In Vice President Kamala Harris, we can see how America has changed
Kamala Harris embodies trends that have been unfolding over recent decades. As a result, many Americans can see themselves in her story.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Kamala Harris embodies trends that have been unfolding over recent decades. As a result, many Americans can see themselves in her story.
More Americans now say the possibility that students will fall behind academically without in-person instruction should be given a lot of consideration.
The number of federal prisoners sentenced to more than a year behind bars decreased by 5% between 2017 and the end of 2019.
Even as younger generations gain representation in Congress, older generations still make up the majority of senators and representatives.
About half of U.S. adults who are currently unemployed and are looking for a job are pessimistic about their prospects for future employment.
Recent pandemic migrants are more likely than those who moved earlier in the outbreak to have relocated due to financial stress.
Unified government at the beginning of a president’s first term has been the norm, especially for Democratic presidents.
124 lawmakers today identify as Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander or Native American, a 97% increase over the 107th Congress of 2001-02.
52% of employed parents with children younger than 12 say it has been difficult to handle child care responsibilities during the pandemic.
A majority of workers in only four out of nine industries studied say that the responsibilities of their job can be done from home.
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