Members phkrause Posted September 10 Author Members Posted September 10 How do national parks affect the economy? National park visitor spending contributes to local GDP, jobs, and wages. https://usafacts.org/articles/how-do-national-parks-affect-the-economy/? Analyst Notes: Are e-bikes dangerous? It’s surprisingly hard to know. Injuries and fatalities for e-bikes and e-scooters have increased over the past several years, but does the data exist to help us understand why? https://usafacts.org/articles/analyst-notes/just-how-dangerous-are-e-bikes-its-surprisingly-hard-to-know/? One last fact Milk production in the US has doubled since 1975, but people drink nearly half as much milk as back then. Yet, people are drinking 48.6% less milk now than they did back then. Where’s the other half of the milk going? Yogurt! (And other dairy products!) Today, people eat more than seven times the amount of yogurt than they did in 1975. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted September 15 Author Members Posted September 15 America's public data has a trust problem. Now what? Americans are calling for better data and better discourse. How can we answer that call? https://usafacts.org/articles/americas-data-has-a-trust-problem-now-what/? Are AI data centers driving up your electric bill? A USAFacts deep dive. Grab your favorite beverage and comfiest chair, because we’re going to learn some things. https://usafacts.org/articles/are-ai-data-centers-driving-up-your-electric-bill/? One last fact Every state has some form of mail-in voting. And although “voting by mail” and “absentee voting” both often refer to mailed-in ballots and are sometimes used interchangeably, they differ slightly. Voting by mail is a voting method. According to the Census Bureau, 29% of voters nationwide voted by mail in the 2024 presidential election. Eight states mail ballots to every registered voter in their state. In states where in-person Election Day voting is the norm, “absentee” is most commonly used to describe voters who request to submit their ballots by mail, drop-off, or early in-person voting because they are unable to vote on Election Day. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted September 22 Author Members Posted September 22 A senator’s sister just filled his seat. How does that work? Not all Senate seats are won at the ballot box. Here's who fills them and how long they serve in the Senate. https://usafacts.org/articles/the-viz-lab/a-senators-sister-just-filled-his-seat-how-does-that-work/? Is Congress representative of the American people? Congress is older, more educated, and made up of a higher share of men than the US population. https://usafacts.org/articles/is-congress-representative-of-the-american-people/? One last fact Jobs grew in 26 states and Washington, DC, in July. Maryland gained the most jobs, 11,700. Wyoming gained a little over 100, the fewest of any state. Meanwhile, New Jersey lost the most jobs compared to the month prior: 25,600. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted September 30 Author Members Posted September 30 How are public schools in the US funded? Public schools are funded primarily from state and local governments. In the 2023–2024 school year, the most recent year of available data, about 45.8% of public school funding came from state sources like income and retail taxes, and another 42.5% came from local sources like property taxes. The federal government provided the remaining 11.7%, often through programs like Title I or the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that are aimed at supporting specific student needs. Altogether, public schools received $1.04 trillion in funding, or $21,100 per student. https://usafacts.org/answers/how-are-public-schools-in-the-us-funded/country/united-states/? How many US passports are issued each year? The US issued 27.3 million passports during fiscal year (FY) 2025, 11.6% more than the previous year. The total includes passport books and passport cards. https://usafacts.org/answers/how-many-us-passports-are-issued-each-year/? One last fact Age can be an indicator of how people use artificial intelligence. About 29% to 37% of people in all age groups reported using AI to find factual information. However, 36% of 25- to 39-year-olds used it for brainstorming and idea generation, while 7% of people 65 and older did. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted October 8 Author Members Posted October 8 Who shows up to the midterms? Voter turnout in the last two midterm elections has been higher compared to midterms in the past four decades. https://usafacts.org/articles/who-shows-up-to-the-midterms/? What is a constitutional amendment? A constitutional amendment alters the Constitution of the United States by striking or inserting new language. The Constitution establishes the structure, powers and responsibilities of the federal government. https://usafacts.org/explainers/what-are-the-constitutional-amendments/amendment/all_amendments/? One last fact This past summer was one of the hottest on record for the US. Some spots had temperatures up to 8.6°F hotter than their average historical summer temperature. Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah had their hottest summers ever. Learn more on our Instagram. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted October 15 Author Members Posted October 15 In today's Congress, three seats can decide everything. Unlike the large majorities of the past, today’s congressional control often hinges on only a few seats changing hands. https://usafacts.org/articles/the-viz-lab/in-todays-congress-three-seats-can-decide-everything/? Where does campaign money really come from? The episode dives into how much money candidates are raising and spending for political campaigns. As of August 2026, Senate and House candidates have raised around $2.67 billion toward federal races for the 2026 November midterm election. https://usafacts.org/crash-course/campaign-funding/? How many jobs were added in the US In September 2026, about 29,000 jobs were gained. That's below the monthly average of 187,900 new jobs of the previous five years. This data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly Employment Situation Report, aka the “jobs report,” a closely watched economic indicator. These figures are often revised in later months as more complete data rolls in. https://usafacts.org/answers/how-many-jobs-were-added-in-the-us-last-month/country/united-states/? One last fact Feel like baking a pumpkin pie or carving a jack-o’-lantern? You've no excuse not to if you live in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New York, aka the Great Lakes Pumpkin Belt. They have more fresh pumpkin farms than any other state. But which state produces the most pumpkins? Find out on our Instagram. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Wednesday at 11:57 PM Author Members Posted Wednesday at 11:57 PM Why don’t people vote? Eighteen million registered voters didn't cast a ballot in 2024. What was their reason? https://usafacts.org/articles/why-dont-people-vote/? How many voters have a party affiliation? As of September 2026, 42% of registered voters have declared a party affiliation—39.1 million Republicans and 45.3 million Democrats. https://usafacts.org/articles/how-many-voters-have-a-party-affiliation/? One last fact All states require some form of identification when registering to vote. But what about voting in person on Election Day? Twenty-four states require photo ID to vote in person, and 12 accept alternative forms of ID. Fourteen states and Washington, DC, do not require voters to show ID at the polls if they have voted before. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted yesterday at 11:43 AM Author Members Posted yesterday at 11:43 AM Analyst Notes: Answering your questions about data centers and water How to think about these questions when there’s little data available. https://usafacts.org/articles/analyst-notes/answering-your-questions-about-data-centers-and-water/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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