Data Visualizations
Data showing the current geographic distribution of the mortgage interest deduction are key to understanding how federal tax decisions would affect the states. more
All Data Visualizations
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InfographicVoter Registration Lookup Tools
Registration lookup tools provide voters essential information, such as whether they are registered to vote and whether their information is accurate, in the place many people look first—online.
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- October 9, 2012
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Data VisualizationsLong on Words, Short on Protections
Pew’s research showed that the median length of bank disclosures for key checking account policies and fee information was 69 pages.
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- September 21, 2012
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QuizPrepaid vs. Checking
What kind of consumer are you? How would switching from a checking account to a prepaid card affect the fees you pay when you manage your money? Find out with our new interactive quiz.
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- September 6, 2012
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InteractiveU.S. Voter Participation, 1990-2010
The U.S. Voter Participation interactive graphic helps shed light on how voters in each state, and the nation overall, participate in each step of the elections process.
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- August 20, 2012
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InfographicBack to School
Millions of children entering school aren’t ready to learn. But a good home visiting program makes a difference, increasing graduation rates by as much as 56 percent.
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- August 20, 2012
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QuizQuiz: Payday Lending in America
Each year, millions of Americans borrow payday loans from storefront and online lenders. Do you know who borrows, where they borrow, and why? Take our interactive quiz to learn more!
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- July 19, 2012
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InteractiveState Payday Loan Regulation and Usage Rates
Use the map to see each state’s usage rate, and click individual states to read a summary of their payday lending laws.
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- July 19, 2012
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InfographicPayday Lending in America
Pew’s Safe Small-Dollar Loans Research Project surveyed payday loan borrowers about their usage, as well as other options they would use if payday loans were unavailable.
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- July 18, 2012
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InteractiveCity vs. Metro Population Growth
This interactive shows recent changes in city and metropolitan populations for biggest city in the nation's 30 largest metro areas.
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- July 12, 2012
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Data VisualizationsThe Widening Gap
The gap between the promises states have made for public employees’ retirement benefits and the money they have set aside to pay these bills was at least $1.38 trillion in fiscal year 2010
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- June 18, 2012
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Data VisualizationsThe High Cost of Corrections in America
Despite the massive increase in the size and cost of America's correctional system, the national recidivism rate remains stubbornly high.
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- June 12, 2012
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Data VisualizationsEconomic Mobility of the States
Welcome to Economic Mobility of the States. This interactive tool captures the findings of the first analysis of Americans' economic mobility—their movement up or down the income ladder—on a state level.
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- May 10, 2012
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Data VisualizationsChild Abuse Prevention Month
39% of child abuse cases happen in the first four years of life. A good home visiting program can cut this number in half.
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- April 19, 2012
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Data VisualizationsEvidence Counts
Policy makers spend billions of dollars annually on tax incentives for economic development, but no state ensures that policy makers rely on good evidence about whether these investments deliver a strong return.
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- April 12, 2012
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Data VisualizationsProof Into Policy: Pre-K Milestones
View our infographic on nationwide pre-k funding in the last decade.
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- March 16, 2012
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InfographicStateline 2012 Calendar
Legislative sessions and party control
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- January 31, 2012
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Data VisualizationsDemocracy From Afar
Four key reforms that states and the District of Columbia have implemented to help military and overseas voters cast timely ballots.
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- January 27, 2012
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Data VisualizationsExpanding the Dental Workforce
Expanding the dental workforce is one cost-effective way for states to improve access for underserved Americans. Pew is working with policymakers and advocates in several states to explore creating new types of dental providers.
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- January 16, 2012
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Data VisualizationsA Costly Dental Destination
Already stressed state budgets are shouldering an extra burden to cover expensive emergency room (ER) treatment for toothaches and other avoidable dental ailments, according to a new report by the Pew Center on the States.
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- January 12, 2012
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Data VisualizationsBeing Online is Still Not Enough
Millions are turning to official state election websites to find the information they need to cast a ballot. Being Online Is Still Not Enough provides state-by-state reviews and analysis based on detailed criteria of election websites for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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- December 6, 2011