When Demographic Analysis Causes Concern

In late December, the Census Bureau released its latest population estimates for the nation and states.  Since Michigan was the only state to lose population over the last decade, but appeared to be coming out of the recession on the back of a revived auto industry, I...
The Obama Effect: Voting Numbers

The Obama Effect: Voting Numbers

One of the narratives that has come front and center in the last two Presidential Elections is that of race in America, with an emphasis on its role in the  American political landscape .The 2008 election of Barack Obama was marked by increasing voter turnout...