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These reports cover the American experience ranging from immigration to aging population to civil rights to childcare to poverty. Explore this demographic data for a fuller picture of who lives in the US.

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What are ballot propositions and how many are on the ballot in 2022?

Twenty-six states allow citizens to petition for and vote on laws and amendments.

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What are the current swing states, and how have they changed over time?

Seven states were won by less than 3 percentage points in the 2020 presidential election.

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What is the state of gay marriage in the US?

States in the Northeast and along the West coast tend to have higher shares of same-sex married couples.

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What are the demographics of Hispanic voters?

In six states, over 20% of the voting-age population identified as Hispanic in 2020.

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How do men and women use time differently?

In 2021, women were still responsible for the majority of childcare and housework across all racial groups and most age groups.

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What drives differences in population growth among states?

Domestic migration is the largest driver of different growth rates, followed by births.

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How does the government help non-English speakers vote?

Under the Voting Rights Act, thirty states are required to provide non-English voting materials in at least one locality.

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Can people with felony convictions vote?

In 23 states, those with felony convictions automatically regain the right to vote when they are released from prison.

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What role do political action committees have in elections?

Spending by political action committees increased more than eight-fold from 2008 to 2020.

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How many Americans have broadband internet access?

According to the Federal Communications Commission benchmarks, more than 97% of people had access to high-speed internet in 2021.

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