Topic: United States
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Maps
Mapping the Census: A Dot for Every Person
A perfect representation of density.
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Maps
To Get America Growing Again, We Have to Look to Our Most Productive Metro Areas
The United States is not just as a single national economy but a collection of city and metro economies, and they're growing at starkly different rates.
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5 Reasons Germans Ride 5 Times More Mass Transit Than Americans
Restrictions on driving is the biggest factor, experts argue in a new study.
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Urban Wonk
Cities That Wouldn't Exist Without Air Conditioning
The invention of the air conditioner is still shaping the future growth of global metros.
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More on the Teen Birthrate Bible Belt Connection
What other factors influence which states have the highest teen birthrates?
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America's Uninsured Belt
The geography of where in the U.S. people lack health insurance is striking.
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Can Higher Fares Save Public Transit?
Maybe — but only if car travel becomes relatively more expensive
