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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Census tracts help reveal patterns that citywide averages can hide. Learn how tract boundaries change and how to explore neighborhood data over time with Social Explorer: buff.ly/GEZVsQi #CensusData #NeighborhoodResearch #DataVisualization
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Census Tracts and Neighborhood Analysis | Social Explorer
Explore census tract data with Social Explorer. Learn how to map neighborhoods, compare changes over time, and find datasets for local research and analysis.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Teacher pay barely kept pace with rising prices after COVID-19. Inflation climbed 21.1% from 2020 to 2024, while educators’ median inflation-adjusted salary rose just 1.1%. Explore the state-level data: buff.ly/Zng9pgg
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Teacher Pay | Social Explorer
Explore how teacher pay changed after COVID-19 as Social Explorer data reveal educator salaries barely kept pace with inflation from 2020 to 2024.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today, we remember those lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Twenty-five years later, about 104 million Americans—31.1% of the population—were born after the attacks. Explore how that share varies across the country: buff.ly/EXewJGu #September11
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Too Young to Remember 9/11 | Social Explorer
Explore where Americans too young to remember Sept. 11 live with Social Explorer data on age patterns across states, counties, and metro areas.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Back-to-school season is here! 🎒 American Community Survey estimates show that more than 54 million students were enrolled in K–12 schools, but enrollment grew just 0.9% from 2009 to 2024. Explore the national and local trends: buff.ly/50dvl5h #BackToSchool #EducationData
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School Enrollment Number Trends | Social Explorer
Explore national, state, and grade-level K to 12 enrollment trends from 2009 to 2024 using American Community Survey data.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Nearly one third of Americans are too young to have meaningful personal memories of 9/11. Explore how this share varies across states, counties and metro areas using Social Explorer’s demographic data and mapping tools. buff.ly/EXewJGu #Demographics #CensusData #September11
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Too Young to Remember 9/11 | Social Explorer
Explore where Americans too young to remember Sept. 11 live with Social Explorer data on age patterns across states, counties, and metro areas.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The U.S. population grew 11.1% from 2009 to 2024, but K to 12 enrollment rose just 0.9%. Explore national, grade-level, and state trends using ACS data. buff.ly/CiIDY0e #BackToSchool #EducationData
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Power outages don’t affect every community equally. Our latest analysis explores how high utility costs, aging housing, poverty, and environmental burdens heighten disaster vulnerability in Gary, Indiana. Read more: buff.ly/sRqpYWZ #EnvironmentalJustice #GaryIndiana #Data
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Tourism-dependent metros posted some of the strongest employment recoveries from 2020 to 2026. Explore what @usbls.bsky.social data reveal about Kahului, Honolulu, Atlantic City, Las Vegas and more. buff.ly/3i08FYT #Tourism #Employment #BLS
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Tourism Economy Shifts | Social Explorer
Explore how BLS data reveal a strong post-pandemic employment rebound in tourism-dependent metros, from Kahului and Honolulu to Las Vegas.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Who lives near Big Bend National Park? Explore population, housing, economic and land-cover data for the communities surrounding this iconic West Texas landscape at the center of the border construction controversy. buff.ly/5D3cpRO #BigBend #Demographics #GIS
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Big Bend Community | Social Explorer
Discover who lives near Big Bend National Park with data on the region’s population, households, economy and distinctive desert landscape.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
How do homeowners insurance costs intersect with climate risk? Explore how Social Explorer’s ACS and environmental datasets can help analyze premiums, hazards and community-level impacts. buff.ly/sMmYoGC #HousingData #ClimateRisk
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Homeowners Insurance and Climate Risks | Social Explorer
Explore and analyze homeowners insurance costs and climate risks with ACS and environmental data available through Social Explorer.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Business formation applications have increased since 2020—but the improvement may be smaller than expected. Explore national trends and see which states lead. buff.ly/Ve7ovgP #SmallBusiness #Data
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Business Formation Statistics Trends | Social Explorer
Explore U.S. business formation trends since 2020 and see which states lead in total and high-propensity applications.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Our AI Exposure Index maps potential #artificialintelligence impacts across U.S. communities in workplaces and communities. Explore local insights and occupation analysis: buff.ly/eZKflEM #AI #Data #FutureOfWork
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Artificial Intelligence Exposure & Employment | Social Explorer
How might Artificial Intelligence impact workplaces and communities? Social Explorer’s AI Exposure Index brings new insights with in-depth data and analysis.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
How do housing challenges affect America’s youngest residents? Explore housing affordability, child poverty & lead exposure risk using ACS, HUD CHAS & EJSCREEN data. buff.ly/3BEOIx1 #Housing #AffordableHousing #CensusData
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Housing Burdens | Social Explorer
Analyze housing affordability, child poverty and lead exposure risks for young children using ACS, CHAS and EJSCREEN data in Social Explorer.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
How has immigration shaped communities across the U.S.? Explore immigration trends with Social Explorer using Census & ACS data. Map foreign-born populations, analyze demographic change, and uncover local insights with interactive maps: buff.ly/uXXyTU0 #Immigration #Census #ACS #DataVisualization
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Immigration Data | Social Explorer
Map and analyze U.S. immigration trends with Social Explorer using Census and ACS data to explore foreign-born populations and demographic change.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Where are America's youngest residents growing the fastest? Our latest analysis compares under-5 population trends between the 2009 and 2024 ACS five-year estimates, highlighting the communities gaining—and losing—young children. Read more: buff.ly/0o6VQer #GenAlpha #GenBeta #Census
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Under-Five-Year-Old Population Trends | Social Explorer
The U.S. fertility rate reached an all-time low in 2024, according to data from the Center for Disease Control. This decline is part of a decades-long trend happening both nationally and globally.…
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
July is #DisabilityPrideMonth. Explore Social Explorer's disability data resources to map disability prevalence, accessibility, health, and community characteristics using trusted datasets from the #Census, #ACS, #CDC, & more. Learn more: buff.ly/s9Tof3w #GIS
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Disability Related Data Resources | Social Explorer
Explore disability data resources in Social Explorer to map disability, accessibility, and community needs during Disability Pride Month.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Wildfire smoke travels far beyond the fire itself. 🌫️ See how Social Explorer's Air Quality data helps you map EPA AQI conditions, analyze impacts, and combine environmental and demographic data for deeper insights. Read more: buff.ly/NGSdUep #AirQuality #WildfireSmoke #GIS
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Air Quality Data and Analysis | Social Explorer
Analyze EPA air quality data with Social Explorer. Map AQI trends, compare communities affected by wildfire smoke, and combine environmental and demographic data.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Thanks to everyone we met at #NACo #NACo2026 in New Orleans! We explored the city's changing demographics, economy, employment, and transportation around the convention center to show how data reveals community trends. Link in thread!
Chart of population data for Orleans Parish
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Heading to #NACo in New Orleans? Explore the city's demographics, housing, and community trends with interactive maps and Census data from Social Explorer. Read more: buff.ly/WtSXSo3 #GIS #DataVisualization
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New Orleans Convention Center Snapshot | Social Explorer
Explore New Orleans through Social Explorer data for the NACo Conference. Analyze demographic change, employment, business activity, transportation, and neighborhood trends around the Ernest N.…
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Check out the @TheMiamiTimes's coverage of Haitian-Americans, #TPS status in limbo, & impact on the community buff.ly/qgsoOQ5 Great to see Social Explorer insights featured in the story! Read more of our analysis of Haitian-American communities: buff.ly/ZEkq09j
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Haitian-Americans in Limbo | Social Explorer
As the Supreme Court ruling put Haitian-American migrants in limbo, Social Explorer examines the demographics on the communities, industries and more areas of impact.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Transportation data reveals how communities move. Explore commuting, transit, vehicle ownership, congestion, freight, & more w/ Social Explorer—combine it with demographic data for deeper analysis and community insight. Learn more: buff.ly/sDWoAFC #GIS #Transportation #UrbanPlanning #DataViz
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Transportation and Commuting Data Analysis | Social Explorer
Discover Social Explorer's vast library of transportation-related datasets, including ACS commuting trends, traffic congestion, transit, freight, vehicle ownership, traffic safety, and environmental…
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Heat wave risk--It's not just temperatures—it's about who is most vulnerable. Our latest analysis combines FEMA heat risk data with the CDC Social Vulnerability Index to help planners and researchers better target resilience efforts. Read more: buff.ly/hGIaiFT #Climate #GIS #DataViz #PublicHealth
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Heat waves Data | Social Explorer
Heat wave insights and context with Social Explorer's data and tools. Gain insights into national trends and community intelligence on environmental hazards and more.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Better tools lead to better environmental justice analysis. Social Explorer's updated EJSCREEN tools make it easier to map, analyze, and report on environmental and demographic indicators—all in one place. Learn more: buff.ly/KZMS0eW #EnvironmentalJustice #GIS #Data
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Environmental Justice EJSCREEN | Social Explorer
Social Explorer’s EJSCREEN data and tools empower users to analyze communities, vulnerabilities, and environmental impact. Social Explorer updated EJSCREEN data and functionality to help visualize…
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Discover Social Explorer's Crime Data Indices! Compare crime rates across states, counties, census tracts, and more. Build maps, uncover patterns, and add crime data to your demographic analysis. Learn more: buff.ly/trRePic #CrimeData #GIS #DataViz #Research
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Crime Data Tools and Analysis | Social Explorer
Explore Social Explorer’s nationwide crime dataset with block group-level crime indices, transparent methodology, and detailed insights for research and analysis.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Mark America's 250th anniversary with data stories and history. Explore how historical maps and Census data reveal the people, places, and trends that have shaped the nation over the past 250 years. Read it here: buff.ly/n635z7f #America250 #History #DataVisualization #GIS #Census
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Early American Data for the Nation's 250th | Social Explorer
Explore 250 years of U.S. demographic change with Social Explorer. Compare Census data from 1790 to today and discover how America's population—and Virginia's—has evolved over time.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Demographic maps and analysis add important context to the latest Temporary Protected Status policy conversations. See where Haitian American communities are concentrated across the U.S., and learn about the communities and industries in limbo. Read Social Explorer's latest: buff.ly/ZEkq09j
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Haitian-Americans in Limbo | Social Explorer
As the Supreme Court ruling put Haitian-American migrants in limbo, Social Explorer examines the demographics on the communities, industries and more areas of impact.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Our latest piece breaks down what the ACS 5-Year Estimates and the Urban Mobility Report say about how 94% of Americans live. Read the article here:
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The US Urban Population | Social Explorer
What does ACS data say about the US urban population? 94% of Americans live in metro areas. Here's what that means for commuting, housing, and city life.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Did you know that two of Haiti’s World Cup players were born in the U.S.? Derrick Etienne Jr. (no. 7) is from Richmond, VA, where people of Haitian descent are only about 0.1% of the total population, and Duke Lacroix (no. 13) hails from New Egypt, NJ, a small community of just over 2,000.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Did you know that Bosnia & Herzegovina forward Esmir Bajraktarević was born in Appleton, Wisconsin? According to the ACS, an estimated 12 people in Appleton were born in Bosnia. That means Bajraktarević’s parents could make up 16.67% of Appleton's Bosnian immigrant population! #FIFAWorldCup #FWC26
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
This Juneteenth, explore how historical slavery patterns intersected with agriculture across the U.S. Using historical census and farming data, Social Explorer maps the lasting connections between land, labor, and freedom. Read more: buff.ly/J3AplGQ #Juneteenth #DataViz #GIS #History #Texas
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Juneteenth Data Reflections | Social Explorer
Exploring slavery, farming and other histories through data and maps in Texas and the nation to mark Juneteenth.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Is the U.S. population aging? The data says yes – and the pace is unlike anything in American history. We dug into the latest American Community Survey data to map where America is aging fastest, what it means for housing, healthcare, and the workforce. Read the full breakdown:
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Is the US Population Aging? | Social Explorer
Is the U.S. population aging? Yes – and faster than ever. Explore state-by-state ACS data on median age, dependency ratios, and what it means for your community.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
🏀📊 See the NBA Finals rivalry through a data lens. Move from the basketball court to data analysis with Social Explorer's deep dive into the Knicks' New York City and the Spurs' San Antonio. Link: buff.ly/fwufPsX #NBAFinals #DataViz #Demographics #CensusData
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NBA Finals Demographics | Social Explorer
Dig into the demographics of the NBA finals team hometowns--New York City and Sa Antonio--with Social Explorer!
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Nearly half of American renters spend more than they should on housing and there's no state where rent burden isn't a problem. The question is, how bad? We mapped rent burden, median gross rents, homeownership rates, and home values across all 50 states:
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US Housing Affordability by State | Social Explorer
Explore U.S. housing affordability by state using ACS data. See rent burden rates, median rents, and home values – and find out who's being left behind.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
The U.S. economy has tripled since 2001 – but the growth hasn't been evenly distributed. New analysis by Social Explorer finds that 9 of the 10 fastest-growing state economies are west of the Mississippi. Read the full breakdown on the Social Explorer blog.
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US States GDP Ranking | Social Explorer
Explore the latest US states GDP ranking. Social Explorer data shows the West is dominating economic growth – see which states surged and which fell behind since 2001.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Which state has the fastest growing population in the country? We dug into the latest American Community Survey data to understand which states are growing, which are shrinking – and why it matters. Get the details and explore our interactive data visualizations yourself:
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US Population Change by State | Social Explorer
Explore US population change by state using ACS data. See which states are growing fastest, which are shrinking, and what migration trends are driving the shift.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Where is the worst air quality in the US? The answer might surprise you – and so will where you'll find the cleanest air. We analyzed 2024 EPA data across the US and the results paint a striking picture of regional extremes. Read the full analysis on the Social Explorer blog:
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Best and Worst Air Quality in the US | Social Explorer
Where is the worst air quality in the US? Our 2024 EPA data analysis reveals which counties have the dirtiest – and cleanest – air in America.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The US housing shortage gets measured in many ways, but a revealing metrics rarely makes headlines: the median age of housing stock. It can point to affordability pressure, economic stagnation, or both. Read our full analysis (and explore an interactive map) here:
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Median Age of US Housing Stock | Social Explorer
How old is your region's housing stock? We mapped the median age of US housing stock across major metros to reveal where affordability pressure runs deepest.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Housing costs have nearly doubled since 2009. So why has the average household size in the US fallen from 2.6 to 2.53 people over the last 15 years? See how your state compares. buff.ly/AzKxcRe #Demographics #HousingMarket #DataVisualization #CensusData #SocialExplorer
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Average Household Size in the US Declines | Social Explorer
The average household size in the US has fallen to 2.53 despite rising housing costs. See which states shrank most and why.
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Your monthly electricity bill isn't just rising – it's soaring! Recent ACS data says the share of American households paying more than $250/month for electricity has jumped from 14.8% to nearly 21% in just a few years. buff.ly/9blOVnw #ElectricityBills #EnergyData #UtilityRates #CensusData
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Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
My latest @npr.org story: Adding a citizenship question to U.S. census forms — a change that many Republicans in Congress and President Trump have wanted — would likely undermine the accuracy of the population counts, a new peer-reviewed study shows
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A new study quantifies how a citizenship question would likely hurt census accuracy
The next U.S. head count's accuracy would likely be undermined by a census question about citizenship status that GOP lawmakers and President Trump have pushed to add, a new peer-reviewed study finds.
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APDU @apduorg.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
We know... we know... tariffs. But still, health research and data infrastructure in the US got kneecapped *yesterday.*
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
[Data Intelligence Simplified] Our new website is live! We’ve poured heart and soul into a complete redesign that brings a sleek, modern look, an intuitive user experience, and exciting new features to help you get the most out of your data. Ready to see what’s new? www.socialexplorer.com/home/
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socialexplorer.bsky.social @socialexplorer.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Federal datasets are disappearing-census, health, economic, and environmental data are at risk. Social Explorer is preserving 500,000+ essential variables to ensure uninterrupted access. Join us in safeguarding your research: bit.ly/4kYQZF1
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