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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

As a member of our Board of Directors, Gary Hoover brings forward his expertise in the intersection of Economics, Race, and Public Policy. Learn more about Gary Hoover and his contributions to the project: stateofnation.org/hoover-gary/

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Productivity is measured as the labor productivity of the private nonfarm sector, indexed to 2017. Learn more: stateofnation.org/sots/#explore

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Economic Output is measured as real gross domestic product (GDP), or the level of production within a state’s boundaries, expressed in 2023 US dollars. Learn more: stateofnation.org/sots/#explore

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

How's Georgia doing across the State of the States report? It ranks higher, on average, on Civil Liberties, Mental Health, and Trust, with lower rankings on Inequality, Life Satisfaction, Work and Labor Force, and Environment. Explore Georgia’s full profile: stateofnation.org/georgia/

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

As a member of our Board of Directors, Michael R. Strain brings his expertise in labor markets, public finance, social policy, and macroeconomics. Learn more about Michael and his contributions to the project: stateofnation.org/strain-micha...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Poverty is measured using the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM), which measures income net of government taxes and transfer programs. Learn more: stateofnation.org/sots/#explore

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Income Inequality is measured using the income Gini coefficient, an index that ranges from zero to 100, where higher numbers indicate more inequality. Learn more: stateofnation.org/sots/#explore

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

How’s New Mexico doing across the State of the States report? It ranks higher on Environment, Economy, and Citizenship and Democracy, with lower rankings on Work and Labor Force, Life Satisfaction, and Mental Health. Explore New Mexico’s full profile: stateofnation.org/new-mexico/

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

As a member of our Board of Directors, Stefanie DeLuca brings her expertise in poverty, housing mobility, education, and economic opportunity to the project. Learn more about Stefanie DeLuca and her contributions to the project: stateofnation.org/stefanie-del...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Trust in Other People is measured as the percentage of adults reporting that other people can generally be trusted. Learn more: stateofnation.org/sots/#explore

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Volunteerism is measured as the percentage of the population (age 16 and over) who have volunteered through an organization in the past year. Learn more: stateofnation.org/sots/#explore

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

How is Wisconsin doing in the State of the States report? Wisconsin ranks higher on Work and Labor Force, Inequality, and Citizenship and Democracy, with lower rankings on Economy, Civil Liberties, and Life Satisfaction. Explore Wisconsin’s full profile: stateofnation.org/wisconsin/

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The State of the Nation Project brings together a diverse group of leaders from across the political spectrum. As a member of our Board of Directors, @monahanna.bsky.social brings her expertise in pediatrics and public health to the project. Learn more: stateofnation.org/hanna-mona/

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Air quality is measured as the annual mean concentration of particulate matter with diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less. Learn more: stateofnation.org/sots/#explore

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Net Greenhouse Gas Emissions are measured as net greenhouse gas emissions (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, fluorinated gases), including discharge from land use and deforestation. Learn more: stateofnation.org/sots/#explore

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

How is Utah doing in the State of the States report? Utah ranks higher on Social Capital, Children & Families, and Life Satisfaction, with lower rankings on Citizenship & Democracy, Work & Labor Force, and Mental Health. Explore Utah's full profile: stateofnation.org/utah/

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The State of the Nation Project greatly appreciates the funding and partnership of the Murphy Institute. Without them, our work would not be possible. Learn more about the Murphy Institute's work and support of the project: murphy.tulane.edu/murphy-insti...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Social Isolation measures the percentage of people who do not have friends or relatives they can count on to help whenever they need. Learn more: stateofnation.org/sots/#explore

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Satisfaction with Current Life captures the average evaluation of the population’s current life. Learn more: stateofnation.org/sots/#explore

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

How’s Minnesota doing across the latest State of the States report? Minnesota ranks higher, on average, on Citizenship & Democracy, Social Capital, and Education, with lower rankings on Economy, Environment, and Civil Liberties. Explore the full profile: stateofnation.org/minnesota/

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Life Expectancy measures the number of years today’s newborn children would live if subject to the mortality risks prevailing for the U.S. population. Learn more: stateofnation.org/measure/life...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Good physical health is important for living long and prosperous lives. We also cannot achieve our potential if we are sick or unsafe. In the State of the Nation Project, we track Life Expectancy as a key indicator of Physical Health. Learn more: stateofnation.org/physical-hea...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Productivity - Measured as the real gross domestic product (GDP) per hour worked, expressed in 2023 US dollars. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/prod...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Economic Output - Measured as the real gross domestic product (GDP), or the level of production within our national boundaries, expressed in 2023 US dollars. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/econ...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The US has the second largest economy in the world and one of the most productive workforces. We track Economic Output and Productivity as key indicators of economic strength and long-term growth. This thread highlights national trends: stateofnation.org/economy/

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Hourly Earnings Growth - Measured as the year-over-year growth rate of real average hourly earnings among those working, based on 2023 US dollars, private sector only. Learn more: stateofnation.org/measure/hour...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Long-Term Unemployment Rate: Measured as the percentage of the labor force age 25‒54 (“prime age adults”) unemployed for six months or more. Learn more: stateofnation.org/measure/long...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) - Measured as the percentage of the population age 25‒54 (“prime age adults”), employed or unemployed and actively looking for work. Learn more: stateofnation.org/measure/labo...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Employment-to-Population Ratio (EPOP) - Measured as the percentage of the population age 25‒54 (“prime age” adults) who are employed. Learn more: stateofnation.org/measure/empl...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Work shapes economic opportunity, mobility, and long-term growth in the United States. We track Employment-to-Population Ratio, Labor Force Participation Rate, and other measures as key indicators of work and labor force. Learn more: stateofnation.org/work-and-lab...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Trust in Other People - Measured as the percentage of adults reporting that other people can generally be trusted. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/trus...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Volunteerism - Measured as the percentage of the population (age 16 and over) who have volunteered through an organization in the past year. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/volu...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The U.S. has a long tradition of civic engagement, volunteering, and participation in community life. Social capital reflects the relationships that help communities thrive. We track Volunteerism and Trust in Other People as key indicators. Learn more: stateofnation.org/social-capit...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Trust in Other People - Measured as the percentage of adults reporting that other people can generally be trusted. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/trus...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Volunteerism - Measured as the percentage of the population (age 16 and over) who have volunteered through an organization in the past year. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/volu...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Polarization: Measured as the percentage of people in each major political party (Democrats and Republicans) with a mostly or very unfavorable view of the other main party. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/pola...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Belief in democracy: measured as the support for a democratic political system versus other systems, such as rule by experts, armies, or authoritarian leaders who ignore elected legislative leaders. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/beli...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Voter participation: Measured as the percentage of the voting-age citizen population who voted in presidential and congressional elections. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/vote...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The U.S. is a representative democracy—but its strength depends on both leaders and citizens. We track key trends in citizenship and democracy using voter participation, belief in democracy, and polarization. This thread breaks down the trends: stateofnation.org/citizenship-...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Poverty - Measured using the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) which measures income net of government taxes and transfer programs. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/pove...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Income Inequality - Measured using the Income Gini Coefficient (net of government taxes and transfer programs). This is an index that ranges from zero to 100 where higher numbers indicate more inequality. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/inco...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Inequality reflects differences in income and wealth among groups across society. The State of the Nation Project’s Inequality topic measures income inequality and poverty. This thread highlights long-term trends: stateofnation.org/inequality/

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Children Living with a Single Parent - Measured as the percentage of children under 18 living with a single parent. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/livi...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Youth Depression - Measured two ways: (1) surveys of adolescents ages 10–19 using full clinical depression symptoms (not diagnoses), and (2) % of 9th–12th graders reporting 2+ weeks of sadness/hopelessness affecting activities. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/yout...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Low Birthweight - Measured as the percentage of live births where children weigh 2,499 grams (5.51 lbs.) or less. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/low-...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Child Mortality - Measured as the mortality rate of children under age five per 100,000 children under age five. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/chil...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

How a country supports its children shapes what follows. The State of the Nation Project’s Children & Families topic includes child mortality, low birthweight, youth depression, and children living with a single parent. This thread shows long-term trends: stateofnation.org/children-and...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Social Isolation: Measured as the percentage of people who do not have friends or relatives they can count on to help whenever they need. Learn more: stateofnation.org/measure/soci...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Satisfaction with Current Life: Measured as an average evaluation of the population’s current life, with 10 being the best possible life today and 0 being the worst possible life today. Learn more: stateofnation.org/measure/curr...

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State of the Nation @stateofthenation.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Life satisfaction is more than economic or social indicators. The State of the Nation Project’s Life Satisfaction topic includes two measures: satisfaction with current life and social isolation. This thread shows long-term trends in both measures. stateofnation.org/life-satisfaction/

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