Smoking Rates in the U.S. and Canada
How do smoking rates in the U.S. and Canada compare? See 2018 data on smoking rates, regional differences, and successful tobacco control measures.
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Maps of the US
The Great Wall of America: A Satirical Look at Politics, Guns, and Isolation
Matt Wuerker’s 2018 cartoon “The Great Wall of America” cleverly blends politics, gun culture, and isolationism. Explore the deeper message behind this witty map.
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Borders of the United States
The US political borders can be classified into international and internal. An international boundary delineates the space between sovereign nations (Canada-USA-Mexico). Internal boundaries are more bureaucratic and used to break up space into manageable parts of administration.
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Influenza Death Rate by U.S. State
This map shows the influenza death rate across U.S. states from 1999 to 2016. Learn why some states have higher rates and how to protect yourself from the flu.
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Gerrymandering: How Political Maps Shape American Elections
Gerrymandering allows politicians to manipulate district boundaries to secure an electoral advantage. Learn how tactics like cracking and packing distort representation and see real examples from Texas, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
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Guns in America: Where Gun Ownership, Homicides, and Gun Laws Collide
Discover the complex relationship between gun ownership, gun homicides, and gun laws in the U.S. Which states have the highest gun ownership rates? Where are gun homicides most common? And which states are the most gun-friendly?
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Who Gets Paid Sick Leave in the U.S.?
Paid sick leave laws vary widely across the United States. This map highlights which states require it, where it’s preempted, and how these policies affect workers.
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Where Racial Minorities Make Up a Significant Share of Each U.S. County
Which racial minorities make up a significant share of each U.S. county? These maps highlight where Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian populations exceed 20% and track counties where minorities have become the majority.
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The Former Confederate States vs. The Rest of the U.S. Today: A Map-Based Comparison
ow do the states of the former Confederacy compare to the rest of the United States today? The map breaks it down by population, GDP, income, and demographics. Let’s dig into the data and explore what it means.
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The Most Popular Cuisine in Each U.S. State: A Map-Based Look at America’s Favorite Foods
What’s the most popular cuisine in your state? A detailed look at food trends across the U.S. shows a strong regional divide between Mexican, Chinese, and other favorite dishes. See how America’s food preferences break down and which cuisines are gaining popularity.
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