America’s incarceration rate falls to lowest level since 1995
The nationwide incarceration rate is 810 prison or jail inmates for every 100,000 adult residents ages 18 and older.
The nationwide incarceration rate is 810 prison or jail inmates for every 100,000 adult residents ages 18 and older.
The 117th Congress’ total legislative output stands at 36 laws – only 30 of which count, by our criteria, as substantive legislation.
Republicans are far more likely than Democrats to say increased attention to the history of slavery and racism is bad for the country.
In March 2021 – the most recent month for which data is available – around 3 million American citizens traveled outside of the country.
Among all U.S. adults, 63% favor making tuition at public colleges free, including 37% who strongly favor the proposal.
A report detailing allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo is prompting a renewed conversation about workplace harassment and abuse in the U.S.
Hindus were the religious group most likely to say they voted for the BJP in India’s most recent parliamentary election.
U.S. gun owners have long favored more permissive gun policies while adults who do not own guns have tended to favor more restrictive ones.
Women continue to be less involved than men in mosque life in the U.S., but the pattern appears to be changing.
Renters headed 36% of U.S. households in 2019. Young people, racial and ethnic minorities, and those with lower incomes are more likely to rent.