A new study quantifies how a citizenship question would likely hurt census accuracyAdding a citizenship question to the U.S. census could undermine accuracy and worsen demographic participation disparities.
Immigrants already tip scales of US elections without even votingImmigrants can influence U.S. elections by affecting representation, even without the right to vote.
Barabak: California is growing again. Hurrah! Or ho-hum?California's population has increased for the first time after a significant loss during the pandemic, but challenges persist.
A new study quantifies how a citizenship question would likely hurt census accuracyAdding a citizenship question to the U.S. census could undermine accuracy and worsen demographic participation disparities.
Immigrants already tip scales of US elections without even votingImmigrants can influence U.S. elections by affecting representation, even without the right to vote.
Barabak: California is growing again. Hurrah! Or ho-hum?California's population has increased for the first time after a significant loss during the pandemic, but challenges persist.
World population may be undercounted by billions, new study findsSignificant undercounting of rural populations suggests the global population may exceed current estimates.
Iraq to impose two-day curfew for first census in decadesIraq is conducting its first population census in 27 years, overcoming challenges from past conflicts and implementing measures for successful execution.
Burning Man takes an annual census of attendees. Here are last year's findings.Virgin Burners increased to 43.9%, yet intent to return dropped to 16.5%, indicating changing attitudes among attendees.For the first time, women attendees outnumber men at Burning Man, representing 49% of participants.
World population may be undercounted by billions, new study findsSignificant undercounting of rural populations suggests the global population may exceed current estimates.
Iraq to impose two-day curfew for first census in decadesIraq is conducting its first population census in 27 years, overcoming challenges from past conflicts and implementing measures for successful execution.
Burning Man takes an annual census of attendees. Here are last year's findings.Virgin Burners increased to 43.9%, yet intent to return dropped to 16.5%, indicating changing attitudes among attendees.For the first time, women attendees outnumber men at Burning Man, representing 49% of participants.
Postal workers conducting the census is part of a Trump pitch for a USPS takeoverTrump administration's plans may merge USPS with the Commerce Department, raising concerns for census operations and mail reliability.
Trump rescinds Biden's census order, clearing a path for reshaping election mapsTrump revoked Biden's 2021 census order, aiming to potentially exclude non-legal immigrants from census data, thus impacting representation.
Trump and Republicans Aim to Update Census for Political AdvantageRepublican efforts to exclude unauthorized immigrants from the census are underway, with implications for congressional representation and electoral processes.
Postal workers conducting the census is part of a Trump pitch for a USPS takeoverTrump administration's plans may merge USPS with the Commerce Department, raising concerns for census operations and mail reliability.
Trump rescinds Biden's census order, clearing a path for reshaping election mapsTrump revoked Biden's 2021 census order, aiming to potentially exclude non-legal immigrants from census data, thus impacting representation.
Trump and Republicans Aim to Update Census for Political AdvantageRepublican efforts to exclude unauthorized immigrants from the census are underway, with implications for congressional representation and electoral processes.
Four years after coup, Myanmar regime prepares for violent, messy' pollsMyanmar's military faces pressure to hold elections amid violent opposition, highlighting the census's pivotal role in the country's democratic future.
A GOP lawsuit to limit people in the US illegally from the census count will be harmful, voters sayDemocratic voters in California and Texas are intervening in a lawsuit aimed at excluding undocumented immigrants from congressional apportionment, citing the 14th Amendment.
Inside France: Marital duties, race, religion and stained glassFrance's 2025 census proposal has ignited debate over the 'colourblind state' concept, highlighting tensions in addressing race and identity.
What is France's 'citizen service' and who has to do it?Teens in France no longer have compulsory military service, but most must do a one-day JDC course on citizenship responsibilities.
Inside France: Marital duties, race, religion and stained glassFrance's 2025 census proposal has ignited debate over the 'colourblind state' concept, highlighting tensions in addressing race and identity.
What is France's 'citizen service' and who has to do it?Teens in France no longer have compulsory military service, but most must do a one-day JDC course on citizenship responsibilities.
Iraq's census: Most dangerous in the world or sign of hope? DW 11/19/2024Iraq is conducting its first census in 27 years, affecting millions, with concerns about political sensitivities and societal tensions.
South Sudan postpones December election by two yearsSouth Sudan's general elections postponed to December 2026 due to unpreparedness, extending the transitional period for necessary processes.Concerns rise over potential chaos and resource waste if elections do not meet international standards.
Official estimate of trans population in England and Wales dropped by ONSThe estimation of transgender individuals in England and Wales from the census has been downgraded to experimental status due to misinterpretation of the question.
1 million fewer Californians live in poverty. Is that cut enough?Poverty reduction in California is evident but remains inadequate compared to national trends.
Questions on gender and sex variations too complex' for census, social services minister Amanda Rishworth saysGovernment officials cited complexity as a reason for removing gender and sex questions from the census.
It's official, the census says: Gay male couples like San Francisco. Lesbians like the Berkshires.Female same-sex couples gravitate towards smaller, pastoral towns, while male same-sex couples prefer urban spaces, reflecting cultural stereotypes and economic factors.