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Throughout the United States, 18.4% of Americans under age 18 — a total of 13.4 million children — live in poverty, one of the highest child poverty rates of any developed nation. Children born...
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The United States was founded on immigration and, over time, became a melting pot of different cultures and ethnicities. This has been even more pronounced in the past few decades alone. With roots...
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Warfare is the most harrowing example of violence. While the United States is actively engaged in military campaigns abroad, war, in the traditional sense, has not been fought on our soil in over 150...
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More than half of all Americans are currently under 38 years of age. By 2060, however, the majority will be at least 43-years-old, according to Census Bureau projections. Though the United States as...
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According to U.S. Census Bureau projections, retirement-age adults will outnumber Americans under age 18 by 2035 for the first time in history. The aging of the U.S. population is driven by a falling...
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In the 2018 fiscal year, the 500 largest companies in the United States generated $13.7 trillion in revenue — approximately two-thirds of the U.S. GDP. While many of the largest U.S. companies are...
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While the U.S. economy is flourishing in the wake of the Great Recession, not all parts of the country are benefiting equally from the economic recovery. Economic growth is driven by several factors,...
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The core question in American politics, underlying all facets of public policy debate, is the proper size and function of government. The range of opinions on the matter is evidenced not only in our...
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Among the things that sets America apart from other countries are its individual states. Each state has its own distinct history and characteristics and famous songwriters from every state have often...
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There are 18.2 million veterans who have served in the U.S. military, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Veterans comprise 7.3% of the civilian population over the age of 18. Many of...
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The U.S. economy is a $20.5 trillion behemoth — and the nation’s infrastructure is the scaffolding upon which it depends. In many parts of the country, however, years of neglect have left...
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Unpredictable weather disasters can take many forms, from hurricanes and blizzards to tornadoes and raging wildfires. While some are more common in certain areas – for example, severe tropical...
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Placing an accurate dollar value on America’s land — from natural features such as rivers and mountains to developed lands that include farms and skyscrapers — is virtually impossible. Some...
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Since the creation of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) in 1996, the program’s reach has fallen dramatically. While in its first year 68 in every 100 poor families nationwide received...
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In the United States, people are legally considered adults after turning 18. This is the age when people are expected to head out on their own, either by joining the workforce or continuing their...
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