Map reveals states with most married couples
The map shows the states where couples are most likely―or least likely―to get hitched.
Map shows states where dogs are more popular than cats
Some 48 percent of Arkansas' residents own a dog, while Massachusetts much prefers cats, with just 24 percent owning a pup in the state.
Former foster kid slams Social Security withholding benefits
A recent study discovered states across the country are consistently siphoning federal benefits from foster kids.
Map shows states where 1 million people were removed from health care plan
At least 19.6 million Medicaid enrollees were taken off their plans, according to a new Kaiser Family Foundation report.
Map shows 12 states with youngest homebuyers
North Dakota took first place, with 4.9 percent of its population being homeowners between the ages of 15 and 34.
The states where it's most dangerous to be a woman
Alaska was the one state that featured prominently in all categories of murder, sexual violence and domestic violence
10 worst US states to raise a family
In WalletHub's Best & Worst States to Raise a Family report, southern states consistently took the top spots among worst places.
Americans are flocking to these 3 southern states
The South emerged as a top real estate market for those looking to move states.
Southerners more likely to research divorce: Study
Southerners were far more likely to indicate interest in divorce, according to a new study from the Schmidt & Clark law firm.
Americans in 3 states see dramatic drop in credit lines
Mississippi, Wyoming and Louisiana residents saw the largest credit limit decrease from 2022 to 2023, a new WalletHub study found.
COVID map shows 4 states with higher positive cases
Test results for a region covering Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska, saw a jump in COVID-19 cases.
Weight discrimination laws spread to more states
After New York enacted a law to ban weight and height discrimination, several states are looking to pass different versions of it.
Scientists warn American "promotion of hunting" is ruining the environment
A new study has found that Americans are keen to prioritize rewilding key species rather than hunting.
These states have the highest rates of illicit drug use
A new study has revealed the states with the highest rates of illicit drug use, as reported by residents themselves.
Texas has the fewest personal freedoms
Texas was found to be the state with the fewest personal freedoms, according to the Cato Institute's new Freedom Index.
COVID US map shows states where cases are highest in latest week
Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming were the worst-hit states.
Top 10 states for digital nomads
When it comes to where you should make your home base for your time as a remote worker, 10 states came in at the top.
The Untapped Potential of Local Diplomacy
The field of subnational diplomacy is still new in the United States, but its potential is boundless.
Washington Politicians Playing Political Games Alienate Voters
Politicians who concern themselves more with Washington games, rather than governing, are likely to find the longer they stay in the spotlight, the less people like them.
States where unemployment remains high
Nevada has the highest rate of unemployment in the country. Maryland had the lowest unemployment in the nation.
The five states Americans are leaving
The top five states that Americans moved out of in 2022 were Alaska, New York, Illinois, California and Wyoming.
Look to Minnesota as a Model for a More Supportive Economy
Minnesota is charting a new path of investing in people, communities, and working women, creating a model for how to support people in effective and impactful ways.
Map shows which states have better Fitch credit ratings than U.S.
Sixteen states have maintained their AAA Fitch rating despite the U.S. rating drop to AA+.
Student loan cancellation update: States with best forgiveness plans
Last year, there were 129 state-level student debt cancellation plans in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Here are the best and worst.
Americans Are Quietly Getting Closer to Ditching the Electoral College
The Electoral College of the Framers is quite different than the Electoral College of today.
Women in the South Should Start Taking Pregnancy Tests Monthly
Widespread availability of free or low-cost pregnancy tests can help overcome the barrier of late pregnancy diagnosis.
Not All Christians Oppose Abortion
A fundamental shift in legal doctrine, which is profoundly theological and mightily contested, inaugurated a new era of Christian nationalism.
Which states have fungal infection Candida auris?
There are confirmed recorded cases of Candida auris in 28 states and D.C. as of December 2022, with cases jumping by 95 percent between 2020 and 2021.
States Can Save the Lives of New Mothers by Taking a Single Step
Medicaid is currently required to cover pregnancy-related care for only up to 60 days after birth. This often leads to a maternal coverage gap. Medicaid income eligibility levels for parents can be lower than those for pregnant women, leaving many parents uninsured if they cannot pay for other health insurance through the health insurance marketplace.