States could save an average of $66,000 per year per elderly prisoner released. These prisoners typically have a 5-10% chance of returning for any crime, much less for violent crimes. 

(Source: americanprogress.org)

Are city-dwellers…trashier? The Work Bank estimates China’s urbanites will throw away 1.4 billion tons of garbage in 2025…but that’s nothing compared to the amount of garbage per person per day we throw out in the U.S. 

(Source: economist.com)

Take a look at this really interesting comparison of the global “peace” index from the Economist. Things have certainly changed since 2007. Give peace a chance!

(Source: economist.com)

Which U.S. states are experiencing global warming the fastest? Arizona is heating up the fastest while Florida appears to be heating up the slowest. How has this unusually hot weather affected you?

(Source: washingtonpost.com)

According to The Commonwealth Fund, about 40% of young adults reported having a cost-related problem accessing health care in 2011. Young adults’ troubles with medical bills seem to match the rest of the population, however. 

(Source: washingtonpost.com)

Take a look at the top 10 states with a high concentration of potential voters. Who knows, these states may become swing states this November!

(Source: americanprogress.org)

Researchers asked a group of Americans what motivates them to save their money the most. The answer? Emergency funds, or “rainy day” savings, finished ahead of retirement. 

(Source: npr.org)

Hey conservatives! Federal, state, and local spending dropped under current policies. Just take a look at this graph. 

(Source: talkingpointsmemo.com)

Another chart showing the changes in food prices from 1982 until today. Funny, ice cream is the only thing that hasn’t changed since then. 

(Source: npr.org)

Another chart showing the power of education. As far as employability is concerned, it seems that college dropouts have never had it so bad. Unemployment for college drop outs its stubborn, while unemployment for high school grads remains bumpy. 

(Source: reuters.com)