2024 Current State of the Union – US Crime, Police, and Prisons

The 2024 State of The Union - a Close-Up of President Joe Biden Speaking

The United States faces ongoing challenges in crime, law enforcement, and incarceration as we enter 2024. Recent data shows some encouraging trends, with violent crime rates decreasing across most categories in 2022. Only robbery saw an increase during this period. Government spending on law enforcement and corrections reached a record high of $282.1 billion in 2021, … Read more

What Are the Current Swing States, and How Have They Changed Over Time

Swing States Control The US Elections

Swing states, also known as battleground states or purple states, play a critical role in U.S. presidential elections. These states include Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Each election cycle, their voting trends can shift, making them unpredictable and highly coveted by both major political parties. In recent years, these swing states have seen significant … Read more