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Voting, wealth in the US, and facts about COVID-19 were among the most in-demand topics this year.

The labor force was down 4.1 million people in November compared to February. Labor force participation rates fell for most Americans during the pandemic, but young workers and women of color have the largest persisting declines.

Americans — and their government — are paying more for health insurance at a time of uneven health risks across demographic groups and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Women make up 89% of teachers at public elementary schools and 60% at public high schools. Over 65% of public school teachers would not give up their work for a higher-paying job.

With 12 days left until Election Day, the candidates discussed topics including the coronavirus, American families, race in America, and climate change. Here’s a roundup of data on these four debate issues.

Hispanic women have the lowest median income. Wages for women also trail those of men in the same full-time professions.

The candidates discussed the pandemic and economic recovery, climate change, voting, and more — but what does the data show on these issues?

From COVID-19 and the economy to race and policing in America, take a look at nonpartisan data on topics covered in the first debate.

In the year before the pandemic hit, 92% of people in the US had health insurance, with employment-based insurance as the most prevalent coverage type.

Long before graduation, factors including early education, household income gaps, and disciplinary actions affect students’ abilities to access resources and succeed in school. These elements impact racial and ethnic groups differently and contribute to these unequal educational outcomes.