StateoftheNation

@PointsofLight , @_UnifyAmerica_ , @EricKlinenberg

Trust in Other People - Measured as the percentage of adults reporting that other people can generally be trusted. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/trust-…

The U.S. has a long tradition of civic engagement, volunteering, and participation in community life. Social capital reflects the relationships that help communities thrive. We track Volunteerism and Trust in Other People as key indicators. Learn more: stateofnation.org/social-capital/

@KetteringFdn , @CarnegieCorp , @uniteamerica

Polarization: Measured as the percentage of people in each major political party (Democrats and Republicans) with a mostly or very unfavorable view of the other main party. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/polari…

The U.S. is a representative democracy—but its strength depends on both leaders and citizens. We track key trends in citizenship and democracy using voter participation, belief in democracy, and polarization. This thread breaks down the trends: stateofnation.org/citizenship-an…

@WBG_Poverty , @CenterPovIneq , @WIL_inequality .

Poverty - Measured using the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) which measures income net of government taxes and transfer programs. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/povert…

Inequality reflects differences in income and wealth among groups across society. The State of the Nation Project’s Inequality topic measures income inequality and poverty. This thread highlights long-term trends: stateofnation.org/inequality/

@AECFNews , @ChildTrends , @childmindinst

Children Living with a Single Parent - Measured as the percentage of children under 18 living with a single parent. Explore the trend: stateofnation.org/measure/living…

How a country supports its children shapes what follows. The State of the Nation Project’s Children & Families topic includes child mortality, low birthweight, youth depression, and children living with a single parent. This thread shows long-term trends: stateofnation.org/children-and-f…

@PennPosPsychCtr , @arthurbrooks , @cgbrookings , @HappinessRpt , @WellBeingTrust .

Social Isolation: Measured as the percentage of people who do not have friends or relatives they can count on to help whenever they need. Learn more: stateofnation.org/measure/social…

Life satisfaction is more than economic or social indicators. The State of the Nation Project’s Life Satisfaction topic includes two measures: satisfaction with current life and social isolation. This thread shows long-term trends in both measures. stateofnation.org/life-satisfact…