Maps of the US
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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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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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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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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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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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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Rivers across the western U.S. are vanishing—140,000 miles of them have been rerouted, dammed, or dried up. This post looks at what’s behind the loss, which states are hardest hit, and how maps can help us understand what’s at stake.
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Animated maps show how the Hispanic population in the U.S. has changed since 1990. Learn which counties have seen the most growth, where Hispanics make up the majority, and where they’re still few and far between.
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A visual and analytical journey through America’s population changes, highlighting key historical moments and demographic shifts.
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Before the U.S. existed, global powers raced to plant their flags on its land. This map shows the first foreign country to settle in each U.S. state, with the fascinating mix of empires that once dreamed of ruling America.
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