Analyzing the Newly Released 2018 FBI Homicide Data
Here’s my recap and analysis of the newly released FBI murder data for 2018. Many different narratives can be crafted with this data.
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How to Find Mass Shooting Statistics
Mass shootings are a topic which is widely covered in memes and media, but few have a good understanding of them. This 15 minute video tutorial will give you the tools you need, check it out!
Did Hate Crimes Rise After Trump Rallies?
Did hate crimes really rise 226% where Trump held his rallies? Let’s examine the evidence.
How Many Americans Really Can’t Afford an Emergency?
This meme takes many forms, but where do these numbers on emergency expenses come from and are they accurate?
Robert Reich and Wall Street Bonuses
This meme from Robert Reich claims that Wall Street bonuses totaled more than 3 times the combined annual earnings of all federal minimum wage workers.
The 2018 Memeys!
Welcome to the 2018 Memeys! Here are the awards for the best (and worst) memes of 2018.
Revisiting Hate Crimes Under Trump
This meme was covered here in a recent post. At the time there was no FBI data available after 2016, but now the FBI has released its hate crime statistics for 2017 so here’s how it stacks up.
Is California a Ruined Economy?
This meme claims California suffers from a myriad of economic woes inflicted by Democrats. Some have merit, but others are misleading or false.
Hate Crimes Since Donald Trump
This meme claims that hate crimes increased dramatically since Trump was elected, particularly against minorities. The data doesn’t match the hype, and often shows the opposite.
No, Taco Bell Wasn’t Voted Best Mexican Restaurant
This is shared as a humorous way to get out the vote, but it’s also misleading and a good example of “fake news” and sloppy reporting.