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Expert Commentary

Economics, Education, Politics & Government

The 2020 census and Title I funding for schools: Interactive maps to localize your state’s stakes

by Aleszu Bajak, Tyler Machado and John Wihbey | May 26, 2020

Each year, the federal government distributes billions of dollars in Title I grants to school districts based on the number of low-income children each district serves. Localize your state’s stakes with our interactive maps.

Expert Commentary

Politics & Government

Interactive graphics show how the 2020 census guides federal program funding in each state

by Aleszu Bajak, Tyler Machado and John Wihbey | March 10, 2020

To help journalists understand how the 2020 census will affect each state’s share of federal dollars, we’ve visualized fiscal year 2017 data for 40 of the largest census-guided programs.

Expert Commentary

Economics, Politics & Government

How the 2020 census will guide the distribution of $1.5 trillion in federal funding

by Aleszu Bajak, Tyler Machado and John Wihbey | March 10, 2020

To help you appreciate and explain how the 2020 census will affect federal programs on the national level, we created an interactive visualization tool.

Editors’ Picks

Economics, Media, Politics & Government

Public funding for sports stadiums: A primer and research roundup

April 10, 2024

Team owners looking to build or revamp big league sports stadiums often seek public funds in the hundreds of millions of dollars. But research conducted over decades indicates these investments almost never lead to massive economic gains for host cities.

Politics & Government, Race & Gender

How voter registration rules discourage some Americans from voting: An explainer and research roundup

March 12, 2024

A big reason voter registration rates vary so much in the U.S. is because states have their own election policies and processes, which can make registering easy or difficult. Election offices also differ in how they educate voters.

Criminal Justice, Politics & Government

Felony disenfranchisement in the US: An explainer and research roundup

March 4, 2024

People incarcerated for felony convictions lose the right to vote across most of the U.S., but specifics vary widely by state. We break down the nuances and recent trends — and highlight six studies journalists covering the topic should know.