Last month we disparaged states for poor environmental sustainability. It seems only fair that we now look at where they excel. To allow for comparisons to last month’s map this post takes a pretty broad view of sustainability. Beyond the environment it includes many human health measures. As a result… Read more“Map Monday, What is the best sustainability trait in each state?”
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Map Monday, what’s the biggest environmental failure of your state?
How does each state lead the nation in environmental failure? That’s a rather tough question for 7:29 on a Monday morning in the summer. Ah but this blog has never shied away from taking on the tough ones. To be fair, it’s easy to tackle the tougher topics when you’re… Read more“Map Monday, what’s the biggest environmental failure of your state?”
Map Monday, gerrymandering US congressional districts
Gerrymandering is the art of drawing political boundaries to benefit a particular party. The term traces its origins to early 19th century machinations of Massachusetts governor Elbridge Gerry. In 1812 the governor approved the creation of convoluted districts that benefited his party. One of the districts wrapped around the city… Read more“Map Monday, gerrymandering US congressional districts”
