In these still-tough economic times, it can be hard to find ways to give back. But new data just released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that people across the country are still taking the time to volunteer in their communities. This is a look at some of that data, showing who volunteered in 2009 and what kind of... 
The earthquake in Haiti has spurred an intense groundswell of support from around the world. Many governments, companies, and individuals have given money or in-kind donations to aid in the rescue efforts and to help the Haitian people recover and rebuild. This is a look at who has given money (or equipment or services) so... 
Congress is trying to wrap up health-care reform this week. One of the major issues in the bill has been whether it would provide government funding for abortions, which—as with anything to do with the abortion issue—has resulted in much vitriol. In thinking about the debate, it's good to have a grasp on the scope of the... 
The attempted bombing of Northwest flight 253 on Christmas Day has resulted in increased security procedures at airports around the country. Looking at the period from December 25 to January 6 this year and the previous year shows that, whether or not the new security is making us safer, it seems to be making us slower.... 
In the last year, we've released a new infographic every Tuesday. Here is a look back at the ones that drew the most attention, on topics from water footprints to bankruptcies (click on the images to launch the infographics).
1: Sea Mail
This look at our current internet routes as compared to the telegraph system of old... 
A look back at this year’s biggest news stories, from the serious (financial collapse) to the bizarre (balloon boy), paints an interesting picture of what events held our attention in this last year of the decade. The website Journalism.org monitors the news from 55 outlets every week, calculating what percent of the week’s... 
Even though water comes out of the faucet looking clean and clear, there is a good chance it has some pretty nasty stuff in it. A new study has cataloged all the pollutants and chemicals that appear in our tap water, and they include things like arsenic and fuel additives. Many of these pollutants are unregulated, meaning... 
Buying fruits and vegetables from local farmers' markets not only supports local agriculture, but also saves countless pounds of carbon emissions, since your food has not been shipped from afar to your supermarket. It's not always easy to buy local, but from an emissions perspective, it might be worth it.... 
This is one of eight sets of questions to consider when envisioning a city that can win the climate fight. Read the introduction, and take a look at an overview of all eight.
How well do you eat? Is fresh and local food readily available, and where is food grown in your area? Are people there more overweight than average, and are they... 
Today is World AIDS Day, a international day to recognize the global AIDS epidemic. While strides have been made both in prevention of transmission and in helping those living with the disease survive longer, there are still currently, 33 million people worldwide suffer from HIV. In honor of the day, our latest Transparency is a look at the... 
