Recent posts by Matthew Hilburn:
Americans Increasingly Divided by Political Values
Americans are increasingly divided along political lines, a new survey finds. According to the Pew Research Center survey of more than 5,000 American adults, division “reached record levels” during the Obama administration and have continued to grow during the first nine months of the Trump administration. Pew has been conducting the survey since 1994. […]
Americans See Automation in Negative Light
Americans are increasingly leery about how certain technologies will affect their lives, according to a new report. The Pew Research Center surveyed Americans about their attitudes toward four areas of technology: workplace automation, driverless cars, robot caregivers, and computer algorithms that evaluate and hire job applicants. The study found that nearly three out of four […]
Cable TV Cord-Cutting Trend Is Picking Up Steam
For decades, most Americans got their television service from cable, but as with many other aspects of life, the Internet is changing that very rapidly as Americans “cut the cord” from their cable providers, opting instead for streaming services. According to a recent Pew Research Center study, 61 percent of young, so called millennial Americans […]
Study: US Asian Population Diverse, Growing
A new study of Asian-Americans, the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group in the United States, reveals an extremely diverse community. The Pew Research Center says the population of Asian-Americans grew to just over 20 million between 2000 and 2015 — an increase of 72 percent. In comparison, the number of Hispanics, who comprise the nation’s […]
Tiny Homes, Lasting Trend or Passing Fad?
If you watch American movies or television shows, you might think most Americans live in what are often referred to as McMansions, a term for large suburban homes that are often similar looking. For a long time, bigger was indeed better. A big house was a symbol of success. However, there has been another trend […]
The Thrill Is Alive for Stomach-churning Rides
MASON, Ohio — It had been more than three decades since I last faced The Beast. Butterflies churned in my stomach as I approached, recalling the screams, the blend of fear and anticipation – and the exhilaration of surviving the chill-inducing amusement park ride. How would the memories hold up after all the years? Was […]
America’s Labor Day Bells Will Honor Rosie the Riveter
As Americans mark Labor Day on Sept. 4, one group hopes to shed light on women, commonly referred to as Rosie the Riveter, who worked manual labor jobs to support the troops during World War II. To honor the millions of riveters, most of whom are in their 80s, Thanks! Plain & Simple, Inc. (Thanks!), […]
Where Does Hurricane Harvey Stand Among Bad Storms?
Hurricane Harvey continues to pound East Texas, and while the damage appears to be widespread, there have been surprisingly few deaths so far. The death toll stands at five now and is likely to climb as authorities are able to access all areas once the storm passes. Harvey may turn out to be one of […]
Once Banned, Lotteries are Big Money for States
The Powerball jackpot is up to $700 million, the second highest it has ever been, and late Wednesday millions of Americans will be tuning in to the televised drawing to see if they have the lucky numbers. But legalized lotteries are a relatively new phenomenon in the United States. Early colonists operated lotteries, and Roger […]