Department of Justice Requests Citizenship Questions Be Added to Census
The DOJ is pushing for questions that experts say may depress participation by immigrants and harm the quality of the census.
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The Geography of Queer Folks
Where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other queer folks live and move has long been of interest to some researchers.
Why Lesbians and Gay Men Don’t Live in the Same Areas
Gay men are still men and what woman wants to live near so many of them?
6 Events Happening in March and April That You Should Be Aware Of
From the first day of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to the presidential elections in Afghanistan, dates you might want to watch.
When Will the Census Stop Collecting Race Data?
In a nation where we're increasingly identifying as "mixed race," categories have to stop meaning anything at some point.
From Appearance to Identity: How Census Data Collection Changed Race in America
What happens when you let everyone self-identify?
Improved Poverty Metrics Show Aid Does Help
A better reading of American poverty by the Census Bureau shows more are poor than thought, but also that aid programs and tax credits can make a difference.
Will Hispanics Take Over American Politics?
A comprehensive look at voter behavior and demographics reveals a momentous prospect: A Hispanic electorate that votes en masse, allies itself with one political party and changes America's political balance for decades.
Bad Times Help Rust Belt Retain Power
A better economy saw people leaving the Midwest and Northeast in droves, taking their votes with them. But bad times mean they stay put — just in time for redistricting.
New York Takes Swing at Prison Gerrymandering
New York will likely be third state to start counting prisoners as coming from their hometowns, and not where their cell is located.