskets to AR-15s: A history of guns in America
Stacker compiled 10 key moments in the development of firearm technology throughout U.S.…
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Here are some key health policies that will and will not change with the COVID-19 public health emergency's end
Stacker identified some of the major health policies that will be affected by the COVID-19 public health emergency’s…
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States that drafted the most men in World War II
Stacker analyzed data quantifying draft numbers during World War II from multiple sources, such as historical Census data and the Selective Service…
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Men are 3 times as likely as women to bike in the US. Here's how the demographics of cyclists break down
Using data from a study published in Transport Reviews, Velotric broke down the gender demographics of cycling around the…
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US distracted driving fatalities are up 21%: These are the deadliest states
MoneyGeek analyzed the most recent data from the NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System and state highway travel data from the Bureau of…
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LGBTQ+ individuals are disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Here's what the data shows
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to compile statistics on the disproportionate impact of gun violence on LGBTQ+ people using various data and…
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Teachers earn the most after graduating from these 25 colleges
Teachercertification.com sourced data from the Department of Education to determine which colleges yield the highest-earning students with…
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Oldest cities in America
Though the United States doesn’t have as long of a history as some Old World countries, it still has plenty of historical charm. Stacker brings you a…
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A brief history of the US draft
Stacker compiled information on the history of conscription in the U.S. from government reports, academic archives, legislative files, and media…
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A timeline of the Vietnam War
Using a variety of news and government sources, Stacker compiled a detailed timeline of the Vietnam…
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A brief history of America's oldest seagoing military branch—and it may not be the one you think
Using government reports, news archives, and other historical sources, Stacker has compiled a list of the major events of America’s oldest seagoing…
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How the ‘TikTok ban’ and other social media legislation could restrict internet use
Stacker investigated how the so-called “TikTok ban” and other proposed social media and data regulations could restrict internet…
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Food insecurity is declining in the US, but for those with the least access to food, little has changed in 15 years
Foothold Technology analyzed data from the USDA’s Economic Research Institute tracking food insecurity…
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7 simple ways to improve social connection
Experience Life compiled seven ideas for making social…
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States with the worst droughts
Stacker cited data from the U.S. Drought Monitor to identify the states with the worst…
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25 facts about nuclear weapons
Using government documents, news reports, and academic studies, Stacker compiled a list of facts about the state of nuclear weapons in the world…
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A short history of cybersecurity and the data breaches that forced the world to pay attention to data privacy
Drata reviewed the most impactful cybercrimes and their consequences to evaluate how public perception toward cybersecurity has changed over…
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