Texas allows residents to vote from space. Houston resident David Wolf was the first to vote from space in 1997. Texas county officials work with NASA to prepare ballots and broadcast them to the International Space Station. Other Texan astronauts have also voted from space. Astronauts must exercise daily and earn an annual salary of […]
The median age of the US population has increased from 29.5 years in 1960 to 37.2 in 2010 due to declining birth rates and medical technology. The age group of 45-64 saw the largest increase from 2000-2010, and seven states have a median age over 40. As the baboomers and their children have continued to […]
Over half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, including 30% of those earning $100,000 or more annually. Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Vermont have the highest percentages. Savings have dropped, with less than 40% having an emergency fund and only 15% satisfied with their financial situation. Almost half have paid only the minimum on credit card […]
Around 20% of US adults are not affiliated with any religion, with over a third of those under 30 stating the same. However, not belonging to a religion does not necessarily mean a lack of belief in a deity, with up to 89% of Americans believing in God. The involvement of young people in organized […]
Over 35% of Americans have unpaid debts turned over to debt collectors, including credit cards, hospital bills, student loans, auto loans, and mortgages, totaling $11.4 trillion. The average debt handed over to collection agencies is $5,178. American households have an average of over $15,000 in credit card debt, with rewards cards having a higher interest […]
In 2010, 1 in 8 Americans (40 million people) had food stamps due to the economy and high unemployment. Over half were children. Texas had the most recipients, with 3.5 million. The 2011 forecast was 43.3 million people. At the beginning of 2010, 1 in 8 Americans had food stamps, or about 40 million people. […]
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a Native American tribe in Oklahoma with nearly 27,000 registered members. They operate businesses such as housing, truck stops, and casinos, and own a museum and cultural heritage center. The tribe hosts an annual Family Reunion Festival and their traditional language is Algonquian. Before their forced removal, they farmed and […]
Citizen’s arrest is a temporary power granted to ordinary citizens to detain criminal suspects until law enforcement personnel can assume custody. It can be traced back to English common law during the Middle Ages, but is discouraged by modern law enforcement due to the risk of personal injury or death. The ideal circumstance is to […]
Native Americans were not granted US citizenship until 1924, and are considered US citizens living on property held in trust by the government. They can establish their own laws and public services, but not militaries or currencies. They are not recognized as separate, sovereign nations, but if they were, they could claim dual citizenship. They […]
The FBI Citizens Academy is a community outreach program that teaches people about the FBI’s role in law enforcement and crime prevention. It consists of a 30-hour course with topics such as legal powers, coordination with local authorities, and operational techniques. Participants must be chosen and pass a background check. There are many separate FBI […]
