Chart: The Most Influential Countries in Asia

Charting the most influential countries in Asia, plus a look at the countries that punch above their weight class, in terms of power and influence. Read more

The Most Miserable Countries in the World

The annual Misery Index ranks the most and least miserable countries, based on four economic factors—unemployment, inflation, lending rates, and GDP growth. Read more

Visualizing the Decline of Confidence in American Institutions

Americans rely on several institutions for their services and safety—but how has their confidence in institutions changed since 1975? Read more

Charts: America’s Political Divide, 1994–2017

Since 1994, the political divide in the United States has only become more extreme. How have American feelings across major issues evolved over time? Read more

Campaign Fundraising in U.S. Presidential Elections (2000-2024)

We compare the amount of money raised by Democrats and Republicans in past U.S. presidential elections. Read more

11 Cognitive Biases That Influence Political Outcomes

Humans are hardwired to make mental mistakes called cognitive biases. Here are common biases that can shape political opinion, and even elections. Read more

How to Avoid Common Mistakes With Mining Stocks (Part 3: Jurisdiction)

“Location, location, location…” This famous real estate adage also matters in mining. After all, it’s an industry that is all about the geology—but beyond the physical aspects and the location… Read more

Every Presidential Candidate’s Running Mate Since WWII

Picking the right VP makes all the difference to a President’s success. We look at running mates of all Presidential hopefuls since 1940. Read more

Visualizing the State of Democracy, by Country

Has the world become more or less free? To find out, this graphic highlights the changing state of democracy in 167 countries since 2006. Read more

How News Media is Describing the Incident at the U.S. Capitol

The incident at the U.S. Capitol has received wide news media coverage, but the type of language used to describe it has varied greatly depending on the publication. Read more