The number of refugees coming from Iraq, Somalia and Bhutan has actually decreased or remained stable from 2014 to 2015.
Five countries account for more than three-quarters of refugees in 2015 Read More »
Comprehending the numbers of people who protested in January’s historic Women’s March is difficult to understand just by the numbers. That’s where Legos come in.
Visualizing the Women’s March with Legos Read More »
We visualized the number of protesters at five major airports, following President Trump’s immigration ban executive order.
Thousands protest President Trump’s executive order at major airports Read More »
In fiscal year 2016, the U.S. admitted 84,995 refugees – the highest number since the turn of the century. According to Pew Research analysis, only 10 states resettled the majority of refugees. Six of those states voted Republican in the 2016 presidential election.
These are the top states to resettle refugees by political party, as told by Legos Read More »
This video uses LEGOs to show the international countries where the most protesters turned out, during global marches for women’s rights on Jan. 21.
The women’s protests: marching from afar Read More »
Eviction notices in San Francisco have jumped 60 percent since 2011 — especially in the Mission, Sunset, South of Market and Tenderloin neighborhoods.
Tenants in San Francisco’s Mission, Sunset neighborhoods get most eviction notices Read More »
As the Peninsula struggles to house a rapidly growing population, many people — especially the middle-class public servants and low-wage workers who keep the region running smoothly — have been moving away to more affordable places.
In search of cheaper housing, Silicon Valley workers face long commutes Read More »
Across the Peninsula, most cities’ local laws don’t address how to deal with Airbnb and other short-term rental companies. But that might change with the upcoming 2016 Super Bowl.
In Silicon Valley, it’s good to be Airbnb — for now Read More »
This winter, scientists were surprised by the sighting of an untagged young fledgling. While it was a small victory for the species, recovery for the condor is a slow process.
‘Critically endangered’ California condor still faces lead threat Read More »
This statewide trend is illustrated locally across the Bay Area and in San Francisco, where the best hospital labor and delivery metrics are often in areas where median housing prices are some of the lowest.
A closer look at Bay Area cleantech investment trends reveals that investment peaked in 2008 and has been declining since then.
Cleantech investment past its boom Read More »
Student vaccination rates and records have been in the news for months, but important data is missing from the statistics: that of teachers and administrators who are around children.
Teachers not included in mandatory vaccination efforts Read More »
