📊 Economic Indicators |
Bureau of Labor Statistics |
- In May 2025, the number of job openings went up in three states—Virginia by 1.3%, Georgia by 1.0%, and New York by 0.7%—while New Jersey saw a drop of 0.7%. Hiring rates rose in eight states, with Alaska increasing by 1.8%, Wyoming by 1.7%, and Idaho by 1.4%, but fell in three states like North Carolina by 1.6%. The total number of people leaving jobs (called separations) mostly stayed the same, except for small drops in New Jersey, California, and Florida, and a rise in Colorado. These small changes mean that overall, the job market is steady with some places seeing more jobs and hiring, while others see fewer. This matters because it shows how easy or hard it might be for people to find work or change jobs in different states, which affects their income and daily life. Read full document →
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Pew Research |
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The Pew Research Center asked adults in the United States about their political and religious beliefs, as well as their use of social media and the internet. They found that many people have different views depending on how the questions were asked, like on paper, online, or by phone. For example, the survey showed that about 30% of adults identify with one political party, while 25% identify with another, and the rest are independent or don’t say. People’s answers also change based on their age, race, and where they live. These differences are important because they help us understand how Americans think and feel about important topics, which can affect voting, community life, and how leaders make decisions. Read full document →
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This report explains how Pew Research Center uses a special yearly survey called NPORS to better understand what Americans think and believe about things like religion and politics. For example, in 2018, about 25% of U.S. adults said they had no religion, but another survey called ATP said 32%, which was too high. NPORS helps fix this by using a fresh group of people each year and careful methods to get more accurate numbers. It also helps make sure that when Pew asks about political party support, like how many people are Democrats or Republicans, the results match what is really happening in the country. This is important because it gives leaders and researchers better information about how many people belong to different religions or political parties, which helps them understand and serve the public better. Read full document →
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This report looked at how many adults in the United States say they belong to the Republican or Democratic political parties or are independent. In 2025, about 46% of adults said they are Republicans or lean toward the Republican Party, and 45% said they are Democrats or lean toward the Democratic Party, showing a nearly even split. Most people (59%) identify with a party or lean toward one, while 41% say they are independent or something else. Men are more likely to be Republican by 12 percentage points, and women are more likely to be Democratic by the same amount. Black, Asian, and Hispanic adults mostly identify as Democrats, but some have moved away from the party recently. White adults are more likely to be Republican. People with a college degree tend to be Democrats, while those without tend to be Republicans. Younger adults under 50 lean Democratic, and older adults 50 and above lean Republican. These findings matter because they show how different groups in the country think about politics, which affects elections and how leaders make decisions for everyone. Read full document →
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