Invisible Stars: Mapping America’s Rural Light Pollution

This unique map subtracts population from nighttime light output, giving us a unique perspective into America’s rural light pollution hot spots. Read more

Mapped: The Anatomy of Land Use in America

The U.S. covers an immense 3.8 million square miles—what is all this land currently used for, and what does that mean for the future? Read more

How the STEM Crisis is Threatening the Future of Work

This infographic explores the importance of closing the STEM education skills gap and how it is crucial for to help future proof an uncertain global economy. Read more

How China Overtook the U.S. as the World’s Major Trading Partner

China has become the world’s major trading partner – and now, 128 of 190 countries trade more with China than they do with the United States. Read more

The Dominance of U.S. Companies in Global Markets

U.S.-based companies have a heavy weighting in global equity markets. In most industries, their market capitalization exceeds 50% of the total. Read more

Top Countries by GDP and Economic Components (1970-2017)

This animation looks at the top countries in the world by GDP, while also showing the components that comprised economic activity at the time. Read more

The Cost and Composition of America’s Nuclear Weapons Arsenal

A data-driven look at America’s nuclear weapons arsenal – both location and deployment, and the costs associated with refurbishing an aging nuclear program. Read more

Visualizing Unequal State Tax Burdens Across America

Poor families pay a higher share of their income towards state and local taxes than wealthy families. These maps show the inequitable tax burdens. Read more

Mapped: The Wealthiest Person in Every U.S. State in 2020

The biggest state fortunes range from $0.3 billion to $117.1 billion (Jeff Bezos). See the wealthiest person in every U.S. state on this map. Read more

The Anatomy of the $2 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus Bill

A visual breakdown of the CARES Act, the $2 trillion package to provide COVID-19 economic relief. It’s the largest stimulus bill in modern history. Read more