Government: State spending, per capita (2024)
State spending per capita (2024). Some states spend (and presumably tax) much more than other states.
Software: Using Linux OS
Overall, I like Linux OS. But setup was a bit more complex than desired. I'm typing this on an Apple Macbook Pro - running Linux.
Policy: “Non-Government Organizations” (NGO) are heavily funded by government
NGOs are extensions of government, with 25% of funding coming from governments, and 1 in 5 getting >half of funding from government.
Gen Z: Decline in home ownership due to a change in personal values?
Media and social media posts compare home ownership percentages of young cohorts in the 1980s and today and conclude it's due to price. May be not.
Education, Demographics: Wisconsin public schools have lost 41,000 students
Down 41,000 students in 11 years, 69 schools were closed during the past 2 years.
Demographics: Having kids when parents are age 40+
Social media says the demographic cliff isn't a big deal, people can just have more kids over 40. Probably not.
Demographics: Chart illustrating the dramatic change in teens working part time
Nice Federal Reserve chart showing teen labor force participation rate (age 16-19) from the past to the present.
Public health: “Walkability” leads to living to 100 – NOT
100% total junk science study.
Public Health: Decent article on measles
If you had measles as a kid or you have been vaccinated, you can ignore the media fear about measles.