Who Owns a Home in America, in 12 Charts
Many homeownership trends have remained largely the same since 1960—with a few noteworthy shifts.
Environmentalists by Necessity
In the old steel town of Braddock, Pennsylvania, the toxic footprint is emblematic of what it means to suffer environmental injustice in the U.S. And nobody invested in the town’s future can afford to ignore it.
Visualizing the Hidden ‘Logic’ of Cities
Some cities’ roads follow regimented grids. Others twist and turn. See it all on one chart.
Getting a Bird’s Eye View of the World’s Subway Systems
Online artists are tracing transit lines onto aerial photos, offering a new way to visualize an often hidden mode of transit.
The Spike in Air Pollution From July 4 Fireworks, Visualized
There will be more than 16,000 fireworks displays across the U.S. this Fourth of July—enough to register a dramatic (if temporary) effect on air quality.
Where Will the Migrant Kids Go?
After the executive order signed by the Trump administration, the situation for kids and families detained at the border is even more uncertain than it was before. But here are some scenarios.
The Tax on Black and Brown Customers When Dealing With Community Banks
According to a new study from New America, African Americans and Latinx incur more bank account costs and fees than whites even when dealing with small financial institutions.
D.C. Voted on Higher Wages for Tipped Workers. Here’s What Happened.
Support for the controversial ballot measure, which will raise the minimum wage on tipped employees, fell on familiar race and class lines.