Economy: Are we in an “economic downturn”?
The media loves to imply that at 4.2% unemployment we are in an economic downturn.
Public health: Oregon expands Medicaid to non-medical assistance
In Oregon, Medicaid now provides grocery assistance, housing, home modification assistance, cleaning assistance, pest control, and "climate-related equipment".
Transportation: Bicycling drops by 40% over 10 years, in Portland Oregon
Even after spending a lot on infrastructure, cycling in Portland, OR has cratered.
Demographics: The US has a very large immigrant population
Today, the U.S. has the highest number of immigrants or family that is closely related to immigrant in history. To suggest the US is immigrant unfriendly is false.
Health: US Death Rate reaches all time low
Doesn't fit the doom narrative though.
Public health: Are sports always healthy?
Looks like 1 in 18 participants suffered an injury at a public sports event. Hmmm....
Economy: Recent college grads less likely to be underemployed than in the past
This finding is contrary to the doomerism media reports.
Economy: Average real income in the U.S. since 1776
The country has done quite well, despite the doomer media.
I asked Grok AI to write a story in the style of Business Insider
I asked Grok AI to write a story in the style of a Business Insider "I moved abroad" content mill stuff. Grok nailed it.
Demographics: Change in US households, over time
Households with married parents have gone down, while living alone has gone up.
Business: Jobs needing math skills pay the best
Figures. (Bad pun)
Climate: Are people unaware that pavement gets hot in the sun?
That seems to be the thrust of this news report! Is everyone really this cuckoo?
Health: Did heart disease increase because we switched from butter/lard to seed oils?
Short answer: Absolutely no.