Tag: Data and Statistics
How Private Companies Turn Public Data Into Billion-Dollar Products
The United States government produces more data than almost any organization on Earth. Taxpayer-funded agencies track employment, monitor…
Why Government Data Delays Are Getting Worse
Every month, federal agencies release a flood of statistics that shape decisions from Wall Street to Main Street.…
How the Government Measures Unemployment
The monthly unemployment rate comes from two massive surveys: one interviewing 60,000 American households and another querying hundreds…
Best States Ranked: Economy, Health, Education, and Quality of Life [2025]
The question "What is the best state?" sparks endless American debates. The truth is that the best state…
How to Contact the U.S. Department of Education [2025]
The U.S. Department of Education is a federal agency with the foundational mission "to promote student achievement and…
How the SEC Protects Investors from Wall Street Fraud
Before 1934, American financial markets were dangerous territory for average investors. A patchwork of state-level regulations known as…
How Federal Regulators Keep Commercial Aviation Safe
Commercial air travel in the United States is remarkably safe. Billions of passengers board millions of flights each…
Who Decides What Gets Deregulated? Meet the Players
Deregulation involves reducing or removing government rules within specific industries to foster dynamic business environments, enhance economic efficiency,…
The Federal Agencies Fighting America’s Opioid Crisis
The opioid crisis is one of the most devastating public health emergencies in American history. Since 1999, over…
US Crime Statistics: What 10 Years of Data Shows
Crime in America remains one of the most misunderstood topics in public policy. Despite decades of available data,…
“Driving While Black”: How Racial Bias Shapes Traffic Stops in America
The phrase "Driving While Black," or DWB, is a sardonic play on the criminal offense of "Driving While…
Is Your Smartphone an Open Book for Police?
The smartphone in your pocket is an unprecedented vault of personal information, a digital extension of yourself that…