Economic impact of back-to-school shopping a matter of debate
August is prime season for buying back-to-school gear. But how much all that shopping adds to the economy is unclear.
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Male Millennials more likely to live at home than females
In 2012, 40% of Millennial males lived at home with their parents, compared with 32% of Millennial females.
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Male Millennials more likely to live at home than females
In 2012, 40% of Millennial males lived at home with their parents, compared with 32% of Millennial females.
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Many Americans say educational system in need of overhaul
About two-thirds of Americans say either that the education system in this country needs to be completely rebuilt (21%) or that it requires major changes.
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Spanish is the most spoken non-English language in U.S. homes, even among non-Hispanics
Spanish is, by far, the most spoken non-English language in the U.S., but not all Spanish speakers are Hispanic. Some 2.8 million non-Hispanics speak Spanish at home today.
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Americans skeptical of value of enforcing marijuana laws
Roughly three–in-four Americans say government efforts to enforce marijuana laws cost more than they are worth.
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Communication grads give their alma maters mostly good grades
While undergraduate enrollment in journalism and mass communication programs declined last year, most journalism school graduates gave positive marks to the schools they attended, with one notable exception.
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Ready or not, 77 million kids and adults heading back to school soon
As back-to-school time approaches, statistics show that projected enrollment is on the rise again after slipping a bit in recent years.
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Fewer GOP voters agree with the Tea Party than in 2010
About four-in-ten Republican voters say they agree with the Tea Party movement, down from its height in 2010.
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Chart of the Week: Poverty by congressional district
In the 2000s, poverty rose more in Republican congressional districts than in Democratic districts, though it’s still more prevalent in Democratic districts.