Demography

The Justice Department Wants A Question About Citizenship On The Census. That Could Be Catastrophic.

Experts already concerned about census response rates say the query would cause even fewer people to respond.
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Non-Sanctuary States Could Learn A Great Deal From New York City In 2018

The nation's most immigrant-rich city currently boasts an historically low homicide rate.
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Defining What It Means To Be Religious

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Trump Voters Had A Much Better 2017 Than Clinton Voters Did

Their hopes for next year are higher, too.
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Women-Only Art Shows Stood Out In 2017. Let's Leave Them There.

"Radical Women" and "We Wanted a Revolution" were among the best shows of the year. But women artists deserve more.
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Few Americans Are Cheering The Repeal Of Net Neutrality

Opponents of the repeal feel far more strongly than its supporters.
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Census Funding Cuts Might Cost Rural America Billions

“With undercounted communities receiving less than their fair share of public funds, there will be undue economic pressure in rural communities, many of which are already struggling."
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Opioid Crisis Could Be Biggest Hit To U.S. Life Expectancy In A Century, Says CDC

A new report shows back-to-back years of declining life expectancy, and the CDC says a third straight year appears to be on the way.
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After Alabama, Pollsters See Reasons To Expect A Democratic Surge

But figuring out who's likely to vote remains a challenge.
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The Colonial Roots Of Myanmar’s Rage Against The Rohingya

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