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Crime
What are hate crimes, and what are the facts behind them?

2022 had the highest number of reported hate crimes since the FBI began tracking them in 1991.

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Economy
'Sin taxes' by state: Where do people pay the most and least in alcohol and tobacco taxes?

Across all 50 states and Washington, DC, the average annual revenue from alcohol taxes amounted to $21.67 per person in 2020.

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Population
Weekly US Government Data Roundup: May 9, 2023

See how much people are saving for retirement — and how you compare. Plus, it's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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Economy
Is Social Security sustainable?

Social Security trust funds are projected to run out unless Congress changes the program’s structure soon.

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Crime
What the data shows about police use of force by race

Black Americans saw a rise in police threats and nonfatal use of force in recent years.

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Health
How did STDs change during the pandemic?

STD screening fell during the first year of the pandemic, but rates of gonorrhea and syphilis increased.

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Health
Why are Medicaid enrollment rates going to drop, and how many people could it impact?

Nearly 15 million Americans are expected to lose access to Medicaid in the coming months, including over 5 million children.

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Health
Uninsured rates are higher for people of color, despite higher levels of education

Race and ethnicity are bigger factors in determining health care coverage, compared to education levels.

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Population
Traffic stop data reveals racial discrepancies in police enforcement

Black Americans and Hispanic Americans were the most likely to be searched or arrested at a traffic stop in 2020.

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Economy
What is the definition of poverty in the US?

A brief guide to how the government defines poverty in America.

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