Quoctrung Bui
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Union membership has been on a steady decline nationally since the middle of the last century. Watch as membership declines in states across the country.
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Since World War II, inequality in the U.S. has gone through two, dramatically different phases.
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What would incomes look like for U.S. families today if the income distribution were the same as it was in 1979?
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Overall, wages were stagnant over the past year. But workers in some sectors saw significant gains.
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Thanks to shows like The Walking Dead and movies like World War Z, zombies are climbing the costume charts. The undead have risen from the 13th most popular costume up to No. 4 in just five years.
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What do people up and down the income ladder do for work?
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Households at the top saw the biggest gains. Those at the bottom stagnated. But what about the people in between?
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There are animals famous for their songs. Whales sing. Birds sing. We humans have Aretha, Elvis, Ray Charles, Pavarotti. But bats — who knew? -
What is the typical American workday? We take a look at how working hours change according to job type.
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Yes, inequality is rising in the U.S. But it's falling when you look at all of humanity.
